In this episode of Diaspora Career Challenges, keynote speaker and career strategist Sweta Regmi shares her journey from being overlooked to becoming a recognized voice on career development and representation.

Invited as a keynote speaker for a government Career Development Day, Sweta reflects on what it means to be seen, valued, and trusted to speak about workplace culture, diversity, and the immigrant career journey. She explores why representation matters, how diaspora voices can break barriers, and why amplifying underrepresented perspectives is essential for true inclusion.

Sweta also dives into the challenges many speakers face, especially women of color and professionals from immigrant and diaspora backgrounds. Despite being underrepresented on global stages, she explains how it is possible to get booked as a keynote speaker without elite networks, PR teams, or marketing budgets—by creating content, building thought leadership, and speaking up about issues that matter.

Key themes in this episode:

• The power of representation in keynote speaking

• Career challenges faced by immigrants and diaspora professionals

• Why women, POC, and diaspora voices are underrepresented as speakers

• How to amplify your voice and get invited to the stage

• Practical strategies to be seen, heard, and booked as a keynote speaker

If you are looking for an authentic keynote speaker in Canada or globally who speaks on career development, workplace diversity, representation, and the immigrant journey, book Sweta Regmi for your next event.

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Ever felt lost in workplace jargon and Canadian slang or wondered why your coworker just said “bet” in a meeting? You’re not alone. In this episode of Diaspora’s Career Challenges, I break down how to navigate corporate lingo, Canadian slang, and even some Gen Z speak, without losing your vibe.

We cover:

• Why newcomers shouldn’t have to decode secret workplace codes (it’s giving gatekeeping)

• The role of inclusion beyond just hiring (real ones know)

• Canadian slang explained [yes, even “Timmy’s” and “Double Double”]

• Why fitting in is overrated and how to truly stand out

• Accent bias, corporate buzzwords, and why even native-born professionals get lost in the sauce

• Gen Z terms you’ll hear at work — from “slaps” to “sending me” — and how not to cringe when you hear them

Whether you’re new to Canada, starting a new job, or trying to vibe with colleagues from different generations, this episode will help you blend without bending.

Listen in for real talk, sarcasm, and tips that hit different.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever been made to feel like they don't fit the corporate mold.

40 Common Corporate Jargon, Canadian Slangs, Gen Z Phrases with Meaning: https://www.teachndo.com/post/breaking-down-the-language-barrier-navigate-corporate-jargon-and-slang

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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 and soft skills are often used as coded feedback—a quiet form of bias that holds many immigrants back from promotions, raises, and recognition. I share my own lived experiences with white and South Asian bosses, including:

• Getting my emails proofread after I was already managing people

• Being asked “Who helped you?” after creating a training guide

• Watching my grammar get fixed, my credit erased, and my confidence shaken

• And later, finally being rated the highest by a director who saw my real value

This episode is for anyone who’s ever been made to feel like their voice doesn’t fit the corporate mold. Because communication isn’t grammar—it’s how we lead, handle chaos, and move things forward.

If you’re tired of being told to “speak or write better” just to be heard, this episode is for you.

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