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The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E120: Keely Cronin says your survival job is valuable Canadian experiencePlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I’m speaking with Keely Cronin, Co-Founder of WorkSpark, where they support professionals who have migrated to Canada as well as anyone looking to make a mid-career transition. One conversation she has over and over again with the folks she coaches is the gap, or more like valley between your qualifications, experience, skillset, and the infamous first survival job most newcomers have to start with in Canada. Keely’s point of view is even if you’re a deep...
2025-09-2751 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E119. Mher Mardoyan knows how you can get your dream jobPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Mher Mardoyan, a career coach who's been helping newcomers to Canada find jobs with a 90%+ success rate.With the rise and rise of AI in job applications, it's beginning to seem like traditional online job applications are a losing game for newcomers to Canada. Because for every job posting, there are thousands of applicants and only a tiny weeny number get called in for interviews. Mher thinks its about 2%.The way out, Mher believes...
2025-09-2027 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E118: Ben Joffe wants you to move beyond your default cultural lensPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I am speaking with Ben Joffe, a French native who's lived and worked across Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, United States, Germany, and currently Portugal. Ben also speaks fluent French, English, Japanese, pretty bad Korean and Chinese, and average Portuguese (thanks to high school Spanish classes).Talk about being a global citizen. This lived experience means Ben has developed a great understanding of how much our default cultural programming defines how we see and interact with the...
2025-09-1448 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E117: Gabriela Casineanu says 'You're not your job title'Please forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Gabriela Casineanu, author of Job Fairs: How to Get the Most of Your Participation, and founder of Introverts Academy.A big part of why I wanted to chat with Gabriela is because I believe that when you move, you temporarily become an introvert. She did disagree with my theory. She thinks immigrants or newcomers become quiet or withdrawn because when you face a lot of rejection while job hunting, you become shy or afraid to speak...
2025-09-0645 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E116: Sweta Regmi says 'It's dangerous to figure it out alone'Please forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking to Sweta Regmi, who's lived in Canada for over two decades.Two decades is a while, and Sweta says if she were to compress all she's learned over those years into one piece of advice for new immigrants, it would be "ASK FOR HELP."I agree. I learned this the hard way. And maybe someday I'll tell that story. But yes, ask for help. Don't try to figure it out all on your own. But...
2025-08-3036 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E115: Shriya Ghate knows what's great about immigrationPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Shriya Ghate, who moved from India to the UK, back to India, and finally to Canada.Shriya and I explore a theme that's often ignored; the starting line is different for immigrants. And for immigrant women, it's often miles behind everyone else.She talks about being seated at a networking event for women, and as she listens to the challenges faced by women who grew up in Canada, she realizes that before she can...
2025-08-2339 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E114: Stefana Sopco knows how exhausting it can be to fit inPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Stefana Sopco, who moved from Romania to the Netherlands seven years ago. Stefana had never thought of leaving Romania. But after her husband moved to the Netherlands for better job opportunities, she reluctantly followed; with €80 in her pocket and a lot of anxiety. Now, this isn't a zero to hero story. What I loved about Stefana is how she absolutely refuses to romanticize the immigrant experience. She reminds me of Anam Zakaria of Qissa. Sh...
2025-08-1642 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E113: Neel Parekh knows what's great about moving to RwandaPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Neel Parekh, the Founder and CEO of MaidThis® & MaidThis® Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) with their cleaner needs. I'm usually curious about two kinds of immigrants; second-gen immigrants because I am trying to understand some of the challenges my kids might face, and immigrants who migrate from the Global West to the Global South. Neel ticks both boxes. His parents moved from India to the United States in th...
2025-08-1530 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E112: Miracle Inameti-Archibong understands what it means to be an immigrantPlease forward this to ONE friend today and tell them to subscribe here.In this episode, I'm speaking with Miracle Inameti-Archibong, who moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom 18 years ago.We don't often talk about the costs of immigration. And by costs here, I don't mean the financial costs (I think we all have a fair idea of that most times and we somehow hope the move means that won't matter in the long run).I'm talking about realizing that your kids will never had what you had growing up; the beautiful...
