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  • I Wish Someone Taught Me How Money Works Before I Came to Canada

    I Wish Someone Taught Me How Money Works Before I Came to Canada
    2026/09/01

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    Want to know your Financial Independence Number?

    One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that making and saving money isn't the same as having a financial plan.

    Your Financial Independence Number is an estimate of how much you may need to build toward to support the future you're planning for.

    If you'd like help understanding your number and where you currently stand, use the link above to take the next step.

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    Moving to Canada is a huge milestone, but building a stable financial life doesn't happen automatically.


    In this episode of As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we sit down with Financial Professional, Adrian, to talk about the money mistakes many newcomers make without even realizing it. From relying too much on credit cards and misunderstanding credit scores to buying a home before they're financially ready, this conversation is filled with practical advice that can save you years of financial stress.


    Whether you're a new immigrant, an international student, a permanent resident, or planning to move to Canada, you'll learn how to make smarter financial decisions, avoid common debt traps, and build long-term wealth with confidence.


    About:

    As Told By Canadian Immigrants shares honest conversations about immigration, entrepreneurship, motherhood, family, identity, caregiving, and building a meaningful life in Canada. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help immigrants and families feel seen, informed, and empowered.


    This is for general informational and educational purposes and is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Individual circumstances vary.
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Did Moving to Canada Actually Give Us a Better Life?

    Did Moving to Canada Actually Give Us a Better Life?
    2026/08/12

    Moving to Canada can create opportunity, but the real cost of starting over goes far beyond money.


    🔴 Book a Financial Clarity Call and create a plan for your financial life in Canada ➡️ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker


    ⭐️ Explore the Mom-Versation Series and hear more honest conversations about motherhood, immigration, family, and rebuilding your village ➡️ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/mom


    Immigration is often painted as the path to a “better life.” But what does better actually mean—and what are we willing to trade to get it?


    In this episode of Mom-Versations: As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we look beyond permanent residency, citizenship, career opportunities, and the promise of stability to explore the realities families can face after moving to Canada.


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    Support is available for anyone navigating challenges big or small, including the emotional impact of major life transitions.


    Chapters

    0:00 - Canadian Immigration Reality Check

    1:45 - Rethinking the “Better Life”

    8:42 - Why Immigrants Really Move

    15:49 - Status Is Not Stability

    21:27 - How Children Feel Immigration

    25:44 - Mental Health Support Matters

    27:24 - When Your Village Disappears

    41:17 - The Invisible Financial Sacrifice

    47:23 - Immigration Trade-Offs Revealed

    58:33 - Build Better on Purpose

    1:00:28 - Immigration Changes Family Systems


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    #ImmigrationToCanada #ImmigrantLife #LifeInCanada #CanadianImmigrants #NewcomersToCanada


    Canada may offer opportunity, education, healthcare, career growth, safety, and the possibility of building something new, but immigration to Canada does not automatically create a better life. Starting over can also mean financial pressure, career setbacks, rebuilding your support system, raising children away from grandparents and extended family, and navigating sacrifices you may never have anticipated before moving.


    Through conversations with immigrant mothers, their children, and a first-generation Canadian, this episode explores what immigrant life in Canada really looks like behind the promise of opportunity. We unpack why families immigrate, why permanent status does not always equal stability, how children absorb the emotional impact of immigration, the reality of losing your “village,” and why financial planning becomes so important when the cost of living and family responsibilities collide.


    The goal is not to discourage immigration to Canada. It is to approach the decision, and the life you build afterward, with wisdom, realism, and intention. A better life is something you may have to build on purpose: through stronger money habits, relationships, routines, community, and support systems before life gets heavy.


    Our mission at As Told by Canadian Immigrants is to make the immigrant experience easier to navigate by sharing the real stories, lessons, resources, and wisdom of people who have already walked the journey.


    Disclaimer: This content is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized financial, immigration, legal, or mental health advice. Consider speaking with an appropriately qualified professional about your individual circumstances.
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  • (Pregnancy Loss Trigger) This Immigrant Mom Trusted Canada's Healthcare. Did it Fail Her?

