#33 The Untold Stories of Immigrant Women Living in Canada with Prachi Jatanaia & Tina Balachandran | Truth Tribe

In this episode of The Truth Tribe Show, host Ravi Toor explores the experiences of immigrant women with Prachi Jatania and Tina Balachandran, co-founders of the Immigrant Women Initiative (IWI). The discussion covers the challenges and triumphs of adjusting to life in Canada, including the concept of 'migration trauma,' barriers to professional integration, and the importance of community support. Prachi and Tina share insights from their extensive careers in media and journalism, their personal immigration journeys, and the impactful work they are doing through IWI. The conversation highlights the need for tailored professional development and the creation of inclusive spaces to help skilled immigrant women thrive. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:32 Meet the Guests: Prachi Jatania and Tina Balachandran 02:11 Land Acknowledgement and Personal Introductions 04:01 Defining the Immigrant Experience 06:46 Tina's Immigration Journey and Career 12:48 Prachi's Immigration Journey and Career 19:44 Challenges Faced by Immigrant Women 31:52 Challenges with Foreign Credentials 32:18 Founding the Immigrant Women Initiative 34:47 Building a Supportive Community 35:55 Who We Help and How 37:21 Tailored Support and Mentorship 54:03 Success Stories and Community Impact 01:05:36 Future Plans and Final Thoughts ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Audio Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/truthtribe ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthtribeshow/ 👉Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetruthtribe1 👉Twitter: https://twitter.com/Truthtribeshow 👉Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-toor-8a22a4171/ Immigrant Women Initiative - http://www.weareiwi.ca/ Prachi Jatania - https://www.linkedin.com/in/prachijatania/ Tina Balachandran- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-balachandran/ ============================= ✅ Recommended Playlists 👉Truthful Tidbits: South Asian Stories in Shorts 🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC1XfgZL4cs&list=PLV5n9x-zS3M_kim7BRH5RiWuIRlxnXcIW 👉Truth Tribe Episodes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1n2E2L8-1c&list=PLV5n9x-zS3M-sEdFn9L8sj5mM6bvNQU-6 ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Canada's Wrestling Champion Amar Dhesi: A Story of Grit, Glory, and Gold | Truth Tribe https://youtu.be/DCW0r-N1u1I 👉From International Students to Environmental Innovators: Aseem Pandey & Shahrukh Shamim https://youtu.be/YgJjnSIMAOo 👉Cricket Revolution in Canada & T20 World Cup Debut with Captain Saad Zafar | Truth Tribe https://youtu.be/iwNG3E0wtOQ 👉How Jag Khosa Is Changing Policing And Community Relations: Beyond the Badge | Truth Tribe https://youtu.be/IPGYWoHcz3Q ============================= ✅ About Truth Tribe. Hey there! Welcome to Truth Tribe on YouTube. We share powerful stories and insights from the Punjabi and South Asian communities, especially in Canada and India. Dive into our podcasts, interviews, and content about culture, personal growth, community tales, and more. Join us and be part of our journey. 🔔Get inspired and connected with Truth Tribe. Subscribe now to explore Punjabi and South Asian culture, personal growth, and inspiring tales: https://tinyurl.com/ndx8f9ub ================================= #truthtribe #truthtribepodcast #immigrantwomen #immigrantstories #canada Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and our YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of Truth Tribe. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided. © Truth Tribe