Diaspora's Career Challenges

Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) actually about "improvement," "coaching," or is it just a paper trail for your exit? In this explosive episode of Diaspora’s Career Challenge , we pull back the corporate curtain on the workplace's most "Open Secret." With a failure rate of over 90%, the PIP has become the primary weapon for "Quiet Layoffs," "...

Have you ever wondered why some voices travel farther online while others stay buried at the bottom of the feed? The more I study career systems and digital platforms, the more I realise the field is not equal. Not in hiring and not even on social media. And now there is data showing it. Recent studies on algorithmic bias found that posts from women receive far less visibility than posts from men....

In this episode of Diaspora Career Challenges , keynote speaker and career strategist Sweta Regmi shares her journey from being overlooked to becoming a recognized voice on career development and representation. Invited as a keynote speaker for a government Career Development Day, Sweta reflects on what it means to be seen, valued, and trusted to speak about workplace culture, diversity, and the i...

Ever felt lost in workplace jargon and Canadian slang or wondered why your coworker just said “bet” in a meeting? You’re not alone. In this episode of Diaspora’s Career Challenges , I break down how to navigate corporate lingo, Canadian slang, and even some Gen Z speak, without losing your vibe. We cover: Why newcomers shouldn’t have to decode secret workplace codes (it’s giving gatekeeping) The r...

Ever been told your communication skills need work, but you’re already leading projects, managing teams, and getting things done? They say immigrants lack soft skills — but who decides what good communication even looks like? If you’re an immigrant or part of the diaspora, this might sound familiar. You speak more than one language, but somehow your accent, grammar, or “tone” becomes the reason yo...

It’s AAPI Heritage Month — but let’s be real: South Asians are still the afterthought. In this raw and unapologetic episode of Diaspora’s Career Challenges , Sweta Regmi dives into the erasure of South Asian voices during AAPI Month and beyond. From the dominance of East Asian representation in media and corporate diversity panels, to the harmful stereotypes, casteism, and colorism within our own...

Ever pressed 2 for French or Spanish to dodge an accent? This episode exposes the not-so-subtle bias behind “accent shopping” in customer service calls. From real-life contact center stories to AI now being used to mask employee accents as digital whitewashing , we dive deep into the uncomfortable truth: It’s not always about comprehension—it’s about who sounds “acceptable.” So here’s how it goes…...

In this episode of Diaspora's Career Challenges, we tackle the hidden job market stats and break down why it’s not actually hidden—it’s just exclusive. If you’re an immigrant, newcomer, or someone without an Ivy League connection, you’ll want to hear this. We dive into why networking is often more about privilege than merit, and what strategies actually work to land the job you deserve. Tune i...

In this episode of Diaspora 's Career Challenges , Sweta Regmi explores how language – specifically English – shapes our professional lives and impacts career success, especially for immigrants. Language biases, particularly in ESL, profoundly affect how people perceive others’ intelligence, capabilities, and even employability. But why does this happen? And how does the way we speak influence...

Finding Direction in Mixed Heritage: A Conversation with Nina Melendez Ibarra Emmy-nominated producer, journalist, LinkedIn Content Producer and Author. I found Nina Melendez Ibarra on LinkedIn—through a post that made me stop scrolling. She had shared an article about migrant workers in Qatar and how the media needs to do better in covering these stories. It hit close to home. As someone from Nep...

In this eye-opening episode, we reveal how AI is secretly shaping who gets hired, promoted, or fired — and why it’s a disaster for immigrants, diaspora, people with accents, and marginalized groups. With Emmy-winning investigative journalist Hilke Schellmann, we dive into the hidden biases baked into AI hiring algorithms, from accent discrimination to gender bias. AI Bias in Hiring: From One-Way V...

How Diaspora and Immigrants Navigate Bias Through Name Changes on Resumes. Do Immigrants Navigate Bias Through Name Changes on Resumes? Are they Breaking the Mold? What would they do to fit in? Would you change your name to an English-sounding one just to land an interview? If you’ve never thought about it, it’s likely because you don’t have an ethnic or non-English name. For many immigrants and d...

In this powerful episode of Diaspora's Career Challenges , award-winning CBC journalist Angie Seth opens up about the often overlooked emotional impact of the question, "Where are you really from?" Through her personal journey of navigating multiple cultures and raising children in a mixed-race family, Angie sheds light on the deep-rooted biases that shape our identity and how they affect both per...

Welcome to Diaspora’s Career Challenges, the podcast dedicated to empowering immigrants and newcomers as they navigate the complex journey of settling into a new country. This isn’t just about job searches—it’s about everything that comes with being part of a diaspora: career growth, workplace struggles, navigating bias and discrimination, and overcoming the unique challenges that arise when tryin...

South Asian Heritage Speakers Ready to Spark hosted by Sweta Regmi, Founder & CEO, Career & Personal Branding Strategist. Winning journalists, Emmy-nominated producers, Best-Selling Authors, LinkedIn Top Voice, TEDx speakers, and influential figures rooted in South Asian heritage, our lineup promises to ignite your passion and inspire. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84BVm5ou...