Me Moving To Canada MM2C
By Ben Alagnam
Business Contact: benalagnam@gmail.com
Me Moving To Canada MM2C Jun 11, 2020
EP241:Is Playing Online Games and Watching Online Videos Bad for Kids? What Can We Do About It?
EP240: Blaming Someone Because of Your Action? Let’s Talk About It!
EP239:Flying to Different Provinces During the Pandemic | My Experience
EP238: When and How to invest in Trading Cards
EP237: Business Opportunity for Trading Cards in Canada. Enjoy.Collect.Trade
EP236: Live Streaming Updates on my Kid’s OPB. Bullies, Haters, and Bashers.
EP235: WK30 | Teaching My Kids on Online Content Creation
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EP234: WK29 | Part 2 | Katrina Luna-Umali - Worked in Broadcast Communications Industry and Insurance and Investments in Philippines | Moved to Canada with Her Family
I had invited Katrina to talk about their experiences in moving to Canada from Philippines. She worked in a broadcast communications company and insurance and investments firm in the Philippines. They decided to move to Canada for better opportunities.
In this second part of the story, she talked about how she found jobs in Canada and important advice for people who are just starting to apply for immigration and new immigrants as well.
Let's listen to their interesting immigration story!
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PART 1 - EP233: WK28 | Part 1 | Katrina Luna-Umali - Worked in Broadcast Communications Industry and Insurance and Investments in Philippines | Moved to Canada with Her Family
Katrina's Online Business Website - www.katrinalunaumali.com
www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP233: WK28 | Part 1 | Katrina Luna-Umali - Worked in Broadcast Communications Industry and Insurance and Investments in Philippines | Moved to Canada with Her Family
I had invited Katrina to talk about their experiences in moving to Canada from Philippines. She worked in a broadcast communications company and insurance and investments firm in the Philippines. They decided to move to Canada for better opportunities.
In this first part of their story, she talked about how they decided to move to Canada and their landing experience. Let's listen to their interesting immigration story!
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Katrina's Online Business Website - www.katrinalunaumali.com
www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP232: WK27 | Athar Anis - An I.T. Engineer, Pakistan National, Moved to Canada with his Family as P.R. and Became Citizens
Let's listen to another immigration story from our fellow immigrant, Athar Anis. He worked in different countries as an I.T. Engineer before coming to Canada.
Together with his wife and son, they moved to Vancouver, Canada from their country of origin, Pakistan. They stayed in British Columbia for more than 4 years and became citizens. Listen!
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Athar Website - http://pph.me/athar
https://www.memovingtocanada.com
https://www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP231:WK26 | Steph Madarang - Left Philippines to Reunite with Her Family and Built a Business in Canada
After landing, she studied massage therapy and built her own massage clinic called Vitalyse Clinic. It is located at 302 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Canada. She also started podcasting and vlogging. Listen to her story!
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Steph's business - vitalyseclinic.com
Steph's Instagram - @vitalyseclinic
Steph's Facebook - www.facebook.com/chikahancorner
Steph's YouTube Channel - Steph Madarang
www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP230: MM2C | My Challenges in Podcasting with a Baby
When I moved to Canada, I learned how to podcast and started the MM2C podcast. But everything we do comes with challenges. There are questions that beginner podcasters are asking me about.
Is podcasting easy for me who recently had a baby? What are the challenges? I will answer that question here in this episode. Listen!
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EP229: OPB | 4 Things You Need to Start a Podcast on a Tight Budget
So, you wanted to start a podcast? You want to talk on the mic and speak about a topic. You want to be present on any other podcast platforms like Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcast and many more. You are ready to do it regularly, but the problem is you have no technical knowledge on what to prepare to start your podcast channel and have a low budget.
In this episode, I'll talk about how to start a podcast with the lowest budget possible. Listen!
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Resources: https://www.benalagnam.com/p/resources.html
EP228: MM2C | A Huge Change in Financial Literacy in Ontario Canada
Who doesn’t have problems with regards to money? Have you ever wondered where your money went?
When you’re at 30s, but you still have not enough savings to buy a property or assets? Maybe you still have no investments for retirement.
In this episode, I will talk about the huge change in financial literacy in Ontario, Canada. I'll also explain on how you can learn about financial literacy at the end of this episode. Listen!
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https://www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
Email: benalagnam@gmail.com - Schedule a Meeting
EP227: OPB | How I Doubled My Listenership in 3 Months?
For today’s episode, I will share my journey on podcasting and how I doubled my listeners in 3 months. Listen.
EP226:MM2C | My Experience of the Weather in Ontario Canada
For today’s episode, I will share my experiences on the weather in Ontario. I will also talk about how I expected Canada's weather before we landed. Listen to my Canadian weather experience story.
