Newcomers in Vancouver - Voices for Talk Mate Podcast

Today was a truly unforgettable moment in my journey. Although I’ve had some stressful days lately and faced many challenges along the way, today was truly a great and rewarding day. At the final ceremony, I had the honor of speaking about my project Vancouver Talk Mate in front of everyone — and I’m proud to say… we did it. I have officially received the funding to bring this vision to life. This project is more than just a podcast. It’s a platform for newcomers, unheard voices, and real stories that deserve to be shared. And this is only the beginning — we have a long way to go. I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who believed in me and supported this dream: • Dr. John Dustin • Nusrat Haq • Madiha Ibrahimi • DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society • Service Canada Thank you for your trust, support, and for giving me the opportunity to turn my dream into reality. We are just getting started. Soon, I will be sharing the first episodes of Vancouver Talk Mate. So far, I’ve had the honor of connecting with incredible individuals whose stories will inspire many: • Robert Latchman — a successful chef who has had a powerful impact on my life • Nusrat Haq — a strong community leader (CEO and funder of IRSF org) • Sevan Gunbilir — who experienced the impact of the Turkey earthquake Their voices are just the beginning. If you’d like to be part of Vancouver Talk Mate, I’d love to hear from you. If you or someone you know has a story to share, feel free to reach out and tell me a bit about yourself. Your voice matters. 🎙️ Stay tuned… This is Vancouver Talk Mate — where stories connect us all. #VancouverTalkMate #DIVERSEcity #ServiceCanada #Matiibrahimi #immigration #NewBeginnings #CommunityVoices #Storytelling #matiibrahimi Milad Rajabi. MA. BBA. CCB. ARMC ᒥᓚᐟ ᕒᐊᒉᐱ #VancouverTalkMate #CommunityVoices #Newcomers #ImmigrantStories #InclusionMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #SocialImpact #YouthLeadership #CanadaServiceCorps #ServiceCanada #PublicService #PolicyMaking #CommunityDevelopment #RefugeesWelcome #ImmigrationCanada #SettlementServices #NewBeginnings #VoicesThatMatter DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society Service Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada Government of Canada City of Vancouver ISSofBC - Immigrant Services Society of BC MOSAIC Nusrat Haq Hajira Hussain Richmond Food Bank Society