Beyond Horizons Podcast With David Ojeyinka

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed serious problems with the ways we have constructed our societies and economies on the backs of women’s unpaid labor. There is an opportunity to rebuild better, with women’s rights at the center, to prioritize care for people and the planet, and to energize progress on gender equality, for the benefit of all. This week's episode is all about how to create a more equal world for women and BIPOC. I discussed extensively with Fiona Macfarlane how she rose to the top of her career despite the challenges she faced on her path.

This is Part 2 of playing the hand you're dealt with Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan. 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. Playing the hand you’re dealt is about using what you already have, using the things you’ve been given. Wishing that you had it differently or whining about how unfair your life is only serves to take away your power. The fact is, your life isn’t different. This week's episode is all about how to play the hand you are dealt. I discussed extensively with Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan the strategies she has used to navigate difficult moments in both her personal and professional life. You'll Learn: The true definition of a successful life. The importance of giving back. How to start going for something you are passionate about. How to deal with mistakes. Sobhana’s advice for newcomers and immigrants. The benefits of engaging and making friends with other cultures. Something Sobhana has never shared w

Playing the hand you’re dealt is about using what you already have, using the things you’ve been given. Wishing that you had it differently or whining about how unfair your life is only serves to take away your power. The fact is, your life isn’t different. This week's episode is all about how to play the hand you are dealt. I discussed extensively with Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan the strategies she has used to navigate difficult moments in both her personal and professional life. You'll Learn: The event that changed the trajectory of Sobhana’s career in Canada. Strategies to navigate your career as an internationally trained professional. Practical steps and strategies to find mentors. Strategies for successful parenting as immigrants in Canada.

Women are still substantially under-represented in leadership positions in various industries across the world. Women who have risen to leadership positions have faced uphill battles to get to the top. How did those women who get to the top do it? What was it that set them apart? This week's episode is all about how to create opportunities for the next generation of women. I discussed extensively with Racheal Awe how she has navigated her career journey so far. You'll Learn: The importance of good role models. The importance of curiosity. The importance of doing your own research. Why asking questions is important. The danger of comparison. Why internship is important for students. The importance of treating everyone fairly and with kindness. Practical steps to cold email people on LinkedIn. The role mentorship and sponsorship play for career advancement. Learn more at www.thefreshstarthub.com/podcast

This is Part 2 of the power of allyship for immigrants with Lovelyn Toyo. 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. To have the most successful and well-rounded industry, the representation of marginalized groups in the industry must improve. To invoke this change, the majority must help, support and advocate for the minority. If engaged correctly, allies hold the power and the key to stimulate positive change This week's episode is all about the importance of having allies for visible minorities in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Lovelyn Toyo how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can find allies that would support their careers. You'll Learn: How to integrate into the Canadian corporate culture as an immigrant. How to take a chance on yourself. What helped Lovelyn’s family to settle effectively as newcomers to Canada. The importance of kindness. Skills required to succeed as an imm

To have the most successful and well-rounded industry, the representation of marginalized groups in the industry must improve. To invoke this change, the majority must help, support and advocate for the minority. If engaged correctly, allies hold the power and the key to stimulate positive change This week's episode is all about the importance of having allies for visible minorities in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Lovelyn Toyo how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can find allies that would support their careers.

This is Part 2 of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace with Chandran Fernando. 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. Diversity in the workplace statistics shows that most companies need to desperately consider aspects of inclusivity to create a diverse workforce. By embracing people’s differences, we can spark innovation, better understand and serve our customers and gain a competitive advantage. This week's episode is all about embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. I discussed extensively with Chandran Fernando how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can leverage diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll Learn: How organizations can really embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. How immigrants can position themselves for career opportunities. How immigrants can tap into their story. Skills that immigrants need to position themselves post-pandemic.

Diversity in the workplace statistics shows that most companies need to desperately consider aspects of inclusivity to create a diverse workforce. By embracing people’s differences, we can spark innovation, better understand and serve our customers and gain a competitive advantage. You'll Learn: How to deal with racial slurs. How to pursue your passion even when you don’t have traditional experience. How a twist of fate lead Chandran down the path of human resources. How to bet on yourself. How to step outside of your comfort zone. How the word “diversity & equity” can be used the right way in corporate Canada. The importance of good conflicts. How to confront racial discrimination effectively.

As the workforce continues to more closely reflect our actual population demographics, diversity and its sibling, inclusion, are becoming even more important to learn about and understand. “Diversity” is shorthand for the mix of employees when it comes to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and so on, while “inclusion” is making the mix work. This week's episode is all about speaking up and speaking out for diversity and inclusion. I discussed extensively with Meryl Afrika how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can master the art of speaking up for diversity and inclusion.

For Sam, winning is a choice. A choice he makes hundreds of times a day. Whether it’s setting goals, training, or eating right, Sam makes each decision with his end goal in mind. These tiny decisions separate him from other elite athletes and give him an edge above the competition. This week's episode is all about how immigrants can strive for more. I discussed extensively with Sam Effah what has helped him to strive for more.

Immigrants fuel a country's economy as both employees, entrepreneurs, and CEOs. Despite their eventual success, international students often face unique challenges during their career development. This week's episode is all about how international students can thrive and overcome the challenges they are faced with. I discussed extensively with Temi Odesanya the strategies that helped her to acclimatize and thrive as an international student. You'll Learn How to transition from being a student to being a professional. How to manage workplace bullying. How to write a compelling resume. How to land a job as an international student. How to network effectively. The practical process of connecting with professionals on LinkedIn. How to get the best out of a coffee chat. How to become a data analyst.

