Beyond Borders: Urmi Hossain on Identity, Investing in Yourself, and Leading Across Cultures

Are you struggling to find where you belong while balancing your career ambitions and personal identity? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream Podcast, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Urmi Hossain, a finance professional, author, speaker, and podcast host based in Canada who specializes in finance, leadership, and empowering women through mentorship and storytelling. Urmi shares her journey of navigating multiple cultures, building a successful career in finance, and using her voice to create impact. Through her experiences, she offers powerful insights on identity, purpose, confidence, and self-leadership. About the Guest Urmi Hossain is a finance professional with over a decade of experience in the financial industry and holds both CFA and CAIA designations. She has built an impressive career spanning portfolio management, compliance, and client advisory. Beyond her corporate success, Urmi is deeply passionate about empowering women through mentorship, leadership, and storytelling. She is also the author of Discovering Your Identity and the host of Stories Beyond Borders, where she amplifies conversations around identity, immigration, and belonging. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why questions of identity and belonging arise and how to navigate them Urmi’s strategies for building confidence and embracing self-leadership How to align your career with purpose and create meaningful impact Practical steps to own your story and use your voice authentically The importance of embracing your unique journey and cultural identity Episode Outline Introduction to Urmi Hossain (0:53) Empowering Women and Mentorship (1:18) Urmi's Journey of Self-Discovery (1:54) Challenges of South Asian Heritage (3:28) Discovering Your Identity - The Book (5:54) Earning CFA and CAIA Designations (8:26) Stories Beyond Borders Podcast (11:18) Importance of Storytelling (15:26) Mentorship and Women in Leadership (18:04) Advice for Women Moving to New Places (21:26) Future Outlook (23:01) Connect with Urmi Hossain Want to learn more about Urmi’s work or connect with her directly? 🌐 Website → https://www.womeninleadership.ca/montreal 📧 Email → [email protected] 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/ 🎙 Services / Freebie / Offer → My Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle – Available on Amazon Stories Beyond Borders podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373 Closing Inspiration "Your identity isn't something you need to choose between cultures—it's something you continuously discover and embrace throughout your journey." If you've ever questioned where you belong or wondered how to fully own your story, this episode will encourage you to embrace your identity, step into your purpose, and confidently use your voice to create impact. ✨ Ways to Work with Me (Anisha Jennings) 🌐 Website → https://jenningstechcorner.com/packages/ 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://cal.com/anishajennings 📧 Email → [email protected] 📸 Follow me on Instagram → @jenningstechcorner ⭐ Loved this episode? Your reviews help this podcast grow and reach more amazing listeners! If today’s conversation inspired you, please leave a quick rating & review — it means the world. 💛