What does it take to turn personal adversity into a force for social change? In this episode, I speak with Elham Fardad an Iranian-born leader whose journey from a teenage migrant caring for her family to Finance Director at GE, News Corp, and EY is nothing short of extraordinary.Elham opens up about:• Escaping war, separation, sacrifices, and the racist barriers she faced in education and career progression • Her rise through the corporate world, Executive MBA at Warwick, and the courage to claim her success publicly • Founding Migrant Leaders to empower migrants via mentorship, social mobility, and inclusive pathways—now impacting thousands • Balancing confidence with competence, dismantling systemic bias, and building resilient communities • A powerful reminder: “Where there is a will, there is a way.”Tune in for a raw, inspiring dialogue about race, resilience, leadership and the relentless determination that drives meaningful change.

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