Best FreshStart Podcasts (2024)

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Americans Living Abroad: A NEW Life Abroad With Expats Everywhere 41:02

22h ago41:02

41:02

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Track Us Down! Today we sit down for a super-interesting, in-depth discussion with Josh from "Expats Everywhere." Josh and Kalie left America almost 15 years ago and have been living and working abroad since then in several different countries. They currently live in the beautiful Portugal city of Porto. Whet…

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5 Surprising Ways Life In Portugal Outshines North America | #BetterLife 12:16

15d ago12:16

12:16

Send us a Text Message. Discover 5 surprising ways life in Portugal outshines North America, especially on Madeira Island. In this latest episode, as a retired couple living abroad on Madeira, Portugal, we talk some about some of the bizarre observations we had after moving to Portugal, and why this also might be the best decision for you! Thanks f…

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Moving To Portugal Changed Our Life Forever | #FreshStart 15:24

2M ago15:24

15:24

Send us a Text Message. Moving to Portugal changed our life forever - from early retirement, to moving abroad for a fresh start. In this latest podcast, as a retired couple living on the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal, we talk about how moving abroad to Portugal has impacted us forever, and what it could do for you. Thanks for listening! Don…

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Award Winning...Or Extremely Dangerous? BEWARE Madeira Island's Beauty 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

Send us a Text Message. Beware Madeira - award winning yet potentially SO dangerous. We explore the dangers that go hand-in-hand with award-winning beauty and extreme landscapes in this retired couple's latest Vlog living abroad on the stunning island of Madeira, Portugal.By D & M

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Why You Shouldn't Move To An Island | International Living On Madeira, Portugal 15:05

3M ago15:05

15:05

Send us a Text Message. In this latest vlog as a retired couple and international living, we talk about the classic retirement dream of moving to an island, and what modern island life can be, especially here on Madeira, Portugal.By D & M

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NHR Update: The NEXT Tax Scheme For Expats Moving To Portugal 11:05

4M ago11:05

11:05

Send us a Text Message. If you're considering moving to Portugal as an expat, you may have heard that the Non-Habitual Residency (NHR) tax scheme is no longer available. In this latest vlog as a retired couple living in Portugal, an NHR update, we discuss the new tax scheme for expats moving to Portugal, and how it may affect you. Don't miss out on…

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Overcoming Common Retirement Fears | From Professional To Retired 13:25

5M ago13:25

13:25

Send us a Text Message. Our latest vlog, as a retired couple, offers a realistic and positive perspective on overcoming the most common retirement fears many people have. From personal experiences to practical wisdom, we talk about what so many people get wrong about retirement, and how to get it right!…

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2024 Expats In Portugal Cost Of Living | Can YOU Afford To Retire In Paradise? 16:05

5M ago16:05

16:05

Send us a Text Message. Find out how much you need to retire in Portugal in 2024 with an in depth look at our monthly budget. We offer practical wisdom, from housing market trends to cost of living, to help you plan for your retirement in one of the best expat destinations.By D & M

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Live To 100 In This NEW Blue Zone | Madeira Portugal 13:05

6M ago13:05

13:05

Send us a Text Message. Discover the challenges facing Madeira, Portugal in becoming a Blue Zone, a place with the longest lifespans in the world. We'll explore why Madeira should be a Blue Zone and what's holding it back. Join us - a retired couple - for our latest vlog and see how Madeira compares to other Blue Zones around the world!…

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Ensuring Generational Family Wealth in Retirement 15:01

6M ago15:01

15:01

Send us a Text Message. In this latest vlog as a retired couple, we talk about our personal finance and financial planning, and as retired expats, how we (hope we) changed our family's financial future for generations to come.By Doug & Monique

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Madeira VS Mainland Portugal: Why THIS Island Still Holds Our Hearts 18:07

7M ago18:07

18:07

Send us a Text Message. Join this retired couple's latest vlog for a recap of our 3-month van-life tour through mainland Portugal! 🚐 From charming villages to scenic landscapes, we'll share the highlights and the places that captured our attention. But the big question remains: Why does Madeira still hold our hearts when it comes to island vs mainl…

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Leaving Mainland Portugal | Why We Are DONE RV Life 12:23

8M ago12:23

12:23

Send us a Text Message. It's time for us to say goodbye to RV life on mainland Portugal and move on to new adventures. In this latest vlog, as a retired couple living abroad, we reflect on our time exploring all over mainland Portugal, the vibrant Algarve region, the allure and the longing we have for the sun-soaked days of Madeira. Join us as we s…

