The fashion industry embodies a huge effective number of women. Globally, it is estimated that 85% of industry workers are female. 

In this week's episode, I chat with Elle AyoubZadeh, founder of Zvelle, a brand that appeals to women and champions their stories of passion, determination, and success.

Elle shared why she relocated to Canada, what started her interest in entrepreneurship, what made the wife of Canada’s Prime Minister to order her shoe brand, and much more.

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An increasing number of newcomers arrive in Canada every year. The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is connecting early and building life-long relationships by helping newcomers navigate banking in Canada, become homeowners, and make connections in their new communities.

RBC Meeting Place, a first-of-its-kind branch, is staffed with employees who bring a rich sense of culture, diversity, and empathy to newcomer clients, as many were newcomers themselves. They have also partnered with community organizations to help newcomers find meaningful work and get advice.

In this week's episode, Marina Gerges and Shorouq Alkayyali. They both came to Canada as internationally trained professionals and they are both paying it forward by helping newcomers transition into Canadian society. They are both Assistant branch managers at the Royal Bank of Canada meeting place. In today’s episode, Marina and Shorouq shared strategies they have used to navigate their career as visible minorities, how RBC newcomer center is benefiting newcomers, and much more. 

This week's episode is sponsored by RBC - Royal Bank of Canada

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You're not alone if you've considered changing careers. According to a 2019 survey of 1,500 women conducted by workplace-equality platform InHerSight, 73 percent of women want to shake things up professionally, a figure that is up 28 percent from the previous year. Pay is the most commonly cited reason for seeking such a change (32%), but there are a number of other factors that contribute to women feeling ready to make a career change.

In this week's episode, I chat with Melissa Boward, Managing Director, Corporate Development at RBC Royal Bank. In today’s episode, Melissa shared how to switch careers strategically, how to get career sponsors, how to harness effective communication for career success, and much more.

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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 to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of how to build the career of your dreams as a 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 is that for the vast majority of people, planning your career and taking deliberate steps toward success is a much more likely path to achieving the career of your dreams.

In this week's episode, I chat with Candice Maxis, an Executive Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Deloitte. Candice shared how hiring managers and organizations should consider candidates with foreign-trained credentials and experience, the kind of future she sees for diversity, equity, inclusion, and much more.

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Although you may have heard stories of people stumbling into their dream job or discovering their life's calling through unexpected events, the truth is that for the vast majority of people, planning your career and taking deliberate steps toward success is a much more likely path to achieving the career of your dreams.

In this week's episode, I chat with Candice Maxis, an Executive Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Deloitte. Candice shared what lead her to study Human Resources Management at the University, some of the major hurdles she faced in her career and how she overcame them, and much more.

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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 to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of 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 your dream job as an internationally trained professional and international student takes a lot of self-awareness, perseverance, and creativity.

I chat with Shade Ladipo, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager at Capital Power. Shade shared how organizations can build a future of work that works for immigrant talents, the unique value immigrants bring to Canada, and much more.

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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 your dream job as an internationally trained professional and international student takes a lot of self-awareness, perseverance, and creativity.

I chat with Shade Ladipo, an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Manager at Capital Power. Shade shared how she relocated to Canada, the practical steps she used to land her dream job, and much more.

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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 and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of 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 advocate for ensuring that Black tech talent is fairly represented in our technology-driven future.

In this week's episode, I chat with Jermaine Murray, a Technical Recruiter at Wealthsimple. Jermaine shared what the black experience is like to get ahead in this world, how organizations can show that they are committed to DEI, how to network successfully, how to use being an internationally trained professional to your advantage, and much more.

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As Canada recovers from its most recent economic downturn, experts see the technology sector as the engine of recovery. Jermaine has been a consistent advocate for ensuring that Black tech talent is fairly represented in our technology-driven future.

In this week's episode, I chat with Jermaine Murray, a Technical Recruiter at Wealthsimple. Jermaine shared how to switch careers without traditional experience, how to communicate your value to employers, and much more.

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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 episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of 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 our mental health has received a lot of attention in the media. Why do people want to be a part of a community, and how can immigrants best capitalize on this innate desire to belong?

In this week's episode, I chat with Janet Adesina, a community builder. Janet shared a personal story of failure, how to overcome our own biases, and much more.

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