2025-08-1343 min
Authority in the Wild#118 - The Truth About Starting Over in a New Country w/ Dozie Anyaegbunam🟪 Join 500+ Smart Entrepreneurs ➤ https://www.gabemarusca.com and learn each week for free, how to stop chasing leads, serve clients longer & enjoy freedom doing what you love, without burning out or breaking down.In this episode, I chat with Dozie Anyaegbunam, a media and editorial strategist building The Newcomers digital publication.Dozie explains how moving countries changes your entire identity and why we need to give ourselves grace during transitions.With over 100 immigrant interviews, he shares insights about finding community and accepting cultural shifts that reshape who we are.We discuss how labels become mental prisons and why...
2025-07-0842 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E85: Nella Gatumo on building a life away from everything familiarHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Nella Gatumo, a lawyer who moved from Nairobi, Kenya to London...
2025-03-2834 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E84: Iqbal Chowdhury says belonging starts with finding economic stabilityHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Iqbal Chowdhury, a Research and Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University, Canada...
2025-03-2147 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E83: Urmi Hossain still doesn't feel Canadian after 14 years in CanadaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Urmi Hossain, who after 14 years in Canada, still identifies as an Ita...
2025-03-1429 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E82: Rehana Malik-Mbanga is building a safe space for the Black womanTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our seventh and final #IWD2025 episode, I'm speaking with Rehana Malik-Mbanga, CEO, Stimbok Corporation, and Founder, When African Women Talk (WAWT).As immigrants, we often tiptoe around the emotional and psychological toll immigration places on us. As Rehana puts it, “You are un...
2025-03-0849 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E81: Sindhu Mahadevan thinks the immigrant journey carries a weighty emotional burdenTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our sixth #IWD2025 episode, I'm speaking with Sindhu Mahadevan, Quality Assurance Team Lead, Vital Bio, and creator of This Immigrant Life newsletter.Sindhu moved from India to to the United States as an international student. After nine years in Uncle Sam's country...
2025-03-0746 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E80: Fatemeh Alhosseini believes personalized immigrant support has the best outcomesTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our fifth #IWD2025 episode, I'm speaking with Fatemeh Alhosseini, Executive Director at Impakt Foundation. Resilience as a function of the system, personalized support, narrative therapy as a tool for cultural immersion, Fatemeh left me with a lot to think about after this...
2025-03-0650 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E79: Shamira Madhany is working on fixing Canada's annual $50B loss in GDPTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our fourth #IWD2025 episode, I'm speaking with Shamira Madhany, Managing Director & Deputy Executive Director at World Education Services (WES).“We're having the wrong conversation about immigration.” If there's one person qualified to say this, It's Shamira. Her family came to Canada from Keny...
2025-03-0559 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E78: Kateryna Havrylova isn't afraid anymoreTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our third #IWD2025 episode, I’m speaking with Kateryna Havrylova, Co-Owner and CEO, Best Solution Windows & Doors.Helplessness, panic, worry, uncertainty, guilt, longing...Kateryna has probably felt all these emotions and more in the past two years. A routine family vacation for he...
2025-03-0435 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E77: Wunmi Adekanmbi is helping immigrant tech talent find their wayTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.For our second #IWD2025 episode, I’m speaking with Wunmi Adekanmbi, lecturer and biochemist researcher turned immigrant tech talent advocate, and Founder of Immigrant Techies Alberta.There's this quote on Wunmi's LinkedIn profile that exemplifies how she approaches the immigrant journey and her li...
2025-03-0339 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E76: Maroro Zinyemba on identity, heritage, and languageTo celebrate #IWD2025, The Newcomers Podcast will be publishing daily episodes between March 2nd - 8th celebrating a female immigrant. Come celebrate with us as we tell the stories of some of the many amazing immigrant heroines.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In our first #IWD2025 episode, I’m speaking with Maroro Zinyemba, Zimbabwean-Canadian, and Dean, Faculty of Skills & Foundational Learning, NorQuest College, Edmonton, Alberta. "Home to me is where your roots are. So no matter where in the world you end up... you are ro...