This is Part 2 of “Insuring your career with Naveed Irshad.” 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. Whether you've been laid off, thinking about a new job, or you're comfortable in the job you have, a career insurance policy can help take some of the weight from your shoulders. You'll have the basics—money, your professional network, your skills, and an escape plan, all taken care of, so you can focus on deciding what you should do next. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about establishing a solid foundation for your career. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can get to the top of their profession as Naveed did. I discussed extensively with Naveed Irshad the strategies that helped him to get to an executive leadership position at a global company.

Whether you've been laid off, thinking about a new job, or you're comfortable in the job you have, a career insurance policy can help take some of the weight from your shoulders. You'll have the basics—money, your professional network, your skills, and an escape plan, all taken care of, so you can focus on deciding what you should do next. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about establishing a solid foundation for your career. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can get to the top of their profession as Naveed did. I discussed extensively with Naveed Irshad the strategies that helped him to get to an executive leadership position at a global company. You'll Learn: The importance of work experience for students’ career success. The role fate played in Naveed’s career success. How to future-proof your career. The importance of mentorship to career growth. Why it is important to get outside your comfort zone. How to move up in your career.

There may come a time in your working life when you decide to change careers. Career changes happen for several reasons, but when they do, there are advantages to being strategic about it. For example, a strategic career change will likely lead to greater job satisfaction. In today’s episode, you’ll learn about why Janey changed her career path. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can plan their next career move. I discussed extensively with Janey Buzugbe how she strategically made a career switch to an industry she is passionate about. You'll Learn The importance of building a diverse network. How to build relationships with complete strangers. The importance of understanding Canadian culture and nuances. How to keep a positive mindset in the face of disappointments. How to use your “newcomer” label to your advantage. How to tell your story as a newcomer. How BIPOC can play an active role in technology. How to negotiate your worth. The impor

When COVID-19 started, I read about the heroic efforts of hundreds of thousands of people, for that, I’m deeply grateful. And I wanted to do my part but I thought, I’m neither a health care professional nor an essential services provider on the front lines. But then, On June 6, the news of George Floyd’s death filled national headlines and gained further international attention with protests across the world. About the same time, I read a disturbing report of a study done by YWCA and the University of Toronto called “A Feminist Economic Recovery Plan for Canada.” The report outlined how COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Immigrants, racialized people, and women. Like the Starfish story, I might not be able to change the entire world, but at least I can change a small part of it, for someone. This lead me to rekindle a passion for helping newcomers and birth the Freshstart hub which is a platform to provide resources that would enhance immigrants’ success. Listen to our plans for 2021.

At their very core, dreams are what define you, empower you, and make you happy. Dreams breathe life into everything we do. You can use your dreams to inspire yourself, to shape your life, and to do what makes you come alive.  A vision deep inside that speaks to the very soul. It’s the thing we were born to do. It draws on our talents and gifts. It appeals to our highest ideals. It sparks our feelings of destiny. It is inseparably linked to our purpose in life. The dream starts us on the success journey. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can relentlessly bring their dreams to life. I discussed extensively with Dr. Thabo Ncube how to find your unique voice and design your roadmap for success. You'll Learn How to find your unique voice. The role mentors play in your journey. The importance of mentorship in the life of a teenager. The importance of positive role models. The importance of education. How to connect the dots to your purpose. The

This is Part 2 of “Landing a great job with Shawn Huang.” 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. Whether you’re just graduating from college or want to change careers, the process of looking for a job without experience can be frustrating. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students land great jobs. I discussed extensively with Shawn Huang strategies that job candidates can use to land a job without Canadian work experience.

Whether you’re just graduating from college or want to change careers, the process of looking for a job without experience can be frustrating. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students land great jobs. I discussed extensively with Shawn Huang strategies that job candidates can use to land a job without Canadian work experience. You'll Learn: How to land a great job without Canadian work experience. How to build quality relationships How to approach networking the right way How to go from a full-time job to entrepreneurship

One of the most frustrating aspects of job searching is feeling like you’ve already reached out to everyone you know. Yet, you’re still just as far away from a new role as you were when you started. Self-doubts begin to creep in. This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can stay motivated in a frustrating job hunt. I discussed extensively with Vivian Li strategies that job candidates can use to get their foot in the door. You'll Learn How to stay motivated during a job search How to build resilience How to reframe your perspective The importance of doing a self-reflection Why it is important to believe in yourself How to use volunteerism to land a good job Things that job candidates need to know and do to get their foot in the door Strategies to network effectively How to craft the right email to connect with someone on LinkedIn How to craft your resume even if you have many years of experience from your home country How to negotiate your sala

Every decision you make in life has some sort of risk attached. The key to being successful in the long run is taking calculated risks that minimize negatives and maximize positives. Have you mastered taking calculated risks, or are you still working on it? This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can take calculated risks. I discussed extensively with Paul Okundaye how he mastered taking calculated risks. You'll Learn: How to deal with bullying How to sharpen your leadership skills from a young age The great benefits of extracurricular activities The power of goal setting How to break into the consulting industry How to get interviews at all the top consulting firms How students can avoid common mistakes that impede their success Things consulting companies look for in candidates