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Twice an Immigrant, One Powerful Identity: Urmi Hossain on Strength, Culture, and Womanhood
Episode Description
In this episode of 60 Minutes With a Woman, host Sara Khliss sits down with Urmi Hossain, an Italian-Bengali finance professional based in Montreal, Canada, author, public speaker, and dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment.
Urmi’s journey spans cultures, continents, and careers—from growing up as a third-culture kid to thriving in the male-dominated world of finance, while building a powerful personal brand rooted in identity, resilience, and leadership.
As the author of Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle and co-chair of the Montreal chapter of Women in Leadership, Urmi shares raw insights on navigating culture, career, creativity, and self-worth as a woman of color.
Episode Highlights
Meet Urmi Hossain
Urmi shares her multicultural upbringing across Italy, the UK, and Canada, and how being a third-culture kid shaped her identity and resilience.
Identity, Culture & Belonging
A deep dive into her book, the pressure of cultural expectations, and how she broke free from the “perfect and obedient” narrative to reclaim her voice.
Breaking Barriers in Finance
From earning CFA and CAIA designations to navigating a male-dominated industry, Urmi opens up about belonging, confidence, and leadership in finance.
Personal Branding & Mentorship
How Urmi balances her corporate career with blogging, speaking, mentoring, and advocacy—and why mentorship is at the heart of her mission.
Women’s Empowerment & Leadership
As co-chair of Women in Leadership Montreal, Urmi discusses systemic challenges women face, especially in immigrant communities, and the change she wants to see.
Connect with Urmi Hossain
🌐 Podcast https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/
📘 Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle
📱 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/
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