Global Insiders Podcast

Today, Melissa a recent graduate from Rutgers University tells her story. Many persons are opting out of the university path due to the cost and slow climb it provides to success. But Melissa sees a different side to the coin.She is very grateful that she was able to attend university and actually found the experience to be a remarkable one. So, continue whatever you are doing and listen to Melissa as she talks to me about university life.Highlights - 2: 07 - Attending university in 2018 is remarkable2: 56 - Working hard to help the less fortunate 4: 21 - What can you do with a Healthcare Administration degree?6: 00 - Changing her thinking about what to study8: 48 - Challenges at faced while studying9: 50 - Participate in extracurricular activities and take advantage of university life10;40- Collegiate 100 is very important11:14- Committed to volunteerism 12:00 - Don't wait until college to work hard; start from high school13:04 - Melissa's advice to people who are having doubts about university14:50 - What k

In today’s episode, I interview Mr. Denton Williams a serial entrepreneur. So if you have ever wondered what it takes to start your own business, today you will be in for a treat. So continue what you were doing and listen to some great words from a man who continues to build businesses.Here are the highlights :1:27 - Denton speaks about his past and current businesses2:10 - He talks about having the first dot-com store in Jamaica -in 19993:40 -  Speaks about his business in America; Wilden trading and distribution company5:18 - The big change in online businesses over the past 5 years5:50 - How and why he does a construction management7:29 - His number one reason for being an entrepreneur8:19 - How to start a business in the United States of America in 201812:20 - How to deal with challenges in business in America17:30 -How to get capital to do business in America18:30 - Possibilities that exist for entrepreneurs in America19:00 - You can consider using a credit card as startup capital21:10 - America is open

Is the American dream still on or was it canceled?I seek to get answers from a man who has an online business in the United States. Raymond Chambers was kind enough to take the time to answer my burning questionsI hope you find this episode as informative as I did.Highlights :1:00 - How I ended up in the United States1:18 - I worked and paid my college tuition1: 40 - How the defunct Compact company taught valuable skills3: 40 - Why he started his own business4: 34 - How he started his online business5: 42 - This is the first thing you should do before 7: 15 - Don't be afraid to copy other businesses7: 53 - Register your company8: 50 - The difference between a C corporation and an S corporation9: 50 - If you have a business you should start a bank account for the business11:55 - You should start your own business14:40 - Are there incentives for immigrants to become entrepreneurs?

Is the 'American Dream' still alive? Well in today's episode we will start to get answers to this burning question.Over 1,000,000 people travel to the states to realize this lifelong dream each year. Every story is different but we can learn from each. So whether you are running, walking, standing or sitting come along and find out about the 'American Dream'.Highlights :55 - The American Dream1: 30- How she became a Jersey Girl 2: 58 - Is America the country with streets of gold?3: 29 - Major challenges and how she fixed them5: 28 - How she dealt with her first winter in America6: 58 - How to move from state to state8: 28 - How to do your job search in the United States of America10:31- How to have good credit in America14:20- Growing and taking care of Generation-Y kids in America

Many persons wish that they could travel to exotic places in Asia such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. I was lucky enough to get Ms.Sevalay Matthews a very busy young woman to come on the show.Sevaly is not shy to speak about her experiences and for this reason we had an incredible time doing the interview. Sevalay has an uninhibited soul and as she shared her adventures this came out more and more. So please sit back and relax and listen to this wonderful chat with Sevalay Matthews.Here are the highlights :5: 04 - Countries traveled6: 45 - Favorite country traveled7: 20 - Meeting new people when you travel7 : 50 - Eating bugs and crickets8: 48 - How to reduce your fears of traveling10: 14 - Her thoughts on Airbnb11 : 00 - Which is best hostels or hotels?12: 40 - Challenges faced while traveling14: 05 - Visa issues in Asia15: 04 - Advice for aspiring travelers17: 05 - The one food that Sevalay will not try

The challenges foreigners face in Japan goes across a wide range of things, from the minute to the humongous. Even finding a companion ( not a relationship companion necessarily can be a challenge at times. However, the one challenge every foreigner will have in common is the language barrier. Yes, the language barrier.This hurdle will be approached by each person in a different way but if you are new to Japan you should definitely get the three books mentioned in this podcast.Highlights:1 : 40 - The language barrier2 : 50 - Learning a foreign language3 : 46 - Being illiterate4 : 23 - Manga as a resource to learn Japanese4 : 46 - Pimsleur is a great way to learn Japanese5 : 50 - Japanese beginners should start with hiragana6 : 00 - The Let's Learn Japanese series8 : 17 - Genki1 is the best book for Japanese beginners9 : 30 - Being overwhelmed by Japanese10 : 09 - Doing the JLPT test and passing10 : 40 - Know and set your goalsThings to Note :Start with hiragana and katana by using the let's learn series and t

Many persons dream to visit Japan each year but many are held back for various reasons. My guest, Natu Finau, however was brave enough to jump at the opportunity to work in Japan when it was presented to her. In today's episode she shares some of her experiences with me. I do hope you find the episode as informative as I did.Highlights:1 : 24 - Self-introduction1 : 45 - Number of countries visited2: 33 - How to move to Japan3 : 05 - Academic requirements to be employed in Japan3: 34 - Process and length of time to be processed from New Zealand to move to Japan5: 45 - What was surprising about Japan?6 : 10 - What is a typical workday like as an ALT in Japan?7 : 31 - Adventures in Japan8 : 30 - What was your challenge in Japan?9 : 33 - Good advice for people who want to move to Japan. Things to Note :Moving to Japan can be fun but the initial stage will be a bit hectic; you will need to gather many documents for the application process. However, this should not be a deterrent as Japan and the Jap

The opportunity to teach English across the globe is expanding constantly. This is particularly true for person with university degrees. However, persons without a university degree can also teach English. However, you should not worry about this too much as a TEFL/TESOL certificate can be used to as qualifications. From my experience the most important thing you will need to teach English is confidence and once again becoming certified can aide in this regard.

Janiel, a lover of policy, decided to leave her home country Jamaica for Sweden, after doing her Political Science and International Relations degrees. In Sweden, she did a masters in International Relations and Global Governance (IAGG).In this episode, she gives us the 'juicy details' about studying in Sweden. Please continue doing whatever you were about to do and listen to Janiel's story.Highlights from the show:1 : 40 - Janiel speaks about her degrees3: 24 - Why Sweden?5 : 48 - Prerequisites needed for going to school in Sweden6 : 38 - How to get a scholarship for university in Sweden7 : 52 - Websites to help you apply for University in Sweden ( www.studyatsweden.sc)8 : 11 - Application process for Sweden universities9 : 10 - Documents needed for the application process10 : 59 - International students in Sweden13 : 15 - International university students in Sweden study Swedish14 : 20 - Cost of living as an International University Student in Sweden16 : 40 - International students Lifestyle in Sweden17 : 5

In today's episode I discuss five tips that can help to enhance your cover letter. Last week we covered resumes, but a resume is just a half of the story. Consider your resume to be the knock on the door and your cover letter to be your behavior in the room. Many persons including you, fear writing cover letters. This is understandable because a cover letter can feel like undressing in public. You are bearing your all and you are showing what you are made of when you write your cover letter. Your writing style and grammar will be on display. Yes your grammarHowever, if you listen to this episode to the end you will learn that there should be no fear when you are writing a cover. so sit back and relax and grab these useful tips.Highlights:1 : 01 - What is a cover letter1 : 53 - Tailor your cover letter for the organization2 : 33 - Write down the list of your accomplishments before writing the cover letter3 : 23 - Have an introduction3 : 57 - Get to the point4 : 47 - A conclusion is your time to put your enth

In this episode I share five tips that I have used to apply for jobs in United States of America and Japan. We all have to send out our resumes. However sometimes we believe do with our eyes shut but in 2018 we have information at our finger tips that should be used to enhance our chances to be gainfully employed.

Life is not easy but with the right tools, we can find ways to keep our sanity. I have a good life which has seen me travel to more than three of the seven continents and if I have my way I will see even more. However, my life is not a dream. I have had ups and downs major ups and downs. But, I have managed to keep my sanity through my major downs. In this episode, I will talk to you about how to deal with the times when you are unemployed. Being unemployed is a major down in all our lives but I know that it is also a time that should be used to build your future.Highlights - 1 : 07 - Being depressed and unemployed 2 : 00 - Unemployed with savings Vs without savings 3 : 20 - Deep depression 4 : 39 - Desperation and self-pity because of unemployment 4 : 54 - Don't waste a good depression 5 : 59 - Irrational thoughts from being depressed 7 : 01 - How to restart your job search 8 : 05 - Being employed VS your purpose for living 8 : 52 - Tips for the unemployed ( use Khan Academy and Alison.com) 10 : 40 - Set a

In this show I invited Ms. Laferne Powell to talk about Canada. She talks about how she achieved her college goals in Canada. She gave every question a thoughtful answer. I am sure you will find this episode very informative and educational.Get ready to learn about, college and university admission and tuition costs in Canada.Highlights :1 : 47 - Laferne's reason for going to Canada. 2 : 35 - Canadian college application process 3 : 23 - What is a TRV ( Temporary Resident Visa) 4 : 04 - What can you do with a Canadian visiting visa 5 : 21 - Documents needed for college application in Canada 8 : 00 - Prior studies should not be ignored 10 : 53 - How to search for a college in Canada 12 : 24 - The Canadian college system 14 : 00 - How to send your transcripts to Canadian colleges 14 : 50 - How long does application process for a Canadian college? 15 : 28 - What is the cost for college in Canada? Pro Tip - Check the colleges for budget information. This is usually spot on. 17 : 40 - Challenges faced 19 : 30 - L