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Our New RV Home - Madeira To The Mainland | Exploring Portugal 7:50

10M ago7:50

7:50

Send us a Text Message. In this latest vlog, as a retired couple living abroad, we start "Exploring Portugal," embarking on a daring adventure as expats exploring mainland Portugal over the next few months in our freshly rented RV. Join us as we set out on a journey filled with surprises, beautiful landscapes, and unexpected encounters. We'll take …

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NHR Tax Scheme CANCELLED: Is Portugal Closing The Door To Foreigners? 5:22

10M ago5:22

5:22

Send us a Text Message. In this latest vlog, as a retired couple living abroad, we discuss the recent news about Portugal potentially closing its popular NHR tax scheme for foreigners. As a retired expat couple living in Portugal, we'll share insights and thoughts on this possible change and how it may affect expats. Stay tuned to find out more abo…

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Exotic Places to Fly - Direct and Discount - From Madeira, Portugal 7:23

12M ago7:23

7:23

Send us a Text Message. From the picturesque landscapes of Madeira to the allure of far-off lands, join us as we talk about a future that takes us beyond the island's shores. In this latest exciting vlog, as a retired couple living abroad, we're unveiling our top contenders for our next adventure - direct and discount - from Madeira, Portugal, all …

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Biggest Retirement Myth | What We Do All Day In Retirement 9:31

1y ago9:31

9:31

Send us a Text Message. Are retirement and boredom a match? In this revealing episode as a retired couple, we dive into the reality of life after work. After moving abroad from North America to the beautiful island of Madeira, Portugal, we discovered exciting and fulfilling ways for us to stay active and engaged every day. From captivating activiti…

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CRUSHING Negativity When Moving Abroad 6:30

1y ago6:30

6:30

Send us a Text Message. In this empowering episode, as a retired couple, we share our game-changing strategy: "Ignore the Noise." Discover 5 practical ways to focus on the positive while planning your move abroad. Crush negativity and pave your path to retirement success!By D & M

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Preventing End-of-Life CHAOS: The Lessons We Learned 13:12

1y ago13:12

13:12

Send us a Text Message. Take control before it's too late! As we wind down our time in Canada 🇨🇦, we explore three informative and practical aspects of a well-prepared future: Ensuring a smooth transition for your loved ones and preventing the burden of dealing with an overwhelming house full of belongings; The critical topic of financial preparedn…

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Life Update In Tough Times: Finding Our Way Back To Madeira 9:27

1y ago9:27

9:27

Send us a Text Message. Life plans can change in an instant. In this heartfelt episode, we share a life update through loss and grief, and how we've been navigating our way back - from being with family during this difficult time, to forging a path forward. We open up about our recent absence from the channel due to the unexpected loss of a close f…

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How to develop skills for the future of work with David Ojeyinka 6:53

1y ago6:53

6:53

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “5 ways to develop skills for the future of work” where I shared the top strategies for building the skills that will not only help you succeed, but thrive, in the future of work.…

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My journey: Navigating my career from employee to executive with Anthony Viel 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Anthony Viel, CEO of Deloitte Canada. During our conversation, AV opened up about his personal and professional journey, sharing both the highs and lows that have helped shape him into the incredible leader he is today. In addition, we discussed the importance of mentorship and sponsorsh…

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Embracing Your Journey: Finding Purpose in Life's Adventures with Cheesan Chew 43:11

1y ago43:11

43:11

On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Cheesan Chew, Chief Strategy Officer of Manifest Climate. Cheesan shares her personal journey and early struggles, as well as strategies for managing one's career. In addition, we discussed how companies can create a more inclusive workplace, particularly for women and immigrants. This e…

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How to avoid the comparison trap as an immigrant with David Ojeyinka 6:04

1+ y ago6:04

6:04

On this week's episode of the Freshstarthub podcast, I delved deep into a topic that hits close to home for me: how to avoid the comparison trap as an immigrant. As someone who has walked the path of a newcomer, I know firsthand how easy it is to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to those around you. But here's the thing: comparison is a thi…

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How to Envision a Brighter Future: The Empowerment of Black Women in the Workforce with Cheryl Tjok-A-Tam 45:34

1+ y ago45:34

45:34

On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Cheryl Tjok-A-Tam, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and Change management in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of RBC Royal Bank. In this episode, Cheryl shared her career journey and lessons learned. Cheryl shares her experiences and insights on how to navigate the corpor…

