The Immigrant View with Ayo

Welcome to the newest version of The  Immigrant View with Ayo and Nick!Nick is going to serve as the co-host for subsequent podcasts. This way, we get to meet his network of immigrants and get to have them on the show.If you remember, Nick Noorani is a close pal of mine and the very first guest I had on The Immigrant View with Ayo.Why do immigrants fail? How do we add value, lift others up and become role models? All of these and many more are discussed in this new version of the podcast.Join the Immigrant Network to learn more about all things emigration.Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Today we have the jobfather on The Immigrant View.  It was a great time of learning, growth and development.Jermaine is a fantastic recruiter who helps individuals get jobs in the tech industry.  He is coming on the show with years of wisdom to share with us all. On the podcast, he shares tips on nailing that resume, acing that job interview, branding yourself, negotiating that salary etc. When he got on the call, I just had to dive into my million questions. There is a lot we needed to learn in a short time. Oh by the way, at the end of the podcast, Jermaine shared his radio name with us….you have to tune in for that part.Do share this podcast with a friend currently searching for a job.   The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Marina Byezhanova is a co-founder at Brand of a Leader, a personal branding agency. A well-established entrepreneur who’s been featured in globally recognized organizations including Forbes; we are privileged to have her as our guest for this episode.Tune in to hear from the university instructor; how she built her personal brand and how you can, too!Connect with Marina Byezhanova on LinkedIn via her name or via email at marina@brandofaleader.comImmigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Juliet Bodley, popularly known as Julie Mango is anything but funny. A Jamaican-born American immigrant, she shares with us her battle with suicide and how she overcame it. This episode covers how much of a struggle it is for new immigrants to adapt mentally to their newfound homes. Tune in to know how important your mental health is and her advice for anyone struggling with mental health.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

We bring you another segment of The Immigrant View with Ayo. Interview led by co-host, Nick NooraniOur guest today is Shamira Madhany who takes us through the various barriers she has seen immigrants face and how they can be better managed.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. Shamira Madhany is the Managing Director and Deputy Executive Director at World Education Services (WES). A few areas that were discussed include:- Career pathway creations- Skills needed to help employees succeed- The role of technology; becoming an enabler of sped-up growth- The power of information- Certification and Digitization The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

It’s a throwback episode!Nadia Ladak is the Co-founder of Marlow, an all-female start-up that provides easy-to-use lubricated tampons for women. Entrepreneurship from an immigrant’s perspective is the topic of discussion in today’s podcast. This podcast explains everything entrepreneurship that an immigrant should know of and encourages business owners to stay motivated and believe in the products they have.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network and just serve as an information hub for all things Canada and Immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.comEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

This is a throwback episode!If you're looking for hands-on information on how to settle in Canada, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as Chidi Iwuchukwu takes us through critical stages from reliable sources on how to hit the ground running as a fresh immigrant. He also shares his personal experiences about emigrating to Canada. Chidi Iwuchukwu is the author of ‘Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Guide for New Immigrants and Travellers.’ Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworksEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

