A decade of rapid progress within the financial profession gave Fernanda solid business skills. Although super-demanding, it allowed her to travel the world, ultimately choosing Canada as the preferred destination for her family. While she fell short in planning, she was still able to pursue a Master's degree and build a supportive local network. From there, her Relocation business blossomed out of a life-long passion, a desire for work-life balance, and newfound talents. Career Journeys in...

While working on event production for the Rio 2016 Olympics, Esequiel cultivated a large international network of contacts. This helped him land an incredible job with Cirque de Soleil, the entertainment phenomenon in Québec, Canada. Brave and persevering in his decision to settle with his wife in a new country, he recommends: “Don't be afraid. Take a leap of faith, do some planning.” Career Journeys in Canada: Reinventing Ourselves is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of...

Entrepreneurship: she did it her way! After a decade of success within the finance industry, and immigrating to Canada, Carolina set her sights on a custom-made career solution. As a devoted mother of two children, Work/Life balance was a must. Listen to her interview to discover how she combined business smarts, creativity, and supportive partnerships to establish a thriving Import/Export Consultancy. Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases...

When faced with the need for career reinvention, don't be afraid to ask for help. Acquiring mentors to better understand your own talents, potentials, gaps, and ambitions is a good way. Many professionals do this! In this episode, Alexander Lutchin, CEO of Career Compass, shares his knowledge and advice on coaching from frontline staff to executives to discover their passions, skills, and opportunities to enhance career advancement. For many years, he and his team have helped entrepreneurs...

Arnon's company, Mellohawk Logistics Inc., is the realization of an immigrant who never stopped believing he could turn his dream into reality. Although his initial studies in Brazil included Translation and Interpretation, it was an International Business program at Toronto's Seneca College that helped him discover his calling. That led to a 10-year engagement with a German Multinational prior to launching his own successful enterprise. Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a...

It's dog life, but he is in charge of his! The Brazilian Dog Guru shows us that it is possible to follow your dreams and convert a life-long passion into a viable career. Fernando enjoyed traveling the world working with Club Med and built solid business skills within the hospitality and automotive fields. But nothing beats the satisfaction of working with what you love. Settling in British Columbia, he focused on local networking, honing his English, and becoming certified as a dog...

Stepping back to move forward. Managing entertainment events during the Rio Olympics piqued Mara’s appetite for international exposure. An adventurer at heart, she gladly joined her husband as his career took them to Montréal, Québec. She fell in love with the city and its rich history and positioned herself to go back to school and learn French. With a background in the Cultural Event Management business Mara realizes that volunteering and networking are keys to a new start. Career Journeys...

Having always aspired to be a professor, Douglas set his sights on pursuing a Ph.D. upon arrival in Canada. While waiting for his official citizenship, he joined the Brazilian Soccer Academy, an organization dedicated to children’s sports and life skills development. He found his calling as a coach and mentor. With the goal of increasing his impact, he completed a Sports Management diploma and today shares his passion with Right to Play, one of the most high-profile non-profits in the...

Vânia Halldorson worked for many years as a Research Biologist in remote areas of Brazil. But her Master's and Doctoral degrees did not guarantee her a career that would fit her lifestyle in Canada. Always on the move, within Canada and the US, she decided to invest in a career that would allow her to work remotely.  Seeking government support paid off. Reinventing Ourselves: Career Journeys in Canada is a podcast series that showcases real-life stories of people who have successfully...