Starting fresh in a new country can feel isolating — especially for immigrant women balancing motherhood, identity, and career goals. In this inspiring episode, MamaNest Podcast host Mahsa Rezaei sits down with Chris Bent, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Piccles, a collaborative drawing platform that helps people express what words sometimes can’t.

Together, they talk about the healing power of creativity, safe spaces for women in career transition, and practical ways immigrant women can reclaim confidence, visibility, and community in their new chapter.

In this episode:

• How immigrant women can use creative expression to rebuild confidence
• The importance of supportive, intentional communities for career growth
• How visual storytelling opens new ways to express career dreams
• What truly helps women feel seen, heard, and empowered in new spaces

✨ Join our upcoming networking and growth event:

 Career Development for Immigrant Women Across Life Stages — a welcoming, empowering space to connect with like-minded immigrant women and grow your career network.

👉 Reserve your spot here

🎨 Connect with Chris Bent:
Website: piccles.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisbent

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Episode Overview:

Think tech is only for engineers? Think again! In this episode, Mahsa Rezaei shares how you can land your first tech job—even if you have no prior experience. Learn what roles suit your skills, how to start learning, and how to get noticed in the industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why tech is open to all backgrounds, not just coding experts
 ✅ The best non-coding tech jobs for career changers
 ✅ How to start learning tech skills for free
 ✅ Steps to transition into tech with confidence

Actionable Takeaways:

✔ Identify 3 tech roles that match your current skills
 ✔ Start learning basic tech skills through free resources
 ✔ Optimize your LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills

 ✔ Join online communities to connect with industry professionals

🎟️ Join the Free MamaTech Workshop!
Want to break into tech with no experience? Join our free MamaTech workshop on March 26! Comment ‘TECH’ below, and we’ll send you the details.

🔗 Stay Connected:
🌎 Website: www.mamanest.ca
📩 Follow Mahsa on https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501
📧 Email: Mahsa Rezaei

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Balancing family, career, and personal goals as an immigrant mom can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Mahsa Rezaei shares practical strategies to stay productive without burnout. Learn how to prioritize, avoid perfectionism, and take control of your time with simple, actionable steps.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The unique productivity challenges immigrant moms face
 ✅ How to prioritize what truly matters in your week
 ✅ The secret to overcoming the trap of perfectionism
 ✅ Practical steps to structure your day effectively
 ✅ Why flexibility is key to productivity as a mom

Actionable Takeaways:

✔ Identify your top 3 priorities for the week
 ✔ Use a time-blocking system that fits your lifestyle
 ✔ Let go of perfectionism and focus on progress
 ✔ Join a supportive community to stay motivated

🎟️ Join the Free MamaBest Workshop!
Want to take control of your productivity and feel more balanced? Join our free MamaBest workshop on March 21! 
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501

🔗 Stay Connected:
🌎 Website: https://mamanest.ca/
📩 Follow Mahsa on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahsa-rezaei-614059102/
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Are you afraid to speak English because of your accent, grammar mistakes, or fear of judgment? You’re not alone! Many immigrant moms struggle with this fear—but the good news is, you can overcome it!

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Why so many immigrant moms are afraid to speak English
✅ How to shift your mindset from fear to confidence
✅ Practical tips to start speaking with ease
✅ How MamaSpeak can help you practice in a supportive, judgment-free space

You don’t need perfect English—just the confidence to use it! 💪

👉 Join our free MamaSpeak workshop on March 19! 

You can Register for Free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501

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In this episode we dive into the 8 most common career challenges faced by immigrant moms in Canada, including language barriers, career gaps, and juggling motherhood with professional goals. With personal stories and actionable insights, Mahsa shares how these obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for growth.

Plus, we discover how the Career Goal Planning Workshop—hosted by MamaNest and Piccles—can help you take the first step toward building a fulfilling career. Learn about practical goal-setting exercises, creative visualization tools, and the exclusive benefits for podcast listeners!

Key Takeaways:

1. The 8 challenges immigrant moms face in building careers.
2. How to turn obstacles into stepping stones for success.
3. Details about the upcoming Career Goal Planning Workshop and how to register for free with promo code PODCAST.

Resources & Links:

• Register for the Career Goal Planning Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1077627525939?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Follow MamaNest on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates.
• Learn more about MamaNest and its services: https://mamanest.ca/

"From Migration to Empowerment: A Year of Challenges and Triumphs"

Hi Mama, I'm Mahsa, an Immigrant Mama! 
Wanna know more about me? Then listen to this episode. 

Hey Mama! 

❓Have you relocated to Canada from your home country in order to better your life and that of your family? like me?

❓Do you want to know how to position yourself in society? while English is your barrier!?

❓Do you want a job that works with your mom life and makes your life easier?

❓You might not even know how to manage your mom life, especially after moving to Canada, where life moves fast.

✅There is a way to be more empowered so you can be more social in Canada, get a job, and still have a balanced mom life. 

🍃Hey, I'm Mahsa. New Immigrant Mama, who made it to establish my own company, teach professional materials at multiple colleges, do many successful freelance projects, and help almost all of my students find jobs in Canada, while also raising my own daughter. Guess what all in less than a year! Wanna learn how I did it? 

In this podcast, I will teach you how to:

👉🏼Learn ENGLISH as a Second language and Get social in Canada while being a MOM?

👉🏼Get a JOB that is FLEXIBLE enough for your mom life? even if you lack the necessary SKILLs.

👉🏼Manage your life and live your Best Version as a mom!

💯I can’t wait to help you live your dream life here in Canada with your family!

🎧👟Go put on your earbuds and walking shoes, and let's see what an EMPOWERED mom can do!

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