    (Pregnancy Loss Trigger) This Immigrant Mom Trusted Canada's Healthcare. Did it Fail Her?
    2026/07/03

    What happens when you're expecting a baby, living in a new country, and suddenly everything changes?

    In this episode of Mom-Versations, we talk about the emotional reality of experiencing pregnancy loss after moving to Canada. Our guest shares her personal journey through miscarriage, grieving far from family, rebuilding a support system, and finding hope after one of the hardest moments of her life.

    This isn't just a conversation about miscarriage. It's about immigration, motherhood, healing, and learning to create a new village when your loved ones are thousands of miles away.

    If you're an immigrant parent, planning to move abroad, or supporting someone through pregnancy loss, this episode offers an honest perspective on navigating grief while building a life in a new country.🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3

    Book a Financial Clarity Call:https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker

    Connect with Shevaungh:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevaungh-thomas-b79b113b1/


    What you'll learn:

    00:00 Introduction & Trigger Warning

    02:25 Rebuilding Life Far From Home

    06:42 Missing Your Village as an Immigrant

    09:15 The Reality of Pregnancy Loss

    13:42 The Day Everything Changed

    18:58 Healing Through Faith and Grief

    26:37 Building a New Village in Canada

    33:17 Supporting Families Through Loss & Healing

    39:26 Why So Many Immigrant Families Feel Isolated

    44:29 Living With the Fear of Infertility

    58:24 Final Reflections

    #Canada #Miscarriage #PregnancyLoss #ImmigrantMoms #Motherhood #Immigration #MomVersations #MentalHealth #Women'sHealth #SupportSystem #CanadianLife #Healing
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    52 分
  • She Moved to Canada for her Daughter. Support still took years.

    She Moved to Canada for her Daughter. Support still took years.
    2026/06/19
    She moved to Canada for her daughter, but no one warned her what it would cost and how long support would take.🔴 Book a Financial Clarity Call to explore RESPs, RDSPs, and family financial planning in Canada - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker🎬 Watch Next: More Mom-Versations episodes on immigrant motherhood, family, money, and building life in Canada - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3Connect with KristinaBook a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbrokerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/aboutFollow today’s guest:Natasha Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-anderson-24bbb922/MJ Squared: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mj-squared/The Andersons Family: @DiAndersons What You'll Learn0:00 - Why She Left Jamaica1:11 - Would You Move for Your Child?2:41 - When Your Child Needs More4:48 - The Support Canada Didn’t Give Yet6:19 - Money Help Parents Overlook7:35 - The Village Didn’t Come With Her9:30 - Student Life With Special Needs11:23 - The Canada Shock No One Explained13:35 - The Immigration Chance They Had to Take15:42 - How PR Changed Her Child’s Support17:39 - Why She Built MJ Squared22:03 - The Immigration Wait Almost Broke Her24:16 - You Are Not Alone26:40 - Student Mom Life in Canada30:13 - Raising Autistic Children After Moving32:13 - The Cost of a Better Life32:51 - Was Canada Worth the Sacrifice?#MovingToCanada #ImmigrantMoms #AutismSupport #LifeInCanada #MomVersationsWhat would you sacrifice to give your child a better future?In this episode of Mom-Versations by As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson speaks with Natasha Anderson of MJ Squared about leaving Jamaica for Canada to get better support for her autistic daughter. Like many immigrant parents, Natasha moved with hope — hope for better healthcare, better resources, better opportunities, and a better life for her child.But the reality was more complicated.This episode also includes the story of another immigrant mother raising two autistic boys after moving to Canada — a story that reveals the emotional, financial, and family sacrifices many parents carry quietly while trying to create stability for their children.This conversation is for immigrant parents, parents of neurodivergent children, mothers, newcomers, aspiring immigrants, international students, work permit holders, permanent residents, and families asking what it really takes to start over in Canada.About Us:Our mission here at As Told By Canadian Immigrants is to have real conversations about building life in Canada beyond arrival, PR, and citizenship — including family, money, identity, career, caregiving, motherhood, and rebuilding.Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, immigration, medical, or professional advice. Please consult the appropriate licensed professional for guidance specific to your situation.#canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada
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    33 分
  • What It Really Takes to Be a Mom Entrepreneur in Canada | First-Generation Immigrant Mom

