“When I first arrived in Sydney, settling in took time, but the real challenge began when I started job hunting. Despite my over 15 years of senior-level experience in global organisations, I struggled to even secure an interview for mid-level positions. This harsh reality exposed me to the structural racism and biases that many migrants […]
“In 2007, I was heartbroken from the breakup of a seven-year relationship. Before that, I was diagnosed with dermoid cysts in my uterus and had to undergo a procedure in which one-and-a-half of my ovaries were removed. In the process, I also became the youngest person in the UK to have their eggs frozen on […]
“In 2018, at 18, I moved to Perth, Australia, to pursue a Bachelor of Science in healthcare at Edith Cowan University on a partial scholarship, chasing the Australian dream as an immigrant. Initially, I had some familial support, but when the pandemic hit in 2020, that support stopped. I was halfway through my degree and […]
Born and bred in Melbourne, I grew up during One Direction’s prime and you bet I was heavily involved in fandom culture. At 12, I started a One Direction Tumblr blog to distract myself from a boy, and it unexpectedly took off, amassing 35k followers. Unbeknownst to me, this is what would start my social […]
Coming to Australia was never planned. I only wanted to go to a place where social work was respected and paid well. However, the COVID-19 pandemic made sure the countries on my priority list stayed shut for a long time and I was longing to get out. So, when my application for master’s in social […]
Growing up in Southern California, I spent a lot of time with my mom, volunteering at food kitchens and banks. Helping people and giving back to the community became a core part of my identity. Then life happened. School turned into a series of jobs, trying to figure out what I wanted to do with […]
In January 2022, I was an international student from New Zealand living in Erskineville. Everything changed when I caught COVID, and the landlords gave me till the end of day to move out. After five hours of panic-dialling friends, I landed in a Rosebery apartment. Life was sweet again, but my friend was moving, meaning […]
After working in India for 16 years, my husband and I moved to Adelaide, South Australia in November 2018 to start a new life-chapter. I had always dreamed of living abroad for a better quality of life and cleaner air. I came with a clear plan. Before arriving, I had already networked with people in […]
” In 2005, I moved to Australia with my husband. Back in India, I was financially & personally independent, living life on my own terms. It was difficult for me to wear multiple hats and start from scratch. I had to work hard to ensure financial stability for a better life. Many sacrifices and adjustments […]
“My experience with startups has not at all been glamorous. There is a narrative that we will tell ourselves but at the end of the day, it’s about survival. Hope feeds what we do and positivity goes a long way in making it through the darkest of days. My dad lost his job when I […]
