07/10/2026
Diversity doesn't stop after one day. ๐ Different roots, one team. Today, Rupali and Eric share their stories. Swipe through ๐
Slide 1:
"Hi everyone, my name is Rupali and I'm from India, Pune. I grew up switching between Marathi, Hindi and English in a single conversation, it still feels completely normal to me. Heritage, for me, lives in the small things: the rhythm of Ganesh Chaturthi, when the whole neighbourhood comes together for ten days, and Diwali, when the house is cleaned top to bottom, lamps go up, and sweets are made in quantities no family can reasonably eat. Hospitality isn't a service, it's simply how you treat people, and I carry that into a company built around bringing people together. Directness was something I had to learn; I grew up communicating more indirectly. Once, decisions were made without me, but the consequences still landed on my desk, I chose to respond with clarity instead of grievance, stating plainly what was mine and what wasn't. What I value here is that colleagues ask about my festivals and food out of real interest, not formality. My advice to anyone who feels like the odd one out: be honest, ask the questions you're afraid are obvious. People respond to that far better than you think."
Slide 2:
"Hi everyone, I'm Eric, a proud Brabander: social, down-to-earth, direct, a little Burgundian. Having worked in the north of the Netherlands for years, I still sometimes feel like the odd one out, proof that diversity can exist closer to home than we think. I also live with type 1 diabetes. It's invisible, but it's with me every day: my insulin pen, checking blood sugar, thinking ahead before meals. A small routine, but it sets me apart. I've seen people respond to that differently. At one job, my diabetes became a big topic in the interview. At another, my manager had diabetes too, and we instantly connected. It taught me how much understanding and empathy matter. Diversity is about more than what you see, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives. Those differences shape how we think and solve problems. At Meetingselect, I value that differences are embraced, not avoided. To anyone who's felt different: it's not a weakness, it's what you bring. Be yourself."
At Meetingselect, we cherish connections, and that starts with the people behind them. ๐
