E04: Chika Offiah on how cultural systems influence parenting styles, her last days in Nigeria, and building confidence as an immigrant

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Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Chika Offiah, a Senior Business Systems Analyst who moved from Nigeria to Canada.

Chika Offiah's prior experiences in the US and UK for nearly 4 years provided a head start in understanding Western culture and parenting styles before moving to Canada. I learnt a lot about topics like the Western education system and balancing work and family responsibilities in Canada. Assured, upbeat, and cheery, chatting with Chika Offiah was a dose of fresh air.

In the conversation, Chika and I also chat about:

* Not missing Nigerian food 🫡

* Taking advantage of immigration platforms, organizations, and YouTube videos to ease her and the family’s settling down into their new home in Calgary, Canada

* Cultural systems and how they affect our approach to parenting

* Building confidence as an immigrant, and more.

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