Growing Up in a Diverse World: Navigating Discrimination and Prejudice with Lena Guirguis

15/02/2023 1h 28min

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Episode Synopsis

#breakingpodcastGrowing up in Canada, we often like to think of our society as a tolerant and inclusive one, but the reality is that discrimination still affects countless individuals every day. In this episode, we talk to Lena Gurguis, the co-founder of multiple companies including: Flex Space, NV Property Management, and Stilettos & Hammers.We talk about:👉 Life in Iran and why her family had to escape.👉 Growing up in the ghetto and learning to be aware of her surroundings.👉 Developing street smarts and how it affects the way she does business.👉 How her parents created a stable environment amidst instability.And much more.======🌐 EXPLORE THE SHOW:Visit https://thebreakingshow.com for all episodes of the show.🎙️ HOSTED BY:Muhammad Kermalli - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalliTriena McGuirk - https://linkedin.com/in/triena-mcguirk-bsw-msw-rsw-576a2a10a/🎦 PRODUCED BY:Min Woo Park & Diana Hong @ 6story - https://6story.ca

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