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Our Canadian Experience—the podcastHelping Other people succeed: Of two friends with a shared visionIn this episode, you'll learn all about:HOPSTaiwo's journey as a PMP and PMI future 50 honoraryBola's passion for mentoring and his driving force.Listen in on this gem-filled episode. Learn and be inspired.About Bola Adesope and Taiwo Abraham:Bola Adesope, known as Coach Bola, is a business transformation consultant, speaker, and trainer. He is a PMP with experience and expertise in business strategy, business analysis, and change management. He is also the Co-Founder of Helping Other People Succeed, HOPS.Taiwo Abraham is...2022-10-051h 02
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastLets be friends network: You need friends on this journeyFriendship is a strong tool you need in life and particularly on this journey as a professional immigrant. 2020 overturned life as we knew it pre-Covid, but it also inspired Titilola to do something about making friends because mental health as a professional immigrant is key.Listen to talk about the effect of this community and act.Join a community today!Connect with TitlolaFollow the Let's be friends community on IGJoin the community in clubhouseWebsites:Subscribe to Titilola's Youtube ChannelTitilola's...2022-09-2140 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastWelkomU_ From Student to Tech EntrepreneurTosin Ajibola is one of Atlantic Canada’s 30 Under 30 Innovators. He is also one of the 2022 top 25 Immigrants in Canada.In this episode, Tosin talks about the Atlantic and Tech communities and his story from student to entrepreneur.Episode clues:00:01:5 Collision conference in Toronto—a gold mine for networking00:02:30 Significant trends that affect the professional immigrant community00:03:30 From Masters program group to co-founders. Creating solutions from a shared challenge00:08:15 Tosin’s story00:18:45: Lessons from Tosin’s journey00:19:45: Recipient of the DMZ Grant? How do you g...2022-09-141h 00
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastBlackTech: From community to ecosystem Meet Osita Nwajiufor, Career Strategist cum Tech Executive and Founder of NIPCA and BlackTECH, on the podcast today. Listen up as Osita gets underneath the struggle, experience, and lessons learned in his career about job-finding, business-building, and capability-building, and how they’ve set him up on an enriching and fulfilling entrepreneurial journey!Episode clues:NIPCA was started with purely generous intentions and charged no membership fees from its people. Osita had to pay for the help resources himself, yet he focussed on the larger goal, which was being of help to people.What ar...2022-09-0554 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastSeason Finale - 12 Episodes, Lessons Learned and What's nextIts the Season Finale!12 Episodes done and dusted.Small feat, No. Awesome Feat.Join me along side my co-host ;Mrs Noch as we talk about the previous episodes, lessons learned,and what the new year holds.Its a lot of banter about the year, the journey so far and trust me, you will laugh a lot.Reach out when you listen. We want to hear from you!2021-12-161h 08
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastOn Community and Staying MotivatedMy guest on this episode is a powerhouse. She is one person I know that advocates fiercely for the community and leveraging on ourselves for the support. In this episode, we discuss community, people, staying motivated and everything in between. You also get to learn about "May Day". Enjoy this conversation and share your thoughts.2021-08-1147 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastSucceeding from Offer to First 90 days.As internationally trained professionals, there are many resources on getting our first jobs in North America, but not many about succeeding on the job and thriving. This episode discusses how to hit the ground running in your first 90 days from the offer letter stage.Tracy Oyekanmi comes bearing gifts with proven methods that have results with her clientele. Tracy is the founder of Visible at Work and a career visibility coach. She also hosts a podcast series, Visible at Work.Listen, take notes and take action!2021-07-0440 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastThe Professional Immigrant and Wholesome ParentingMost of us took this leap of faith with a vision or a goal of giving our little one's better opportunities here in North America. In this episode, we discuss child development and education for immigrant families, navigating this part of our immigrant journey and wholesome parenting. You will enjoy this episode, I promise!2021-06-0447 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastUnderstanding Cultural Intelligence in a Multicultural WorkplaceOne of the attractive factors of moving to Canada as a professional immigrant is its Multicultural backdrop. There are a lot of cultures represented here in Canada and thus it's a beautiful potpourri of cultures. Coming from your home country how do you succeed with the deal with the different worldview and succeed in the workplace.Reach out and share your stories, comments and feedback by emailing:hangoutwithabisoye@gmail.comI look forward to hearing from you.Ps:Don't forget to subscribe2021-05-1637 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastDiagnosing the Challenges of a New Professional ImmigrantIt's a journey and not a sprint. My guest in this episode of "Hangout with Abisoye" is Bamidele Salako; a Settlement Practitioner who joins me as we attempt to diagnose the challenges of a new professional immigrant. It's a fun conversation with a lot of truth bombs.You can find Bamidele Salako on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bamidele-salako/?originalSubdomain=caReach out and share your stories, comments and feedback by emailing:hangoutwithabisoye@gmail.comI look forward to hearing from you.2021-04-2044 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastWhy the "Hangout with Abisoye" PodcastIn this episode, I talk about why I started the podcast and why I feel strongly about this community - the Professional Immigrant in North America.I will like to hear your professional immigrant stories; email me on:hangoutwithabisoye@gmail.com2021-04-0518 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastFood and the Immigrant ExperienceWhat is on your Palette?In this episode, Mrs. Noch and I talk about food, the experience and the immigrant professional immigrant's journey on training and re-training our palettes. This is always a fun conversation sprinkled with truth gems.We will like to hear back from you - Reach out to and post a comment.hangoutwithabisoye@gmail.com2021-03-1935 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastImmigrant Mom ConversationsWomen's day celebration definitely influenced this episode of the Podcast.I sit with Nafisah Bank-Olemoh, who shares her experience as an immigrant mom. As we celebrate women this week, It is important to document and acknowledge our roles as not just professionals but also as women with different parts. As always, I hope this episode encourages you and adds a spring in the step of another woman listening.2021-03-1234 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastMy community and 1For most of us professional immigrants, the relationship between us and our new community are taxes, Newcomer agencies and Benefits.In this episode, I chat with my dear friend; Imoleayo Adeyeri, an Edmontonian who shares how she is interacting with her community and the benefits of why we should as immigrants. I hope this episode inspires you to engage your community , I will like to hear your thoughts on this conversation2021-03-0534 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastIdentity : What is in a Name?Changing Identities and changing environment. Myself and Mrs. Noch seat in this episode sharing our thoughts on our changing identities on this journey as professional immigrants in Canada. We explore the options and effects of the change we are not even aware of.Get a drink, relax and listen in. I trust you will be encouraged.Looking forward to hearing your view2021-02-2532 min
Our Canadian Experience—the podcastOne Year LaterOne Year Later - the journey so far and Are my reasons still valid.In this premiere episode, I seat with my dear friend - Mrs. Noch to share our 1-year journey here in Canada.2021-02-1734 min