In partnership with the Punjabi Women’s Network, the Sikh Medical Initiative (SMI) hosted its first-ever storytelling evening — “Sikh Women in Healthcare: Stories of Resilience.” This event brought together Sikh women across healthcare disciplines and medical specialties from both the United States and Canada to share powerful narratives rooted in resilience, sangat (community), and Sikh values.

Each speaker shared deeply personal vignettes reflecting on their journeys through medicine—the challenges they faced, the barriers they broke, and the strength they found in community. From navigating underrepresentation to balancing faith, identity, and leadership, their stories illuminated what it means to serve with compassion and purpose.

This storytelling night was more than an event—it was a celebration of solidarity, empowerment, and the shared spirit of seva. Through spaces like this, SMI continues to amplify Sikh voices in medicine, creating opportunities for reflection, connection, and collective growth.