Beyond Horizons Podcast With David Ojeyinka

It is important for us to bring to life the best version of ourselves regardless of our limitations.  Being at our best is an evolving process, yet the one true constant is that we improve without settling. How do you keeping pushing forward when every circumstance is screaming at you to quit? This week's episode is all about how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can overcome adversity and achieve outstanding success. I discussed extensively with Samra Zafar, strategies that newcomers, immigrants, and international students can adopt to succeed in life. You'll Learn: The power of positive self-talk and self-image How to have faith in yourself  How to create your own definition of success How to overcome your fears How to turn adversity to success The strategies to achieve your goals

Moving to another country is difficult and transitioning from a student to a job market is a major life change. This transition should not be underestimated – it can often be a very stressful time. Life-changing events have an impact on human health. Not surprisingly, the loss of a job is listed within the top-10 most stressful life events.  You'll Learn: How to get 10 years of work experience within 1 or 2 years How to build your own work experience without having traditional work experience How to interview with purpose Steps to landing a job How to get companies to take a chance on you How to communicate your value to employers How to navigate work after graduation

We live in a world where your presence on the internet is your single greatest asset — and the way we define this asset is by calling it a “personal brand.” The better your perception, the more likely it is that someone will take you seriously. Those who understand this asset climb the ladder of their industry extraordinarily fast. This week's episode is all about getting heard in a noisy world and standing out. We discussed extensively how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can reach for bigger opportunities, be seen as more credible, and build an audience. You'll Learn: How to talk about your accomplishments without sounding arrogant How to communicate your value as a professional How to avoid the comparison trap How to build genuine relationships The importance of informational interviews The importance of strategic planning for career advancement Why personal branding matters How to brand yourself on LinkedIn Why and how Danica advocates for Black Indigenous and People of Col

There are a huge number of factors that can contribute to successful and efficient career progression and, like most things in life, there are some aspects that we have no control over and that are hard to predict. That said, there are several really vital things that we can do, which can lead to better career progression, promotions in our work, and successful career ladder climbing. Today's episode is all about progressing in your career. We discussed extensively how newcomers, immigrants, and international students can advance in their careers and create job security for life. You'll Learn: · How to strategically switch industries and career · How to map out your career plans · The importance of setting career goals and plans · The importance of seasonal jobs, co-ops, and internships for students · How to get out of your comfort zone · How to develop your leadership skills as a student · How to be a total person as a student · How Aziz got into a top MBA program even though his grades didn’t reflect his le

The thought of writing a resume intimidates almost anyone. Knowing where to start or what to include is daunting and it can seem like an impossible task. Today's episode is all about how to write a winning resume that gets you interviews. We discussed extensively how to get a job in an economic downturn. You'll learn The path Alysha took into HR although she doesn’t have a traditional HR degree. How to make your resume stand out.  How to stand out in the job search as a professional newcomer.  How to be intentional about building networks on LinkedIn. The effective way to land an interview during the pandemic. How to apply for jobs in a non-traditional way.

When building a business, capital is necessary, and sometimes difficult to come by. But in today's economy, it is possible to build a successful business on a shoestring budget. Today's episode is all about how Calum built his company from $4000 in savings and hit $4 million in annual revenue within 10-years. We discussed extensively how he went from a shoestring budget to a marketing marvel. You'll Learn: • Why Calum moved from Scotland to Canada • How to transition from being an employee to an entrepreneur • The twist of fate that turned everything around for Calum • The pain of entrepreneurship • What are the good and bad parts of being an entrepreneur especially as an immigrant? • What it takes to really succeed as an entrepreneur

Today's show is Part 2 of "From Passion to Profit" with Tomi Gbeleyi. 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. The truth is that everyone has a passion (or more than one)—even if you don’t yet know what it is.  Many people don’t believe that you can turn what you love into a viable business enterprise. Yes, you can. In fact, the best businesses are built on passion. It just takes some strategic planning and hard work. Today's episode is all about the surprising truth about how Tomi went from an international student to building a multimillion-dollar Canadian beauty brand. We discussed extensively how Tomi is building a business that matters. You'll Learn: The role association plays in your success. How to bootstrap your business. How to build a team in a non-traditional way. What it really takes to build a multi-million dollar business. Why it is important to build a strong brand.

The truth is that everyone has a passion (or more than one)—even if you don’t yet know what it is.  Many people don’t believe that you can turn what you love into a viable business enterprise. Yes, you can. In fact, the best businesses are built on passion. It just takes some strategic planning and hard work. Today's episode is all about the surprising truth about how Tomi went from an international student to building a multimillion-dollar Canadian beauty brand. We discussed extensively how Tomi is building a business that matters. On this week's episode, you'll Learn: • How to build a business that matters • How to turn your passion into profit • How to make beauty products for women of color • How to leverage LinkedIn to land a job • How to do a targeted job search • The importance of amplifying the voices of women of color through make-up

Real opportunities don’t come along very often. And when they do, we need to be ready. In fact, it wouldn’t hurt if we are over-prepared. But the truth is many opportunities are lost before they even have a chance of being won because people don’t look the part, act the part, and speak/write the part.  When in doubt, do more. Go above and beyond. In this episode, you'll Learn: • The importance of being flexible • Why positivity is important • The power of a smile • How to transition from survival job to your dream job • How to drown out the voice of naysayers • The true meaning of success • The real source of happiness • The meaning of organic network

