Hello everybody! It has been a while since the last time I released an episode. So to be clear from the start, this episode is the last one I’m launching, at least for a while. I launched the first episode in August of 2019. But I started working on it earlier that year, which means... The post The last episode appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on September 14, 2021. Pragya Diwan moved to Canada from India to pursue her career. As she says, things were just too good, so she looked for a change. In this episode, she talks about her journey as an immigrant in the media field. And how her decisions helped her... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #1 – Things were getting too good: Pragya Diwan (India) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on August 10, 2021. Karla Medina moved to Canada from Venezuela worried about her life. She didn’t know when she arrived that she had a case to apply as a refugee. She talks about resources that people in her situation should know and use. And also how, after everything she... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #2 – Escaping your country: Karla Medina (Venezuela) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on May 18, 2021. In this episode, I chat with Gunjan and Farhan Kafil. Originally from India, they met in Dubai and decided to move to Canada. But before establishing in Toronto, they took a fantastic road trip across the country. Today, they share with us their journey of immigration.... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #3 – Getting to know Canada: Gunjan & Farhan Kafil (India/Dubai) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on September 21, 2021. Mariela Gutierrez was born in Mexico but moved to the USA at a very young age. Later in her life, she decided to move to Toronto. She talks about the struggles of the immigrant journey as she saw it from her parents, moving to the United... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #4 – The struggle of immigration: Mariela Gutierrez (Mexico & USA) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on July 20, 2021. Dean Lobo moved from India to Toronto in 2018. He took a bridging program that helped him adapt and find a job in his field. He talks about the microaggressions that sometimes we, as immigrants, face and how was able to get a job at a... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #5 – Helping minorities: Dean Lobo (India) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on May 5, 2021. In this episode, I chat with Melanie Anthony. She’s my first guest from Mauritius, and she shares her journey of immigration. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening to this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #6 – From a small island: Melanie Anthony (Mauritius) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 8, 2021. Laura Stürmer, my guest from Episode 24, joins me one year later. Her life has changed quite a bit since the first episode we did together. First, we talk about how she switched jobs when the lockdown started, then how she bought a home, and finally... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #7 – One year later: Laura Stürmer (Brazil) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 22, 2021. Today I’ll be talking about how we, as immigrants, measure success, as well as sharing a few tips to avoid comparing our life with people who didn’t move to a new country. Three tips on how to avoid comparing your success with others Be careful with... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #8 – How do you measure success as an immigrant? appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on October 19, 2021. Ryan Hollinrake joins me today to talk about how Access Community Capital Fund helps newcomers with no credit history in Canada fund and succeed as entrepreneurs. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening to this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts,... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #9 – Helping newcomers start their businesses: Ryan Hollinrake (Canada) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

This episode was originally broadcast on June 29, 2021. Meera Bala moved from Sri Lanka to Canada in 1988 due to the civil war when she was only a child. When Meera and her family arrived, they didn’t speak English, and there were very few South Asian immigrants where she lived. It was a challenge... The post [Rebroadcast] Top 10 of 2021: #10 – Experiencing discrimination as a child: Meera Bala (Sri Lanka) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Hello and welcome to the immigrants of Toronto podcast. Today I’m launching episode one hundred and what better way to do it than by announcing the top 10 episodes of 2021. For the next few weeks, I’ll be rebroadcasting the 10 episodes that had the most downloads over the year. Some of them were obvious... The post One Hundred Episodes & The Top Ten of 2021 appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Today is December 18, 2021, and do you know what we are celebrating? Today is International Migrants Day (https://www.un.org/en/observances/migrants-day)! We hear many things about migrants, and today I want to share what it means to be an immigrant for me and some of my guests. What does it mean to be an immigrant? In my... The post International Migrants Day 2021 appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Mifrah Abid moved to Canada from India a few years ago. She always believed in social justice. When the pandemic hit, she faced a challenge in her career as a teacher, so she pivoted and started a podcast called Across Her Table, where she interviews immigrant women. Due to her podcast, she gained the experience... The post Becoming an anti-islamophobia advocate: Mifrah Abid (India) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Monica Rojano moved to Canada in 2013 with her family. After looking at other options, like Australia, she decided to move to Canada because she wanted her children to experience this country’s diversity. In this episode, Monica shares his experience and talks about the importance of self-advocacy. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening... The post The importance of Self-Advocacy: Monica Rojano (Mexico) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Alan Middleton has been mentoring immigrants for quite some time. As an immigrant from England to Canada, he identifies with the struggles that newcomers face. In this episode, Alan shares his experience as a mentor as well as some valuable advice for new Canadians. Note: Due to issues with my microphone when recording, the audio... The post The Value of Mentorship: Alan Middleton (England) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Maria Martinez is my first guest from Peru. I’m very excited to have her as a guest. She moved from Peru in 2017with her husband and her two children. She came as a student at Humber and, to force herself to practice her English, joined a Toastmasters club. Even with all her professional experience, she... The post Seeking a better life for my kids: Maria Martinez (Peru) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Jessica Beck, host of the IELTS Energy podcast, joins me today to talk about the importance of preparing for the English proficiency test. She works at All Ears English Education, and today she shares excellent advice on how to improve your English by engaging in authentic conversations. Jessica featured me in her podcast as well;... The post Improve your English by engaging in authentic conversations: Jessica Beck (USA) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Today is Remembrance Day. And to commemorate the occasion, I’m joined by Rodrigo Königs. He’s a good friend of mine and also a WWI enthusiast. We recorded this episode at Prospect Cemetery while visiting the tombstones of four immigrant soldiers who fought for Canada during the Great War. This episode aims to honour the memory... The post Remembrance Day: Four immigrant soldiers who fought for Canada in WWI appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.

Vadim Lidich joins the podcast today to talk about his experience of moving to Canada at a very young age by himself. His family saved enough money to send him here to give him better opportunities. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening to this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google... The post The world seemed brighter when I set foot in Canada: Vadim Lidich (Ukraine) appeared first on Immigrants of Toronto.