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In this episode, I’m speaking with Leslie Awasom, the anaesthesiologist who became a real-estate entrepreneur.
It’s said that whoever picks you up at the airport when you land can have an exponential effect on your perspective of your new country. And I agree.
Cheers to Uka and Adanna Osaigbovo. My family and I owe you both.
But back to Leslie Awasom, I’ve probably said this too many times, but he’s an immigrant rocketship. And this episode is chock-full of stories and lessons.
In this conversation, we chat about:
Dealing with depression after the Y2K crash incinerated his computer science dream
Getting into a serious car accident and switching to Nursing once he was able to stand on his two feet
Meeting his business partners, Tenny Tolofari and Dr. Julius Oni
Why they named the business XSITE Capital
How he deals with failure, and a ton of other useful tips for immigrant entrepreneurs.
This was a good one. And if you’re an immigrant looking to start a business, here’s a tip from Leslie —> “Confidence comes with action.”
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Did you read it?
Welcome to Finland 101: Once a Foreigner, Always a Foreigner
Is it in 2017 - 2018 when I was looking for a job as an international student in Finland? Or should I tell you about 2020? COVID-19 hit, and I had to navigate a new pandemic in a foreign country.
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