Exploring Language, Culture and Identity with Urmi Hossain, author of "Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle". Moving to Quebec and getting Canadian citizenship added more languages and additional layers to an already complex identity.

In this episode, polyglot Urmi Hossain tells us about her background, struggles and gives advice on best practices to become proficient in a new language. Navigating an unfamiliar environment and learning to communicate in a foreign language present risks but it's also an opportunity for growth. Topics: * Stop asking the question "Where are you from?" (and suggested alternatives) * What does it mean to be bilingual? * Language change = Personality change? * Urmi's initial struggle to adapt to Quebec French and best practices to learn a language * Personal growth: on the risk / reward potential of moving abroad, setting oneself goals and managing work / life balance Wanna be notified when an episode is published? Subscribe to the show and to the monthly newsletter. About my guest: Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. She currently resides in Canada and works in the financial services industry. She is a self-published author, speaker, blogger, polyglot, and mentor. She is the holder of the CFA and CAIA charter. She advocates women's empowerment and is passionate about teaching and mentoring other girls and women. She is part of the Women In Leadership organization, a nonprofit organization based in Canada. She enjoys being a promoter of self-investing and personal development. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and practicing Muay Thai. Links:

• Buy Urmi`s book on Amazon: Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle
• YouTube
• Social: LinkedIn , Instagram
• Blog: myways.ca
• Cathy's website: mypolyglotlife.com
• POLYGLOT CONFERENCE GLOBAL (online; October 10-13, 2024): https://global.polyglotconference.com