Newcomers to Trailblazers Monisha Mothilal

Please put your hands together for Harjeet!
Growing up in a small town with hard-working parents, Harjeet is now a proud dad himself, raising a third-generation trailblazer with roots in Punjab.
Harjeet shared intimate details about his childhood in the then-small town of Kelowna, BC, and what it meant to be part of an immigrant family. He didn't shy away from discussing the racism he encountered in the 80s and also opened up about how he's raising his kids to honor their Punjabi heritage and Canadian upbringing. Plus, he offered some valuable advice for new immigrants arriving in Canada every day.

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Buckle up, trailblazers, because today's guest is a legal eagle with an HR superpower! Welcome back to Newcomers to Trailblazers, your one-stop shop for immigrant success stories in Canada.

Joining us is Adeleke Adesuyi, a man who's seen it all in the workplace jungle – from navigating company cultures to building rockstar teams! He's even faced discrimination firsthand, but guess what? Leke's not letting that stop him from making workplaces more equitable for everyone.
Not only is he an employer relations guru, but this multifaceted maestro also teaches at KPU!

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Vaishali is not just a bookworm. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and faced the challenge of getting her qualifications recognized in Canada. It was no easy task, but she proved that she could conquer circuits and new cities by moving from Edmonton to Vancouver.

As a woman of color (POC, WOC) in STEM in Canada, she has shared her experience of facing underestimation, requiring extra efforts due to her gender and ethnicity. To learn how she tackled everything, you can listen to the episode.
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Today, joining me on this first-class flight to immigrant success is someone who matches my energy – a rare find, let me tell you. He's basically a human emoji that came to life, and trust me, that's a good thing!
Give it up for Femi, the Information Security Consultant whose tech skills would put James Bond to shame! This guy's resume is longer than the queue on Canada Day.
Femi's led the charge in security for public, private, and non-profit sec
Femi Ogunji - https://www.linkedin.com/in/femiogunji
Femi's Podcast - TheCyberSecMigrant
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Farid, a Dentist by Profession but a social worker by passion, has devoted his life to educating and empowering the youth and women of Afghanistan. In the face of constant challenges and skepticism, he fearlessly championed the causes of politics, social activism, Human rights, and democracy in Kabul and beyond.
Through his unwavering determination and numerous projects, Farid earned the trust and respect of the youth, proving that change is possible even in the most adverse circumstances. However, the path he chose was not without its sacrifices. He faced multiple death threats and tragically lost a friend to one such threat, prompting him to make the difficult decision to move to Canada in 2020 amidst the turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From being a diligent daughter, sister, and student, she ventured into the world of chemical engineering in India and then took a bold leap to pursue her masters in the USA in her early 20s. Since then, her primary identity has been that of an immigrant, and her journey has been extraordinary.

Rasika's move to North America wasn't a walk in the park. With student loans looming over her head, she had to conjure up unique strategies to navigate the challenges of the early 2000s. Her job-hunting experience in the US was a rollercoaster ride, but she persevered and gained invaluable insights along the way. After nearly 5 years of working in the US, she boldly decided to relocate to Canada, adding another chapter to her immigrant story.