How Identity Has Influenced a Founder and President's Career at Simran Nath LLC
As an immigrant woman of color, Simran's career navigation has been significantly impacted by a "fire for representation," leading to advocacy in spaces where they are often the only person with their unique combination of experiences, including multilingualism and overcoming unseen internal battles. This lifetime of fighting has instilled a fearlessness that allows Simran to confidently engage with powerful figures.
Representation, Advocacy, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Diversity and Inclusion
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Simran Nath
Founder/President
Simran Nath LLC
California State University, Long Beach
Communications
Technology
Consulting
Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Advocating for representation in spaces where she is often the only immigrant woman of color.
2. Highlighting the importance of diverse skills and experiences, such as multilingualism and education, in professional settings.
3. Drawing strength from overcoming personal battles to confidently engage with influential figures.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as an immigrant woman of color, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
It has impacted my fire for representation. In any room that I walk into, I advocate for the fact that oftentimes I'm the only person that looks like this. I'm the only person who is an immigrant. I'm the only person who is of color. I'm the only person who maybe knows how to speak multiple languages.
All of those things matter. I'm the only person who went off and got a degree. I'm the only person who had to fight these internal battles that people don't see in order for me to have these conversations with these powerful men.
So, I'm not intimidated by this because I've been fighting my whole life. I think that's it.
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