The Thriving Immigrant

The Thriving Immigrant

By Paul AdeyeyeBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Thriving Immigrant episodes

  • From Newcomers to Real Estate Rockstars: A journey in Canadian Realty

    Morenike and Olushola Oyedepo moved to Canada a few years ago.

    They recently discovered their passion to help people in making their dreams of home ownership a reality.

    Listen to the full episode to hear:

    - They are navigating life and business.

    - Their piece of advice for immigrants trying to buy a home.

    - Their challenges as business owners in Canada.

    - Their advice to people thinking about starting a business in Canada.

    - Their predictions about the real estate industry in Canada.

    46 min
  • Empowering Communities in Canada: Fola Adegoke’s Cybersecurity Mission
    Fola Adegoke is a remarkable individual who founded Winfinite Consulting with the aim of empowering not only immigrants but anyone seeking to challenge themselves and build a rewarding career in the cybersecurity industry.
    Listen to the full episode to learn more about
    Fola's immigration story.
    The cybersecurity space opportunities.
    The power of networking.
    What it takes to be a cybersecurity professional.
    Winfinite Consulting.
    #cybersecurity #immigrantstories #careergrowth
    26 min
  • From Scholar to Entrepreneur in Canada: Navigating Success as an immigrant PHD Student in Canada

    Oludayo Sokunbi popularly known as Deewon shares his beautiful story in this episode of The Thriving Immigrant.

    Dayo graduated with a first class in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University, Nigeria.

    He is a recipient of MSc and Ph.D scholarships. He is currently studying at Concordia University, Montreal.

    Through social media, he has helped over 280 people secure fully-funded scholarships and admissions.

    He talked about scholarship opportunities, leadership and being an entrepreneur as an international student in Canada.



    47 min
  • Spicing Up Success In Canada: An Immigrant Entrepreneur's Recipe for Restaurant Triumph.
    Lanre Folarin is a seasoned entrepreneur. He founded Flosgrill Canada during the pandemic and his growth has been phenomenal. He has businesses across various industries including Information Technology Consultancy, Food & Hospitality, Global Logistics, and Online Groceries.
    He talked about his entrepreneurship and immigration journey. His challenges, lessons, motivation and more.
    Listen to the full episode to learn about Lanre's
    Entrepreneurship Journey.
    Piece of advice for business owners.
    Biggest challenge of operating a restaurant business in Canada
    Meaning of Entrepreneurship.
    40 min
  • Navigating Credit In Canada: An immigrant's Expertise Unveiled
    Our Thriving Immigrant today is Porcia Boateng.
    Porcia is originally from Ghana. She is a credit expert with an inspiring journey. She made credit mistakes and faced financial challenges that made her question her dreams.
    She talked about her challenges, her lessons and how she turned her challenges into opportunities.
    Listen to learn more about:
    Porcia's immigration journey
    The importance of good credit for immigrants.
    How to read your credit report
    How credit can make or mar you.
    How to manage your credit in Canada
    How she is helping entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom.
    Contact her at www.gracehavenfinancial.com
    28 min
  • Starting Young: The Advantage of Early Immigration to Canada
    Reni Odetoyinbo popularly known as Reni The Resource is passionate about helping people to become financially free. She is a content creator, marketing consultant, and finance enthusiast. She is based in Toronto Canada.
    Today's conversation was very insightful and practical.
    Listen to the full episode to hear about Reni's:
    Immigration Journey.
    Experience as a growing kid in Canada.
    Privileges and challenges.
    Entrepreneurship journey.
    Corporate experience.
    Advice for new business owners
    Story of how she bought her first house at age 23.
    Connect with Reni on IG and X @xoreni
    #financialfreedom #personalfinance
    30 min
  • Tips for a Smooth Transition When Moving to Canada

    Our Thriving Immigrant today is Joseph Adam, the cofounder of Quick Settle Canada.

    • We talked about the struggles and challenges of new immigrants.
      • His motivation to start QuickSettle Canada.
        • His sales career and how immigrants can continue their sales career in Canada.
          • How he and his team have been helping new immigrants settle in Canada quickly.

            • If you are an immigrant or an aspiring immigrant, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.



            27 min
          • An immigrant's journey: Embracing African Culture and Christianity in Canada

            Our Thriving Immigrant today is Yvonne Ben, the founder of The Kscope.

            Yvonne Ben stands as a true luminary in advocating for African culture and community.

            Today's conversation concerns preserving the African Culture and embracing Christianity as an immigrant in Canada.

            If you know Yvonne, you will agree with me that she is very passionate about Christ and her culture.

            Listen to the full episode to learn more about her:

            • Immigration Journey.
            • Challenges as an immigrant in Canada.
            • Motivation behind starting The KScope.
            • Suggestions on how the African younger generation can preserve their cultural and religious heritage.
            • Life as a Christian in Canada.
              • 28 min
            • Data & Cybersecurity; The Future of Tech in Canada
              Our Thriving Immigrant today is Sherifat Akinwonmi, the co-founder of Women in Cybersecurity & Technology (WICT).
              She is a cybersecurity professional with work experience across diverse industries.
              She is also the co-founder of Cybercohorts. She joins me today to share her Canadian immigration journey, her tech journey, and how immigrants can transition into cybersecurity.
              Listen to learn more about:
              The primary skills needed to be a successful data analyst.
              Her impacts on the community.
              The Relevance of Data and Cybersecurity.
              Her passion for teaching.
              How to position oneself for future opportunities.
              How to become a cybersecurity expert.
              32 min
            • From Immigrant to Tech Leader in Canada: A Female Consultant's Journey
              Our Thriving Immigrant today is Pamela Anoliefo, the founder of Redluxe Consulting. She is a passionate advocate for volunteerism, mentorship, women in tech, workplace inclusion, and diversity.
              She joins me today to share tips on how to transition into the tech industry and, more importantly, how to grow and thrive in the industry.
              Listen to learn more about:
              How to get your first tech role.
              How to remain relevant in the industry.
              How lucrative the Tech Industry is.
              How you can position yourself for growth opportunities.
              The Future of the Tech Industry.
              The perks of the Tech Industry.
              How to network your way to the top.
              38 min

            About The Thriving Immigrant

            From the publisher's feed

            Welcome to The Thriving Immigrant Podcast. A weekly podcast with Paul Adeyeye where we talk about the journey of successful immigrant. We inspire, educate and give you practical action steps that will help you THRIVE as an immigrant in Canada.