Many Canadian immigrants chase the dream, a high-paying job, permanent residency, and success. But what happens when it all leads to burnout and unfulfillment? In this powerful episode of Our Immigration Stories – As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we sit down with @TobiDerin a Nigerian-born Canadian immigrant who did everything “right”, only to walk away from it all.🎙️ Discover what led to her decision, how Canada’s immigration system shaped her path, and the financial strategies she used to build stability and freedom. Whether you're a temporary resident, international student, or PR navigating life in Canada, this conversation is FULL of insight, honesty, and strategy for thriving, not just surviving.If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!📕 Get My Coloring Book https://www.uncoverself.com/shop🔥 Join the Private Immigrant Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant💡 LinkedIn - What You Wish You Knew Before Moving to Canada https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-i-wish-knew-before-moving-canada-kristina-mcpherson-pmp-b-arch-gfq8e📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about

Immigrating to Canada, starting a restaurant, and preserving Jamaican culture through food. In this Restaurant Week special, we sit down with Keith, owner of Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine in Toronto, to talk about building a life from scratch, navigating Canadian entrepreneurship, and cooking with purpose.This is Episode 3 of our 3-part series celebrating immigrant-owned restaurants across Canada in partnership with ByBlacks.com’s Restaurant Week (May 12–18). Come for the jerk chicken, stay for the wisdom.If you visit Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine after watching this video, make sure to tell Keith you saw it, he’s offering a special discount just for our viewers. 🍽️🇨🇦 Let him know you came through the channel!📍 Scotthill Caribbean Cuisine, Toronto🍽️ Authentic Jamaican flavors💡 Immigrant business advice🤝 Black-owned restaurant spotlight#JamaicanFoodToronto #ImmigrantStoriesCanada #BlackOwnedBusinessCanada #RestaurantWeekCanada #ScotthillCuisine #CanadianImmigrationIf this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!CHAPTERS0:00 – Welcome & Jamaican Food Culture in CanadaIntro to Restaurant Week, Scotthill Cuisine, and what makes Jamaican food special.1:20 – Immigration Journey: From Beach in Jamaica to CanadaHow Keith came to Canada4:00 – Entrepreneurial Path: From Encyclopedia Sales to Restaurant OwnerHis early jobs, starting a tech business, and how he transitioned to opening Scotthill.8:00 – Jamaican Roots, Family Legacy & Building a BrandWhy the restaurant is named “Scotthill,”12:30 – Authentic Caribbean Flavors & Community SupportStaying true to Jamaican flavors without compromising for Canadian palates19:00 – Faith, Community & Lessons on Starting OverHow he built a second family in Canada, maintained faith, and formed meaningful connections24:00 – Restaurant Week, Representation & Being IntentionalWhy he participates in ByBlacks Restaurant Week, and the importance of supporting Black-owned businesses.29:00 – Advice for Immigrants & Future Entrepreneurs

How a Canadian immigrant used Zimbabwean food, temp jobs, and bold networking to build a life in Nova Scotia. Hear Restaurant owner, Ru's, story on restarting life in Canada after growing up abroad, rebuilding a network, and navigating the job market and entrepreneurship as a first-gen Canadian. Canadian immigration stories aren’t one-size-fits-all!This is episode 2 of 3 Featuring Canadian Immigrant Restaurant Owners participating in the annual Restaurant week hosted @ByBlacksdotcom Follow Ru on IG - https://www.instagram.com/flavorsfromthesavannah/If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3📞Talk to Me (Kristina)https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/talktome🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 – Welcome to Restaurant Week: Zimbabwean-Canadian Stories in Nova Scotia1:13 – Ru’s Nonlinear Immigration Journey: From Montreal to Ottwa to Zimbabwe to Halifax6:18 – Starting a Food Business in Canada as a Full-Time Professional10:00 – The Culture Behind the Cuisine: Naming Dishes With Meaning14:33 – Challenges of Serving the Diaspora & Building a Wider Customer Base17:08 – Breaking Into the Canadian Job Market Without Connections20:09 – The Bigger Vision: Turning Food Into a Cultural Experience24:04 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Returning to Canada25:47 – Advice for Immigrant Entrepreneurs and Newcomers to Canada------------------------------------------------------------HI! I'M SO GLAD YOU FOUND OUR CHANNEL! I HOPE YOU WILL STICK AROUND BECAUSE WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS A NEW SUBSCRIBER! HERE YOU CAN FIND TONS OF VIDEOS THAT INCLUDE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES, CANADIAN IMMIGRATION PROCESSES, CANADA COST OF LIVING AND MORE!📌 Socials :INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blogTWITTER (X) - https://twitter.com/AsImmigrants

