012. Career Stories: Beyond Imposter Syndrome — A Third Culture Kid’s Journey in Wealth Management w/ Urmi Hossain

Career coach Angela Bennett sits down with wealth management professional, author, and content creator Urmi Hossain for a conversation that moves far beyond finance. Urmi shares her journey as a self-described “third culture kid” — born in Italy to Bengali parents and now based in Canada — and how navigating multiple identities shaped both her career path and her voice. From discovering her love of finance in university to earning the prestigious CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), Urmi walks us through what it takes to build a career in portfolio management. But this episode isn’t just about markets and portfolios, Urmi has an empowering message to share. It’s about breaking through cultural, societal, and self-imposed expectations. It’s about redefining networking as genuine, lifelong human connection. It’s about why imposter syndrome often holds women back, how perfectionism quietly erodes confidence, and why we must stop apologizing. Beyond her corporate 9-to-5 in wealth management, Urmi shares her “5-to-9” mission: mentoring women, leading within Women in Leadership in Canada, hosting her own podcast Stories Beyond Borders, and encouraging others to invest not only in their careers — but in their voice, passions, and purpose. Treat yourself as your greatest asset — and invest accordingly.  Urmi’s Stories Without Borders Podcast => https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossain https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/ Urmi’s Book: Discovering Your Identity => https://a.co/d/042vdTUG The Coffee & Careers Substack => https://angelabennett.substack.com/