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EP225:OPB| Freedom of Speech in Online Presence Building
Sometimes, you think that you are useless. You think that you have no purpose in life.
Let’s STOP for a while, listen to what I will share in this episode because it may help you get out from being oppressed.
EP224:OPB | WK25 | A Filipino Businessman, Helping Clients on Their Online Presence
In this episode, we had a chance to chat with Ron V., a fellow Filipino, who built his growing company from scratch. He shared how he stepped-up the ladder of entrepreneurship from being a medical technologist to having an online presence business in the Philippines. Let's listen to his OPB story.
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OPB FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlinepresencebuilding
Ron's Online Presence:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/workathomepinas/
Twitter: @wahpinas
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/wahpinas
Instagram: @wahpinas
EP223:MM2C | Perfect Time to Visit Supermarkets in Canada?
Have you experienced doing your groceries and the line is too long. It took you 30 minutes to pay for your goods? Then after the casher, you end up stuck at the carpark? Where lots of people are also hurrying up to go back home?
In this episode, I'll talk about when is the best time to do groceries and the reason behind that. Listen!
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EP222: OPB | Why Do You Need Having Your Own Website ?
Do you want to create your own website? Why do you need one? Why can I just use the social media.
In this episode, I'll answer that for you. Listen!
EP221: MM2C | Visiting and Following the Guidelines of the Parks in Canada
It’s been almost 3 months that my kids were just inside our home, playing games, and doing their assignments in Google Classroom. I’m anxious for them to go out because of the current situation. I don't want to risk their health.
In this episode, I talked about visiting a park in Canada. I also mentioned some of the important visitor guidelines to follow. Listen!
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EP220: OPB | Building an Email List for Your Online Presence Building?
Are you thinking of starting an online presence building yet? Or maybe you’ve already created a blog, a podcast, or a vlog? Have you collected emails from your audience?
If not, you can listen further to this podcast episode. Because I want to teach you what I learned today about email list. Listen!
EP219: MM2C | What Do You Do When You’re Jobless in Canada?
We all know that there are many people lost their jobs in Canada due to the pandemic. But, what if you are one of them, what will you do? Will you just watch movies and TV shows all day while waiting for the CERB or EI from the government? Or you can do something to add income in your pocket?
In this episode, I'm going to share one source of income that may help you with your finances that is part of my Online Presence Building. It will definitely change your mind about online. Listen!
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https://www.memovingtocanada.com
EP218: OPB | Teaching Online as a Business, Is it Possible?
Have you tried teaching someone? I guess most of us have experienced teaching at some point in our lives. It is in our nature to teach someone who needs information. They may be the ones in the list friends or some other people or individual.
What if we can use that teaching capability to start a business online? Let's talk about it in this episode, Listen!
EP217:WK24 | With Robby Ramos - A Filipino Nurse, Moved to Canada with His Wife and Son | Became Canadian Citizens
We've talked about how they transitioned and adjusted physically and mentally from a tropical country, Philippines, to a freezing weather of the country. He also mentioned how he found a job after landing. Listen!
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www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
Pinoy Success Stories - by Robby Ramos
Tiktok: @pinoysuccessstories
EP216: MM2C | Why We're Getting a Tax Refund in Canada | RESP and CTB
The tax filing season in Canada is in the month of April annually, particularly on April 30. But due to the Covid-19 situation, the government moved the deadline to June 01, 2020. We received a good news from our accountant and I'll talk about it here.
In this episode, I'll also talk about RESP or education plan and how we handle the Child Tax Benefit for our kids. Listen!
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EP215: OPB | Affiliate Program Explained in 20 Minutes
Have you tried selling physical goods and visiting customers physically? The reason for this podcast is to provide you with information that can change your business model without having the 4 common disadvantages.
In this podcast, I will talk about another business model that we as an Online Presence Builder can do. Listen!
Join me: www.facebook.com/groups/onlinepresencebuilding
EP214: MM2C | A Big Surprise From our Neighbour for Our Baby in Canada
This episode is again related to the previous ones which is about our 2-month old baby. We were surprised by our neighbour. They gave us something we did not expect. I also talked about why we are grateful to have generous neighbours and friends in Canada. Listen!
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https://www.memovingtocanada.com
https://www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP213:OPB | Top 3 Types of Online Business To Create
In the previous podcast episode EP209, I talked about creating a new goal in Canada. It is to create a business, it will not be a brick and mortar business but an online business.
In this episode, I'll talk about the 3 types of a lucrative online business model that interest me. Listen!