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Discover how a Nigerian immigrant in Canada turned her passion for food into a thriving restaurant in New Brunswick. Real talk on immigration, business, and preserving culture through cuisine. Chops HavenIf this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 – Introduction to ByBlacks Restaurant Week & Chops Haven2:29 – The Inspiration Behind Starting a Restaurant in New Brunswick7:08 – Building a Food Business in Canada as an Immigrant10:18 – From Nigeria to Canada: An Immigration & PR Journey Through Education18:07 – Serving the Community: Adapting Nigerian Cuisine for Canadian Palates21:46 – Why Sharing Her Culture Through Food Is a Dream Come True28:49 – Signature Nigerian Dishes & Menu Sneak Peek for Restaurant Week33:11 – What She Wishes She Knew Before Coming to Canada & Starting a Business40:25 – Advice for Immigrants & Black Entrepreneurs in Canada48:50 – Final Thoughts, Restaurant Info & How to Support Chops Haven

PGWP restrictions in Canada are costing newcomers jobs, and most don’t realize it until it’s too late. In this episode of Our Immigration Stories, I explain how these hidden conditions are affecting international graduates and work permit holders across Canada.You’ll also meet two incredible immigrants at different stages of their journey. Jillian, who just became a Canadian citizen, and Siyona, a PGWP holder with a refreshing mindset about permanent residency and purpose.This is for you if you're a PGWP holder, international student, or temporary resident trying to make sense of work, immigration changes, and your next move in Canada.🎥 Watch, comment, and let me know — what do you wish you knew before coming to Canada?If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 - Dear Work Permit Holders & International Students in Canada1:38 - PGWP & Open Work Permit Restrictions That Can Cost You Your Job & PR10:53 - From India & Philippines - Why They Chose Canada - Their Immigration Journeys17:48 - From India to Canada - How did she prepare & apply to Study18:34 - She Thought about leaving Canada before becoming a Canadian Citizen21:55 - Mistakes International Students & Work Permit Holders are Making25:02 - Emotional Toll of the Immigration Journey30:19 - The Weather is Different in Different Canadian Cities31:02 - She Thought of Giving Up31:49 - How to Transition from School to the Canadian Workforce33:54 - Networking in Canada: Tips That Worked for Them38:39 - Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Canada44:55 - Words of advice to Canadian Immigrants#PGWP #WorkPermitCanada #CanadianImmigration #InternationalStudentsCanada #ImmigrantStories #OurImmigrationStories #CanadaPR #NewcomersCanada #AsToldByCanadianImmigrants

