#5. Dear immigrant, you are a gift to your new country
Never forget that.
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How’s your week been?
In today’s newsletter: Gabriela Gutierrez thinks immigration shapes you in such a beautiful way that wherever you go, you're going to make that place better.
Also: Asli Kahraman talks about turning her “broken English” into an advantage.
Plus: We’ve launched a new content series in partnership with Veronica Sepehr where we simplify Canada’s never-ending immigration programs.
By: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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Gabriela Gutierrez believes immigration can be a gift to the world
For Gabriela, immigration is a gift. An opportunity to become a better version of yourself for the world. A kinder human. A more resilient human. An individual who's a bridge between cultures.
This philosophy has guided her as she's journeyed from Honduras to Spain to Canada and now the United States.
And it’s why she insists that before you move to a new country, you should “Connect with your purpose. If you're thinking about immigrating, why? What motivates you to be there? How do you see yourself in five years in that new country, in that new city?”
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Asli Kahraman turned broken English into an advantage
After years as a corporate lawyer at one of the world's largest law firms, Asli packed up her life into a couple of suitcases, moved to Canada as an international student, finished school, worked for a year, and launched her first business.
However, it took her trying about 30 different business ideas before she hit on Operations Mavenue.
In this conversation, Asli and I chat about turning our disadvantages into advantages, why traction is all that matters when you launch a business, and everything moved upward once she stopped trying to sound like no one else but herself.
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Who’s Eligible For…
Canada has a ton of programs. The rules are always changing. And sometimes the language can be so vague that you sometimes have to question your English comprehension skills.
Well, the amazing
Join us. Veronica has a knack for making sure everything she's involved in is spicy.
Read the second installment of the series ⤵
What am I excited about?
Our curated list of newcomer-friendly rentals. I know how frustrating it can be looking for a home in Canada as a newcomer. Hopefully, this list acts as a bridge between landlords who are open to being flexible about newcomer renters and newcomers looking to rent a home. If you know a landlord or a newcomer who fits the bill, please share the link with them. ⤵
Newcomer-Friendly Rentals
Finding a home as a newcomer to Canada can be tricky. Now, that’s me being nice. It can be frustrating.