Starting fresh in a new country can feel isolating — especially for immigrant women balancing motherhood, identity, and career goals. In this inspiring episode, MamaNest Podcast host Mahsa Rezaei sits down with Chris Bent, artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Piccles, a collaborative drawing platform that helps people express what words sometimes can’t.

Together, they talk about the healing power of creativity, safe spaces for women in career transition, and practical ways immigrant women can reclaim confidence, visibility, and community in their new chapter.

In this episode:

• How immigrant women can use creative expression to rebuild confidence
• The importance of supportive, intentional communities for career growth
• How visual storytelling opens new ways to express career dreams
• What truly helps women feel seen, heard, and empowered in new spaces

✨ Join our upcoming networking and growth event:

Career Development for Immigrant Women Across Life Stages — a welcoming, empowering space to connect with like-minded immigrant women and grow your career network.

👉 Reserve your spot here

🎨 Connect with Chris Bent:
Website: piccles.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisbent

Follow MamaNest for more empowering conversations and resources for immigrant moms!

Episode Overview:

Think tech is only for engineers? Think again! In this episode, Mahsa Rezaei shares how you can land your first tech job—even if you have no prior experience. Learn what roles suit your skills, how to start learning, and how to get noticed in the industry.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why tech is open to all backgrounds, not just coding experts
✅ The best non-coding tech jobs for career changers
✅ How to start learning tech skills for free
✅ Steps to transition into tech with confidence

Actionable Takeaways:

✔ Identify 3 tech roles that match your current skills
✔ Start learning basic tech skills through free resources
✔ Optimize your LinkedIn to highlight transferable skills

✔ Join online communities to connect with industry professionals

🎟️ Join the Free MamaTech Workshop!
Want to break into tech with no experience? Join our free MamaTech workshop on March 26! Comment ‘TECH’ below, and we’ll send you the details.

🔗 Stay Connected:
🌎 Website: www.mamanest.ca
📩 Follow Mahsa on https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501
📧 Email: Mahsa Rezaei

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Balancing family, career, and personal goals as an immigrant mom can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Mahsa Rezaei shares practical strategies to stay productive without burnout. Learn how to prioritize, avoid perfectionism, and take control of your time with simple, actionable steps.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The unique productivity challenges immigrant moms face
✅ How to prioritize what truly matters in your week
✅ The secret to overcoming the trap of perfectionism
✅ Practical steps to structure your day effectively
✅ Why flexibility is key to productivity as a mom

Actionable Takeaways:

✔ Identify your top 3 priorities for the week
✔ Use a time-blocking system that fits your lifestyle
✔ Let go of perfectionism and focus on progress
✔ Join a supportive community to stay motivated

🎟️ Join the Free MamaBest Workshop!
Want to take control of your productivity and feel more balanced? Join our free MamaBest workshop on March 21!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501

🔗 Stay Connected:
🌎 Website: https://mamanest.ca/
📩 Follow Mahsa on https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahsa-rezaei-614059102/
📧 Email: hi@mamanest.ca

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Are you afraid to speak English because of your accent, grammar mistakes, or fear of judgment? You’re not alone! Many immigrant moms struggle with this fear—but the good news is, you can overcome it!

In this episode, we’ll talk about:
✅ Why so many immigrant moms are afraid to speak English
✅ How to shift your mindset from fear to confidence
✅ Practical tips to start speaking with ease
✅ How MamaSpeak can help you practice in a supportive, judgment-free space

You don’t need perfect English—just the confidence to use it! 💪

👉 Join our free MamaSpeak workshop on March 19!

You can Register for Free here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/mamanest-102048013501

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In this episode we dive into the 8 most common career challenges faced by immigrant moms in Canada, including language barriers, career gaps, and juggling motherhood with professional goals. With personal stories and actionable insights, Mahsa shares how these obstacles can be transformed into opportunities for growth.

