🎙️ In this episode of Leaders and Their Stories, Richard Lowe interviews Urmi Hossain—self-published author, speaker, mentor, and advocate for women in leadership. They explore the cultural challenges of identity, the impact of Toastmasters on developing leadership skills, and how Urmi balances a career in finance with her passion projects.

👉 What it means to grow up between cultures (Bengali, Italian, Canadian)
👉 How leadership is more about inspiration than titles
👉 Lessons from running a Toastmasters club through the pandemic
👉 The importance of in-person connection for creativity and motivation
👉 Why women still face uphill battles in male-dominated industries
👉 Thoughts on Gen Z, AI, and adapting to a changing workforce

🌐 Connect with Urmi: Search “Urmi Hossain” on LinkedIn or YouTube
📘 Her book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Intrusional Struggle (Available on Amazon)
📅 Hosted by Richard Lowe – https://thewritingking.com