Friends, Mentors, and Friendtors | Investing in Yourself With Urmi Hossain

What if the mentor you're looking for is already in your friend group? Urmi Hossain — corporate finance professional by day, women's empowerment advocate, author, and podcaster by calling — joins me to talk about "friendtors," the power of speed mentoring, and why she stopped saying yes to everything that didn't actually serve her. We get into her journey to her most authentic self as a Bengali-Italian woman, why she treats sleep as non-negotiable, and how time blocking (plus a whole lot of self-compassion) lets her do it all without burning out. This conversation is a reminder that investing in yourself is step one to investing in everyone else. 🎶 Urmi's contribution to Work is Third: The Soundtrack - Unstoppable by Sia 📚 Guest Info • LinkedIn:   / urmihossain   • YouTube:    / @urmihossain   • Instagram (personal):   / urmamio   • Instagram (podcast):   / storiesbeyondborderspodcast   • Linktree: https://linktr.ee/urmihossain 📚 Resources Mentioned • Urmi's podcast, Stories Beyond Borders: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Women in Leadership — Montreal chapter: https://www.womeninleadership.ca/mont... • Urmi's book: Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle – Available on Amazon 📌 Episode Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Seasonal Reflections 01:42 Life in Montreal: Culture and Community 04:24 Work-Life Balance: The Importance of Identity Beyond Work 07:31 Empowering Women: Involvement in Leadership and Community 10:30 Mentorship: Learning from Others 13:05 Creative Pursuits: Blogging and Podcasting 17:50 Time Management: Balancing Work and Creativity 23:50 The Importance of Rest and Self-Care 26:08 Listening to Your Body 31:23 Finding Balance in Movement 34:46 Embracing Your Passions 39:34 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care 42:20 Investing in Yourself and Community Follow the Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0LU... 🔔𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. https://www.youtube.com/@WorkIsThird?... 🔗 Stay Connected With Me. Facebook:   / workisthird   Instagram:   / the_dawn_hunter   TikTok:   / the_dawn_hunter   Website: https://www.dawnmhunter.com/ ✨ Subscribe to The Joyful Rebellion newsletter: https://thedawnlab.kit.com/ 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] ============================= 🎬Suggested videos for you: ▶️    • Your Body Knows When You Don’t Belong | Th...   ▶️    • We Don't All Have the Same 24 Hours | Rede...   ▶️    • Feeling Busy but Still Unsatisfied? Start ...   ================================= ✅ About Work Is Third. I'm Dawn Hunter, JD, MPH, CWP — workplace culture strategist, keynote speaker, and recovering workaholic. 😄 The message is simple: work is third. After yourself and the people you love. This channel is your permission slip to stop hustling and start living — with tools to prevent burnout, build boundaries, and design a life centered on joy. We go there: workplace systems, leadership culture, and the joyful rebellion of putting yourself first. 🔔Want to build a better workplace culture? Subscribe for leadership insights, wellbeing strategies, & inspiring stories on fostering a supportive work environment. https://www.youtube.com/@WorkIsThird?... ================================= #workisthird #workisthirdpodcast #boundaries #burnoutprevention #healing #selftrust #perfectionism #urmihossain #friendtor #womensempowerment #womeninleadership #mentorship #selfinvestment Friends, Mentors, and Friendtors | Investing in Yourself With Urmi Hossain