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23/06/2026

If you don’t speak for yourself, no one will ✨

Looking back on her journey from the “rebellious” teenager to the CEO of Wismopay Shweta has one final piece of advice for those walking the migrant path:

⭐️ Never let anyone limit you ⭐️

“People will always find a way to put you in some sort of a cube,” she says.

“It’s only you who can decide whether you truly fit that description or not.”

For Shweta, the heartaches and the faltering were all necessary lessons.

But the greatest lesson of all was learning to be her own best advocate.

Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re usually right.

“You are your best advocate and your worst adversary. Don’t keep mum - have the courage to ask your questions and voice your mind.”

Thanks for sharing your story Shweta, and reminding us that the first step towards building the life we want, is believing we can do it 💪✨

I got invited to a podcast to talk about the work that lights up my heart ✨And the person who made space for that conver...
23/06/2026

I got invited to a podcast to talk about the work that lights up my heart ✨

And the person who made space for that conversation is someone I’ve admired for years, Julie Parker

I’m still reflecting on how much it meant.

Julie is a business leader, a spiritual leader, and my coaching mentor. Being welcomed into her space felt like a full circle moment.

We talked about building Girl in Motion and my Masters research into using AI for social impact. We got into the potential of AI to amplify the missions and the people too often left out of the conversation.

One of the topics we explored is how, used well, AI doesn’t replace the soul of our work. It gives the people behind the missions that matter a capacity they’ve never had. If you see a problem worth solving, you can now go from idea to impact faster, and with far fewer resources, than ever before. For small teams with big dreams, that changes everything.

This is also why the conversation mattered so much.

The people who listen to Julie lead with heart, and they’re exactly who I want in this conversation. Because when soulful, values-led people pick up these tools, that’s when AI really has the potential to do some good in the world. 🌿

If you’ve been curious about AI but scared of losing the heart of your work, this one is for you.

Check the link in my bio to listen to the episode! 🎙️

22/06/2026

For most migrants, family isn’t just about blood.

One of the hardest parts of the migrant journey is the silence where family used to be.

For years, Shweta lived in New Zealand without any blood relatives other than her husband and children.

She built what she calls a “Soul Family”, people connected on a level that goes deeper than blood.

“The people I call my family are not my blood relatives at all,” she says.

“These are my soul family. They see me, they see my potential, and they are invested in my growth.”

When the challenges of building a business or navigating a new life feel heavy, it’s this chosen family that provides the strength to keep going.

They are the ones who offer tough love when she’s down and are rooting for her success as if it were their own.

Her Migrant Spirit is a space to amplify the positivity, courage, and success of women building their dreams in New Zealand

Listen or read to Shweta’s full story using the link in our bio 🩷✨💪

17/06/2026

She was rejected three times due to “No NZ experience.” This is what she did.

Her Migrant Spirit | Episode 4 | Breaking the Catch-22

In India, Shweta was a trained events professional. But in New Zealand, she kept hitting a wall: “No local experience.”

After being rejected for the same role over and over, she did something most wouldn’t dare.

Watch the reel to find out what Shweta did to walk out with the job 💃

Or listen to the full interview as a podcast 🎙️

Link in our bio ⭐️

08/06/2026

“The moment I wake up, I’m thinking about the business. Right before I sleep, I’m thinking about the business.“

Today, Cyril is enjoying the reward of her courage and work ethic.

“I’m proud that we saved. We bought a house. That’s because of our business,“ she says.

Her message is simple: “Make your goal a burning desire so that nothing can stop you. If I can do it, you can too.”

Read full story in the link in our bio 🔥

And follow for more inspiring stories of migrant entrepreneurs in NZ

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It is an incredible milestone to be interviewed by Stuff and be part of the national conversation on social cohesion ✨Th...
07/06/2026

It is an incredible milestone to be interviewed by Stuff and be part of the national conversation on social cohesion ✨

The headline is a tough one, but shows why the work we are doing with .co and matters so much right now.

The piece also included an interview with and Shamubeel Eaqub sharing their insights. These are two people I deeply admire for the way they lead and speak so clearly on the topic. It is such an honour to be featured alongside them.

Swipe to read the article and hear what I had to say.

If this matters to you too, get in touch and let’s chat. Changing the narrative is up to all of us 💪🏻✨💜

05/06/2026

No NZ experience. No local references. Sound familiar?

Cyril’s journey started where many of ours did: at the bottom of a steep hill.

She didn’t land a dream job straight away. Instead, she took it one step at a time:

Stay-at-home mum ➡ Home-based childcare ➡ Motel cleaning ➡ Relief teacher ➡
Permanent teaching role.

She worked through the “no local experience” barrier while supporting her husband’s career and raising their family.

But eventually, the question came: “Why don’t we start a business?

It was risky. As migrants in NZ, the stakes are different.

“We have rent, bills, and nothing else here,” Cyril says.

“No parents to run to if the landlord kicks us out. It’s a very big risk.”

But they didn’t just hope for the best ✨they made a plan.
They saved.
Cyril kept her full-time job while they built the foundation.

She proved that when you have a solid plan, you can turn your fear into action 💪🏻✨

Follow for more stories of migrant women building businesses in NZ

31/05/2026

“As a migrant, you’ve already proved you’re brave.”

Her Migrant Spirit | Episode 2 | A Message to the Dreamers 🙌🏻

Melisa has one message for anyone doubting themselves:

“The bravest thing you did was leave your life behind and start new in a country where you didn’t know the language or anyone. Everything else? Easy peasy.”

You already proved you can do hard things.
You arrived.
You rebuilt.
You survived.
Starting a business is just the next step in your journey of courage.

“I know it’s scary,” Melisa says. “But if you dream it, you can do it. Everything is possible if you want it to be.”

To every woman who arrived here with a suitcase full of dreams: Remember that you’ve already done the hardest part.

Look at you now.
You’re building.
You’re chasing your dreams.
You’re living on your own terms.

Thank you, Melisa, for sharing your story and reminding us that we are braver than we give ourselves credit for. 🇦🇷🇳🇿

is a series dedicated to the grit and grace of migrant women in Aotearoa.

Too often, the migrant story focuses on the barriers. We are here to celebrate the breakthroughs 💪🏻✨

You can read Melisa’s full story on our website ⭐️ link in bio

23/05/2026

25 years of “showing up” led her to this moment
Three weeks ago, Neelu stood in a stadium of 1,000 people to receive the Excellence in Business award from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. 🏆
It was a long way from those early days of door-knocking for a job and worrying about every dollar.
“Self-effort is the key. Be consistent every single day,” Neelu reflects. “You just keep showing up. You’ll start getting the results. Don’t give up.”
To every migrant woman with a dream: Neelu is living proof that you can. 🇮🇳🇳🇿
Thank you, Neelu, for reminding us that the light we carry within is our most powerful tool ✨ and that we owe it to ourselves to let it shine.

This concludes Neelu’s story (Part 5 of 5). 🎬 Next week: A new journey begins.

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