The intersection Podcast Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:30:05 -0400 en-us © 2026 The intersection Podcast yes 748e3057-6fa3-50cf-b508-cbac86c9cddf Agapi Gessesse episodic false On this show, when we talk about the intersection, we’re talking about the spaces people sit between the systems, sectors, or worlds that meet through their work or influence.


We start from a simple belief: cities, nations, and the world aren’t shaped by institutions alone they’re shaped by people.

People making decisions at moments where pressure, responsibility, and possibility meet.


I meet with 10 leaders changing systems one decision at a time.


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Agapi Gessesse https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6aqumgjecdbckt3d8ggcvmeqe8o9?.jpg The intersection Podcast The intersection Podcast Every Decision Changes Something, Celina Caesar-Chavannes The intersection Podcast Every Decision Changes Something, Celina Caesar-Chavannes Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something: What happens when you mix federal politics, systemic change, and brain science? On this episode of The Intersection, we sit down with Celina Caesar-Chavannes—former Canadian Member of Parliament, best-selling author, and neuroscience researcher.

Celina made history in Ottawa as the first Black MP for Whitby, famously serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister before choosing to break away from party lines to stand up for her values. Now, she is bridging the gap between political leadership, equity, and cognitive science.

In this episode, we explore her best-selling memoir Can You Hear Me Now?, her current work at Queen’s University, and how neuroscience can help us build more inclusive, authentic organizations. It is an honest conversation about power, mental health, and driving real cultural transformation. 

Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something

]]> Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something: What happens when you mix federal politics, systemic change, and brain science? On this episode of The Intersection, we sit down with Celina Caesar-Chavannes—former Canadian Member of Parliament, best-selling author, and neuroscience researcher.

Celina made history in Ottawa as the first Black MP for Whitby, famously serving as Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister before choosing to break away from party lines to stand up for her values. Now, she is bridging the gap between political leadership, equity, and cognitive science.

In this episode, we explore her best-selling memoir Can You Hear Me Now?, her current work at Queen’s University, and how neuroscience can help us build more inclusive, authentic organizations. It is an honest conversation about power, mental health, and driving real cultural transformation. 

Where pressure meets responsibility and every decision changes something

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