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They’re usually alone. They know no one. What little resources they have come from family or are doled out slowly by the government. There are many obstacles in their way and they’re expected to overcome them on their own. The surprising thing is, they usually do. “Our Guest Is” introduces us to this resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. Every other week we are joined b ...
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. Today's episode features Jorge Mora, originally from Mexico and with an accounting background. He is dedicated to improving accessibility in all the provinc…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today's episode, we meet Christine Eruokwu, founder and owner of Kaima Designs, an African-inspired clothing brand that prioritizes poverty reduction thr…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Farhan Pir Muhammad, director of audit services at Emera. Farhan was awarded the 2021 HRM award for outstanding volunteer servic…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today's episode, we meet Mohammad Al Masalma, founder and owner of Mosy Photography, one of the top 10 photography studios in Halifax. Mohammad tells us …
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Rany Ibrahim, director of Economic Development and Trade for the Government of Nova Scotia. He tells us about coming to Canada a…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Aris Hernandez, international student recruitment officer, university relations, Mount Saint Vincent University. He speaks about…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Christine Qin Yang, manager of Market Development, Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture. She first appeared on th…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Ossama Nasrallah, former banker and now a serial entrepreneur. He describes the vast changes Halifax has undergone since he arri…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Pernille Fischer Boulter, founder and owner of Kisserup International Trade Roots. Her story starts in Europe and moves across t…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Mary Navas, a marketing associate at National Public Relations. She tells us about being bullied as a young student back home, h…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Duane Jones, founder and owner of ArtPaysMe. He talks about quickly moving away from early dreams of working in finance to focus…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Ali Duale, the first Muslim MLA elected in Nova Scotia. He tells about what it was like raising a young family in a refugee camp…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Shivani Dhamija, founder and owner of Shivani's Kitchen. Her story is one of resilience, as she struggled to find her place afte…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Dr. Paula Mendonça, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She speaks …
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode we meet Saida Gazie, a newcomers' program coordinator at Veith House. She recounts her move to Canada and her transition away from engine…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Dr. Paul Adjei, interim dean, associate dean of graduate programs, and associate professor at the School of Social Work, Memoria…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode, we meet Joyce Liu, founder of Lumi Studios, which provides videography, photography, and design-centred media and production. She relate…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s episode we meet James Mullinger, writer, publisher, and professional comedian. James talks about being embraced by the Maritimes, meeting his wif…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants, but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. In today’s episode, we meet Georges Hanna, owner of Smart Income. He tells us about his own journey as an entrepreneur, helping immigrant business owners th…
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Our Guest Is introduces us to a resilient group of people typically grouped together under the term immigrants but perhaps better described as entrepreneurs, community builders, and survivors. On today’s inaugural episode we meet Vinita Savani, RBC regional president for Atlantic Canada. She tells us about her parents eventually coming to Canada, h…
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They’re usually alone. They know no one. What little resources they have come from family or are doled out slowly by the government. There are many obstacles in their way and they’re expected to overcome them on their own. The surprising thing is, they usually do. “Our Guest Is” introduces us to this resilient group of people typically grouped toge…
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