8: Multicultural & Unapologetic: Why Your Identity Is Your Superpower

8: Multicultural & Unapologetic: Why Your Identity Is Your Superpower

Author: Vanessa Ruiz November 26, 2025 Duration: 43:31
In today’s episode of Unicorns Do Exist, we’re welcoming our very first guest — and trust me, she’s a full-blown unicorn in human form. ✨

Meet Urmi: an Italian-Bengali powerhouse living in Montreal, a corporate finance pro, mentor, blogger, YouTuber, self-published author, speaker, and the co-chair of Women in Leadership. Yeah… sis showed up with ALL the titles and ALL the magic.

Together, we dive into the beauty and challenges of growing up multicultural, finding your identity when you never felt like you fully “fit,” and turning that exact feeling into your superpower.

We talk self-discovery, growth, authenticity, and why women who refuse to shrink become the most powerful versions of themselves. This episode feels like sitting with two amigas who have lived a thousand lives and are finally choosing themselves.

If you’ve ever felt “too different,” “too much,” or like you don’t belong anywhere — this one is your love note. 💜

✨ Listen now and discover why your uniqueness is your greatest magic.
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Vanessa is a lot of things: a first-generation Latina, a single mom, a life coach, and someone who’s learned that healing isn't a quiet, polite process. In Unicorns Do Exist, she brings all those identities to the microphone, creating a space that feels like a candid conversation with a close friend who’s been through it. You’ll hear her break down stigmas around mental health and share stories of heartbreak not as endings, but as turning points. The real talk here is grounded in the belief that owning every part of your journey-the messy, the painful, the glorious-is where true transformation begins. This podcast is a blend of personal journal, cultural commentary, and coaching sessions, all woven together with what she calls 'cheesemé'-that perfect mix of heartfelt cheese and spicy truth. Episodes dive into the realities of building a life on your own terms, especially for those who’ve ever felt marginalized or told they were "too much." It’s about finding the high vibes without bypassing the hard work, and the glow-up that comes from radical self-acceptance. Tuning in, you’re not just getting advice; you’re getting a companion for the ride, a reminder that your unique magic isn't just a fantasy-it's your real, undeniable power waiting to be claimed.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 22

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Welcome to Unicorns Do Exist, the unapologetic podcast for women who are ready to rise — after the heartbreak, after the chaos, after forgetting who they were. I’m your host, Vanessa — first-gen Latina, single mama, lesb…