Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I’d personally send you a thank you email.
There are a ton of reasons we, as immigrants, feel compelled to work all the time.
You just spent all your savings moving to a new country
You probably took a couple of steps down the career ladder
You’ve got black tax to remit every other month.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Lola Oduwole, the founder of Afroedmontonian, who is on a mission to change this notion and inspire immigrants to pause, open up a bit more, and enjoy their new home.
In this conversation, Lola and I chat about:
The ‘Deadmonton Myth”
One of her most embarrassing moments during her first week in Edmonton
The abrupt end to the honeymoon phase of her immigration journey
Launching the Afroedmontonian during her maternity leave
Inspiring immigrants to let loose and enjoy themselves
This was absolutely insightful. If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, Lola dropped some gems like reasons you should move to Edmonton and more.
Enjoy!
Official Links
✅ Connect with Lola on LinkedIn
✅ If you’re looking to visit Edmonton sometime this year, we’ve collaborated with Lola to curate a calendar of events happening in Edmonton through the rest of 2024:
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