2025-03-0251 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E75: Bryan Caplan on immigration: The gains are enormous for everyoneHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Bryan Caplan, Professor of Economics at George Mason University and New Yo...
2025-02-2830 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E74: Feyi Fawehinmi believes immigrating is a commitmentHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Feyi Fawehinmi, accountant, writer and author of Formation: The Making of Nig...
2025-02-261h 17
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E73: Noha Tanahi found belonging by helping fellow immigrantsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Noha Tanahi, Settlement Services Manager at TIEs (The Immigrant Education Societ...
2025-02-2142 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E72: Maryanne Aghalu thinks Canada met her expectationsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Maryanne Aghalu, who moved to Canada in 2016 for her MSc, leavin...
2025-02-1938 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E71: David Moscrop says we have more in common regardless of originHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with David Moscrop, host of The David Moscrop Show, and author of Too...
2025-02-1447 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E70: Matthew McDonald thinks more Canadians need to talk to newcomersHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Matthew McDonald - RCIC consultant, immigrant, and an all-round great human...
2025-02-0743 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E69: Olia Stasiuk thinks immigrants impose limitations on themselvesHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Olia Stasiuk, Founder of Bonzai AI, author, and all-round superhero. W...
2025-01-3144 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E68: Alfred Kainga was just about giving up. Kevin Hart gave him his big breakHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Alfred Kainga, the funniest comic I've listened to in a long w...
2025-01-3037 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E67: Onyeka Okonkwo on cultural differences at work, black tax, and settling into LondonHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with the passionately curious Onyeka Okonkwo, a risk manager at KPMG UK, an...
2025-01-2454 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E66: Milan Sanghani insists Canada needs a centralized system for international student admissionsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Milan Sanghani — Founder of EdMission, and an immigrant entrepreneur on a missio...
2025-01-2355 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E65: Ozoz Sokoh thinks food can be a coping mechanism for immigrantsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Ozoz Sokoh, a Nigerian food writer, explorer, educator, and author of Cho...
2024-12-2037 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E64: Izunna Dike believes fusion cooking can benefit both Nigerian and foreign flavor profilesHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Izunna Dike, immigrant, chef, and all-round jolly fellow. When w...
2024-12-1842 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E63: Douglas Price can help you understand the Canadian financial systemHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Douglas Price — award-winning music teacher and composer turned personal finance educator...
2024-12-131h 23
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E62: Tope Fajingbesi believes we must maintain a connection to our home country as immigrantsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Tope Fajingbesi, ex-Global Chief Financial Officer of Ashoka, and Founder of She...
2024-12-1241 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E61: Daniel Bernhard believes we can have a better Canadian immigration conversationHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Daniel Bernhard, the CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC).
2024-12-0645 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E60: Cancer broke Kris Granger. Community & resilience put him back togetherHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Kris Granger, who immigrated from Trinidad to Sweden four years ago.
2024-11-2253 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E59: Yawa Degboe isn't giving up her Togolese heritageHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Yawa Degboe, who moved to Paris, France as a 4yo. Years...
2024-11-2131 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E58: Mujidah Sakibu knows how you can get a job in CanadaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Mujidah Sakibu, product manager, job search coach, and 3X immigrant.T...
2024-11-1536 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E57: Romu Gaboriau on what it's like to move from France to the United StatesHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Romu Gaboriau, who moved to the United States 15 years ago after...
2024-11-1439 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E56: Eyitayo Ogunmola is building a bridge from Naija to the rest of the worldHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Eyitayo Ogunmola, founder of Utiva, a technology talent development startup. F...
2024-11-0841 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E55: Gwen Lafage thinks we underestimate how culture influences usHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Gwen Lafage, whom I would call a serial immigrant. She's lived...
2024-11-0648 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E54: Tobi Oluwole is living life on his termsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Tobi Oluwole, former Shopify sales manager, employability coach, and a great...
2024-11-0138 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E53: Maryam Atoyebi thinks the pandemic made it harder for immigrants to settle downHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking to Maryam Atoyebi, who moved from Nigeria to Canada in the midst...
