Cultural Identity, Empowerment, and Resilience: Urmi's Inspiring Journey

Join us as we delve into the remarkable story of Urmi, a finance professional, blogger, and polyglot based in Montreal. Urmi shares her experiences growing up in an Italian and Bengali household, the challenges of finding her cultural identity, and how moving to Canada expanded her perspective. She discusses her involvement with Toastmasters and Women in Leadership, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and her aspirations to give a TED Talk. Urmi also touches on her love for travel, languages, fitness, and the significance of resilience in personal and professional growth. This episode is an empowering conversation about embracing diversity, learning new skills, and uplifting voices in the community.

00:00 Introduction to Urmi

00:45 Cultural Identity Struggles

01:29 Finding Community in Canada

02:27 Public Speaking and Leadership

05:44 Blogging and Raising Awareness

08:11 The Importance of Diversifying Skills

09:52 Travel and Language Learning

12:50 Hobbies and Personal Interests

14:16 Aspiring to Give a TED Talk

15:39 Empowerment and Social Media

18:07 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges

19:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts