Finding Home - The Emotional Landscape of Belonging with Urmi Hossain

In this conversation, Urmi Hossain shares her experiences growing up as a Bangladeshi woman in Italy, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of navigating multiple cultures. She discusses the importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth, the significance of solitude and self-reflection, and the necessity of setting boundaries for mental health. As the conversation progresses, Urmi reflects on her journey of self-discovery and the concept of home, emphasizing that home is more about feelings than physical locations. She also shares her approach to preparing for the new year and defines her soft power as a blend of determination and softness, highlighting the strength found in vulnerability. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Urmi Hussain's Journey 05:19 The Struggle of Fitting In 10:50 Finding Home in New Places 16:53 Comfort in Uncertainty 22:08 Women’s Experiences and Societal Pressures 26:49 Navigating Cultural Expectations and Guilt 34:07 The Importance of Me Time 42:15 Defining Soft Power: Strength in Femininity 48:19 SPP YT Intro (1).mp4 About The Guest Urmi Hossain is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, and podcast host who works in the financial services industry in Canada. She holds both the CFA and CAIA designations and is passionate about empowering women through mentorship, education, and public speaking.Her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, explores her journey as a third-culture kid navigating the complexities of culture and belonging. She also hosts "Stories Beyond Borders," a podcast that amplifies diverse voices on identity, migration, and language.Outside of work, Urmi enjoys reading thrillers, practicing boxing, and staying active through running and HIIT workouts. https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainMy Book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle – Available on Amazonhttps://www.instagram.com/urmamio/https://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcast/https://www.womeninleadership.ca/Stories Beyond Borders podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373 Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cm5etbvm00a1i01sl6k6h99de/comments Youtube Instagram ✨About the Soft Power Coaching Program✨ For women who were told they were too sensitive, too nice, too quiet, or never enough, my coaching provides a safe and empowering space to: Channel anger into clarity and action (not chaos).Define their own power. Soft, bold, or a blend of both.Build strong self-connection and boundaries that protect their energy.Transform from fixing everyone else’s life to fully living their own.This isn’t about becoming harder. It’s about becoming whole. ✨Fill out the form and start reinventing! Free for limited time. ✨ https://forms.gle/w4hA9zB1MNCWTfjL8