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Madeira Q&A With A Surprise Twist: We Can't Believe THIS Came True! 11:26

1+ y ago11:26

11:26

Send us a Text Message. Get ready for another Q&A session with Doug & Monique! In this podcast as a retired couple, we answer more of your top questions about retiring abroad and living on Madeira. But that's not all - we have a surprise twist that we can't wait to share with you! You won't believe what happened while we were filming this episode. …

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How to break career barriers as an immigrant and a woman with Omo Akintan 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

47:07

On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Omo Akintan, Chief People Officer at University Pension Plan Ontario, who shares her remarkable story of building a career from the ground up as a Black woman. In this episode, we'll delve into Omo's personal experiences and the challenges she faced on her path to founding her passion. G…

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How to chart unknown territories with Tene Knibbs 41:43

1+ y ago41:43

41:43

On this week's episode of the Freshstart podcast, I chat with Tene Knibbs, a Partner at Deloitte, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges and carving her own path in the business world. The discussion goes beyond just Tene's experiences transitioning to consulting, moving to a new country, and growing her career as a woman in corp…

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Things We Wished We Knew Before We Retired Abroad 8:58

1+ y ago8:58

8:58

Send us a Text Message. Retiring abroad as a couple can be both exciting and overwhelming, but fear not - we've got you covered! In podcast, we share our personal experience and top tips for a successful transition to a new country. From managing expectations to navigating cultural differences, we cover it all. Join us on our journey as we reflect …

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How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan - Part 2 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

19:59

This is Part 2 of "How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan." If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is the episode before this because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan Listen, enjoy, and share.…

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Investing & Financial Planning For Expats In Portugal | Green Ocean Global 9:45

1+ y ago9:45

9:45

Send us a Text Message. In today's podcast, as a retired couple living internationally in Portugal, we speak with John McNertney, a certified financial planner with Green Ocean Global. Together, we discuss important topics for newcomers to Portugal, such as investing and moving money from overseas. John is a financial expert with years of experienc…

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How to access funding for your startup with Naren Balakrishnan 24:28

1+ y ago24:28

24:28

Startup founders and small business owners are facing difficulties in obtaining capital due to the current economic climate with investors, banks, and consumers becoming more cautious with the recent stock market crash and rising inflation rates. This has resulted in higher interest rates, making it more expensive to borrow money, and causing inves…

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A FRESH Look At Portugal Taxes For Expats | Paying Taxes In Portugal 9:00

1+ y ago9:00

9:00

Send us a Text Message. If you're an expat in Portugal, you need to know about Portugal taxes. In this video, we talk with an expert to get advice on taxes for expats in Portugal, in order to stay compliant and make the most of our finances. From understanding the expat tax obligations to navigating the Portuguese tax system, this video is a must-w…

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Redefining Wealth In Retirement | Longevity In Health AND Wealth 10:19

1+ y ago10:19

10:19

Send us a Text Message. In this latest vlog as a retired couple, discover a new perspective on wealth in retirement with a focus on longevity in health AND wealth. Learn about moving to Portugal, specifically Madeira, as a retirement destination.By D & M

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Be willing to go through the process with David Ojeyinka 7:01

1+ y ago7:01

7:01

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “is “Be willing to go through the process” where I shared five ways to help you enjoy the process.

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Live Without Regrets: Allison Romano, General Manager, Xbox Digital Marketing at Microsoft 28:50

1+ y ago28:50

28:50

This week, I am thrilled to welcome Allison Romano, General Manager, Xbox Digital Marketing at Microsoft. In this episode, Allison takes us through her career journey and the bold career decisions she learned to make along the way. We talk about how Allison lives her life without regrets, how she determines if a job is the right fit for her, and ho…

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How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad - Part 2 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

22:33

This is Part 2 of How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, go back and listen to it. That is episode 103 Season 1 because you'd need that for context. Now let's dive right into Part 2 of How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad Listen, enjoy, and share.…

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Enjoy the Ride: Lorna Kapusta, Head of Women and Customer Engagement at Fidelity Investments 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

This week we welcome Lorna Kapusta to Mojo Mondays Bootcamp. In her role as Head of Women Investors and Customer Engagement at Fidelity Investments, Lorna is responsible for a firm-wide initiative committed to helping women become more engaged in their finances and ultimately, more confident investors. During our conversation she shares why the exp…

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Be Kind to Yourself with David Ojeyinka 6:02

1+ y ago6:02

6:02

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “is “Be kind to yourself” where I shared four ways to be kind to yourself. Listen, enjoy, and share.

