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In today’s globalized world, the tech industry thrives on diverse perspectives, often fueled by talent that crosses borders. For immigrants, however, navigating a career in a new country can be uniquely challenging. Work visas, cultural transitions, and systemic barriers can create roadblocks that require extraordinary resilience to overcome. Yet, these experiences often produce some of the most innovative leaders and trailblazers, showcasing the power of diverse talent in shaping the future of tech.

For women in tech, the journey can be even more complex, intersecting with gender-based challenges. Despite the hurdles, immigrant women bring invaluable skills, fresh ideas, and the determination to succeed. Their stories of perseverance often inspire broader conversations about inclusion, equity, and how we, as an industry, can better support global talent. By understanding these experiences, we can build workplaces and networks that empower immigrant colleagues to thrive, contributing to a richer, more innovative tech ecosystem.

We’re honored to spotlight this important topic at our upcoming event, Tech Ladies Talk Live: How to Navigate Building a Career as an Immigrant, on January 22nd. Featuring Aizada Marat, Founder & CEO of Alma, this event will dive into her inspiring journey from Harvard law student to tech founder. Aizada’s story offers practical insights for anyone navigating a career across borders and for leaders aiming to better support their teams.

Join us for this empowering session and gain tools to support yourself or your colleagues in the pursuit of success. Register here and don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader reshaping the future of immigration in tech!

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​Join us for Tech Ladies Talk Live: How to Navigate Building a Career as an Immigrant, featuring Aizada Marat, Founder & CEO of Alma.

Aizada will share her inspiring journey from being a law student at Harvard to becoming a lawyer, McKinsey consultant, and now a startup founder. Learn how she navigated the challenges of building a career across borders, and gain insights to chart your own path to success.

This event begins with a moderated discussion between Aizada and Tech Ladies' Career Coach, Kelly Jamison, followed by a live Q&A. Submit your questions during registration or ask them live!

​Growing and navigating a career is like an olympic sport! It takes courage, determination, and strategy.  It takes hard work, confidence, and practice.  It also requires us to be self aware enough to recognize when we're giving our power away or staying stuck in fear.  The good news is that our body sends us signals!  Learn how to better understand yourself and your nervous system to co-create a career that aligns with your worth and value and allows you to build resilience as you learn to thrive, no matter the circumstances.  Join us in this interactive meditation and coaching session where Ashley Paré will guide you through:

1. ​The top 3 essential resilience strategies and tools to thrive at work

2. ​A guided visualization/meditation to support your nervous system so you can navigate the hard, tricky, and uncomfortable - yet common - workplace challenges and setbacks (like job loss, feedback, negotiation, change, and conflict)

3. ​Spotlight coaching to answer your specific questions and challenges that will move you from feeling stuck to taking bold, empowered action. 

As always, you can find more details on our upcoming events here.

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