Welcome to Level Up: PMW’s New Platform to Empower Your Career
When I first arrived in Australia from Chile in 2014, I never imagined how difficult it would be to restart my professional career. Back home, I had a degree in Economics, a Master’s in Finance, and seven years of experience as an Investment Professional. Yet, when I migrated, none of that seemed to matter. I […]
An Emerging Culture Creator
By Fabiola Campbell. Being named one of Culture Amp’s 25 Emerging Culture Creators for 2025 globally is an incredible honour—one that I accept with deep gratitude, not just for myself but for the professional migrant women whose resilience and contributions inspire me every day. This recognition is more than a title; it’s a commitment—to building communities of […]
Intersectionality in Action: Lina Orozco Speaks at NAWO’s Operation Respect Event
On October 31, 2024, our Director of Communications and Engagement, Lina Orozco Munera, had the honour of being a speaker and co-facilitator at NAWO’s event, Operation Respect: Applying an Intersectional Lens to Policy and Practice. In her opening remarks, Lina drew on real-life examples from her own experiences and stories from other migrant women within […]
Gender Equality; A stall in progress
Gender Equality; A stall in progress The fight for gender equality in the workplace has been a long and ongoing battle, yet the latest data from the CEW Executive Census 2024 paints a sobering picture: progress has stalled. In Australia’s top companies, men still dominate the top roles. Nine out of ten CEOs in […]
What they don’t tell us about Impostor Syndrome
What they don’t tell us about ‘impostor syndrome’ Last month, our guest speaker, Afsaneh R., discussed impostor syndrome in our “In Conversations With” session. During this session, many participants shared some familiar feelings and thoughts: “I’m not good enough…” “You are always questioning your abilities…” “You blame yourself.” “Where do I fit in this […]
Living between countries while building strong bridges
Growing up in Malaysia, you were immersed in a melting pot of cultures. As a kid, it didn’t matter if you were Chinese, Malay, Indian, or a combination of races. We all got along in the classroom, on the oval and eating lunch with an assortment of food from different cultures all around us – […]
Navigating the Challenges of Starting a New Job as a Migrant Professional: Managing Expectations and Embracing Growth.
Starting a new job as a migrant professional is a moment of triumph. After months or even years of cleaning toilets or serving tables, along with countless late-night study sessions, our hard work has finally paid off. We feel a sense of validation and accomplishment. We enter the workplace with enthusiasm, eager to contribute and […]
