Speaking and Communicating Podcast

Who do you identify as? What determines your identity?How do you handle being raised in a different culture from your native one?Meet Urmi Hossain!Urmi is a Bengali name and means wave. Like a wave, she always tries to be strong, strong enough to surpass all the life obstacles, never wanting to feel threatened by what life throws at her and ready to fight! Urmi is an Investment Associate at RBC DS, a Social Media Lead for Women In Leadership, a Speaker & Ambassador for 100 Women in Finance and a Mentor for Femme Palette.Born in Italy, to immigrant Bengali parents, she always struggled to not belong to any of the two contrasting worlds. Her household was dictated by rigid rules. She never felt Italian enough nor Bengali enough. She grew to realize that she can't change her true self to meet people’s expectations. As part of her growth, Urmi is part of the Toastmasters Organization and she believes in being an inspiration and making an impact through my voice. In her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle, she takes us through her journey of being born and raised in Italy by Bengali parents and narrates her childhood through reflections and confessions of what it felt like growing up as a third-culture kid until now. The book is about the struggles many South Asian girls go through.Urmi loves to “leave a sparkle everywhere she goes” - Kate Spade. She usually devotes her time to non-profit organizations, whether it is to volunteer in a children’s hospital, help less fortunate women to financially empower themselves, or provide friendly visits to elderly who feel lonely and isolated.Listen as Urmi shares:- the journey of discovering who she is- the challenges she faced socializing with her Italian school friends- making sense of the household rules vs Italian cultural norms- how she started to carve her own unique identity- how to find your place in a world where you don't feel like you fit in- the freedom she felt when she let go of people's expectations- the community she has created who also face similar challenges- how to think critically about your identity- the leadership skills she has amassed from her life experiences- the fulfillment that comes from the volunteer work she does...and so much more!Connect with Urmi:WebsiteLinkedInYouTubeDon't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Additional Resources:"Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle" by Urmi Hossain"Your Italian Summer" by Urmi HossainFeel free to reach out on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comLeave a rating and a review on iTunes & Spotify:iTunesSpotifyYouTube