2024-10-3045 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E52: Matt Adolphe knows why you are struggling at your Canadian workplaceHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Matt Adolphe, author of the seminal book on the Canadian workpl...
2024-10-2547 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E51: Helen Agbonison feels more at home in Canada than in NigeriaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Helen Agbonison, founder of Africans & African Descendants in St. Albert.W...
2024-10-1644 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E50: Olufemiloye thinks you shouldn't be desperate when immigrating to CanadaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant..In this episode, I’m speaking with an OG of Canadian immigration, Olufemiloye — known as Olú of Canada in...
2024-10-1136 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E49: Rotimi Fawole believes code-switching is a necessary skillHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I am speaking with Rotimi Fawole, lawyer, immigrant, writer, and DJ.When we t...
2024-10-0946 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E48: Rebecca Johnson believes immigrant founders face unique challenges when fundraisingHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Rebecca Johnson, Investment & Operations Associate at BKR Capital, a VC firm t...
2024-10-0430 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E47: Nosa Ayanru found it easier to settle into Canada than the UKHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Nosa Ayanru, an amazing MC, finance fella, and community builder.N...
2024-10-0136 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E46: Shilan Zade thinks immigrants should get involved in building Canada's futureHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Shilan Zade, who's running to be the next Conservative candidate for Bu...
2024-09-2739 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E45: Aakansha Jain cannot believe she found it easier to settle in AustraliaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Aakansha Jain, Indian, Nigerian, and now Australian.Fellow Nigeri...
2024-09-2029 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E44: Nwachukwu Onyeagba on facing the fear of the unknownHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Nwachukwu Edgar Onyeagba, the man who saw the future.How...
2024-09-1331 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E43: Kaveri Srivastava on how to hit the ground running in CanadaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Kaveri Srivastava, Snr. Marketing Director at World Financial Group.I’ve...
2024-09-0620 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E42: Chris Ogunlowo on not feeling settled down yetHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Chris Ogunlowo, poet, adman, philosopher, and immigrant. If you as...
2024-08-3033 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E41: Komal Faiz on Canada in 2015 vs. Canada todayHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Komal Faiz, a UX researcher par excellence and founder of Wander...
2024-08-2334 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E40: Mu Okonkwo on abandoning soccer for basketballHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Mu Okonkwo, former basketball player now immigrant entrepreneur.One ra...
2024-08-1639 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E39: Angel Iyke-Osuji on running away from homeHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Ann Iyke-Osuji, one of the bravest immigrants I’ve met...
2024-08-0933 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E38: Leslie Awasom on lessons from building a $160M+ real estate businessHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Leslie Awasom, the anaesthesiologist who became a real-estate entrepreneur.It’s...
2024-08-021h 00
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E37: Areej AbuAli on the pressure of going from student visa to Permanent ResidentHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Areej AbuAli, Founder of Women in Tech SEO. Areej...
2024-07-2638 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E36: Tunde Leye on the pros and cons of starting afreshHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Tunde Leye, author of over five books, including the critically acclai...
2024-07-1235 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E35: Beatriz Zanatelli on picking Canada as her new homeHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Beatriz Zanatelli, co-host of the Find a Way podcast and founde...
2024-07-0545 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E34: Aashni Shah on putting in the effort to settle inHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Aashni Shah, founder of HypeDocs.Colored and black women...
2024-06-2842 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E33: Sebastian Cuervo on limiting yourself by staying in your comfort zoneHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Sebastian Cuervo, writer and copy strategist.Moving to a new...
2024-06-1437 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E32: Eric Agyemang on the immigrant's tendency to underestimate their valueHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with the wonderful Eric Agyemang of Maple Bridge Ventures. There’...
2024-06-0742 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E31: Denys Smushko on hitting the ground runningHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Denys Smushko, international student turned community connector via his work at RBC...
2024-05-2443 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E30: Tosin Thomas on how to get a job before landing in CanadaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Tosin Thomas, Head of Marketing at Financial Cents.“I though...
