In this inspiring episode of The Thriving Immigrant Podcast, I sit down with Imoleayo Ashogbon, the founder of Luminous Consultings Canada. He is a seasoned HR Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience.

We unpacked his incredible journey of resilience and career growth in Canada.

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From applying to over 600 jobs before landing his first HR role to now shaping workplace strategies, Imoleayo shares hard-earned lessons every immigrant professional needs to hear.We dive deep into:

✅ His early struggles as a newcomer in Canada

✅ How layoff decisions are really made in corporate settings

✅ The unwritten rules for thriving in the corporate world

✅ The biggest mistakes immigrants make when job hunting in Canada

✅ Practical tips to stand out in a tough job market

✅ Why visibility matters more than ever in your career journey.

If you’re a new or aspiring immigrant looking to build a meaningful career in Canada, this episode will leave you motivated and equipped.

Thinking about owning a franchise but don’t know where to start? In this episode of The Thriving Immigrant Podcast,

I sit down with Adam Goldman, a seasoned franchise consultant with nearly a decade of experience helping people succeed in the franchise world.

We talk about:

• The biggest mistakes buyers make.
• The U.S immigration pathway through franchising (E2 Visa)
• The most lucrative industries to watch.
• The essential skills every franchise owner needs to thrive.
• We also dive into how entrepreneurs can tap into the “silver tsunami” by serving the growing baby boomer market.
• Plus more practical tips for anyone looking to build a business through franchising.

Whether you’re exploring franchise ownership for the first time or looking for new entrepreneurial opportunities, this conversation is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of The Thriving Immigrant Podcast, I sit down with Osayi Lasisi, a marketing expert with over 13 years of experience in Big Tech and global agencies.

Osayi shares her incredible journey from studying Law to pivoting into marketing and her immigration experience from Nigeria, to U.S, and now Canada.

#entrepreneurship #smallbusinesstips #marketing

We talk about what it’s like working in both large organizations and smaller teams, and she breaks down practical ways business owners can market effectively without overspending.

Osayi also explains how AI is changing the marketing game and gives tips on how you can start leveraging it right now.

Whether you’re a startup founder, a growing business owner, or just curious about how immigrants build successful careers abroad, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.