In this episode of Unseen to Unstoppable, host Ilene Carol interviews Urmi Hossain, a multifaceted individual passionate about finance, mentoring, and cultural identity. Urmi shares her journey from discovering her love for finance to mentoring young women in the field.
She discusses her involvement in Toastmasters, her aspirations for public speaking, and the importance of lifelong learning.
Urmi also delves into her experiences as a third culture kid, the significance of cultural identity, and her role in empowering women through leadership initiatives.
The conversation highlights the benefits of fitness, particularly boxing, and concludes with Urmi's travel experiences and her favorite quote from Gandhi.
Takeaways
Urmi discovered her passion for finance later in life.
Mentoring young women in finance is a fulfilling experience for Urmi.
Toastmasters has significantly improved Urmi's public speaking skills.
Urmi aspires to deliver a TED Talk in the future.
Lifelong learning is essential for personal and professional growth.
Cultural identity plays a crucial role in Urmi's life and writing.
Empowering women is a central theme in Urmi's work.
Fitness, especially boxing, helps Urmi manage stress and mental health.
Traveling has broadened Urmi's cultural perspectives.
Urmi's favorite quote is from Gandhi: 'Be the change you want to see in the world.'
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Urmi Hossain
01:36 Discovering a Passion for Finance
04:35 Mentoring Young Women in Finance
07:19 The Role of Toastmasters in Public Speaking
10:04 Aspiring for TEDx Talks
12:50 The Importance of Lifelong Learning
16:14 Cultural Identity and Personal Struggles
21:21 Empowerment through Women in Leadership
25:22 Using Social Media for Advocacy
27:33 The Benefits of Boxing and Running
29:07 Travel Experiences and Cultural Exploration
32:56 Connecting with Urmi's Work and Final Thoughts
About Urmi Hossain
Urmi Hossain is a woman who wears many hats.; Urmi is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, mentor, and holder of both 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 of being 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 where she served 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.
Urmi’s Social Media Links
Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle – Available on Amazon
About Ilene Carol
Ilene Carol is the Publisher of Women's Quarterly Magazine, CEO of ICE Media Entertainment, a Career Development Mentor for students attending Virginia Commonwealth University, and an Advocate for ALS.
She enjoys reading, listening to music, journaling, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilenecarol
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Keywords
Urmi Hossain, finance, mentoring, public speaking, lifelong learning, cultural identity, women empowerment, Toastmasters, TEDx, fitness
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