Today's show is the Part 1 of Winning at Work with Rebecca Pang. 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. The starting point of winning is with our attitude. It is more of a philosophy than an outcome. Fixating on winning at all costs, and coming first in everything we do, presents impediments. We win by being the best we can be, focusing on our improvement and recognizing the achievements we make along the way. Today's episode is all about how to win at work. I discussed extensively with Rebecca Pang what it really mean to win in the workplace. You'll Learn: • How Rebecca set herself apart from the crowd • The right way to network with others • How to position yourself for career growth • The role culture plays in the life of an immigrant/newcomer

The starting point of winning is with our attitude. It is more of a philosophy than an outcome. Fixating on winning at all costs, and coming first in everything we do, presents impediments. We win by being the best we can be, focusing on our improvement and recognizing the achievements we make along the way. Today's episode is all about how to win at work. I discussed extensively with Rebecca Pang what it really mean to win in the workplace. You'll Learn: • The importance of continuous learning • What it takes to win at work • How to move from a survival job to your dream job • How to develop the right mindset • The true meaning of luck • The true meaning of career success

Newcomers and immigrants are always bombarded with career advice when they arrive to another country, and the reality is, much of it is conflicting. In today’s business environment, where companies are becoming increasingly matrixed, it’s hard to tell which way is up. We all measure success differently - whether it’s the size of our paycheck, becoming a manager or getting a promotion. I invited Patrick here to share practical strategies that newcomers, and immigrants can adopt to chart the path to their career success. This is one episode you should not miss and share with everyone you love. You'll Learn: • The importance of a growth mindset • How excellence separated Patrick for success • The power of humility • The power of a dream • The role dreams play in our future • How Patrick positioned himself for his dream job • Factors that make dreams come true • Reasons why having a vision is crucial for success • Why it is important to love without expectations

Dreams, dreams, dreams. We all have them. As we get caught up in the rush of day-to-day, it's easy to ignore that voice in the back of our minds.  Today's episode is all about how to launch your dream. You'll Learn • Practical tips to launch your dream career and business • How to pivot from a survival job to your dream job • How to formulate winning core values • How excellence positioned Dami for a life-transforming opportunity • Key things newcomers needs to make their integration into the Canadian society easy • How you can leverage personal branding to position you for opportunities • The power of adequate preparation • Why excellence is a key recipe for career & business success • How to let go of fear and go for what you really want in life.

Today's episode is all about giving back and how it helps newcomers to get integrated into the Canadian society.  Dr Jamal is the founder and president of Humans for Peace Institution. Dr. Alsharif is a ‘super-volunteer’ in the local community. As a recent immigrant, it’s amazing to see him not only thrive in the Canadian society but also give back to the community and help other newcomers establish themselves. I invited Dr Jamal here to share his story of how he has used volunteerism to galvanize change.  You'll Learn • How Dr. Jamal is leaving his mark on this world • How active community participation changed Dr. Jamal's life • How to break down cultural barriers  • How education can transform lives • The power of kindness • The importance of learning about the indigenous culture

Today's episode is all about breaking boundaries: How newcomers can break the self-limiting beliefs holding them back from going for their dreams. Nkechi is an Associate Vice President of Technology at TD Bank Group, where she leads all infrastructure delivery needs for the Channels Technology Solutions (CTS) segment portfolio. Nkechi is also an entrepreneur, author, professional bodybuilder, podcast host and inspirational speaker, whose "You Matter" speech went viral on several motivational platforms, most recently on Goalcast, with over 5M views, and shared over 10,000 times, worldwide. She has a magnetic personality that serves everyone she meets in the most uplifting way. I invited Nkechi here to share her story of how she got her start in technology and how she has overcome some of the obstacles life has thrown her way. This is one episode you should not miss and share with everyone you love.

Today's episode is all about influencing the education system in underserved communities around the world: How can this be done and where could be the starting point? Hakeem, a Social Innovator, is the founder and CEO of 1 Million Teachers, a platform that leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide teachers with a solid foundation of basic subjects, ongoing professional development with effective mechanisms in place to mentor, support, and motivate them - helping them to increase their professional capacity thereby enhancing the learning outcomes of their students. I invited Hakeem Subair here to share his story of how he integrated to Canada as a newcomer and how he started his entrepreneurial journey as a newcomer. This is one episode you don’t want to miss.

Today's episode is all about living a life of service: why it is important and its transforming power. Dr Rouba is the founder of  the Kanata-Carleton Small Business Network, a non-profit organization to help connect and empower small businesses with essential tools, workshops and inspiration to create sustainable jobs in their community. I invited Dr. Rouba here to  share her story and how she learned the importance of giving back to the community. In this episode, you'll hear Dr Rouba's expert advice for getting actively involved in your community. You'll also hear about the magic that happens when people come together to serve others.

Confidence, like a generator, is a power source, but we must create it ourselves internally. In this regard, confidence isn't really a trait, it’s a muscle, and if we train and protect our confidence, it will grow. Listen to today's episode to learn how to grow your self-confidence.

Freshstart podcast was created with one intent in mind: Your Success. Newcomers often meet challenges upon their arrival they never anticipated. These difficulties range from career transition to securing living arrangements, parenting and battling culture shock.  Freshstart podcast aims to equip newcomers with resources to enhance their success by sharing success stories of newcomers, practical tips, insightful contents and advise from real people that you can easily relate with and adopt into your own life. Listen and comment.