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Winning the away game with Justinus Adriaanse- Ep 41
In this episode, I speak with Justinus Adriaanse, a South African entrepreneur now based in Canada.
We discuss Justinus' journey from Pretoria to Canada, the challenges and triumphs of relocating.
He shares how skiing became a passion and a way to connect with his new life in Canada.
He emphasises the importance of family support during the immigration process.
Justinus shares insights on maintaining ties to South Africa and the impact of his coding academy, We Think Code which provides opportunities for preserving candidates to learn coding skills.We Think Code has transformed the lives of many underprivileged youth in South Africa
We also discuss his passion for rugby and the role it has in connecting South Africans abroad.
He emphasises the need for action and consistency in making a difference, whether in business or charitable endeavours.
Justinus Adriaanse: “Being on the same page is key." "You have to push your comfort zone."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Relocation
02:54 Justinus' Early Life and Move to Canada
06:35 The Skiing Adventure and Its Impact
10:52 The Importance of Family Support in Immigration
13:07 Children's Adaptation and Cultural Identity
17:36 Feeling More South African Abroad
19:48 Charitable Work and Impact of We Think Code
26:34 Government Support and Collaboration
28:45 Rugby Vision and Community Projects
31:12 The Journey to the Final: A Rugby Fan's Adventure
33:30 Building a Rugby Talent Pipeline in South Africa
36:44 The Importance of Opportunity in Sports
37:43 Challenges of Starting Over in a New Country
40:31 Networking: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success
42:42 Changing Perceptions: South Africans Abroad
50:28 Lessons Learned: Reflections on Immigration
53:49 Advice for Young South Africans: Exploring Opportunities
Justinus and Flip van Der Merwe´s podcast Winning the away Game is available on all podcast platforms and Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@WinningtheAwayGamePodcast
Contact Justinus on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/justinusadriaanse
Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at [email protected]
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By Jan HugoIn this episode, I speak with Justinus Adriaanse, a South African entrepreneur now based in Canada.
We discuss Justinus' journey from Pretoria to Canada, the challenges and triumphs of relocating.
He shares how skiing became a passion and a way to connect with his new life in Canada.
He emphasises the importance of family support during the immigration process.
Justinus shares insights on maintaining ties to South Africa and the impact of his coding academy, We Think Code which provides opportunities for preserving candidates to learn coding skills.We Think Code has transformed the lives of many underprivileged youth in South Africa
We also discuss his passion for rugby and the role it has in connecting South Africans abroad.
He emphasises the need for action and consistency in making a difference, whether in business or charitable endeavours.
Justinus Adriaanse: “Being on the same page is key." "You have to push your comfort zone."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Relocation
02:54 Justinus' Early Life and Move to Canada
06:35 The Skiing Adventure and Its Impact
10:52 The Importance of Family Support in Immigration
13:07 Children's Adaptation and Cultural Identity
17:36 Feeling More South African Abroad
19:48 Charitable Work and Impact of We Think Code
26:34 Government Support and Collaboration
28:45 Rugby Vision and Community Projects
31:12 The Journey to the Final: A Rugby Fan's Adventure
33:30 Building a Rugby Talent Pipeline in South Africa
36:44 The Importance of Opportunity in Sports
37:43 Challenges of Starting Over in a New Country
40:31 Networking: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success
42:42 Changing Perceptions: South Africans Abroad
50:28 Lessons Learned: Reflections on Immigration
53:49 Advice for Young South Africans: Exploring Opportunities
Justinus and Flip van Der Merwe´s podcast Winning the away Game is available on all podcast platforms and Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@WinningtheAwayGamePodcast
Contact Justinus on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/justinusadriaanse
Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at [email protected]