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Interviews with immigrants and stakeholders involved in the immigration process where we explore the immigration journey, including raising kids in a new culture, integration, identity, and everything in-between.

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In this episode, I am speaking with David Bradshaw, Co-Founder of BradshawBolton and President of Calgary Black Chambers, about what it's like walking into rooms where nobody looks like you.

Once you're in there, do you use that privilege to bui... more

In this episode, the first of our collaboration with Immigrant Women in Business (IWB), I am speaking with Althea Samuels, a life and money mindset coach, and Patricia Giankas, who fondly calls herself a senior female in tech (SFT) and has spent deca... more

In this episode, I'm speaking with Daria Lysenko, who's passionate about helping newcomers settle and find their footing in Canada.

Daria spent most of our conversation taking apart a bias I had carried for a bit now. Which is that newcomers/imm... more

In this episode, I'm speaking with Abu Hafejee, who runs a carpentry business in Toronto, teaches the carpentry apprenticeship program at George Brown Polytechnic, while supporting the Toronto Business Development Centre's (TBDC) Explore Skilled Trad... more

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Abu Hafejee
Does all things skilled trades in Canada; advocate and educator in the Ontario trades ecosystem
Episode: E169: Abu Hafejee on how newcomers break into the trades in Canada
Hamoudi Saleh Baratta
Refugee, computer scientist, TED speaker, and documentary/storyteller focused on immigrant experiences
TED Talks; Arab Spring participant
Episode: E168: Hamoudi Saleh Baratta refuses to let torture define him
Kumaran Nadesan
Founder of 369 Global, author, former public servant
369 Global
Episode: E167: Kumaran Nadesan thinks we need more impolite Canadians
Ebrahim Al-Yousefi
refugee who built a software consultancy and later worked in marketing and communications for ISSofBC
ISSofBC
Episode: E164: Ebrahim Al-Yousefi is giving back to Canada, every day
Moose Abdelhag
Immigrant youth advocate, tech professional in Calgary
Community/Nonprofit work in Calgary
Episode: E164: Musap Abdelhag on why immigrant youth don't need chocolate bars
Dacious Richardson
Liberian refugee who arrived in Canada as a child; community leader and youth mentor
Episode: E163: Dacious Richardson on the choices he's made after landing in Canada as a refugee
Abhishek Asthana
Owner of Shivani's Kitchen, immigrant entrepreneur who built a food business across the Maritimes and Ontario
Shivani's Kitchen
Episode: E162: Abhishek Asthana on building a business in Canada as an immigrant entrepreneur
Jatin Shory
Immigration lawyer and TikTok educator
Lawyer
Episode: E161: Jatin Shory on the choices no immigrant wants to hear
Carolyn Watson
Founder/leader at CW Immigration
CW Immigration
Episode: E160: Carolyn Watson says we'll feel today's cuts in three to five years

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Excellent resource for newcomers

    Dozie is an excellent, thoughtful host, who brings on guests with much to offer, across a variety of newcomer related topics. Highly recommended!

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    Canada2 years ago

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Excellent host and diverse guest lineup

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E169: Abu Hafejee on how newcomers break into the trades in Canada
Q: What are the easiest entry points for newcomers into skilled trades in Canada?
General labor is the most accessible starting point because it exposes newcomers to multiple sub-trades, allows them to demonstrate work ethic, reliability, and safety, and can lead to on-site opportunities and co-op learning experiences.
E164: Ebrahim Al-Yousefi is giving back to Canada, every day
Q: When did the journey stop feeling like something happening to you and start being something you actively controlled?
The guest explains that he does not try to micromanage life; instead, he embraces opportunity, faith, and disciplined action to move forward, focusing on serving others and giving back.
E119. Mher Mardoyan knows how you can get your dream job
Q: What is a practical weekly routine to improve job prospects?
Create a structured weekly plan: comment on company posts, read and learn, apply on specific days, meet people for coffee, recharge, and post content regularly to stay visible and demonstrate ongoing engagement.
E119. Mher Mardoyan knows how you can get your dream job
Q: What are the biggest mistakes newcomers to Canada make when job hunting?
A common mistake is expecting everything to be handed to them or relying only on free resources; success comes from mindset shifts, investing in coaching, and actively building relationships and a strategic network.
E168: Hamoudi Saleh Baratta refuses to let torture define him
Q: How did your understanding of hope evolve during your journey from Syria to Canada?
Hope evolved from a personal belief in a better future to a driving strategy that informed every decision and action, especially in the face of danger and displacement.

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A thoughtful show focused on immigrant experiences, integration, and policy-driven outcomes. Episodes center on real people—youths navigating settlement, refugees sharing resilience, immigrant entrepreneurs building businesses, and professionals shaping immigration policy—often weaving practical tips with candid personal stories. The format tends to combine storytelling with expert insight from lawyers, policymakers, educators, and community leaders, highlighting mentorship, belonging, and scalable paths to opportunity. A notable strength is its emphasis on practical support, local nuance (e.g., regional visa paths, settlement services), and authentic conversations about barriers and solutions for newcomers. This makes it a strong fit for l... more

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