Her Expat Life: From NYC to NL: Shea Harty's Quest for Workplace Equality

The challenges related to immigration are not limited to language barriers. Language is more than just words. It encompasses culture as well. In addition to knowing the words, one must also understand the cultural context to ensure mutual understanding. Biases can play a role in determining how an immigrant is perceived based on factors such as their appearance, religion, or nationality. Moreover, internal doubts, such as feeling worthy of being in a new place, believing in one's abilities, and overcoming external obstacles, are also a part of the challenges immigrants face.

Empowerment Foundation’s co-founder Shea Harty discussed this and other workplace equality topics in her recent interview with Alexia De Souza from Her Expat Life.

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