"I always felt like I was misplaced, that I did not belong to any types of groups, especially in my peer groups."
Have you ever felt like you were living a life according to what someone else wanted? How do we develop resilience in the midst of feeling like we don't belong?
Today we speak to Urmi Hossain who shares her story. Urmi is a woman who wears many hats.; Urmi is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, mentor, and holder of the CFA ( Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designations. She works in the financial services industry in Canada, where she lives.
Her first book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, reflects her journey as a third-culture kid. Passionate about women’s empowerment, Urmi is the Social Media Lead for Women in Leadership’s Victoria Chapter and the Campaign Manager at Femme Influence. She is a big proponent of learning and self-development; one of her passions is public speaking. She has been part of the Toastmasters club since 2019, serving as both VP of Education and President. In her free time, she enjoys reading thriller and mystery books and working out such as boxing, HIIT workouts, and running.
Buy the book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain
Instagram: instagram.com/urmamio
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain
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