Beyond Horizons Podcast With David Ojeyinka

In our world today, it is easy to get discouraged, and even to feel despair. But one of the best ways of fighting back against discouragement and despair is to find the things we can do in our own lives to make the world more just, more compassionate, and more kind. This week's episode is all about how to make strides as an Immigrant in Canada and beyond. I discussed extensively with Norman his journey to Canada, his journey to entrepreneurship, and much more.

The 500,000 international students who come to Canada every year for college and university studies are just the tip of the iceberg. Thousands more travel here to go to elementary or high school, to take part in exchange programs, or attend language school. Canada is a great place to grow and thrive as a student but adapting to a new environment takes time. Although each person's experience is different, This week's episode is all about how international students can navigate their journey in Canada. I discussed extensively with Mary how to deal with peer pressure as a student, the importance of relevant work experience for students & skilled immigrants, and much more.

This is Part 2 of “Keeping Your Eyes on The Goal with Raj Kothari” If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. What will keep you motivated toward your goal? The answer, keep your eyes on it. Never lose sight of what you are working toward. Look at the picture and the reward you will reap when you finally reach your goal. Goals seem so far in the future and so hard to reach unless you break them down into small steps that allow you to track your progress. This week's episode is all about how to keep your eyes on your personal and professional success. I discussed extensively with Raj how he was able to climb to the top of his career despite the challenges and microaggression he faced along the way.

As new immigrants continue to form part of the Canadian multicultural fabric they must fully understand their obligations as a Canadian resident/citizen. They must understand and accept that they are expected to contribute to national safety, stability, and social harmony. This week's episode is all about how immigrants can engage the Canadian culture. I discussed extensively with Charles the importance of role models, how to engage the Candian culture, Charles’ advice as a Human Resources executive, and much more.

There's no right or wrong way to create the life you want, but there is your way! The challenge is that it requires you to pause and listen to your own intuition and soul guidance - and what that looks like is different for everyone. This week's episode is all about how immigrants can forge their career paths. I discussed extensively with Sharon how she landed a job in journalism despite the challenges she faced, the role of allyship for career success, and much more.

This is Part 2 of A Life of Adventure with Sorin Mihailovici. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of A Life of Adventure with Sorin Mihailovici. “Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” ~Denis Waitley This week's episode is all about how immigrants can live an adventurous life. I discussed extensively with Sorin how he got appearances in major movies as an immigrant in Canada, the importance of hard work and patience, the benefits of keeping your end goal in sight, and much more.

“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” ~Denis Waitley This week's episode is all about how immigrants can live an adventurous life. I discussed extensively with Sorin how he got appearances in major movies as an immigrant in Canada, the importance of hard work and patience, the benefits of keeping your end goal in sight, and much more.

The world has become so competitive, doing well in your job and moving forward with your career is more important now than ever. Career advancement and recognition are on every professional's list of goals. But what sets the exceptional professionals apart? This week's episode is all about how immigrants can make it to the top of their careers. I discussed extensively with Hua the importance of mentors & sponsors, how to cultivate a mentor-mentee relationship, and much more.

This is Part 2 of Carving your own path as an international student with Christopher Evelyn. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of Carving your own path as an international student with Christopher Evelyn. Have you ever felt weird? It’s as if everyone was doing one thing, and here you were, doing something completely different. Whenever you choose to do something different — whether it’s moving somewhere abroad, starting a business, or embarking on a personal journey — someone, somewhere will have an opinion. And often, the opinion won’t be positive. If it’s something unusual, your family and friends will express their concerns or try to convince you to do something else. Strangers might give you that wary sideways glance and wonder about you. But if you want to be extraordinary, that means doing something out of the ordinary. So, accept that doing something for yourself mig

Have you ever felt weird? It’s as if everyone was doing one thing, and here you were, doing something completely different. Whenever you choose to do something different — whether it’s moving somewhere abroad, starting a business, or embarking on a personal journey — someone, somewhere will have an opinion. And often, the opinion won’t be positive. If it’s something unusual, your family and friends will express their concerns or try to convince you to do something else. Strangers might give you that wary sideways glance and wonder about you. But if you want to be extraordinary, that means doing something out of the ordinary. So, accept that doing something for yourself might make other people uncomfortable. This week's episode is all about how you can carve your own path as an International student. I discussed extensively with Christopher how failure can lead to success, how to thrive in the face of uncertainties, and much more.

You’ve made the decision to study in Canada, now what? There’s a lot that goes into student success, like building the right professional relationship and understanding the Canadian job market is a real advantage for international students in Canada. No matter what you’re studying or where you study, being properly prepared gives you a real advantage as an international student in Canada. This week's episode is all about how you can succeed in Canada as an International student. I discussed extensively with Pat how to overcome the language barrier as an international student, how international students can position themselves professionally, how to master skills that would help you stand out in the job market, and much more.

