S2: E2 - Fighting Racism and Leading Change, Elham Fardad on Migrants & Mentorship

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Sanjiv Speaks - Just Another Lens

Sanjiv Patel

9 episodes

3 weeks ago

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve found myself searching. Searching for meaning, for understanding and trying to find the true essence of who I am. To make sense of all the knowledge that’s out there and how I could use that to be the best version of myself; physically, emotionally, spiritually and professionally. Through my own experiences and through conversations with inspiring people and their authentic stories, I’ve realised that the answers to some of the most challenging problems we face in our lives lie in very simple messages. So join me on a journey of discovery where I speak to real people, with real stories sharing real insights. I hope that you too might find something to help you in your journey of growth. I’m Sanjiv and you’re listening to my podcast Just Another Lens.

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S2: E2 - Fighting Racism and Leading Change, Elham Fardad on Migrants & Mentorship

Sanjiv Speaks - Just Another Lens

1 hour 36 minutes 25 seconds

4 months ago

S2: E2 - Fighting Racism and Leading Change, Elham Fardad on Migrants & Mentorship

What does it take to turn personal adversity into a force for social change? In this episode, I speak with Elham Fardad an Iranian-born leader whose journey from a teenage migrant caring for her family to Finance Director at GE, News Corp, and EY is nothing short of extraordinary.

Elham opens up about:

• Escaping war, separation, sacrifices, and the racist barriers she faced in education and career progression

• Her rise through the corporate world, Executive MBA at Warwick, and the courage to claim her success publicly

• Founding Migrant Leaders to empower migrants via mentorship, social mobility, and inclusive pathways—now impacting thousands

• Balancing confidence with competence, dismantling systemic bias, and building resilient communities

• A powerful reminder: “Where there is a will, there is a way.”

Tune in for a raw, inspiring dialogue about race, resilience, leadership and the relentless determination that drives meaningful change.