Career Journeys in Canada: Reinventing Ourselves Wave Canada

Vânia Halldorson worked for many years as a Research Biologist in remote areas of Brazil. However, her Master's and Doctoral degrees did not guarantee her a career that would fit her lifestyle in Canada. Always on the move, within Canada and the US, she decided to invest in a career that would allow her to work remotely. Seeking government support paid off.

Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity find new purpose, explore new horizons, and follow their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.

Having always aspired to be a professor, Douglas set his sights on pursuing a Ph.D. upon arrival in Canada. While waiting for his official citizenship, he joined the Brazilian Soccer Academy, an organization dedicated to children’s sports and life skills development. He found his calling as a coach and mentor. With the goal of increasing his impact, he completed a Sports Management diploma and today shares his passion with Right to Play, one of the most high-profile non-profits in the world.

Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.

Stepping back to move forward. Managing entertainment events during the Rio Olympics piqued Mara’s appetite for international exposure. An adventurer at heart, she gladly joined her husband as his career took them to Montréal, Québec. She fell in love with the city and its rich history and positioned herself to go back to school and learn French. With a background in the Cultural Event Management business Mara realizes that volunteering and networking are keys to a new start.

Career Journeys in Canada: Reinventing Ourselves is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.

It's dog life, but he is in charge of his! The Brazilian Dog Guru shows us that it is possible to follow your dreams and convert a life-long passion into a viable career. Fernando enjoyed traveling the world working with Club Med and built solid business skills within the hospitality and automotive fields. But nothing beats the satisfaction of working with what you love. Settling in British Columbia, he focused on local networking, honing his English, and becoming certified as a dog trainer.

Career Journeys in Canada: Reinventing Ourselves is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.

Arnon's company, Mellohawk Logistics Inc., is the realization of an immigrant who never stopped believing he could turn his dream into reality. Although his initial studies in Brazil included Translation and Interpretation, it was an International Business program at Toronto's Seneca College that helped him discover his calling. That led to a 10-year engagement with a German Multinational prior to launching his own successful enterprise.

Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.

When faced with the need for career reinvention, don't be afraid to ask for help. Acquiring mentors to better understand your own talents, potentials, gaps, and ambitions is a good way. Many professionals do this!

In this episode, Alexander Lutchin, CEO of Career Compass, shares his knowledge and advice on coaching from frontline staff to executives to discover their passions, skills, and opportunities to enhance career advancement. For many years, he and his team have helped entrepreneurs and employees to reach their full potential.

Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully reinvented themselves through their careers. People who have overcome adversity found new purpose, explored new horizons, and followed their passion.

This project was made possible through the generous support of Ontario Creates. It is a realization of BRZ Group Inc.