To live without a plan is to live a casual life and those that live casual lives often become casualties of the challenges in the world. This is why "planning" is very crucial to the success of anyone. This week's episode is all about how to design a good plan for your career journey and taking hold of opportunities when they show up. I discussed extensively with Diogene what lead him to relocate to Canada from Belgium, how to find mentors, the value immigrants bring to the Canadian economy, and much more.

This is Part 2 of Career Success Through Lifelong Learning with Clare Dai. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of Career Success Through Lifelong Learning with Clare Dai. Lifelong learning has been a topic of conversation for some time, but it’s never been more important or relevant than today. The rate of change experienced in the workplace continues to accelerate. Uncertainty runs rampant. Artificial Intelligence looms large, causing many professionals to wonder what it means for them and their future. And, most industry sectors continue to experience heightening competition in the marketplace. Life is also longer today, putting greater emphasis on lifelong learning. This week's episode is all about how we can achieve career success through lifelong learning. I discussed extensively with Clare how to have difficult conversations at work, the importance of mentorship, and much mo

Lifelong learning has been a topic of conversation for some time, but it’s never been more important or relevant than today. The rate of change experienced in the workplace continues to accelerate. Uncertainty runs rampant. Artificial Intelligence looms large, causing many professionals to wonder what it means for them and their future. And, most industry sectors continue to experience heightening competition in the marketplace. Life is also longer today, putting greater emphasis on lifelong learning. This week's episode is all about how we can achieve career success through lifelong learning. I discussed extensively with Clare how to have difficult conversations at work, the importance of mentorship, and much more.

This is Part 2 of Winning Against All Odds with Gaurav Upadhya. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode right before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of Winning Against All Odds with Gaurav Upadhya. If a tiger was chasing you, you will not be looking towards a motivational speaker to guide you. You will run. We can hear all the motivational speeches and read motivational books we want, but the forces within us should push us to get things done. Gaurav got polio at age 3 years when the vaccine he had didn’t work. Even though Doctors told Gaurav’s parents that he wouldn’t be able to walk but with help from his mother he was able to overcome it. The result was that he was eventually able to walk with crutches and leg braces. This week's episode is all about how we can win against all odds. I discussed extensively with Gaurav how he was able to achieve career success despite all the challenges life threw his way.

If a tiger was chasing you, you will not be looking towards a motivational speaker to guide you. You will run. We can hear all the motivational speeches and read motivational books we want, but the forces within us should push us to get things done. Gaurav got polio at age 3 years when the vaccine he had didn’t work. Despite the fact that Doctors told Gaurav’s parents that he wouldn’t be able to walk but with help from his mother he was able to overcome it. The result was that he was eventually able to walk with crutches and leg braces. This week's episode is all about how we can win against all odds. I discussed extensively with Gaurav how he was able to achieve career success despite all the challenges life threw his way.

Using your voice for change can be simple or complex. Your voice is a powerful tool. Incredible people throughout history have used their voices to create change. Maya Angelou was a poet and an activist who used her voice in support of the Civil Rights Movement. Jazz Jennings is a teenager who got her claim to fame by becoming an American YouTube personality as an LGBT rights activist and a transgender woman.  The misconception is that you don’t have to be famous or have a million followers on Instagram to be able to empower someone or make a difference in the lives of others. There are many ways, both big and small, you can use your voice for the betterment of communities throughout the globe, despite how young or old you may be. This week's episode is all about how we can use our voice for the betterment of communities, despite how young or old we may be. I discussed extensively with Onome how she is using her voice to positively impact adding value to others and bringing lasting health change in Afric

What will keep you motivated toward your goal? The answer, keep your eyes on it. Never lose sight of what you are working toward. Look at the picture and the reward you will reap when you finally reach your goal. Goals seem so far in the future and so hard to reach unless you break them down into small steps that allow you to track your progress. This week's episode is all about how to keep your eyes on your personal and professional success. I discussed extensively with Raj how he was able to climb to the top of his career despite the challenges and microaggression he faced along the way.

A wage gap between newly landed immigrants and native-born Canadians may be quite natural for a variety of reasons, but do immigrants narrow this wage gap as they become more attuned to local market conditions? One measure of economic assimilation by immigrants is their wage growth relative to that of other Canadians. This week's episode is all about how to close the immigrants’ wealth gap in Canada. I discussed extensively with Rajan how he is using RBC Investease to help immigrants close the wealth gap.

If you are feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. That’s because humans crave certainty. There are many things out of our control right now, including the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, the duration of social-distancing measures, the economic and financial impact, and government policy. What we can control is our own response to the current crisis. This week's episode is all about how you can prepare and learn to be comfortable with career uncertainty. I discussed extensively with Daniella how she was able to navigate her career despite the uncertainties thrown her way.