The Freshstart Podcast
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The Freshstart Podcast
Freshstart podcast was created with one intent in mind: Your Success. Newcomers often meet challenges upon their arrival they never anticipated. These difficulties range from career transition to securing living arrangements, parenting and battling culture shock. Freshstart podcast aims to equip n...
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How to develop skills for the future of work with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
My journey: Navigating my career from employee to executive with Anthony Viel
On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada.
During our conversation, AV o...
Embracing Your Journey: Finding Purpose in Life's Adventures with Cheesan Chew
On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Cheesan Chew, Chief Strategy Officer of Manifest Climate. Cheesan shares her personal jo...
How to avoid the comparison trap as an immigrant with David Ojeyinka
On this week's episode of the Freshstarthub podcast, I delved deep into a topic that hits close to home for me: how to avoid the comparison trap as an...
How to Envision a Brighter Future: The Empowerment of Black Women in the Workforce with Cheryl Tjok-A-Tam
On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Cheryl Tjok-A-Tam, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Change management in the...
How to break career barriers as an immigrant and a woman with Omo Akintan
On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Omo Akintan, Chief People Officer at University Pension Plan Ontario, who shares her rem...
How to chart unknown territories with Tene Knibbs
On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Tene Knibbs, a Partner at Deloitte, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chall...
How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan - Part 2
This is Part 2 of "How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan." If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is...
How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan
Startup founders and small business owners are facing difficulties in obtaining capital due to the current economic climate with investors, banks, and...
Be willing to go through the process with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad - Part 2
This is Part 2 of How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. T...
Be Kind to Yourself with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
Believe in yourself with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
You are more powerful than you think with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
You have what it takes with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
Congratulations, you made it with David Ojeyinka
Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey.
The topic of today's episode...
How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad
They had lived an absolutely beautiful life in their homeland in Syria, in the city of Damascus.
In his homeland of Syria, his family owned a ch...
How to find your voice as an immigrant woman in the workplace with Iris Tam - Part 2
This is Part 2 of how to find your voice as an immigrant woman in the workplace with Iris Tam. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to...
How to find your voice as an immigrant woman in the workplace with Iris Tam
According to a study done by Jennifer Jagire titled "Immigrant Women and Workplace in Canada: Organizing Agents for Social Change", Immigrant women in...
The Story of An Exemplary Leader: From Immigrant to Teller to C-suite at RBC Royal Bank with Zabeen Hirji
Some of the most successful entrepreneurs are immigrants. Many of them are billionaires. And the companies they founded have created trillions of doll...
How to build a fashion brand as an immigrant woman with Elle AyoubZadeh
The fashion industry embodies a huge effective number of women. Globally, it is estimated that 85% of industry workers are female.
In this week...
How RBC is helping newcomers beyond banking with Marina Gerges and Shorouq Alkayyali
An increasing number of newcomers arrive in Canada every year. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is connecting early and building life-long relationships...
How to build the career of your dreams as an immigrant woman with Candice Maxis - Part 2
This is Part 2 of how to build the career of your dreams as an immigrant woman with Candice Maxis. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen...
How to build the career of your dreams as an immigrant woman with Candice Maxis
Although you may have heard stories of people stumbling into their dream job or discovering their life's calling through unexpected events, the truth...
Practical steps to land your dream job as a skilled immigrant with Shade Ladipo - Part 2
This is Part 2 of Practical steps to land your dream job as a skilled immigrant with Shade Ladipo. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen...
Practical steps to land your dream job as a skilled immigrant with Shade Ladipo
Landing your dream job in 2022 is no easy task. A lot of immigrant job seekers are using outdated information, and it’s costing them dearly. Landing y...
Creating opportunities for black talents in the technology sector with Jermaine L. Murray - Part 2
This is Part 2 of Creating opportunities for black talents in the technology sector with Jermaine L. Murray. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back...
Creating opportunities for black talents in the technology sector with Jermaine L. Murray
As Canada recovers from its most recent economic downturn, experts see the technology sector as the engine of recovery. Jermaine has been a consistent...
How To Harness The Power Of Community with Janet Adesina - Part 2
This is the Part 2 of How To Harness The Power Of Community with Janet Adesina. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the...
How To Harness The Power Of Community with Janet Adesina
The pandemic's social distancing has left a void for ways for people to feel connected and like they belong. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on ou...
The Blueprint of Successful Start-ups with Gbemi Akande - Part 2
This is the Part 2 of The Blueprint of Successful Start-ups with Gbemi Akande. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the...
The Blueprint of Successful Start-ups with Gbemi Akande
Many aspiring entrepreneurs have it backward. They believe that launching a massively successful business is as simple as snapping their fingers. A go...
Some of our plans for 2022 with David Ojeyinka.
Today's episode is about our plans for 2022. Listen, enjoy and provide feedback. Please share with everyone you think might benefit.
Our 2021 Year in Review with David Ojeyinka
Today's episode is a solo episode talking about some of our 2021 successes and initiatives for 2022.
Some of our 2021 successes includes:
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Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever with David Ojeyinka
This week's episode is all about how to make 2022 your best year ever. I spoke about the excerpt of a book titled; "Your Best Year Ever" and how you c...
Making the Leap into Entrepreneurship with Precious Ile - Part 2
This is the Part 2 of Making the Leap to Entrepreneurship with Precious Ile. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the ep...
Making the Leap into Entrepreneurship with Precious Ile
Getting a startup off the ground can leave you vulnerable — emotionally and financially — especially for those without a safety net and immigrants.
How to Convert Your Passion to Profit and Build a Business You Love with Dr. Shahab Anari
Chasing passions and following dreams is becoming the norm as people begin to move away from the traditional nine to five, towards the goal of doing w...
How to Deal With Job Search Rejection with David Ojeyinka.
Job-hunting can at times be stressful, and it can be even more so when you thought you aced an interview only to get rejected for the position.
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How to Make Strides As An Immigrant in Canada and Beyond with Norman Musengimana - Part 2
This is the Part 2 of How to Make Strides As An Immigrant in Canada and Beyond with Norman Musengimana. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and l...