What does it really take to build a career, a community, and a sense of belonging in Canada?

In this Canada Day special of Successfully Ambiguous, host Christine Brooks-Cappadocia brings together powerful stories and practical insights from newcomers, international graduates, and industry leaders who have navigated the realities of building careers in Canada.

Together, they explore the challenges of entering a new job market, adapting to a different workplace culture, building confidence through community, and recognizing that careers are built through connection as much as qualifications. Along the way, they share practical strategies for job searching, networking, and creating meaningful opportunities for themselves and others.

Whether you're new to Canada, changing careers, supporting newcomers, or looking to build more inclusive workplaces and communities, this conversation offers thoughtful perspectives on resilience, belonging, and lifelong learning.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why belonging often begins with asking for help
• How to approach your job search more strategically
• How confidence and community create career momentum
• Why career success is about more than qualifications
• How giving back creates opportunities for others to thrive

Featuring:

• Diana Palmerín Velasco – Senior Director, Future of Work, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
• Gayathri Rajamohan – Global PIEoneer Alumni of the Year finalist and cybersecurity educator
• Ramiz Essani – Digital marketing professional
• Olatunji Saliu – Entrepreneur and Founder, Hope & Threads Foundation

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