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A show about what it's really like to freelance in Canada. On this weekly podcast, Mohammed Asaduallah, Benji's CEO, interviews Canadian freelancers and industry experts as they get candid about the hilarious, exciting, and most challenging aspects of freelancing in Canada.
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In 2016, Omar Samra called Omar Nour with a life-changing idea: “How about we row across the Atlantic Ocean?” Within a matter of hours, the two were registered to compete in the world’s toughest race: a 3,000-mile unsupported row across the mighty Atlantic Ocean, in a seven-meter rowing boat. However, about nine days into their journey, when their boat capsized in a severe storm and the life raft didn't open, they came face-to-face with death. Inspired by the documentary, Beyond the Raging S ...
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We’re thrilled to share another podcast from Kerning Cultures Network with you: al empire. al empire returns for Season 3 with more stories of exceptional Arabs from around the world and their journey to the top, from comedians and entrepreneurs to musicians and media mavericks. This season of al empire, we’re also releasing the full uncut video ep…
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“You're this tiny thing in this huge body of water, whatever is happening is just gonna happen to you.” In the middle of an angry ocean, Team O2 grapples to find a balance between doing their absolute best and accepting that the outcome is beyond their control. When you come so close to death, how does your mind experience spirituality and hope? Wh…
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“Look, I'm suffering. I can't talk right now.” Up until Omar Samra and Omar Nour decided to row across the Atlantic Ocean, they were acquaintances. But after nearly dying together in the middle of the ocean, their relationship took a quick turn. How does the relationship between two people evolve when they have to depend on each other for survival?…
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“The only time that’s enjoyable is when you’re unconscious.” The only break Omar Samra and Omar Nour get after their two-hour rowing shifts is a 40-minute nap in a two-meter wide cabin, using a wet sheet and a crumpled wet t-shirt for a pillow. When your only break from intense physical stress and mental anxiety is a few hours of intermittent sleep…
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"If I don't close my eyes for literally two, three, five minutes, I'm done for.” Omar Samra had to cope with an extreme bout of seasickness. Omar Nour had to pick up extra shifts. On top of all that, a huge wave turns their boat upside down and puts them on the brink of death. How do you activate your calm response when your body is aching? And doe…
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“I’m going to let go.” About nine days into the journey, Omar Samra and Omar Nour’s boat capsizes in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. How do you nurture the resilience to continue when you’re faced with an impossible situation? And what happens in the case of refugees when you add trauma, war, violence, and torture to the equation? State of Mind i…
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“I just don’t want to be rocked anymore. Stop rocking me.” Omar Samra and Omar Nour embark on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a seven-meter boat with only each other and the very real possibility of not making it. How would such an experience affect your relationship with nature, impact your brain, and alter your mind? State of Mind is produ…
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What happens inside your mind when your body is pushed to its limits? State of Mind is produced by Kerning Cultures Network. State of Mind is hosted by Lobna Monieb. It’s also produced by Lobna, alongside Ahmed Ashour and Ban Barkawi. The show is edited by Heba El-Sherif and Deena Sabry. Deena is also the researcher and fact-checker with additional…
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Renee Sylvestre-Williams is a finance and culture writer who got interested in the topic of money when she bought her home and realized she no longer had disposable income.Having worked as a journalist for more than 10 years, Renee has covered what it's like to rebuild a heart, women in mining, B corps and why women need to invest in women entrepre…
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Jackie Porter is an awarding winning financial planner, best-selling author and public speaker who has helped thousands of clients grow their net worth, build a fortress around their finances and keep more of their cash in their pocket.Jackie has been featured on a number of shows and is a regular contributor to financial publications. In fact, she…
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Barry Choi is a personal finance and travel expert based in Toronto. His website, Money We Have, is one of Canada’s top resources for all things travel and money.Barry combines his knowledge of finance with his passion for travel to encourage people to see the world without spending a fortune. Whether it’s trip planning, loyalty programs or trendin…
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Enoch Omololu is a veterinarian by day and resident personal finance expert by night. His blog Savvy New Canadians is dedicated to discussing personal finance topics relevant to new Canadians.With a master's degree in Finance and Investment Management from the University of Aberdeen Business School, Enoch has a passion for helping others achieve th…
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Zandile Chiwanza is a self-proclaimed “budget warrior” and personal finance journalist on a mission to improve financial health among Canadians, especially newcomers.As a former international student, Zandile knows firsthand the challenges of navigating an unfamiliar system without a thorough understanding of one’s financial resources.In just a few…
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Ashantè Fray is an intuitive tarot and oracle reader at Synchronized Soul where she focuses on getting souls aligned with their spiritual journey. Ashantè uses her intuitive gift as well as divination tools to provide clarity and guidance. She encourages all souls to embrace who they are and start living their lives authentically.In this episode, A…
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Anita Chauhan is a senior marketing leader whose experience spans more than 8 years in the Toronto tech community and four years in government agencies. Currently, she is the Director of Marketing at Crescendo as well as the Head of Marketing at Eirene Cremations.For the last five years, she's been the only marketer for several early-stage startups…
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Stefan Palios has been a freelance writer since 2017 and is now a published author! His first book, The 50 Laws of Freelancing, is all about how the freelance business really works.In this episode, Stefan and Mohammed talk about how Canadian freelancers can build a pipeline of clients that enables them to start working full-time on their business.…
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Alexandra Macqueen is a Certified Financial Planner who teaches, advises, and writes about personal finance in Toronto as a freelance writer and advice-only financial advisor.She has a love for retirement income planning, but is interested in every aspect of personal finance at every life stage and for every person. She loves collaborating and find…
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Josh Garofalo is a SaaS consultant and copywriter at swaycopy.com.Since 2015, he has helped dozens of SaaS companies get more leads and sales, including clients such as HubSpot, Wave, Unbounce, and Hotjar.In this episode, Josh and Mohammed talk about how Canadian freelancers can build a successful business by identifying a niche that can help them …
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Lisa Omore is a multidisciplinary designer with a background in advertising. A year ago she left her agency job to dive into the world of freelancing as a branding and logo designer.To date, Lisa has worked with some of the biggest brands including Shopify, Timberland and Moosehead Breweries.In this episode, Lisa and Mohammed talk about how Canadia…
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Annie Chu is the Founder of the culinary travel blog, Chu on This, for which she has received the highest recognition for food writing in Canada when she was named Taste Canada Awards Shortlisted Author in 2017.Annie is also a Professional Development Lawyer with The Advocates' Society, a not-for-profit and Canada’s premier advocacy skills training…
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Desirae Odjick is a product and content marketer, which she says is a formal way of saying she tells stories about software.Desirae currently works at Shopify, and has freelanced extensively for fintech companies as a result of her work on Half Banked — the personal finance blog she started.In this episode, Desirae and Mohammed talk about how Canad…
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On this weekly podcast, Mohammed Asaduallah, Benji's CEO, interviews Canadian freelancers and industry experts as they get candid about the hilarious, exciting, and most challenging aspects of freelancing in Canada. Whether you're self-employed or working 5to9, our goal here is to create content that can help you make better decisions about your fr…
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