Career Strategies for Building in a New Country, Building Your Community Through Intentional Relationships with Mary Yazdani

Power of Why with Naomi Haile

In a landscape where barriers often overshadow opportunities…

Mary Yazdani is curious about impactful results.

Drawing insights from those who have successfully carved paths before her, she studied their strategies and implemented the advice that worked. At the age of 32, she started a new life in Canada with her family.

Leveraging her expertise and resourcefulness in navigating unfamiliar terrain, she established a business aimed at propelling others.

Leading two innovative ventures – as the Founder and CEO of GenesisLink and Co-founder and CEO of RoboSafety – Mary is committed to empowering individuals to navigate the complexities of transitioning to a new country, securing employment, and launching businesses.

This episode is for you if:

• You want to apply results-driven strategies for job search as an immigrant in Canada.

• You want to formalise your business by leveraging what you already assist people with.

• You are a leader aiming to invest in people, potential and purpose.

Connect with Mary

• Website – GenesisLink
• LinkedIn – ​​Mary Yazdani

Connect with BDC

• LinkedIn –⁠⁠⁠ BDC Capital⁠⁠⁠ (Canada)
• Twitter –⁠⁠⁠ @bdc_capital⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Naomi

• Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠naomihaile.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@naomiahaile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@naomiathaile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Naomi Haile⁠⁠⁠

This episode is brought to you in collaboration with⁠⁠⁠ Invest Ottawa⁠⁠⁠, Ottawa’s lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries, and with the critical support of BDC Capital’s Thrive Venture Fund, the title sponsor of International Women’s Month. We teamed up to produce this special series to celebrate women leading in Ottawa for⁠⁠⁠ International Women’s Month⁠⁠⁠.

In support of its Women Founders and Owners strategy, Invest Ottawa offers programs and services that enable and accelerate the growth and success of women entrepreneurs from every walk of life. Visit⁠⁠⁠ www.investottawa.ca/women⁠⁠⁠ to learn more!