On this month’s Women’s Spotlight, Tara interviews, Hanna Hamid, the dynamic leader at the helm of Sigma Software Canada, a trailblazing software development company with roots tracing back to Ukraine. As the Head of Sigma Software Canada, Hanna’s visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in the company’s remarkable expansion and success.

Passionate about fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Hanna channels her energy into meaningful initiatives. As a board member of the Canadian Alliance of Women in Web 3, she champions gender diversity in the burgeoning field of Web 3. This community-driven organization, under Hanna’s guidance, provides a supportive space for women to learn, collaborate, and advance their careers.

Hanna’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goes beyond organizational boundaries. A mentor to aspiring women and non-binary professionals, she generously shares insights and strategies for navigating the early stages of their careers. Hanna’s impact extends to the airwaves, where she has been featured in podcasts, shedding light on the experiences of women in tech and offering a roadmap to success.

In this captivating episode, Tara engages in a heartfelt conversation with the inspiring Hanna, a woman whose journey from Sudan to Montreal at the tender age of 9 shaped her life in profound ways. The episode delves into the dramatic experience of Hanna’s family uprooting their lives, highlighting the challenges they faced as immigrants with little support.

As Hanna reflects on her own struggles, she passionately expresses her desire to be a beacon of assistance for other women and immigrants. Drawing from her personal history, she recounts the absence of support when her family first arrived in Montreal, igniting a spark within her to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar challenges.

Join Tara and Hanna in this poignant and uplifting conversation that weaves together personal resilience, a commitment to helping others, and the serendipity that guided Hanna into a successful career in the tech industry. This episode is not just a story of one woman’s journey but an invitation for all to find strength in adversity and embrace the unexpected paths that life unfolds.