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Shakti Callikan

I am delighted to welcome you to my digital living room where I try to bring order to the variety of my projects and adventures.

So let's start at the beginning. Who am I? And what do I do?

Big questions, I know.

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Today, I am a creative researcher, and cultural entrepreneur at heart, often feeling like I live several lives in one and loving to explore new territories.

 

A long time ago, when it was time to decide what to study at university, I was in search of a better understanding of the world. So, I studied history and sociology. Learning how to research, better understand events in a long-term perspective and to deconstruct the inherited frameworks of our colonial past. This intellectual journey was an initiation into engaged adulthood, an adventure of the mind and spirit.

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After my studies, I chose to put my energy and skills to use for promoting and protecting human rights. I contributed by seeking funds, evaluating project progress, and conducting impact studies for several NGOs and international organizations, first in Mauritius and then for seven years in India.

 

Realizing the usefulness of my work within a collective striving for constructive change was a truly enriching and transformative experience.

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Upon my return to Mauritius in 2014, I wanted to channel my enthusiasm and creativity in a new direction. With an anthropologist friend of mine, I co-founded my Moris, a cultural tourism company. I am proud to say that we were pioneers in this field. For 6 years, I took thousands of people on walks off the beaten path, exploring the history and cultural heritage of Mauritius.

 

This deep immersion into the cultural tapestry of Mauritius propelled me towards new creative endeavors. Since 2020, I have committed myself to fostering innovative and original narratives.

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This vision materialized through the establishment of Lepok Studio, a social enterprise dedicated to producing culturally resonant content.

 

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Podcasts, books, documentaries, social entrepreneurship models, and research and development initiatives. Each project is a step towards reimagining and reconstructing our collective narratives.​ I invite you to explore these ventures, each a testament to the ongoing journey of discovery and creation.

Shakti Callikan
Shakti Callikan
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