    What It Really Takes to Be a Mom Entrepreneur in Canada | First-Generation Immigrant Mom
    2026/06/09
    A first generation Canadian mom shares the real cost of entrepreneurship, caregiving, culture, and motherhood.🔴 Watch more conversations from this series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3Learn more about ByBlacks Restaurant Week - https://byblacks.com-----📌 Connect with Kristina:Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbrokerSubscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants:https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultanthttps://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about-----📌 Connect with Nicole:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarcanerestaurantWebsite: https://www.sugarcanerestaurant.caWhat you Will Learn0:00 - Immigrant Motherhood in Canada1:07 - Building Life After Immigration3:13 - Pivoting Into Entrepreneurship4:03 - The Truth About Business Ownership5:25 - Work Ethic From Immigrant Parents6:33 - Caring for Kids and Parents - The Sandwich Generation in Canada9:03 - Creating Systems for Family Life10:39 - Rebuilding Your Village in Canada13:28 - Dementia Care in Immigrant Families15:25 - Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants17:53 - Finding Balance as a Mom19:07 - Raising Children With Culture20:46 - Mothers Creating Stability-----In this episode of Momversations, Nicole Charles shares her journey as a first-generation Canadian entrepreneur, mother, daughter, and co-owner of a family business. We talk about the reality of entrepreneurship, the pressure of being needed by everyone at once, and what it takes to keep moving forward when your family, your child, and your business all depend on you.Nicole opens up about balancing motherhood with business ownership, caring for a parent with dementia, building a company alongside her sisters, and the lessons she learned from her immigrant parents' work ethic and resilience.If you're a mom entrepreneur, business owner, caregiver, immigrant family, or someone trying to balance multiple responsibilities at once, this conversation will resonate deeply.This episode is about entrepreneurship, motherhood, caregiving, family, resilience, and building a life while carrying responsibilities from every direction.You will also hear about SugarKane Restaurant in Toronto’s Greek Town, ByBlacks Restaurant Week, the importance of visibility for Black-owned restaurants, and how Caribbean food can help pass culture, identity, and community to the next generation. Canadian Immigrant StoriesAbout:As Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help people feel seen, informed, and less alone as they navigate life in Canada.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. This episode is not sponsored.#Momversations #MomEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Motherhood #BusinessOwner #CanadianEntrepreneur #WorkingMom #WomenEntrepreneurs #CaregiverLife #ImmigrantFamilies #FirstGenerationCanadian #FamilyBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #CanadianImmigrants #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada #kristinamcpherson #astoldbycanadianimmigrants
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    25 分
  • She Moved to 5 Countries Before Canada: Here’s How She Found Stability

