Best Maame Baffo Podcasts (2024)

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E. 63 Take it one day at a time 40:57

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Meet Angela Rakis I offer a wealth of program management and strategic planning skills, as well as a long tenure of successful leadership and a clear passion for mentoring, marketing, and brand management. My varied professional background offers a unique perspective on operations, consumer behavior, customer trends, and business strategy. Connect …

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E. 62 There are no limits except the limits we put on ourselves 35:17

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Use your traps as a trampoline to bounce back and go to the next level. - Esther Hephzibah - The sky is the starting point as an immigrant, there are no limits, except the limits we put on ourselves. - Esther Hephzibah - Self-awareness is important, you need to know who you are and what value you bring to the table. - Esther Hephzibah - Connect wit…

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E. 61 Break out of the survival mode, success does not come there 32:01

2M ago32:01

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I had to build from scratch. This is where a lot of immigrants miss out on their strategy. - Mayowa Adegoke - Sometimes we are driven by green pastures that we do not strategize, we do not plan ahead. - Mayowa Adegoke - The mindset that you have and the picture that you envision for yourself also play an important role in what you go for. - Mayowa …

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E. 60 Just Be and don’t try to become who you are not 28:37

3M ago28:37

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' When I came to Canada, I realized that I used to speak a different version of English back in India because it was such a task to make people understand what I was saying' -Gurasis Singh- 'If you are an immigrant juggling multiple roles, you need to consult a mentor who has walked the path to help you accelerate your success in a foreign land' -G…

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E. 59 Keep going and believe in yourself 24:38

4M ago24:38

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'I do not know how to speak good English but I have great skills' -Julia Litvinenko- 'The thought of picking up the phone and speaking in English was a nightmare. I was very afraid' -Julia Litvinenko- 'You can only understand this when you are in my shoes. You cannot understand it from your comfort zone' -Julia Litvinenko- 'I was not confident in s…

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E. 58 Immigrants are a blessing to any country 25:56

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'As an immigrant, you must adopt a mindset that refuses to settle for where you are. You need to continuously grow and seek out new opportunities' - Hanna Ndakaziva - ' My father motivated me to start my business, he always told me that I have to be my own boos at the age of 40' - Hanna Ndakaziva ' What keeps me from not giving up is to give to wid…

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E. 57 Against All Odds: Celebrating the Rich Contributions of Immigrants 29:33

5M ago29:33

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' We are better when we self-care and self-love, that is the first place we need to start. As immigrants we fail to do that for ourselves because we are in survival mode' - Karen Mustonen Ed.D.- 'Immigrants are beautiful, strong, resilient, we are the best of both worlds' - Karen Mustonen Ed.D.- ' I will teach for free if I have to because I love w…

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E. 56 Why Indians are being sought for opportunities across the globe, what we can all learn from them 26:12

5M ago26:12

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' You have to find your anchor, your driving force to go outside your country since you are putting yourself in an uncomfortable, unfamiliar, unchartered territory. You have to know why you are doing what you are doing' -Yash Khemka - India is a very competitive environment and there is a strong focus on things like Math, and IT as a prominent fiel…

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E. 55 Don’t try to match up just be yourself and it will happen 9:28

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'Immigrant parents should blend in with the rest. Do not be a little different than the rest' - Ethan Baffo - 'Immigrants are the greatest people on earth' - Ethan Baffo - 'If you want to make friends don’t try to match up just be yourself and it will happen' - Ethan Baffo - Bio of Guest Ethan Baffo is an 11-year-old student of the Diremaster Almer…

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E. 54 Starting a company with a guy I met on Linkedin (How to make opportunity meet availability and readiness) 27:05

6M ago27:05

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'I can do anything for a finite amount of time. It is just a drop in the ocean of my life. I think about it that way and it gives me the necessary tools to persevere' - David Gory - 'America is a land of opportunities, you get what you work for and that has influenced the positive outcomes of my journey so far' - David Gory - 'Overcoming is about p…

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E.53 Adapt a mindset of continuous learning and seek opportunities to grow 30:51

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'Hard work, determination, passion, resilience, doing the inevitable are characteristics that it takes for an individual to make an impact' -Klea Ahmet- 'Immigrants are the embodiment of resilience, hope, and the pursuit of a better life. Their journies are rich' -Klea Ahmet- ' Adapt a mindset of continuous learning and seek opportunities to grow' …

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E. 52 Put yourself in uncomfortable situations to grow 32:14

7M ago32:14

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"My parents worked three jobs to get me through college. They paid for my whole college and I am very proud of my background" - - Tania Cruz - "You hear a lot of No’s as an entrepreneur but you only need one Yes to see the others come" - Yasaman A Soroori - Bio of Guests Tania founded the concept behind Consulta Immigration. With over a decade of e…

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E. 51 From Lithuania to the US to learning English to becoming a voice for Immigrants in HR 29:33

7M ago29:33

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'When I help immigrants it feels like helping somebody like me 20 years ago because of how difficult the journey can be and feel' -Solveiga Jaskunas- 'In the past, I felt uncomfortable if I was the only immigrant in the room but now when I am the only immigrant, I know that I am in the right room because I bring the perspective of immigrants '-Solv…

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E. 50 Persevere, do not let prejudice and stereotypes get into your way 29:55

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'They did not see me as an immigrant, because I came from what is considered a rich country. They believe that people who move from a rich country to another rich country are expacts' - Nick Nasev - 'Stereotypes think that people moving from a poor country to a rich one are immigrants' - Nick Nasev - 'Persevere, do not let prejudice and stereotypes…

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E. 49 Be in rooms where your dreams are other people's reality 30:20

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'The world is open, an oyster. There are so many possibilities and opportunities but you have to learn how to collaborate and network' - Hyacinth Tucker - 'One thing I say to myself is that I want to be in rooms where my dreams are other people's reality' - Hyacinth Tucker - 'I want to be in a place where people are doing what I want to do so that …

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E. 48 If you do not dream big you will fail small 26:47

8M ago26:47

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Don't forget to give us a rating and a review if you enjoyed the episode. ' If you do not dream big, you will fail small. You want to fail big because if you do, you have achieved a lot' -Nalini Mahadevan - ' Women are amazing, we juggle so many balls in the air yet we try to keep our identity' -Nalini Mahadevan - ' As an immigrant, I don't feel en…

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E. 47 Embrace immigrants because they will be a fantastic experience for you 53:18

8M ago53:18

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'Stay true to who you are. Understand how valuable you are with everything you bring to the table. People are receptive to you bringing that to the table' -Thomas Peine - 'Immigrants do have things in common; they are brave, open-minded, and risk-takers so be kind to them' -Thomas Peine - 'Embrace immigrants because they will be a fantastic experie…

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E. 46 Blessed to be a blessing, this is my purpose 40:37

8M ago40:37

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'I am motivated to do what I do because I believe that I am blessed to be a blessing' -Maame Baffo Bio of Guest Passionate about harnessing the power of collaboration to make a lasting impact. As the proud producer of the @Immigrants Making an Impact Podcast & Community, I amplify the stories of inspiring individuals, shedding light on the incredib…

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E. 45 Reardless of our background and culture, we are the same people 40:37

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'Regardless of our culture, background, and experiences, we are essentially the same people. It is the ritual that differs and the way we express what is important to us' - Oksana Kukurudza - People move because they want to, many people do that out of necessity. So be kind. Many flee violence and terrible situations at home and they want to do wel…

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E. 44 Powerful stories transmit complexities into the relatable 22:05

9M ago22:05

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'The common reframe is to work twice as hard as anyone else or work ten times as hard as everyone else. Every daughter or son of an immigrant has heard this and this is how I grew up' - Bunmi Obateru - ' I am neither fish nor fowl to anybody, and it has been quite a journey to come and see this as an advantage. It gives me the ability to connect wi…

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E. 43 Overcome obstacles by knowing that you don‘t have a plan B 20:38

9M ago20:38

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'My biggest challenge was learning the language as an immigrant. I was almost 40, and when you are not that young, it is quite challenging to learn a new language. But I overcame all the obstacles by knowing that I do not have a plan B' - Melina Fuenmayor - 'My background in law helped me to become a Notary Public/Signing Agent, but anybody can bec…

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E. 42 Failure is never an option for an Immigrant 25:19

9M ago25:19

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'If you want to build a successful startup intentionally, you have to work extremely hard to build an innovative product that nobody has ever built' - Nini Sarishvili - Failure is never an option for immigrants because we are held to a higher standard - Nini Sarishvili - When you are born in Western Europe, you have the privilege to fail; and if yo…

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E. 41 It is okay to be vulnerable and ask for help, you don‘t have to do it alone 33:44

9M ago33:44

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'It is okay to ask for help, you don't have to do it alone,=. Believe in a community. Have faith in humanity. Have faith that others will want to come and help you' - Sowmya Subramanian ' It is not a selfish world with all the competition, sometimes we feel that we are alone and we have to do things by ourselves, We sometimes feel protective and al…

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E. 40 Follow your heart and block out the noise 26:36

10M ago26:36

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"Remain diligent and understand that failure is part of the journey". - Djenita Svinjar - "In order to get to where we are, we need to overcome failure. Continue to persevere, things will work out in the end". - Djenita Svinjar - "You never know where life will take you. You never know what tomorrow encompasses and where you will be in a few months…

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E. 39 The importance of networking for every immigrant 36:36

10M ago36:36

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'You have to be intentional to build different types of networks; Personal support network, Career network, Fun network, and Strategic network ' - Ayo Owodunni - ' As parents, one of the gifts we can give our children is the power of choice' - Ayo Owodunni - Nobody will ask you about your resume as an entrepreneur, people will ask you about what pr…

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E. 38 The society that immigrants have chosen to be a part of benefits by integrating their uniqueness and differences into the core fabric of their culture 43:25

11M ago43:25

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Immigrants are a gift - Liesel Mendoza- Bio of Guest Founder, President & CEO of a nonprofit organization, The Mentoring Club, whose mission is to provide a mentoring community and platform to aspiring and seasoned leaders as they drive the next generation of companies that will shape our world. Connect with our Guest with the links shared below; L…

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E. 37 It is about time we wear the name immigrant with pride 30:46

11M ago30:46

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' What keeps the earth turning are the hands of immigrants walking to new destinations every day, pushing the planet around and around with a million footsteps' - Nick (Naeem) Noorani - ' Some people think that the immigrant word is a bad word, and some people think that you are a refugee, so there is misinformation about that word' - Nick (Naeem) …

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E 36. Sometimes it takes going backward to find your way 24:50

11M ago24:50

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'Sometimes it will take you backward to move forward. Every opportunity is new knowledge' - Adja Dior Cisse - 'I had to figure things out by asking for help. I had to go to people who know and ask for help' - Adja Dior Cisse - 'Immigrants are building a better future and making a positive impact in their communities. They bring their uniqueness, th…

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E. 35. Alaways be hungry to learn and grow, be coachable 25:20

11M ago25:20

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'Have a learning be curious mentality, always be hungry to learn and grow, and be coachable, because employers will always want you if they know that you are eager to learn and grow fast' -Crystal Howard - 'You are the one in the driver's seat, do not allow anyone to take that out of your hands' -Crystal Howard - 'If you are unsure of what you want…

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E 34. Be open to opportunities because they do not come that often 20:56

12M ago20:56

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' When we talk about journeys, we need to enjoy the journey while we are taking it because the end might not make a difference, but the journey is what we need to enjoy' - Mohamed (MO) Rachadi - 'Be open to opportunities, opportunities do not come that often but when they come we should be wise to embrace them and jump on them' - Mohamed (MO) Racha…

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E. 33 Nothing is permanent here you have to evolve and adapt 37:16

12M ago37:16

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'My key to learning was to make a fool out of myself and ask questions. It is ok to ask damn questions. I was not born here, and I don't understand your jokes and cultural references; educate me.' - Anjali Nair - 'Accept that you are here and adapt to new things. Once you start making friends, socializing, and putting yourself out of your comfort z…

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E.32 Non of us make it here on our own, It takes a community. 24:18

1y ago24:18

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'You can be anything you want in America as long as you have your education. If I was going to breathe, I was going to go to school' -Sanjukta (Shama) Shams- 'If I have struggled, why should you struggle the same things if I can make your life a little bit better with my experiences and the knowledge that I have gained from that struggle' -Sanjukta…

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E. 31 Use your gifts and talents to help people and better your life 20:19

1y ago20:19

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'Do not stay where you are if you are not appreciated. There are plenty of opportunities and spaces where your gifts and talents will be celebrated' - Heidy De La Cruz - 'Sometimes I felt too American for my parents but then too Dominican for my friends so where do I fit in' - Heidy De La Cruz - BIO- of Guest Heidy De La Cruz is a published writer/…

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E. 30 Successful brands come from the desire to solve a problem 28:57

1y ago28:57

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'Successful brands come from your own experiences and desire to solve a problem. The narrative of your product should be centered around your brand story. Your brand should be a story that speaks to people to become a successful business'. - Pallavi Pande- 'Every effort promises a friendlier tomorrow. Ask questions, because if you don't, your quest…

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E. 29 Failure is the most important aspect of success 32:56

1y ago32:56

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'Immigrants are uniquely grounded, exceptionally hardworking, and a real asset to a country's economy'. -Anu Ramakrishnan - Be clear about your Northstar and goals, and make sure that despite the challenges, you have the right mindset and navigating towards your goal'. -Anu Ramakrishnan - 'Immigrants have a hard time asking for help but, do not hes…

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E. 28 How to turn A No into A Yes 30:30

1y ago30:30

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Do not let no stop you. Be ready to turn a no into a yes. Go back to the whiteboard and start thinking, ask yourself where you went wrong, and what can you do to make things better. Then start to reach out to people for help.' - Jose L. Villalba - 'My mother had sacrificed so much for me that I knew I had to do more. I had to keep pushing forward.'…

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E. 27 When you bring value to people, they will bring it back to you 27:06

1y ago27:06

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'When you network with people, it is not about what you get from them, it is about what you bring to the table. It is about bringing value to others. When you bring value to others, they will bring the value to you'. - Irene Nyemba - 'We all must learn from other people no matter where we are in life'. - Irene Nyemba - 'Seeking mentorship is very i…

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E. 26 You are undefeatable, Go out there and do it 27:40

1y ago27:40

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'Things are happening at the time that they are supposed to happen. You are not running behind, you are not running ahead, you are running at the speed that you are supposed to run.' - Aditi Paul - 'If I knew that I could not fail in this endeavor, I would start to be more kinder, patient, and calmer with myself. I will tell myself that I am doing …

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E. 25 Every immigrant should be an entrepreneur 33:23

1y ago33:23

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'I think every immigrant should be an entrepreneur because every immigrant shows up somewhere with something different and potentially valuable to that society.' -Javion Blake - 'As immigrants, we are forced to work extra than we need to because we think we need to do everything by ourselves by building from scratch. Whereas if we spend time learni…

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E. 24 No matter what you do, you need to learn how to sell 31:37

1y ago31:37

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'No one can take away your education, you earn it, and it's yours and you can use it to open doors and change lives.' 'If you emigrate to a country with opportunities, you have to give it your all, Success is not just going to come to you, you have to have the discipline and work hard.' "Make sure you are networking and giving back as much as other…

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E.23 Writing as a source of empowerment for yourself and others 19:20

1y ago19:20

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"Writing has been a source of empowerment for me, and now it is a source of empowering other individuals who have dealt with questions about their identity" "I used writing to find my identity" "Journaling and writing poetry has been powerful tools that have helped me" - Susanna Semerdzhyan Bio of our guest Susanna Semerdzhyan is ESL Instructor and…

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E. 22 Your uniqueness is what the world needs, so embrace it 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

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"Immigrants are unique, we do not need to be carbon copies of each other" "Through our uniqueness, we can all learn and grow" "Immigrants are a gift because through their uniqueness it allows each one of us to learn and grow" "The longest relationship we ever going to have is the one with ourselves, where we can feel at home and have acceptance" -K…

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E 21 Mentorship is key if you want to Live to your full potential 45:32

1+ y ago45:32

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"Do your possible best to become an expert in what you are doing. Be intentional about having a mentor to help you grow. Be aware of the trade-off as an immigrant, that family, friends, and the level of comfort that you will miss when away from home. It has been a journey of blessing but also one of the challenges to conquer". -Griselda T. Martinez…

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E. 20 Have confidence in your dreams because they are possible 27:21

1+ y ago27:21

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𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑡ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑟𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑘𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑛𝑒'𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑧𝑜𝑛𝑒. - David Ojeyinka 𝑌𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑢𝑝 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑤ℎ𝑦 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑖𝑑 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑑𝑜 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔. - David Ojeyinka 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑑𝑜. -David Ojeyinka Essential links to connect with David …

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E. 19 People can take everything from you, but they cannot take your education from you. 23:54

1+ y ago23:54

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if you have a goal and walk the path with all the ups and downs, you will finally achieve the goal. Something good is waiting for you that is why all the doors are getting closed. Something big is coming your way, believe in God. If you want something, God is there to help you. People can take away our money, homes, etc. but if you are highly educa…

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E. 18 Work with excellence; there is a world of opportunities for us as immigrants. 27:52

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-All the stereotypes associated with immigrants will disappear through us because we have come to make a difference. -What keeps me going when the going gets tough is my goals. -I always take my goals to God in prayer. I never want to do something in that God is not involved. -Keep going, even if you must take one step daily. Push yourself, and enc…

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E. 17 Become a master of your circumstance, beat stereotypes to find your identity as a second-generation immigrant. 23:17

1+ y ago23:17

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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑠 𝑎ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑒. -𝑁𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝐿𝑢𝑜𝑛𝑔 - 𝐾𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑛𝑔. -𝑁𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝐿𝑢𝑜𝑛𝑔 - 𝐼𝑚𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝑎 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑜 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑙𝑑. -𝑁𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝐿𝑢𝑜𝑛𝑔 - 𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 Nancy Luong is a Digital Program Manager at Salesforce and Co-President of AsiaPacfo…

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E. 16 Learn through the lows and become stronger 12:10

1+ y ago12:10

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𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 Anna is a security professional with over 10 years of experience in the government and private sectors. Outside work, she mentors students from her alma mater- American University, as well as Girl Security- a non-profit organization preparing girls, women, and gender minorities for national security careers. Anna immigrated twice in he…

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E. 15 A man cannot grow above how he thinks, the journey of an immigrant determined to succeed 33:45

2y ago33:45

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𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 My name is Bernice Panford, Born and raised in Ghana, and currently living in Belgium, a wife, mum of 4, a nurse, and entrepreneur; CEO of Biepyfoods, a food brand that produces cereal for breakfast for both young and old, we also produce natural traditional drinks for all events. I am also a minister of the gospel through music. I hav…

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E. 14 The little things will drive the big things 42:05

2y ago42:05

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𝐁𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 Caitlin Southwick is the Founder and Executive Director of Ki Culture and Sustainability in Conservation (SiC). She holds a Professional Doctorate in Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage from the University of Amsterdam. Before founding Ki Culture, Caitlin worked in the conservation field for eight years in museums and sit…

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