Rebuilding the Corporate Ladder: Elham Fardad on Mentorship and Change at Migrant Leaders

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Elham Fardad, CEO and founder of Migrant Leaders, as she shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world to launching a charity that’s empowering the next generation of young migrants. Elham opens up about her experiences growing up as a migrant from Iran, how she overcame personal and professional barriers, and why she’s now on a mission to help others do the same.

In this episode, Elham dives into how Migrant Leaders bridges the gap between education and professional success through mentoring, work experiences, and corporate partnerships. Learn about their innovative use of technology, including a custom-built app developed by 3 Sided Cube, which is transforming the way young migrants access support. Discover how the programme’s personal touch, combined with scalable tech solutions, is setting up thousands of young people for long-term success in corporate careers.

Tune in for powerful stories of resilience, systemic change, and how Migrant Leaders is making a real difference in the lives of migrant communities across the UK. 🌍✨💡

Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Welcome and Elham’s Story 🎙️🌍
Elham shares her personal journey from finance to founding Migrant Leaders, inspired by her experiences as a young migrant in the UK.

(0:08:28) - Impacts of Charity Development Program 💡🚀
Elham discusses the life-changing impact of the charity’s development programme and the success stories from thousands of young migrants.

(0:15:03) - Empowering Migrant Leaders for Success 🌱🤝
Insights into building a successful charity, managing growth, and transitioning from the corporate world to full-time social impact.

(0:27:35) - Tech and Personal Touch: A Balanced Approach 🤖❤️
How Migrant Leaders uses technology to scale its mentoring programmes while keeping the all-important human connection alive.


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