In this episode we explore the story and experiences of Bontu Galataa who immigrated to Canada as a political refugee at the young age of 10. She's turned into an unapologetic, confident and trailblazing woman of colour despite never having leaders and mentors in her world that could connect or relate to her stories, and she offers deep insight and perspective on how to overcome being "the other" in a world that hasn't always represented her. 

What does it feel like to consistently have to play the part of two distinct identifies - the one your parents see and approve of and the one you show up with in the rest of your life. Join Susy and Shahzia as they discuss their experiences of being children of immigrants, first generation Canadian and women of colour and how these dual identities have hindered and helped them as they navigate their present lives.

We've explored all the ways in which women of colour navigate the world differently than those in the majority, and in this episode we dive into how those in the majority can show up as great and impactful allies to women of colour

Stop apologizing for the things that make you different. How do women of colour own their stories and shine in a world that doesn't always lift them up.

Being the "other" is something we need to start using to our advantage. When we're different from the majority, how do women of colour stand out and shine?

What does it mean to be considered the model minority? In this episode we unpack  the experiences of Asian women in Canada and the many layers of conscious and subconscious events that shape the way many of our Asian female friends, family and co-workers navigate their worlds both within work and at home. 

There is a deep sense of loneliness being a woman of colour in leadership that very few people talk about. You feel isolated with no roadmap to success and no one who looks like you to navigate the journey. In this episode we unpack the leadership colour gap and dig into the ways in which we can all show up better to be allies and supporters of women of colour to pave the way forward. 

Are we crazy? Is it all in our heads? Are the experiences we have had as women of color simply a reflection of us as individuals or is there a larger pervasive and systemic issue at play? Join us as we dig into the data and dig deeper into why we feel the need to justify our lived experiences.

A gap exists for women of color when it comes to advancement and opportunity in corporate environments and this podcast is intended to start the dialogue on the lived experience of two women of color who became fast friends through the bonds of their otherness. We weave in storytelling, humour and first hand insights of navigating the corporate world as women of color who also want to see change in the world for all women now and in the future. We hope for a future where diversity of thought in all its forms is celebrated and sought out in the corporate world and we hope you’ll join us in the dialogue to get us there.