Diaspora's Career Challenges

Navigating the Intersection of Culture, Career, and Identity

Sweta Regmi
Founder & CEO of Teachndo

I’m Sweta, an award-winning career strategist, personal branding expert, and now the host of Diaspora's Career Challenges—a space dedicated to redefining success for immigrant professionals.

Feeling Stuck in Your Career or Life Because of Who You Are?

I'm Sweta, and like many of you, I've experienced the unique challenges of being part of the diaspora—challenges that go far beyond just adjusting to a new country. As someone who immigrated to both the United States and Canada, I understand what it's like to try to fit in while holding on to your roots. Through years of personal struggle and professional growth, I’ve seen firsthand the hurdles that diaspora professionals face, especially when it comes to navigating career progression, cultural fit, and the complex dynamics of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Why I Started This Podcast:

I climbed the corporate ladder—earning 9 promotions and eventually leading top-performing teams in top companies. Along the way, I moved between cities and countries, witnessing the lack of real support for diaspora professionals, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The more I rose in my career, the more I saw how many people from immigrant communities felt voiceless or marginalized in the workplace. The truth is, many of us suffer in silence, and we don't talk about the things that make us uncomfortable. This podcast is my way of changing that. It’s about addressing the issues we often shy away from—like cultural clashes, code-switching, the tension between heritage and identity, and the struggle to find our place in spaces that were never designed for us.

What You'll Learn:

Cultural Fit vs. Cultural Add:
The struggle of staying true to your heritage while trying to "fit in" at work—without losing yourself in the process.
The Cost of Code-Switching:
How constantly changing who you are to fit corporate norms affects your sense of self and career growth.
SEIB Quotas:

Seen: Visible in diversity quotas.

Exploited: Used for tokenism and PR purposes.

Isolated: Disconnected from decision-making power.

Blocked: Prevented from real career advancement.

The Silent Struggles:

Identity crisis & imposter syndrome—why it’s time to voice what’s often left unsaid.

Why This Podcast Matters:

For too long, we've stayed silent—navigating our careers as outsiders, code-switching, and trying to fit into spaces that weren’t built for us. As someone who’s climbed the corporate ladder, I’ve seen the lack of real support for diaspora professionals, especially those in underserved areas. I left two jobs to speak up for those who feel voiceless, overlooked, and invisible.

This podcast is for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t belong—who’s struggled with balancing heritage and identity, or who’s been given a seat at the table without a voice. It’s time to stop pretending these challenges don’t exist and start talking about them. Together, we’ll break the silence, share our stories, and advocate for the change we deserve.

Who is Sweta Regmi?

Founder & CEO of Teachndo

I’m Sweta, an award-winning career strategist, personal branding expert, and now the host of Diaspora's Career Challenges—a space dedicated to redefining success for immigrant professionals. With over a decade of experience navigating career growth as part of the South Asian diaspora, I’ve earned 9 promotions in 12 years while leading high-performing teams across diverse industries. Yet, despite these milestones, I’ve experienced and witnessed the unique struggles that many diaspora professionals face—challenges often left unspoken in the workplace.

As a dedicated advocate for systemic change, my mission is to help individuals align their career goals with their true identity while amplifying the voices of underrepresented communities. I’ve had the privilege of hosting events with award-winning speakers, Emmy winners, Emmy-nominated producers, top journalists, best-selling authors, and thought leaders. My insights have been featured in national media outlets such as CBC National, Global National, CNBC, Fox 26, and The Wall Street Journal.

Through Diaspora's Career Challenges, I’m taking these conversations further—unpacking the realities of career growth, identity, and breaking barriers. Join me as we challenge norms and redefine professional success together.