Immigrant Life Podcast

BE. For the next 10 years, my team and I are focused on BEING who we were designed to be. We will DISCOVER who we are as individuals and as a team, THRIVE on being that person and hence be able to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in our world. I talked a little bit about this in this episode as well as about our new online platform which is NOW OPEN to everyone. A lot is happening there already. Please join us at https://community.immigrantlife.ca/signup. Join us on this journey of BEING who we are meant to be!

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The world will never remain the same again. Jan 8, 2020, will continue to remain in the hearts of many of us as the whole world was thrown into mourning over the death of 176 people from seven different countries. It was avoidable. Let us not use the very lives that we are meant to protect to pay for our personal and national egos. To the families of all the victims of that plane crash, please accept my heartfelt condolence. May we all emerge out of this stronger than ever.

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In this final episode of 2019, I highlighted the key milestones that we have crossed as a community (e.g. we now have listeners in 108 countries and downloads grew by 234% in 2020!) and the changes that are planned for 2020. Big changes are coming.

We are categorizing our content and discussions into spiritual, family, social, financial, work/business/career, physical well being, mental wellness, and first nation discussions.

We will release a new episode 5 times a week: Mon - Fri

We are launching an online community for two groups of members - Landed immigrants (FREE membership) and to-be immigrants (PAID membership). 

We will have an online conference in 2020

We will be launching our new website in 2020

I am finally releasing my new book!!!

Immigrant Life will be partnering with a lot of local, national and international organizations in 2020

All in all, I appreciate everyone for being a part of this community and helping us to transform into who we are today and also deciding where we are headed tomorrow. 

Please note that no new episodes will be released until Jan 6, 2020.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you, depending on what you believe!

I love you all.

Dapo Bankole

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In episode 62, Ehi Mabo the firebrand mindset coach led us through some invaluable hacks for removing mind blocks that could stand in the way of our success in 2020. In this episode, she shared practical goal setting tips that you can apply right away and begin to see measurable results in your life. Grab your paper and pen as you listen to this and thank me later!

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December 18 of every year is International Migrants Day. This annual day celebration was started in 2006 by the United Nations as a day to recognize and acknowledge the resilient spirit and contributions of migrants worldwide. It is against this backdrop that Aisha Jamal and I met in the Immigrant Life studio to discuss what today means for Canadian immigrants and Canada at large. Aisha Jamal moved to Canada as a refugee in 1991 and holds a Ph.D. in contemporary drama and cinema with a focus on ethnicity, race, and nation.

Obviously migration is important and a topic of international interest for example; latest statistics from the United Nations say that "In 2019, the number of migrants globally reached an estimated 272 million, 51 million more than in 2010." The 272 million equals 3.5% of the world population. It sounds small but the rate of growth has been faster than anticipated which is probably why it is a major topic of discussion world over particularly in the US. In my opinion, international migration needs to be embraced rather than fought. It needs to be an integral part of the development strategies and agenda of any nation. It is tomorrow's reality that we live in today.

What can western nations do differently to help this group of people and what can Canada do better? Although focused on Canada, Aisha's desire to reduce the wait time in Canadian immigration and make the process much more transparent is applicable to any nation.

And as we stop to think and celebrate the contributions made by millions of Canadian immigrants to the Canadian economy, Aisha also enjoins everyone to celebrate, promote and respect the human rights of migrants.

This year's theme is focused on social cohesion and that underscores why I started Immigrant Life. Immigrant Life is Canada's leading online resource for immigrants to discover, thrive and make a difference together in their chosen spheres of influence. It is immigrants helping immigrants to thrive within a safe and cohesive community. If you haven't joined the community yet, go here: https://immigrantlife.ca/join-us/registration/

Again, we acknowledge and celebrate immigrants for our resiliency, our courage and the amazing contributions that we make to our host countries. Thank you, Canada for the opportunity.

Dapo Bankole

#WeTogether. #WeDiscoverTogether #WeThriveTogether #WeMakeADifferenceTogether

We are immigrants and we have dreams. A lot of it. No matter who we have become in the past and what we have achieved, we definitely want a better and more rewarding 2020. In this episode, Ehi Mabo, a mindset coach lays out hacks for removing mental blocks in readiness for 2020. Enjoy it and share!

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There are many things that our parents teach us and there are many that my dad definitely taught me. However, when life brought me to my knees in 2015 after I lost my job, I realized there was a lot more than my dad talked about. In this episode, I talked about a few of them and how being aware of those things can lead you to more success in life. In some upcoming episodes, you will be hearing about the conclusion to this discussion and a two-part series from an expert on how you can make 2020 your best year ever! Enjoy it and share it!

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Finally, I did justice to this topic! At least, until someone else says I didn't! Lol. Well, I have been confused about the subject of giving tips for services rendered. I started having a change of heart when I observed it was not as bad as I thought it was more so, it is also a big deal in the USA. Anyway, I took to town to find someone who can clear some of my confusion - and probably yours too. So today, we are discussing the subject of tipping in Canada. Enjoy AND share!

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Life presents us all with many opportunities to regret a thought, an action or a missed opportunity. I have had lots and also learned how to leverage those times to achieve better results. If there is anything I regret regarding our decision to make Canada a home, it is just ONE. I shared that in this episode.

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Over the last seven years, I have discovered so many fun facts about Canada! Too numerous to even talk about. However, I thought I'd make an episode out of my top 5 from the lots? that I know of today. That's what this episode is all about. What are your own top 5 fun facts about our beloved country? Enjoy this episode and share yours in the comments! Thank you!

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