CHAMPIONS

  • Winning advice for 2024!
    A few of our Top 25 Canadian Immigrants from 2023 share their thoughts, wisdom and some inspirational advice with you as we take on 2024! Sobhana Jaya-Madhavan Associate vice president, external relations, Simon Fraser University Firstly, remember to treat life as an adventure; enjoy the journey and don’t be overly worried about the ...
  • From War-Torn Land to Empowering Canadian Newcomers’ Lives: A Refugee’s Journey of Hope and Giving Back
    This is the incredible life story of someone who has overcome unimaginable challenges to become a beacon of hope and support for others. Meet Thary Phy, who with determination and resilience, escaped war-torn Cambodia as a refugee, faced adversity as an immigrant in Canada, and is now dedicated to assisting ...
  • 5 ways humility can help you get ahead in your career
    When we think of traits that successful people typically exhibit, many come to mind – including technical prowess, communication and interpersonal skills, charisma, enthusiasm and vision. But one important factor is often overlooked: humility. Humility is derived from the Latin ‘humilitas’, meaning ‘from the earth’. Since ancient times, it has been ...
  • 5 Things Young African Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote
    Dangote is Africa’s richest man and the world’s richest black person, with a net worth of $13.9 billion. Dangote Aliko Dangote has always been interested in business since he was young. He borrowed $3,000 from his uncle shortly after graduating from college at the age of 21 to import and sell agricultural ...
  • Perfectly imperfect: You are enough!
    Have you ever thought or said, “I’m not as capable as other people think I am” or “I have to be perfect to feel good enough”? Do you feel inadequate, no matter how much you achieve? Maybe you believe your success is due to luck, rather than true personal ability, ...