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Diaspora's Career ChallengesLow in Communication & Soft Skills? Immigrant Performance Review Bias.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 you’re rated lower in performance reviews. Soft skills? You’ve got plenty. But they don’t seem to count the same.In this episode, I unpack how communication an...2025-06-1019 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesThe Invisible Asians: South Asians in AAPI MonthIt’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 communities — this episode unpacks the layered struggles South Asians face in both professional and cultural spaces.We talk about: • Why “Asian” doesn’t always mean East Asian • How anti–Sout...2025-05-1310 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesThe Hidden Bias in Accent Shopping & Customer ServicesEver 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…You call a contact center. You don’t press 1 for English—because let’s be honest, you don’t want to get ‘Raj from Bangalore’ or ‘Mei from Manila.’Nope. You press 2 for French… or...2025-04-2512 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesThe Hidden Job Market Exposed: Why It Was Never Meant for YouIn 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 in for the truth on navigating today’s job market and getting noticed in a system that’s stacked against you.The Hidden Job Market Exposed: Why It Was Never M...2025-04-0419 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesHow English Language Shapes Our Brain with BiasesIn 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 our career growth?Why is it that when non-native speakers of English try their best, they’re often met with condescension, but when a native English speaker attempts another language, they’re praised for their effort?In this insightful episode, we discuss...2025-03-2120 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesFinding Direction in Mixed Heritage with Emmy-nominated Producer Nina Melendez IbarraFinding 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 Nepal, I’ve seen firsthand how migrant workers leave everything behind in search of better opportunities, only to return to coffins. It’s a reality too often ignored. So when I saw Ni...2025-03-0735 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesYou Have an Accent? How AI Decides If You're Hirable with Emmy Award Winner JournalistIn 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 Video Interviews to Resume Screening
This isn’t science fiction, it's happening right now. Tune in to learn how AI is impacting your career, and what you can do to fight back before the robots...2025-01-2935 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesThe Truth About Resume Whitening for ImmigrantsHow 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 diasporas, the pressure to fit in starts with their resumes. They are often forced to “whiten”...2025-01-2316 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesThe Hidden Bias Behind "Where Are You Really From?" | Angie Seth Award-winning Journalist on Navigating Identity & Career ChallengesIn 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 personal and professional lives.
From the internal identity struggles of immigrant families to the stereotypes faced by children in multicultural households, Angie shares candid reflections on how this question can trigger difficult...2025-01-1429 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesWelcome to Diaspora’s Career Challenges – Your Guide to Immigrant Career SuccessWelcome 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 trying to build a life in an unfamiliar environment.Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder, transitioning careers, or finding your place in a new industry, this podcast provides real stories, expert insights, and actionable strategies to help you...2025-01-1001 minDiaspora's Career ChallengesSouth Asian AAPI Voices & Career InsightsSouth 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=84BVm5ou7Nc&list=PLHfPGHqV-5PjYtp3MA3Iu3scrsup-9W1W
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Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSweta Regmi - Bias in AI - How Does AI Impact Job Seekers?Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Sweta Regmi and I met on Twitter and have been trading media referrals and recommendations. One day she posted a series of tweets and tagged 2 banks and several high profile journalists and media outlets: "Verbal communication ratings how you evaluate for accent, ESL, immigrants, international students, speech, language barrier, neurodiverse folks etc who is a auditing AI tool?" "Media needs to cover AI one way video interview. Who is auditing AI tools and biases in hiring? Does Canada has compliance or wa...2023-11-0140 min
Resume Storyteller with Virginia FrancoInterview with Career Consultant Sweta RegmiSweta is the Founder & CEO at Teachndo, a career consultancy that works to ease the difficulties of job seekers. She pairs her corporate hiring expertise and a deep understanding of what employers want to help laid-off career professionals and newcomers to Canada Sweta’s own story is one of explosive career growth and practical experience – that includes roles in fast food, a factory and in sales to become a hiring manager at top banks. She also has personal experience being laid off and bouncing back.Sweta has written 9 e-books and co-authored 21 Resilient Women available through Amazo...2021-01-0346 min
FOOTE-NOTES Andy Foote's PodcastEP: 24 Sweta Regmi, Founder & CEO, teachndoSweta talks about her immigrant journey, why she pivoted into helping job-seekers and how she planned her LinkedIn strategy. We also talked about baking and mass-tagging!2020-09-0145 min
Canadian Job Seach PodcastThe do's & don't for job seekers with Sweta RegmiIn this week’s episode, we interview Sweta Regmi. Sweta is the CEO of Teachndo where she teaches the do’s and don’t to job seekers. She is a Resume and Linkedin profile writer and Interview Coach. Sweta provides you with insight to ace the interview. She covers: How to sell yourself on paper What tools to use to bring your resume to the top of the pile How to shine with a recruiter When to take that initial phone screen How to ask questions in the interview to succeed To learn about Sweta Regmi, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swet...2019-11-0736 min