Empowering Hispanic Voices: Building Bridges in Canada
CanadianSME Small Business Magazine
Empowering Canadian Small and Medium Enterprises,
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! In today’s episode, we explore the incredible impact of community and support networks for immigrants in Canada, with a focus on the Hispanic community. Small businesses and organizations like La Red de Hispanos are transforming lives by helping newcomers navigate challenges and seize opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our guest today is Raquel Narvajas, the inspiring founder of La Red de Hispanos. Originally from Spain, Raquel immigrated to Canada in 2018, and her journey of overcoming obstacles led her to create a network dedicated to empowering Hispanic immigrants. With her background in Translation and Interpretation, as well as a Master’s in Foreign Trade, Raquel has leveraged her skills to foster a thriving community of over 1,500 members. Through services like networking events, coaching, and mentorship programs, La Red de Hispanos has become a beacon of support and opportunity for newcomers.
Key Highlights:
An Immigrant’s Journey: Raquel’s Path to Founding La Red de Hispanos
Raquel’s experience of adapting to life in Canada inspired her to create La Red de Hispanos, a community-driven network that helps immigrants navigate challenges, preserve their culture, and integrate successfully.
Building a Network of Support
La Red de Hispanos connects immigrants to essential services, mentors, and professional development opportunities. Through workshops, social events, and one-on-one guidance, it fosters a sense of belonging and accelerates success.
The Role of Small Businesses
Hispanic-owned businesses are vital to economic growth and community support. La Red de Hispanos helps entrepreneurs by providing business development programs, networking opportunities, and resources to expand and thrive.
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Overcoming Challenges
From language barriers to credential recognition, La Red de Hispanos offers solutions like language classes, counseling, and career guidance to help immigrants overcome obstacles and build fulfilling lives.
Looking Ahead: The Future of La Red de Hispanos
Raquel aims to expand the network across Canada, foster youth leadership, and build digital platforms to reach more immigrants. Her goal is to create lasting, inclusive change and empower communities nationwide.
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Founder of Vision2Reality Foundation & CEO of NexGen Accounting Inc.( Accountability is #1 as a servant leader)
1 个月It was a great session and shared by Raquel Narvajas - PMP ?, PMI-ACP?, SAFe? Scrum; she is a fantastic lady with strong leadership skills. It is the passion that will lead to your success.
Employer and Alumni Engagement @ UBC | Uplifter | Entrepreneurship
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Global Program Director | Mentor | Founder and Director of La Red de Hispanos
1 个月Thank you so much CanadianSME Small Business Magazine for such incredible opportunity you gave me to talk about La Red de Hispanos, a project I lead with passion and dedication. Hope our audience likes it ??