35. Breaking Workplace Taboos: For Migrant and Asian Women with Sharn Khaira and Prina Shah

How can you fit in to a work culture being a migrant woman?How can workplaces be more open to diverse experiences of their workforce?Are you ready to move your workplace beyond lip service diversity measures?  About today’s episode:  Today I chat with Sharn Khaira who is the CEO of the Asian Female Entrepreneurs Collective in the UK. Sharn has a great back story about being a child of migrant parents, how she gave up her corporate career to be her own boss and how she bought her parents a house from her business earnings! She also used to plan big, fat Asian weddings – Bollywood style. Sharn is a go getter with an infectious personality.  I speak with Sharn about: Breaking Workplace Taboos: For Migrant and Asian Women  We discuss: Our lived experience in the workplace as a second-generation immigrant (Sharn.) And as a first-generation multiple migrant (Prina.) The common internal barriers that migrant women face.The common external barriers that migrant women face.What workplaces can do to proactively support a migrant workforce – beyond lip service measures.The traditional role of women in Asian cultures - and how that creates a conflict within one’s self when trying to break the mold.Intersectionality within our own Asian cultures!!Traditional views of some Asian men and how Sharn’s clients deal with their setbacks.  And listen in to Sharn’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace? Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletterAbout today’s guest: Sharn loves helping female entrepreneurs step into their purpose and she views it as an honour to observe as they discover the best versions of themselves while creating the impact and income they crave. Sharn believes you can build the life you desire because anything is possible. Why? Because she has walked the same path.Resources and linksConnect with Sharn and check out her details. More about your host, Prina Shah:We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be!I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.  My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.Thank you for tuning in!  Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah   Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletterJoin the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook GroupConnect with Prina on LinkedInFollow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram accountInvest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching JournalSend Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah