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Welcome to The Newcomers ON FIRE! Show, hosted by Miguel Abascal. Get ready to be inspired by the stories of people just like you – newcomers who have faced tough times, embraced challenges, and found their way to success. Join us as we dive deep into the journeys of our guests, sharing their amazing stories, the tough times they’ve been through, and the moments when they overcame big challenges. Listen in to learn how they used their inner strength to take control of their time, build stron ...
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From Refugee to Corporate America: Andres Gutierrez's Inspiring Newcomer Story
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Andres, a successful immigrant to Canada, shares his journey and offers practical tips for settling in a new country and achieving professional success. He emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset, developing leadership skills, surrounding yourself with positive influences, and finding mentors. Andres also highlights the need to fully …
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The Power of Volunteering: Insider Secrets with Jessica Pang-Parks (NOF#17)
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Jessica Pang-Parks, a renowned leader in the volunteer engagement space, shares her invaluable expertise on leveraging volunteering as a powerful tool for newcomers. From understanding the significance of volunteering in Canadian culture to finding the right opportunities and maximizing their benefits, Jessica provides practical strategies and acti…
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From Newcomer to Mompreneur: The Journey of Creating a Healthier Baby Food Alternative with Carmen Bautista and Luis Medina (NOF#16)
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Carmen and Luis, a power couple who navigated the challenges of starting over as newcomers in Canada. Carmen, a dietitian by profession, shares her story of transitioning from a regulated career to becoming a successful mompreneur. You'll learn how she identified a gap in the market for a healthy, plant-based baby food option and turned her passion…
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Winning the Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition: Secrets of Success from Sanaz Bahadori and Livia Barbosa de Oliveira (NOF#15)
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Sanaz and Livia, were two newcomers who defied the odds and emerged as champions at the prestigious Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC). Through their gripping stories, you'll discover practical strategies for conquering self-doubt, embracing a growth mindset, and mastering the art of pitching and presenting. Prepare to be motivated as th…
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My Thick Accent is My Superpower with Gurasis Singh (NOF#14)
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Gurasis Singh, moved from India to Canada to study Media Strategies and Advertising. He faced numerous struggles like finding housing, lost job opportunities, and cultural barriers related to his strong accent and appearance. However, Gurasis persevered through networking, persistence and maintaining a positive mindset. He shares his journey to ove…
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Lessons from 500 No's: How to Land Your Dream Yes with Joco Amante (NOF#13)
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Joco Amante shares his journey of applying to over 500 jobs before finally landing his dream role. Joco invested his life savings to study for an MBA in Canada, but after graduating, he struggled to find work. He opens up about the constant rejection taking a toll on his confidence and the stress of being on a study permit. Joco provides valuable i…
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How to Land 4 Jobs in 3 Years as a Newcomer with Maria Becerra (NOF#12)
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Maria Becerra shares the secrets behind her incredible success in landing 4 big jobs within just 3 years of arriving in Canada. If you want to fast-track your career as a newcomer, this is a must-listen! Episode Highlights: Overcoming Language Barriers: We dive into Maria’s journey of overcoming self-doubt and fear of judgment to find her voice. Th…
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Speak Up to Rise Up: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Nazia Iqbal (NOF#11)
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Nazia Iqbal moved alone from Pakistan to Canada as a student. Despite facing tremendous cultural obstacles, she powered through initial struggles to climb from retail banking to impressive corporate roles, breaking barriers for immigrant women along the way. Gain an uplifting blueprint and mindset-shifting insights to overcome your career struggles…
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Coffee Chats: Secret Weapon for Career Growth with Luki Danukarjanto (NOF#10)
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I chat with Luki about whether informational interviews (also known as “coffee chats”) are essential or overhyped. We share our experiences using them to build connections and get job promotions. We also give best practices for improving your coffee chat skills. Episode Highlights: A Conversation that Started on LinkedIn I posted that “informationa…
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Make your Intercultural Competence your Superpower with Sabina Michael (NOF#9)
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Sabina Michael, is an expert in empowering newcomers to thrive professionally in Canada. She shares her personal journey as an immigrant and the lessons she learned along the way. Episode Highlights: Navigating the Early Struggles: Sabina recounts her early challenges finding work in Canada despite being told it would be easy. She realized she need…
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’Your Today is not your Forever’ From little English to winning Toastmasters competitions with Ruth Javier (NOF#8)
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Ruth Javier is an expert in overcoming the challenges of relocating to a new country. Ruth shares invaluable insights on improving your communication skills, finding the courage to pursue your dreams, the importance of networking and volunteering, embracing your unique accent, and strategies for maintaining a positive mindset. Get ready to be inspi…
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’Being yourself is your Superpower’ How to communicate your value with Gabriela Gutierrez (NOF#7)
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Gabriela Gutierrez emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking in decision-making, highlights the art of preparing for job interviews, reveals her secret to getting hired on the spot and also shares her recipe for staying motivated. Episode Highlights: How to Prepare for Job Interviews – Gabriela discusses her approach to preparing for job inte…
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‘Success in Canada is achievable with determination, the right mindset, and a supportive community’ with Lorena Martinez (NOF#6)
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Lorena Martinez is a seasoned professional who shares her secrets on overcoming challenges, securing your dream job, and embracing a life filled with confidence and opportunities. Episode Highlights: “From Coffee Server to Marketing Professional” Lorena Martinez, moved to Canada with a dream of building a successful career in marketing. She talks a…
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Accelerate Your Cultural Adaptation: Insider Tips from John McGraw (NOF#5)
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John, a seasoned intercultural expert, shares invaluable insights on navigating the challenges faced by newcomers to Canada and how cultural biases can impact our journeys. Episode Highlights: Cultural Compass: Discover the importance of embracing diverse perspectives, understanding cultural biases, and becoming a bridge between cultures. Speed Up …
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Igniting Success Through Networking and Resilience with Pankhudi Singh (NOF#4)
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Pankhudi Singh, is a newcomer to Canada who has not only overcome significant challenges but has also achieved remarkable success. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, networking, and the determination to make the most out of every opportunity. Episode Highlights: From Survival Job to Success: Pankhudi shares her experience of sta…
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Resilience, Success, and Mentorship with Jessica Camborda (NOF#2)
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Jessica Camborda, is a financial professional at Canada Mortgage Corporation (CMHC) and an immigrant from Peru. Her journey is a testament to the power of determination, learning, and community support. Get ready to be inspired! Episode Highlights: Embracing Change: Jessica discusses her immigration journey, the challenges she faced, and how she ad…
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Navigating the Power of Networking with Mehrnoosh Jalilian (NOF#3)
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Mehrnoosh Jalilian, is an immigrant to Canada who turned her dreams into reality through the power of networking and unwavering passion. If you're a newcomer looking for inspiration and guidance on your own path to success, you won't want to miss this episode. Episode Highlights: The Networking Journey of a Newcomer to Canada: Mehrnoosh shares her …
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From Survival Jobs to Living the Canadian Dream with Miguel Abascal (NOF#1)
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Welcome to the very first episode of Newcomers ON FIRE! I'm your host, Miguel Abascal, and today, we're diving into the journey of finding your dream job as a newcomer. I'll share my personal experiences and the 5 essential steps that helped me succeed in Canada. So, whether you're a recent immigrant or someone looking for a fresh start in a new co…
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Every week you will hear stories from people who've been where you are. We'll chat about finding jobs, getting used to a new culture, the importance of your mindset and mental health, how to do networking, recovering your confidence, and taking care of your family and yourself so you can create the future you want. The Newcomers On Fire show is mor…
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