Plus, we discover how the Career Goal Planning Workshop—hosted by MamaNest and Piccles—can help you take the first step toward building a fulfilling career. Learn about practical goal-setting exercises, creative visualization tools, and the exclusive benefits for podcast listeners!

Key Takeaways:

1. The 8 challenges immigrant moms face in building careers.
2. How to turn obstacles into stepping stones for success.
3. Details about the upcoming Career Goal Planning Workshop and how to register for free with promo code PODCAST.

Resources & Links:

• Register for the Career Goal Planning Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1077627525939?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Follow MamaNest on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates.
• Learn more about MamaNest and its services: https://mamanest.ca/

"From Migration to Empowerment: A Year of Challenges and Triumphs"

Hi Mama, I'm Mahsa, an Immigrant Mama!
Wanna know more about me? Then listen to this episode.

It's difficult, very difficult, to recognise the moment in your life when you've lost your motivation to thrive, progress, and even live your daily life! But it could happen to any of us! whether it’s triggered from the outside or the inside! It's a horrible feeling that must be accepted! It does happen from time to time... And if we are not cautious, it might truly become our permanent state in life!

to be aimless, devoid of future motivation, and gloomy...

We all know that we need to work hard, grow, learn, and be a good role model for our children, but what happens when we find ourselves at the opposite end of the spectrum, so stuck in finding our purpose in life... We don't even know who we want to be, let alone have motivation to become our best selves in the future...

However, let's be honest: it's not a good situation to be in. It is not only harmful to ourselves, but it can also harm our children's perceptions of the future and opportunities for growth!

Hearing me from my newly refined condition, I'm going to invite you to face this issue with me this time. I'm confident in saying that I understand what you're saying and that I know what can help you... now, take a deep breath and let’s have a mindful chat together today!

BONUS offer valid until October 12th, 11:00 PM EST

Full access to the four-week MamaNest workshops, which will be held on October 120th and 21st, ranging from best self definition to organising your life around your attainable best self and achieving a lifestyle and approach to life that helps you stay on track!

I hope this offer helps you heal and find your life's purpose one more time, mama! I'm hoping to see you there to apply:

1. Visit http://mamanestco.com/

2. Subscribe to the Newsletter (so that I can send you the exact registeration process via email in the following days)

3. Feel free to distribute this giveaway to anyone you believe may benefit from it.

Let's get connected...

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• MamaNest Website and Blog: https://www.mamanestco.com
• MamaNest Application: https://mamanestco.com/application/
• MamaNest Farsi Podcast: MamaNest Podcast in English
• MamaNest YouTube Channel: MamaNest YouTube Channel
• Mahsa Rezaei Website: Mahsa Rezaei Website
• Mahsa Rezaei Instagram page: Mahsa Rezaei Instagram page
• Mahsa rezaei YouTube channel: Mahsa Rezaei YouTube Channel

We're getting close to school days! We haven't had school days in the last two years because of the pandemic, so it's hard to remember what those days were like. So you don't know how to handle everything as a mom and you feel lost. You used to hang out with your school girl or boy every morning until their short online class started, but now what?! You wake up when they're supposed to be ready and everything is busy. You need to pack lunch boxes. You probably have struggles with them going to bed earlier! and that's a big change from what your daily life has been like in the past few months. Now it's time to handle it, mama. Let's start getting ready for school together!

Let's get connected...

• MamaNest English Instagram Page: MamaNest Instagram English ..
• MamaNest Farsi Instagram Page: MamaNest Instagram Farsi ...
• MamaNest Website and Blog: https://www.mamanestco.com
• MamaNest Application: https://mamanestco.com/application/
• MamaNest Farsi Podcast: MamaNest Podcast in English
• MamaNest YouTube Channel: MamaNest YouTube Channel
• Mahsa Rezaei Website: Mahsa Rezaei Website
• Mahsa Rezaei Instagram page: Mahsa Rezaei Instagram page
• Mahsa rezaei YouTube channel: Mahsa Rezaei YouTube Channel