The Newcomers Podcast

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The Newcomers Podcast

Come for the stories, stay for the tips on starting life in a new country. thenewcomerspod.com

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    E53: Maryam Atoyebi thinks the pandemic made it harder for immigrants to settle down

    The COVID-19 pandemic was a strange time. Loved ones falling sick. Then passing away. The lockdowns. The terror from not knowing who had the virus and who didn't. The social isolation. And the subsequent breakdown of the first layer of trust that guides how a society behaves in public. For immigrants like Maryam Atoyebi, this meant settling down into a new society was hard. 2X harder than it should normally be. I moved in 2021, so I didn't fully experience what it felt like as everyone tried to navigate the new rules for societal interaction. But the little I experienced was emotionally tasking. I can't even begin to imagine what it was like for Maryam and others who moved to a new country about that time. Maryam joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about all the feels while trying to settle down during the pandemic. We also chatted about: * Her biggest mistakes * How to use informational interviews to build your confidence when job hunting and interviewing * Handling the loss of identity that comes with being put into a box when you move to a new society * And intersectionality as a skill set. I’ll leave you with this great piece of advice from Maryam: Understand that every piece of advice you get from other immigrants is contextual. It’s often coming from a good place, but its colored by their experience, their bias, and their perspective or view of the world. Your job is to apply your context to what you hear. If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? Two months ago, Nelly Kawira shared a hilarious thread on Twitter about all she’s learned and achieved since moving to London two years ago. Well, she’s published an updated version on The Newcomers, with some great images to boot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    45 min

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    E52: Matt Adolphe knows why you are struggling at your Canadian workplace

    What is the Canadian workplace culture? How do we immigrants adjust to the unspoken expectations of our colleagues and bosses in an indirect culture? I’ve made my fair share of mistakes. Thankfully, they haven’t been so costly yet. I hope. So, this conversation with Matt Adolphe was God-sent. Born in Calgary, Canada, Matt moved to Asia after university and lived there for years. After moving back to Canada with his family, he found it hard to re-integrate into the Canadian workplace. In his words, "It wasn't an easy transition." This experience, plus listening to the stories of immigrants and others who were struggling to understand the Canadian workplace culture inspired him to write THE BOOK on mastering the unspoken rules of the Canadian workplace. I think his book is a seminal piece of work. A must-read for anyone who’s looking to work in Canada. Immigrant or not. Matt joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about his book and its impact. We also chatted about: * Why the Canadian work culture won’t change dramatically despite immigration * The differences between the Canadian and American workplace culture * Steps to take to help you adjust to your Canadian workplace * How to have hard conversations in Canada * Why being culturally adaptable is a superpower * And the concept of bringing our whole self to work. This was such a good good episode. Jeez. I’ll leave you with this: You don’t lose your sense of identity when you adopt a new culture. You become a much better and rounded individual. If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Resources: Here’s Matt’s book: Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules He’s also got another one: Would You Hire You? Did you read it? Two months ago, Nelly Kawira shared a hilarious thread on Twitter about all she’s learned and achieved since moving to London two years ago. Well, she’s published an updated version on The Newcomers, with some great images to boot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    48 min

  3. 16 OCT.

    E51: Helen Agbonison feels more at home in Canada than in Nigeria

    Where is home? Your place of birth? Or where you feel loved and at peace? I prefer to think it’s the latter. And for Helen Agbonison, founder of Africans & African Descendants in St. Albert, it's the same. She's never felt a strong attachment to any place, but since moving to St Albert, she's found her calling. Her home. Her community. Helen joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about moving to Canada 14 years ago, using Yahoo Answers to find friends in Canada as she and her family prepped for the big move. We also chat about: * What it felt like to move to Canada 14 years ago * Why St. Albert is HOME * Why African immigrants struggle to integrate * Why she launched the Africans & Africans Descendants in St. Albert community, and more. It was so good to hear her talk about all the work the community is doing to preserve the African culture. If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    45 min

  4. 11 OCT.

    E50: Olufemiloye thinks you shouldn't be desperate when immigrating to Canada

    The past few weeks, probably months, have been an interesting one for international students looking to immigrate to Canada for their studies. Nothing is as it seems. And while this can leave you feeling panicked. And tempted to do anything to get into the country before the "doors close on you," Olufemiloye thinks otherwise. Olu moved to Canada as an international student over nine years ago, and has since dedicated himself to helping people find their way to Canada. Legally! He joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about moving to Canada before japa (Nigerian slang for ‘to migrate’) became japa. We also talked about: * Three plans you MUST have in place before immigrating as an international student * The downstream effects of the Canadian system of governance on international students such as: * The school in Atlantic Canada that took in so many students they had to start taking lectures in a cinema hall * Tips for international students looking to move to Canada * Why you should immigrate with a clear plan of action, and more. Folks, I get it. Things look crazy right now. But be kind to yourselves. Look before you jump. If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    36 min

  5. 9 OCT.

