Pragati Siddhanti, an expat living in Basel, Switzerland talks about motherhood, travel and building the career while being a desi at heart.
This morning, I sat with a small group of around ten people in Basel and talked about something that has become deeply personal to me over the last few years: Changing career direction after more than 20 years in technology. The session was hosted by Hello 50:50 World Basel, and instead of doing a presentation, [...]
Over the past 10 years of building My Swiss Story, one question has found its way into almost every conversation I've had. "How do you build a community?" It's a beautiful question, but it assumes there's a formula. There isn't. If there's one thing these ten years have taught me, it's this: building a community [...]
Every story has a beginning, and some of the most meaningful ones start in the simplest way. What you see today as My Swiss Story, a growing community, shared experiences, and conversations across cities didn’t appear overnight. It came together step by step, through small ideas, real moments, and a lot of intention. What started [...]
Moving to a new country is exciting, but it also comes with the challenge of building a social circle from scratch. For anyone making friends as an expat, the process can feel slow at first. People may seem reserved, routines are different, and even everyday interactions can feel unfamiliar. Yet, those who stay open often [...]
Contrary to popular belief, building (or belonging to) a supportive community is neither easy nor self-sustaining. It takes time, a clear vision, patience, persistence, consistency, and a strong belief that the goal is absolutely vital for its members. It's an emotional ride, and there's a constant insecurity that you might mess things up or someone [...]