Breaking Barriers: Diaspora Voices in Keynote Spaces

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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