2024-05-1725 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E29: Smithe Sodine on the beauty of her Haitian heritageHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Smithe Sodine, former elementary ESL teacher, college instructor, mother, and founde...
2024-05-1041 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E28: Nkechi Runsewe on immigrating being her most difficult adult experienceHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Nkechi Runsewe, who moved from Lagos, Nigeria to Amsterdam, Holland for wo...
2024-05-0351 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E27: Kateryna Maksymenko on how the immigration journey changes youHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Kateryna Makysmenko, who’s lived in four countries since she turned 1...
2024-04-2629 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E26: Annie on immigrating to FinlandAnn shares her experience of moving to Finland and the challenges she faced in integrating into Finnish society. She discusses the overwhelm that led her to start a YouTube channel and the reasons she chose Finland as her destination. Ann talks about the culture shock she experienced and the difficulties in making Finnish friends. She also highlights the importance of learning the Finnish language and the impact it has on building relationships. Ann reflects on what she misses about Nigeria and the cultural differences between the two countries. She concludes by emphasizing the need for long-term goals and planning...
2024-04-1031 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E25: Ayo Owodunni on winning the Kitchener City Councilor seatHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Ayo Owodunni, Kitchener City Councillor - Ward 5, Associate Professor at Conest...
2024-04-0244 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E24: Anna Otroshchenko on the Canadian wait timeHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Anna Otroshchenko, COO of Otrofy Inc, who moved from Ukraine to Can...
2024-03-2729 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E23: Lola Oduwole on the "Deadmonton" mythHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrantThere are a ton of reasons we, as immigrants, feel compelled to work all the time....
2024-03-1841 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E22: Siamak Riahi on moving 14 times in 22+ yearsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Siamak Riahi, Founder and CEO of Riahi Patents, who has moved...
2024-03-1450 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E21: 'Dotun Ayodele-Bamisaiye on being a spoiled immigrantHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Dotun Bamisaiye, who moved to Canada long before moving to the Gr...
2024-03-0845 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E20: Mo' Ekujumi on running a business in Canada vs. NigeriaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Mo' Ekujumi, Founder & CEO of SkillHat, who moved from Nigeria to Can...
2024-02-2842 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E19: Suhas Pai on Canada's approach to immigrantsHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Suhas Pai, the Co-founder and CTO of Hudson Labs, who moved...
2024-02-2130 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E18: Gülsün Demirezen on settling into a new countryHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I’m speaking with Gülsün Demirezen, a Mechanical & Industrial Engineer who specialises in Machi...
2024-01-2331 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E17: Sahar Rahmani on dealing with overwhelmHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Sahar Rahmani, the former data science leader at RBC and Shopify, who...
2024-01-0336 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E16: Tunde Omotoye on going the extra mileHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Tunde Omotoye, the founder of SchooliplyHQ, who moved from Nigeria to Cana...
2023-12-2142 min
content folksIn which Dozie Anyaegbunam is becoming a lighthouseDozie Anyaegbunam is the former Sr. Content and SEO Manager at UserGems, the current proud owner of many Arsenal jerseys, and the likely future winner of a storytelling award.
2023-11-2810 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E15: Grand Komanda on the power of your communityHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Grand Komanda, a Nigerian comedian who moved to Canada in 2019.Co...
2023-11-2328 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E14: Osibo Imhoitsike on walking away from a career on the upHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Osibo Imhoitsike, an experienced adman who moved his family from Nigeria to C...
2023-11-1237 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E13: Ingrid Polini on running a business in Canada as an immigrantHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Ingrid Polini, CEO of SafetyDocs Global.Ingrid embodies what it m...
2023-09-1931 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E12: Folasade Daini on missing Naija food and settling into Canada with a toddlerHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Folasade Daini, a vlogger, content strategist, and agency owner.Fola...
2023-09-1126 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E11: Kamil Rextin on raising biracial kids & the Canadian experimentHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Kamil Rextin, a B2B marketer who moved from Pakistan to Cana...
