Our Guest Is

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Ossama Nasrallah, former banker and now a serial entrepreneur. He describes the vast changes Halifax has undergone since he arrived. His growing ties to the waterfront, and the importance of Subway in his early political awakening.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Pernille Fischer Boulter, founder and owner of Kisserup International Trade Roots. Her story starts in Europe and moves across the Atlantic to where her job search included inspiration from John Risley, led to the founding of her own company and eventually the writing of her book, Tales from an Immigrant Entrepreneur, that offers a roadmap to other immigrants.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Mary Navas, a marketing associate at National Public Relations. She tells us about being bullied as a young student back home, how she began her time in Halifax as a student at Saint Mary's convinced she had made the wrong choice, and her growth into a confident young woman who knew what she wanted and where she fits.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Duane Jones, founder and owner of ArtPaysMe. He talks about quickly moving away from early dreams of working in finance to focus on his true passion, how that led to moving to Nova Scotia with his brother to go to school, and his eventual awakening on such issues as gender identity, social justice, and fast fashion.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Ali Duale, the first Muslim MLA elected in Nova Scotia. He tells about what it was like raising a young family in a refugee camp, his move to Nova Scotia, becoming a firefighter, and making a name as someone who gives back to his community. This quality found its ultimate expression via his decision to enter politics and become a member of Nova Scotia’s Legislative Assembly.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. 

On today’s episode, we meet Shivani Dhamija, founder and owner of Shivani's Kitchen. Her story is one of resilience, as she struggled to find her place after moving to Canada. She tells about her job search going nowhere, how a contact convinced her to stay in Halifax, and the opportunities to be your own boss.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. 

On today’s episode, we meet Dr. Paula Mendonça, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She speaks about her passion for food security and how she became involved in the skin care industry.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode we meet Saida Gazie, a newcomers' program coordinator at Veith House. She recounts her move to Canada and her transition away from engineering to her current role helping new arrivals find their place in the community.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Dr. Paul Adjei, interim dean, associate dean of graduate programs, and associate professor at the School of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland. He speaks about drawing his indigeneity from his Ghanian roots, the importance of gaining knowledge and wisdom from our elders, and how he fell in love with Newfoundland immediately after accepting the position at Memorial.

Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors.

On today’s episode, we meet Joyce Liu, founder of Lumi Studios, which provides videography, photography, and design-centred media and production. She relates what it was like going to a “Nova Scotia” high school in China and speaks about her love of cameras and filming from an early age.