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Small Steps Win 31:06

1+ y ago31:06

31:06

This week we are going back to where it all started with a special re-release of my first ever interview with former Executive Chef, best-selling author, and motivational speaker, Jeff Henderson. Jeff’s story of serving time in prison to becoming an executive chef on the Las Vegas Strip is a masterclass on how small steps can transform your life. I…

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Run for the Bus: Trier Bryant, President of 82VS: Alloy Therapeutics Venture Studio 34:59

2y ago34:59

34:59

On this episode of Mojo Mondays Bootcamp, we are joined by Trier Bryant, President of 82VS: Alloy Therapeutics’ Venture Studio. I first met Trier during the beginning of her transition from being an officer in the Air Force to corporate America when she joined the Goldman Sachs’s Veterans Integration Program. In our conversation, we talk about the …

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Believe in yourself with David Ojeyinka 6:27

2y ago6:27

6:27

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “Believe in yourself” where I shared a very important trait of highly successful people. Listen, enjoy, and share.

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Read the Signals: Kate Pomeroy, Head of Innovation at Pernod Ricard North America 20:56

2y ago20:56

20:56

Today I am thrilled to welcome Kate Pomeroy, Head of Innovation for Pernod Ricard North America to the podcast. In our conversation we talk about why radical candor works, how to process feedback and the importance of adapting to the signals around you. This season is about creating your own Mojo Manual - your personalized playbook to find and keep…

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You are more powerful than you think with David Ojeyinka 7:07

2y ago7:07

7:07

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “You Are More Powerful Than You Think” where I shared one principle that all successful leaders understand its importance. Listen, enjoy, and share.

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Find Your Mojo Move 6:46

2y ago6:46

6:46

This week we are revisiting some of my favorite Mojo Moves from the first four seasons with a mini episode. It was hard to narrow it down to one mojo move from each season, but it was a great chance to revisit all the incredible conversations I’ve had over the past two years. Whether you have been listening since we launched in 2020 or have recentl…

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You have what it takes with David Ojeyinka 7:27

2y ago7:27

7:27

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “You have what it takes” where I shared 3 principles that have helped me. Listen, enjoy, and share.

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Dream the Big Dream: Soni K. Basi, Ph.D, Global Chief People Officer at Edelman 33:56

2y ago33:56

33:56

Soni K. Basi, Ph.D., the Global Chief People Officer at Edelman is our guest this week. In this episode, Soni explains how her nomadic childhood prepared her for her global roles, how she navigated multiple pivots throughout her career, and how she derisks risk taking. This season is about creating your own Mojo Manual - your personalized playbook …

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Congratulations, you made it with David Ojeyinka 7:38

2y ago7:38

7:38

Dear Immigrants is a 5-10 minute weekly letter to immigrants on varying topics to help them navigate their journey. The topic of today's episode is “Congratulations, you made it” where I discussed two important principles that can help you on this journey. Listen, enjoy, and share.

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Chart Your Purpose: Lybra S. Clemons, Chief Diversity Officer at Twilio 32:06

2y ago32:06

32:06

To kick off Season Five, we are joined by Lybra S. Clemons, Chief Diversity Officer at Twilio. She shares why she believes her career journey resembles a game of Chutes and Ladders, and how following her purpose and vision boarding put her in a position to interview Michelle Obama. Season Five is all about creating our own Mojo Manuals. To do so, w…

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Season 5: Introducing the Mojo Manual 1:46

2y ago1:46

1:46

Welcome to Season Five of Mojo Mondays Bootcamp. This season we are adding a new twist to the podcast you know and love - we’re asking our guests to share their personal Mojo Manuals - how they structure their lives to find and keep their mojo day in, day out. I’m so excited for us to learn from them, borrow a few of their Mojo Moves and ultimately…

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How to Rebuild A Business Empire After Losing it All with Tareq Hadhad 29:35

2y ago29:35

29:35

They had lived an absolutely beautiful life in their homeland in Syria, in the city of Damascus. In his homeland of Syria, his family owned a chocolate empire that was lost in a war. He was an aspiring physician. He was trying to finish his medical degree. Then the Syrian war broke out and his family lost everything through the bombing of their cho…

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