Media & Press
This page highlights interviews, podcast features, news coverage, and public recognitions of Zafira Nanji Scott's work. From stories of caregiving and inclusion to commentary on leadership and equity, these media pieces reflect the intersections of personal narrative, professional insight, and community engagement.
🎥 Featured Videos
Stories for Caregivers: Zafira (TELUS Fund)
In this TELUS Fund mini-profile, Zafira reflects on caregiving, resilience, and the emotional labour of showing up with intention and love.
Recipes for Connection: Zafira’s Chicken
Zafira invites us into her kitchen—and her story—sharing how one family recipe has nourished generations through care, memory, and cultural love.
CTV News Vancouver: Easter Caregiving Segment
Zafira appears in CTV Vancouver's Easter coverage, sharing how caregivers maintained connection and compassion during COVID-19 lockdown.
📰 Written Feature
Meet the Nanji Family – Belonging Network
A featured profile tracing Zafira’s adoption journey—from single parenthood through eight years of perseverance—published by the Belonging Network.
🏅 Recognition & Speaking
Untapped Awards Nominee (2022 & 2023)
Nominated two years in a row for leadership in workplace inclusion and accessibility, recognized by Open Door Group and the BC Financial Services Authority.
Vancouver Board of Trade
A featured speaker at a leadership panel hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, discussing inclusive systems and public impact.
BC Crowns IDEA Conference – Keynote
Delivered a keynote address on equity and inclusion across provincial agencies, highlighting lived experience in caregiving and leadership.
🎙 Podcasts & Interviews
Co-hosted with Elena Bobyreva, The Vault is Zafira’s own four-part podcast series focused on navigating job search and leadership with integrity and strategy.
The Vault: Trailer
🎧 ListenThe Vault: So You're Looking for a Job
🎧 ListenThe Vault: Preparing a Successful Application
🎧 ListenThe Vault: Acing That Interview
🎧 ListenZafira has been invited to speak on numerous panels, podcasts workshops, and contribute to written works. Here is a small list to demonstrate previous recordings.
Living Resource Project (Upcoming)
A forthcoming conversation with Tracey Chalmers of The Grief Well on caregiving, systems change, and loss.
🎧 Coming SoonThe Disability Diaries (Upcoming)
A conversation with Steven Vine on advocacy, parenting, and inclusive leadership through lived experience.
🎧 Coming SoonTHRIVE Podcast: Hybrid Work
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Whether you're looking for a dynamic keynote speaker, a panelist with lived experience, or a collaborator in systems change — Zafira brings heart, clarity, and depth to every space she joins.