    E49: Rotimi Fawole believes code-switching is a necessary skill

    When we talk about immigrating to a new country, we often focus on how to get a job ASAP, finding a house, and all the other similar issues we have to deal with as we feel our way into the new society. But we seem to forget or rather, we seem to gloss over understanding and adapting to the spoken and unspoken cultural nuances that guide social and professional interactions. Code-switching. Adapting to the communication style and tone of the new country. Same thing. And it’s not about learning to speak with the accent. Because you can speak phoneh, and still end up not passing your message across when it matters. Code-switching isn’t about speaking with the accent. It’s you adapting your communication style to suit your new environment. And it’s a necessary skill. One you’ll need to survive, especially at work. You can't play it by the ear. You MUST invest time in learning how to communicate or else you are always going to feel frustrated. However, the fact that you are code-switching doesn't mean you should lose yourself in the process. Or allow everyone and anyone run roughshod over you. Rotimi Fawole, lawyer, DJ, and writer joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about code-switching, and how it’s a key element of settling down. We also chatted about: * Moving to the UK as a student, heading back to Nigeria because of the lure of Africa rising, and then moving back to the UK * Managing your communication style at work as an immigrant * Why it’s crucial to build a community of people who are an example of who you want to become in your new home * Why it’s so hard for immigrants to bring their full selves to work * Tips that can help you improve your communication style, and more. Remember, we are products of how we are raised, so spend some time learning how things work. If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    46 min

  6. 4 OCT.

    E48: Rebecca Johnson believes immigrant founders face unique challenges when fundraising

    For an immigrant startup founder, fundraising is probably one of the hardest nuts to crack. They lack the usual social capital they had back home, which means they can't access the life-saving Family, Friends, and Fools round, fondly called FFF. And I do think they mean Fools in a good way because of what it takes to back an unproven idea. The sad thing about being in this position is the FFF round is absolutely important. It gives the founder time to test out the idea, hopefully get some revenue going and take the first steps towards product-market fit. So what to do? Rebecca Johnson, Investment & Operations Associate at BKR Capital, joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about how we can kick-start the FFF rounds for immigrant startups. We also talked about: * Why immigrant founders need to learn storytelling * The beautiful things she’s seeing happening in the immigrant founder ecosystem * Why we immigrants need to build things * The differences she’s seen between the Nigerian tech ecosystem and the Canadian tech ecosystem, and more. Folks, we need to build things. Real things. Economic power is everything. It’s one of the best ways to get a foothold in the society. P.S. I think Rebecca’s episode is a good follow-up on my interview with Eric Agyemang of Maple Bridge VC earlier this year: If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? If you got this email in error or no longer wish to receive emails from The Newcomers Podcast, Substack has a sweet and easy way to unsubscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    31 min

  7. 1 OCT.

    E47: Nosa Ayanru found it easier to settle into Canada than the UK

    Nigerians who immigrate often move to the United Kingdom, the United States, or Canada in recent times. Nosa Ayanru has moved to two of those countries. And he thinks Canada is a much better place to live as a Nigerian immigrant. He moved to Manchester, UK with £278 in his wallet to study, and after 6+ years, moved to Canada with his family. And a larger purse this time around. Nosa joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about: * His biggest cultural shocks * Why he never liked living in the UK * Why you don’t immigrate with money, but a skillset * Culture as a way of understanding a people * Building the Nigerian brand in Canada via arts and culture, and more. Join us so you don’t miss out on our next immigrant story. Did you read it? If you got this email in error or no longer wish to receive emails from The Newcomers Podcast, Substack has a sweet and easy way to unsubscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    37 min

  8. 27 SEPT.

    E46: Shilan Zade thinks immigrants should get involved in building Canada's future

    There are a many reasons why we immigrants pack up our bags and move to Canada. But the biggest reason is probably a better life for our kid(s). That's if you have kids. So, if you are looking to move to a country where you believe your child is going to have a better future, isn't that enough reason to get involved in building that future? Because the bright future isn't going to magically appear. It has to be built. Brick by brick. This is why Shilan Zade, who's running to be the next Conservative candidate for Burnaby North - Seymour thinks we all should get involved in building Canada's future. Shilan joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about: * Managing cultural misunderstandings as an immigrant * Why she’s running for office * The impact of language barriers * The power of our voices * Settling into Canada 20 years ago, and more. People, there is no perfect moment to get involved in building the Canadian society of our dreams. Start now! If you’ve gotten this far, you should probably subscribe. Did you read it? If you got this email in error or no longer wish to receive emails from The Newcomers Podcast, Substack has a sweet and easy way to unsubscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

    39 min
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    Dozie Anyaegbunam
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2024
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    54
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