Ms. Sweta Rajan

U Talk Radio, May 19, 2021Radio/Podcast

URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DylZN2JHQ5Q3ay58m5iZJ

Voice America, May 10, 2021Radio/Podcast

URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3sJ2qdv9WMjLwqDKbEe9Z2

Many of us have experienced a challenge that has left us feeling alone in understanding how to solve it. The fear of disappointing others if we share what’s happening amplifies feelings of isolation and blocks our ability to see a solution that can help us move forward. This week, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Practitioner, Sweta Rajan joins Beth to share how her resilience learnings brought light to the fact that we are never alone in our challenges. Her resilience journey has taught Sweta that asking for help and a willingness to receive can create miracles. By opening herself up to receive from others and graciously accepting the wisdom and support offered, Sweta will share how she’s been able to navigate challenges she has faced with traditional cultural expectations, with immigration, and with systemic racism. In episode 10 of Resilience & You listen in to learn how the power of asking for help and letting others help you can strengthen your resilience in navigating challenges you may be faced with.

U Talk Radio, November 20, 2020Radio/Podcast

URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0f36gNUQtzY4msWW4iHAn5

Work can have its ups and downs, but many immigrants may experience unfair biases and microaggressions from colleagues or employers beyond cultural and language barriers.

That's what Sweta Rajan experienced when working in the United States. After moving to Canada and into more senior roles at businesses, she created spaces where diverse voices are valued equally. She would later work with other immigrant women to make the organization Immigrant and International Women in Science.

Reboot Forward, May 1, 2021Radio/Podcast

URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gRAcRfJoAzsvI7DL0v8Jg

Conversation with Sweta Rajan, Diversity and inclusion consultant and leadership coach. Sweta works enables companies and individuals to value diverse voices equally. Her work has been featured on CBC and La Source.

Sweta grew up in India and started her career as a scientist in the US. She moved to Canada following the economic collapse in 2009 and found her home in Vancouver. Her decade of experience in STEM helped her identify the unique challenges faced by immigrant and international women. In 2018 she co-founded IWS Network, a thriving community of volunteer-led peer support group with 9 sister chapters across Canada.

Over 20 years, Sweta has successfully transitioned across cultures, countries, and careers. Change has been a constant in her life and her experiences have taught her navigate change with patience and grace. She is now navigating one of the biggest transitions in her life - being a first time mom of a newborn!

Count me too, December 15, 2020Radio/Podcast

URL: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BpaSfAGxLWsx9lBuRxrO9

Sweta Rajan is a Biotechnologist turned Diversity and Inclusion advocate, and a co-founder of Immigrant and International Women in Science, a pan-Canadian grassroots social impact organization which supports women from diverse cultural backgrounds to gain equitable access to STEM. Early in her career, she faced bullying and workplace discrimination, experiences that would forever change the course of her life. She asked - 'Why had no one stepped in to offer me support or guidance'? She now coaches hundreds of women to take their power back in such circumstances and works with organizations to create more equitable and inclusive spaces. This is her story.