It's a throwback episode series and we review Matt's book, Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules.If you missed out on this episode, ensure that you tune in and learn. I laughed a lot of times because I was blown away by so many things I realized I didn't know.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Karla Briones is a serial entrepreneur, small business columnist, and an immigrant. She also owns a restaurant and a pet food store.In this episode, she takes us through the steps we need to take to have a successful business start-up, especially, as a newcomer to Canada.Stay tuned and come get educated on how to access funds and loans for that business you’ve been meaning to start.Visit karlabriones.com for more information on running a successful business and consultancy.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.com The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Today, we start a new segment on The Immigrant View a monthly segment with Nick where we focus on speaking about current affairs impacting immigrants in Canada.We discussed the recent announcement lifting the 20-hour working limit for student immigrants.  Nick and I share our views on this development. We also discuss the backlog of immigration applications at IRCC. Drop your comments below for Nick and I. We will be reading and providing feedback.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.com.Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Youssef Skalli is a fellow Ambassador at Immigrant Networks. He’s held so many leadership positions across different continents. In this podcast, our guest shares his insights on finding his balance as an immigrant and shares some great tips on how to make the most of virtual connections.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network and just serve as an information hub for all things Canada and immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here:https://immigrantnetworks.comEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Have you ever struggled with taking care of that relative since you relocated? Worry no more.Our guest shares with us how it's done through his company, Fleri.You are in for a surprise if you stay tuned to this episode.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network and just serve as an information hub for all things Canada and Immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.comEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Palash Sanyal is a Board Director, Advisor, Certified EQ Coach amongst other professions. He believes in the power of the mindset of immigrants and he makes it clear in this episode.It is common for new immigrants to have an abundance mindset but it is important to note that on getting here, it is very easy to throw that away as a result of how difficult it is to settle down. How do we maintain this mindset? Tune in to find out.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and just serve as an information hub for all things Canada and Immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.comEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Zen Tharani is a recipient of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award. CEO and Founder of Xenex Consulting, the Pakistani-born is passionate about healthcare and the difference it can make.The large pool of immigrants entering Canada have dreams and hopes of becoming successful. Our guest, in this episode, gives tips on ensuring those goals are met. To successfully sell yourself, you need to stand out and build confidence. As an immigrant, you need to be two times better at everything in order to be recognized. Tune in to hear what Zen has to say about his experience when he first landed in Canada, what his father faced as a fresh immigrant and how he saw the need to put himself out there.Immigrant Networks is a platform for Canadian immigrants and prospective Canadian immigrants to find jobs, network, and just serve as an information hub for all things Canada and Immigration. To learn more about Immigrant Networks, click here: https://immigrantnetworks.comEnjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

Our guest on today's episode shares with us his background and how emigrating to Canada has been one of his best decisions ever.Janaka Ruwanpura is the Vice Provost and Associate Vice-President Research of the University of Calgary. Born and raised in Sri Lanka, he opens up about the challenges he faced and how they contributed to his successes.Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

From working as a Teller, to juggling trailers at UPS to becoming the Founder of Council of Nigerian Professionals, Adejisola Atiba has pulled down walls and built a career that was worth all the hard work, setbacks, and hurdles she faced.In this episode, be sure to have a pen and paper at hand as Adejisola gives us tips on how to trudge further in our search for our dream jobs as a new immigrant, regardless of our backgrounds.It is very important to note that attaining managerial roles is a step-by-step process and our guest explains it all in this episode.Adejisola BH Atiba is a People Manager with RBC for 16 years and has been in the Banking Industry for 30 years.She is the Author of 'Authenticity: How My 'Why Me?' Moments Shaped My Life.' Visit www.ladyabha.ca to get your copy.Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

 Priyanka Dhall is a Chartered Accountant and a Career Coach to new Canadian immigrants. She uses her experience to help incoming immigrants get jobs in their own professions. As the topic clearly states, if you are worried about finding yourself a job in the same profession from your home country, Priyanka has made it so easy in this detail-conscious episode. So much research work has been done by our guest and she lays it all down in The Immigrant View With Ayo. Visit here to access a free resumè template or write to her at support@priyankadhall.com for further questions. Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

  If you're looking for hands-on information on how to settle in Canada, this episode is for you. Stay tuned as Chidi Iwuchukwu takes us through critical stages from reliable sources on how to hit the ground running as a fresh immigrant. He also shares his personal experiences about emigrating to Canada.Chidi Iwuchukwu is the author of ‘Coming To Canada: The Ultimate Guide for New Immigrants and Travellers.’ Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

In the last episode, we reviewed Dr. Zinaty's Why Not You.  Today, we delve deeper into her book.We look at the tools to help us navigate jump-starting a career as an immigrant woman, dealing with mentorship and sponsorship, amongst others.This wraps up the two-part podcast.Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com

CEOs, COOs, Managing Directors, Heads of Departments - high-profile roles. These positions seem impossible for immigrant women to attain.Today's episode includes tips on how to not just hit the ceiling, but break through it.The tips are drawn from Georgette's book, "Why Not You?"Enjoy listening! The Immigrant View is brought to you by Immigrantnetworks.com. Visit immigrantnetworks.com