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 if you’ve ever felt like you had to work twice as hard just to be seen, heard, or respected—you’re not alone. Like many of you, I’ve faced the unique struggles of being part of the diaspora—struggles that go far beyond just adjusting to a new country.

I’ve lived the tension of trying to fit in while holding on to my roots. I know what it’s like to walk into rooms where no one looks like you, to constantly prove your worth, and to wonder if you should speak up or stay silent to avoid being labeled as “too much.”

After immigrating to both the United States and Canada, I experienced firsthand how career progression, cultural fit, and the complex dynamics of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) aren’t as simple as they sound—especially for those of us who are often overlooked, underestimated, or expected to assimilate.

This podcast isn’t just about career advice. It’s about the unspoken realities we navigate every day—the silent struggles, the impossible choices, and the fight to be seen for who we truly are.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, out of place, or like success wasn’t built for people like us, you’re in the right place. Let’s have the conversations no one else is having.

Why I Started This Podcast:

I climbed the corporate ladder—earning nine promotions, leading top-performing teams, and thriving in award-winning companies. But with every step up, I saw the gaps widen. I moved between cities and countries, searching for real support for diaspora professionals—especially those in remote and underserved areas. It wasn’t there.

The higher I rose, the more I saw how many of us felt invisible, unheard, and forced to adapt in ways that others never had to. We stayed silent when our ideas were stolen in meetings because speaking up meant being labeled “difficult.” We worked twice as hard for half the recognition, yet were told we needed to “prove ourselves” just a little more. We hesitated to set boundaries because, for us, saying no often comes with consequences.

That’s why I turned to social media to advocate for change after leaving the corporate world. But conversations on social media only go so far. This podcast goes deeper.

Here, we’re talking about the things we’ve been conditioned to ignore—cultural clashes, code-switching, the tension between heritage and identity, and the unspoken expectation that we have to go above and beyond just to be seen as equals.

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space to challenge the narratives, break the silence, and finally say what’s been left unsaid for too long.

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 were never built for us. We’ve swallowed discomfort, smiled through microaggressions, and been told that speaking up would make us “difficult” or “not a team player.”

I know this because I’ve lived it. I left two jobs not just to reclaim my voice, but to use it for those who feel unheard, overlooked, and invisible. This podcast isn’t just about sharing stories—it’s about advocacy. It’s about calling out the uncomfortable truths that many would rather ignore. Because someone has to do it.

If you’ve ever been given a seat at the table but not a voice, if you’ve ever had to prove your worth twice as hard, if you’ve ever struggled with balancing heritage and identity in spaces that demand assimilation—this is for you.

We’re done pretending these challenges don’t exist. It’s time to name them, challenge them, and push 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 over 100 media outlets, including 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.

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