2023-09-0142 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E10: Bolaji Oyejide on settling into the United States of America as a teenagerHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Bolaji Oyejide, a griot, author, podcaster, and an all-around amazing human.
2023-07-2853 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E09: Sam Badoo talks about moving to New York, joining the United States military, and empowering immigrants.Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Sam Badoo, the Founder and CEO of Fleri Health, who moved from...
2023-07-071h 11
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E08: Bona Adogamhe on choosing Canada and raising a kid in the West.Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Bona Adogamhe, a Technical Recruiter with Emerson, who moved from Nigeria to C...
2023-06-2341 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E07: Amir Feizpour on the immigrant's concept of home, dealing with identity crisis, and rebuilding self confidence.Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Amir Feizpour, the co-founder & CEO of Aggregate Intellect.In one...
2023-06-0930 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E06: Nino Melikidze on immigrating as a 17yo, living in 3 countries in 10 years, and dealing with the what-ifs.Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Nino Melikidze, the co-founder & CEO of Immitracker, who moved to the Unit...
2023-05-1839 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E05: Oyin Ajibola on adjusting to the credit system, dealing with covert racism, and making new friends.Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Oyin Ajibola, who moved from Nigeria to Canada before it became very...
2023-05-0452 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E04: Chika Offiah on how cultural systems influence parenting styles, her last days in Nigeria, and building confidence as an immigrantHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Chika Offiah, a Senior Business Systems Analyst who moved from Nigeria to C...
2023-04-1831 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E03: Ukwori Ejibe on parenting, job hunting, and launching an immigration consultancy businessHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Ukwori Ejibe, the founder of Numa Immigration, who moved from Nigeria to C...
2023-03-3134 min
The Content Marketing PodcastBuilding a 'Brand Universe' as a Content Strategy with Dozie AnyaegbunamHave you ever considered content marketing as storytelling? Dozie Anyaegbunam does, and in this episode he shares his valuable strategies that involves SME marketing, guest post partners, storytelling, brand world building and expert-led content creation.Hit up Dozie on his LinkedInLooking for a content marketing agency for your company? Are you in the fintech, financial services or wealth management industry? Hedge can help. You can find out more about us here.
2023-03-1539 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E02: Settling into a new country during a lockdown with Nishila BabuHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Nishila Babu about being a new immigrant in the middle of the...
2023-03-1425 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️E01: Pressing the reset button with Dapo AjeniyaHello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Dapo Ajeniya, who moved with his family to Calgary, Canada, just befo...
2023-03-0233 min
The Newcomers Podcast 🎙️Welcome to The Newcomers PodDiscover real-life immigrant stories on The Newcomers Podcast! Hosted by Dozie Anyaegbunam, each episode will feature a guest sharing their journey of moving to a new country — from their struggles to lessons to inspiring moments. Join us for a raw and emotional exploration of the determination, resilience, and hope that drive immigrants to chase their dreams. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com
2023-02-2700 min
Happily Ambitious17: Content is King, Marketing 101, and Making Your Voice Heard with Dozie AnyaegbunamThis week we had the joy of sitting down with Dozie Anyaegbunam, Sr. Content & SEO Manager at UserGems, all-star marketer, amazing human, and freelance writer.He shared his knowledge about why marketing is so important espically during rocky economic times, how the buyer's journey has evolved, and the work he is doing to give a voice to others. Listen to hear:How Dozi has paved the way to successful marketing career Actionable ways to improve your copy skills His approach to balance and maintain a positive mindsetNavigating loss How to maintain freetime of a...
2023-02-2252 min
The First 100 DaysKeepin’ it 100 with Dozie Anyaegbunam, UserGemsOn this Keepin’ it 100, Trinity is joined by Dozie Anyaegbunam, the Co-Founder and Community Lead at Not Enough Writers, a safe space for African writers to connect, develop capacity, vibe, and get access to writing opportunities. “We can put up all the funnels and try to use all the complex terms, but in the end, it's a human being who is going to make that decision.” Dozie has experience in B2B and B2C. What’s the difference? There are plenty. So, in this episode, he focuses instead on one major similarity.
2021-05-2703 min