    She Moved to 5 Countries Before Canada: Here’s How She Found Stability
    2026/06/05
    How do immigrant families build stability in Canada when life keeps changing?🔴 Watch more Mom-Versations - As Told By Canadian Immigrants episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3=====Connect with KristinaBook a Financial Clarity Call:https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbrokerConnect with Dr Suzanne Davis:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannerdavisCheck out Restaurant Week:https://byblacks.com/restaurantweekCHAPTERS0:00 - Life in Canada After Immigration1:06 - Immigrant Motherhood in Canada2:26 - Moving Countries With Children4:37 - Building Stability as Immigrants in Canada5:44 - Identity After Moving to Canada6:44 - Family Routines for Newcomers7:26 - Rebuilding Your Village in Canada8:18 - School Planning Before Moving9:00 - Preparing Children for Canada10:09 - Making Community After Immigration12:25 - Starting Over in Canada14:20 - Hardest Part of Relocating15:51 - Caregiving as an Immigrant Mom17:13 - What Home Means After Migration18:52 - Advice for Immigrant Families20:38 - Finding Your Village in Canada=====Ways to work with us:Watch more Canadian immigrant stories: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8Partner with As Told By Canadian Immigrants: ➡︎ https://astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact#collab📩 Join our free email list to stay connected ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about====Community FeatureSupport Black-owned restaurants during ByBlacks Restaurant Week: https://byblacks.com/restaurantweek#ImmigrantFamilies #LifeInCanada #CanadianImmigrants #MomVersationsMoving to Canada with family changes more than your address. For many immigrant families, it changes how you parent, how you build community, how your children experience home, and how you create stability when everything around you keeps changing.In this episode of Mom-Versations: As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson sits down with Dr. Suzanne Davis to talk about raising children across countries, rebuilding community, staying rooted in identity, and creating family stability through change. After moving between Jamaica, Germany, New York, Canada, and South Africa, Dr. Davis shares what she has learned about motherhood, faith, routines, caregiving, diplomacy, and building a village wherever life takes you.This conversation is for aspiring immigrants researching life in Canada, newcomers already navigating settlement, immigrant mothers, first-generation Canadians, and families trying to understand what it really takes to start over. Whether you are thinking about moving to Canada, recently arrived on a study permit or work permit, working toward PR, or rebuilding your family life after immigration, this episode offers a deeper look at the emotional and practical side of building stability in Canada.Our mission here at As Told By Canadian Immigrants is to share honest conversations about immigration, identity, family, rebuilding, and what it really means to start over in Canada.Disclaimer: This content is for storytelling, education, and community conversation only. It is not legal, immigration, financial, medical, or mental health advice. Please consult the appropriate qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.#canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada #Momversations #ImmigrantMoms #Motherhood #ImmigrantStory #LifeInCanada #RaisingKids #ParentingPodcast #JamaicanDiaspora #ImmigrantLife #CanadianImmigrants #MotherhoodJourney #DiasporaStories #FamilyAbroad #WomenWhoInspire #ImmigrantFamilies
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    23 分
  • The High-Paying Canadian Jobs Immigrants Are Ignoring!

    The High-Paying Canadian Jobs Immigrants Are Ignoring!
    2026/05/29

    🔴 Check your eligibility and study skilled trades programs in Canada with Passage - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/tradesStop Guessing Which Immigration Path Is Right for You ➡︎ http://astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/courseThis video is sponsored by Passage Inc. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you.=Talk to a Canadian Immigration Consultant: ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultantJoin our free email list to stay connected: ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about=CHAPTERS0:00 - Skilled Trades in Canada2:21 - Moving to Canada from Pakistan6:02 - Study Trades in Canada7:17 - How Newcomers Find Jobs10:01 - Why Immigrants Avoid Trades12:53 - Skilled Trades Myths16:16 - Trades Salary in Canada18:38 - PR Pathways for Trades23:29 - Jobs Beyond Construction25:18 - Career Growth in Trades32:48 - Hidden Jobs for Newcomers36:00 - Women in Skilled Trades38:05 - Immigration Pathways Explained39:49 - Is Canada Still Worth It?#SkilledTradesCanada #CanadaImmigration #NewcomersCanada #ImmigrantsInCanada #lifeincanada In this episode of As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson sits down with Mustafa Ansari to talk about skilled trades in Canada, why many immigrants and newcomers overlook trades careers, and how these pathways may create real opportunities for people trying to build a stable life in Canada.Mustafa shares his own journey from Pakistan to Canada, his original dream of working in corporate Toronto, and how he eventually discovered the trades industry through marketing, workforce development, and newcomer-focused programs. The conversation explores trades salaries, common misconceptions, women in skilled trades, safety, career growth, adjacent roles, and why newcomers should think beyond traditional job titles when building a future in Canada.In this video, you’ll learn:- Why skilled trades in Canada are worth exploring- Common misconceptions immigrants have about trades jobs- How trades careers can connect to PR and long-term stability- Why trades are not only hands-on roles- How networking can open unexpected career doors- Why newcomers should stay open to opportunities they did not originally plan for=As Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself.Our mission is to help immigrants eliminate confusion, avoid costly mistakes, and make confident decisions about studying, working, and building a life in Canada — turning confusion into clarity, isolation into belonging, and survival into success.Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada
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    59 分