Struggling to find a job in Canada as a Canadian immigrant or international student? These practical networking tips helped me find jobs, community, and confidence. I’ll also be joined by a special guest known as the "Networking Queen" who built a $5 million referral-based business in Canada. If you’ve been wondering how to grow your network authentically, this is for you. Whether you're a recent Canadian immigrant, an international student, or moving to Canada in 2025, this episode is packed with insights on job search strategies, settling in Canada, social media networking, and more.LINKS YOU NEEDGet Dalene's Course - https://www.networkingnaturally.ca/online-course?am_id=kristina2205Send me an email to get your free 15 minutes after you get the course - astoldbycanadianimmigrants@gmail.comGet the Books - Amazon AffiliateAtomic Habits - https://amzn.to/3GDlscbNetworking Journal & Notebook - https://amzn.to/43bAxdG#NetworkingInCanada #CanadianImmigration #InternationalStudents #WorkPermitCanada #NewcomerSuccess #AsToldByCanadianImmigrants #DaleneAllenIf this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE!LINKS YOU NEED!🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutCHAPTERS0:00 - All My Jobs In Canada Came From Networking0:36 - Networking is the Secret to Immigrant Stress1:56 - Practical Networking Tips for Immigrants in Canada20:41 - Networking Expert - How to Network Naturally & Successfully35:21 - Common Networking Mistakes38:27 - Learn How to Network Naturally with this Course40:41 - Break - As Told By Experience43:09 - What we wish we knew before Canada - Advice for Newcomers to Canada

Immigrating to Canada isn’t just paperwork, it’s emotional.

In this episode, Kristina breaks down the silent struggle many newcomers face after landing: the anxiety, the uncertainty, and what no one talks about.👉 If you're an international student, work permit holder, or just feeling stuck in your immigration journey—this is for you.

Intro: (0:00)How are Canadian Immigrants Doing? : (1:14)Changes to Canadian Immigration Policy are not new: (5:06)Mental Health stigma: (8:15)Post-Immigration Stress Disorder: (14:03)How are Canadian Immigrants Struggling: (16:47)Uncertainty Caused by Immigration: (25:04)Get Help on Your Immigration journey: (30:29)Coping & Dealing with Immigration Stress: (33:05)What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to Canada: (43:09)#immigrationcanada #canadianimmigration #internationalstudentscanada #MentalHealthCanada #prcanada #studyincanada #ImmigrationAnxiety #NewcomersCanada #expressentry #workpermitcanada

🔥🔥 Join The Masterclass & Private Community - Navigating The New Landscape Of Canadian Immigration - reverse-engineer your success - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about👉 Talk to an Immigration Consultant - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant🔗 Contact Kristina - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about📘 - Get my book - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/the-canadian-immigrant-bookshop📺 - WATCH NEXXT - Our Immigration Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8Big Thanks to DCSA Media Hub for hosting this 6 week series at Durham College. @riotradio

Whether you’re an international student, permanent resident, or just curious about life behind the headlines in Canada - this is a story you don’t want to miss.What does it really take to go from international student to Canadian citizen? In this episode of Our Immigration Stories, host Kristina McPherson opens up about her 5-year journey to citizenship—starting with a student visa rejection and ending with a passport in hand.She then sits down with Nabin, a current international student at Durham College, whose experience couldn’t be more different. He’s questioning whether Canada is where he truly belongs. Will he leave Canada? and Why does he want to leave Canada?If this video was helpful to you please HIT THE LIKE BUTTON.THANKS FOR WATCHING - REMEMBER TO SUBSCRIBE & SHARE!CHAPTERSHow We Came to Canada: (0:00)Our Canadian Immigration Stories: (0:45)From International Student to Citizen in 5 Years: (2:46)What I wish I knew before moving to Canada: (17:11)Learn from Immigrant Experiences: (22:34)International Student from Nepal: (26:11)Learn from Immigrant Experiences: (22:34)Advice to International Students in Canada: (42:36)Share Your Experience: (43:25)🔥🔥 Join The Masterclass & Private Community - Navigating The New Landscape Of Canadian Immigration - reverse-engineer your success - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about👉 Talk to an Immigration Consultant - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant🔗 Contact Kristina - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about📘 - Get my book - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/shop📺 - Watch Nabin’s (Dad's) channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@kkproductionhouseBig Thanks to DCSA Media Hub for hosting this 6 week series at Durham College. @riotradio