Send us Fan Mail🎙️ From Identity to Impact: Choosing Yourself with Urmi HossainEpisode SummaryIn this episode of The BOLD and Brilliant Podcast, Tracie sits down with Urmi Hossain—author, speaker, finance professional, and advocate for women’s empowerment—to explore the powerful journey of identity, belonging, and self-leadership. From growing up as a third-culture woman in Italy to building a life and career in Canada, Urmi shares how navigating multiple cultures shaped her resilience, confidence, and voice. This conversation is a reminder that your story—every part of it—is not a limitation, but your greatest strength.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat it really means to “belong” and why it starts within yourselfHow embracing your identity can become your greatest advantageThe power of making bold decisions—even when the path is unknownHow to balance structure and creativity in both career and passionActionable Tips from This EpisodeReframe your lived experiences as strengths, not setbacksInvest in yourself regularly—through learning, reflection, and self-carePut yourself in new environments that challenge and expand youMemorable Quote“Sometimes you have to create that space where you belong… within yourself.”Bold Moment of the EpisodeUrmi’s bold decision to leave Italy and move to Canada—without knowing the culture, language, or what to expect—was a defining turning point in her life. Navigating education and career in her third and fourth languages, she built confidence, resilience, and a global perspective that continues to shape her work today. That leap into the unknown didn’t just change her environment—it transformed who she became.About Urmi HossainUrmi Hossain is a self-published author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional based in Canada. She holds the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) and CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) designations and works in the financial services industry, while using her platform to advocate for women’s empowerment, identity, and self-leadership. Her first book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, reflects her journey as a third-culture woman navigating questions of belonging, culture, and self-worth. Through her writing, Urmi encourages honest conversations around identity, representation, and choosing yourself in a world that often asks women to shrink or conform.Urmi is the host of Stories Beyond Borders, a podcast that amplifies diverse voices and stories on identity, migration, language, and what “home” truly means. Her work centers on helping individuals—especially women—embrace their lived experiences as strengths rather than limitations. Passionate about leadership development and community building, Urmi serves as the Co-Chair of Women in Leadership’s Montreal Chapter and is an active public speaker and Toastmasters leader.Connect with Urmi HossainWebsite / Links: Support the showThank you for supporting The Bold and Brilliant Podcast! Find out what's up with Tracie by connecting on your favorite social media channel, and with The Gather Community by joining us at an upcoming online event or receiving our mailing list. Go to:https://www.tracieroot.com/linksto find upcoming events, workshops, courses and more!We're just getting started, so I hope you subscribed, and please leave a review so we can start building some podcast-momentum!xoxoYour host,Tracie Root