We all have desires, but so few of us take action to make them a reality. In this episode I give five tips that will help you to set goals and turn them into something real.A goal that is not written down is just a dream. After this episode I hope you will stop dreaming and start doing. Let's dive in.Highlights:1 : 13 - What are goals? 1: 50 - Our Desires 2: 48 - Goals should not be overwhelming 3 : 19 - Write down your goals 4 : 00 - The to do list 5 : 10 - Start doing 5: 50 - Use the Brian Tracy ABC method to accomplish your goals 7: 00 - Breakdown your goals and chew themTips to Note:Start doing something that will help you to achieve your goals. Break them down into doable actions. You can use a list to help you to do this. Don't underestimate the power of a list. For further goal setting techniques I recommend you watch Brian Tracy's Youtube videos about his ABC method.

Hello Insiders, in this episode I speak with Oliver Daley a veteran of the British Armed Forces. Oliver currently works in the financial sector, but for this episode, we will be talking about his time in the army. He talks to us about the process of joining the army and what the experience was like. I asked Oliver if he would do it again if he could and he said yes. So sit, back or jog along, and listen how the veteran did it and why he would do it again.Highlights:1 : 16 - British Army veteran introduces himself.1 : 29 - British Army structure2 : 57 - Oliver's role in the army5 : 10 - How he learned about the opportunity7 : 36 - Join the British Army from your home country or from Britain8 : 40 - Length of time for initial application process14 :12 - He speaks about the eligibility test14 : 36 - British Army Development Center17 : 26 - British Army fitness tests18 : 36 - British Army international soldiers20 : 20 - The importance of teamwork in the British Army21 : 22 - How having a degree can impact your

According to Atlas.com The Commonwealth, or The Commonwealth of Nations, is a group of 53 states. In this episode I discuss the opportunities that are available to Commonwealth citizens. I gave special attention to the possibility of joining the British Army as this is an opportunity that I believe many Commonwealth citizens are unaware of.This episode is packed with information, so I really hope you find something that is applicable to you.

A J2 Visa can easily be applied for if you are the spouse of a person who has been granted a J1 Visa. A J2 Visa can be a culturally life-changing experience but it can also be a very boring and challenging experience. In this episode, I speak to Igol Allen a man who lived in the United States as a spouse on a J2 Visa. I hope you all enjoy this episode.Highlights:1: 45 - How to become eligible for a J2 Visa 2: 42 - J1 Visa review 3:08 - J2 Visa application process 6: 05 - What to do before leaving your home country 8: 06 - What J2 Visa holders can do to get their social security number quickly 8: 40 - Contact information. Tips to Note:Take a bit of home with you when you go to the United States as a J2 Visa holder. This will help you to keep your sanity while your spouse is away at work ( they will more than likely be working longing hours -after all that is why they got their J1 Visa).

A J1 visa can change your life. According to the US State Government site, over 300,000 participants from 200 countries visit the United States on J1 visas each year. The J1 visa is a cultural exchange visa that gives graduates and professionals a great opportunity to experience the United States. Highlights:1:00 - What is a J1 Visa ? 1:25 - Who can participate in a J1 Visa program ? 2:09 - Participants by the numbers and percentages. 3:09 - J1 Visa for university graduates and professionals. 3:55 - J1 Visa recipients with a family can get J2 Visas. 5:13 - J1 Visa important rules to note (J1 Visa 212e restriction) You will need a a J1 Waiver. 8:00 - Where to start your research. Tips to Note:Before you embark on the J1 Visa position read about the 212e restriction. This is a very important fine print that must be considered before making a decision. The J1 Visa will definitely be a life-changing one but it will be your duty to make sure that it is positive.

In this episode I speak to Nickeisha Dewar, a Jamaican who is a nurse by profession in the United States of America. Nursing is her second degree and in this episode she talks us how she did her switch. Therefore things such as cost and study practices are mentioned.She even gave tips regarding lowering the cost of your nursing degree if you're an international student.So listen with an open mind and I certainly hope that you get some tips.Highlights: 4:21 - Length of time to complete studies ( Fast track; accelerated nursing programs) 7: 30 - How to prepare and apply for the F1 Visa for the nursing program in America 10:40 -How to apply to a nursing program in the United States 14:54- How to lower your Nursing degree cost if you are an international student in the United States of America 15:50- Benefits of using your degree from your home country to get into nursing school in America

Global Insiders Podcast is the podcast for ambitious people who want to learn more about work and travel opportunities around the world. The show is hosted by Ryan The Peripatetic.In this episode I explain what the show is about. Global Insiders was created, because I have lived and worked in three countries. Opportunities exist in many different forms and for this reason I want to share the things that I have learned. Throughout my life I have met hundreds of people who are also ready and willing to share their stories and experiences with you.So thank you for joining us; I know you will be entertained and informed.