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EP212: MM2C | Newborn Free Immunization in Canada | Medicine for Fever
If you listened to the episode EP147 & EP150 of my podcast, I talked about our giving birth experience in Canada. I also tackled the baby’s last day in the hospital. Now that our baby is 2-month old, it’s time for his immunization.
In this episode, I talked about how our baby was immunized and what happened to him after that. Listen!
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EP211:OPB | How to Create a Blog from Zero and Its Benefits
This episode is for you:
- If you have no knowledge on how to setup a website.
- You want to tell the world about your experience, skills, talent, and expertise and will potentially become your business.
- You want to educate, inform, and teach people about your passion.
- You are desperately wanting to have a website, but don't know where to start.
- You have many gadgets or devices at home but don't know how to be productive with it.
In this episode, I have a special announcement for you. Listen!
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https://www.benalagnam.com/p/free.html - visit this page or visit the website and click FREE on the navigation bar to reserve for the course.
EP210:WK23 | With Cecille, a Filipino I.T., Worked in Singapore and Malaysia, and Moved to Canada
In this episode, she talked about the instability of their job in Singapore. After arriving in Canada, she started connecting with friends and other organizations to get the job that she wanted. Listen!
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www.settlement.org
www.meetup.com
www.facebook.com/group/onlinepresencebuilding
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
www.memovingtocanada.com
EP209:MM2C | Important Update: I'm Building a Business in Canada?
I have an important announcement to you, which will change the way I will do the future of my podcasting episodes. It will be an additional source of income in the monetization stage of my Online Presence Building. Listen!
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https://www.memovingtocanada.com
https://www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlinepresencebuilding
EP208: OPB | How I Built an Online and Offline Community?
If you are longing to create a group or organization, this episode is for you. I will talk about how to understand your self-capabilities and use it. Listen!
EP207:MM2C | Where Does Canada Gets Its Power and How Much?
In this episode, I'll talk about the sources of power in Canada and how we can compare it to my homeland, Philippines, and Singapore. Listen!
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www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP206: OPB | What Language Should We Use in Our OPB
If you had just started your Online Presence Building, you may wonder what language you will use. In this episode, I'll talk about how I end up choosing English as my OPB official language. Listen!
EP205:MM2C | Discrimination Should Not Be Part of Our Society But it Exist?
If you see the news about George Flloyd, I was angry just watching the scene of that. This is what's happening in this world guys. There are many that I have to talk about, and it is based on my experience, in this episode. Listen!
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https://www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP204: OPB | What is the Best and Reliable Laptop for Online Presence Building
I wanted to share with you about my experience with my OPB laptop. I've used Windows PC laptops and Macbook Pros before, which I talked about it in this podcast.
In this episode, I'll talk about the best laptop that we can use for your OPB. Listen!
EP203:WK22 | With Andrew - An Indonesian National, Civil Engineer in Singapore, and PR in Canada
In this episode, Andrew talks about his journey from Singapore, Vancouver, and Toronto. It's an amazing journey. Listen!
Join me: www.facebook.com/groups/onlinepresencebuilding
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www.memovingtocanada.com
www.facebook.com/memovingtocanada
EP202:MM2C | To Wear or Not to Wear Mask?
I always wear my mask and eyeglasses for the reason that I want to protect my family and myself from having a Covid-19 virus. But, I found many people are not wearing one.
In this episode, I'll talk about my visits to the supermarkets and my customers and how they use their personal protection against the virus. Listen!
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EP201: OPB | 6 Ways to Earn Money Through Blogging
Maybe you’re skeptical in doing a blog because you think it’s just a waste of time. You think you are creating a content for no reason. Well, you need to listen to this episode.
In this episode, you will have a chance to know how to monetize you blog. I had listed down 6 ways to earn money through blogging. I experienced some of them and I wanted to share it to you. Listen!
EP200:MM2C | How to Keep Your Connections with People Intact?
People come and go in our lives. We have childhood friends back where we were born. In my life, I have no physical fights. Sometimes, there are moments that I have a cold war with someone, but we always end up reconciled.
In this episode, I want to teach you how you handle difficult and stressful friends or boss once they go berzerk. I learned this skill from my childhood. Listen!
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EP199: OPB | How to Make Your Online Presence Building a Habit
Been blogging and vlogging for over 10 years and podcasting for 2 years. It’s been a long ride for me I got earnings in Google Adsense, Experienced contacted by sponsors, and started to monetize my podcast. How did I end up doing these?
In this episode, I've talked about my secret on how I created such a diverse online presence. Listen!
EP198:MM2C | Buying and Repacking of Meat in Toronto Canada?
When we do groceries, we buy in bulk. For newcomers, if you have a little idea about buying groceries in Canada, particularly in Toronto, this is the right episode for you.
In this episode, I'll talk about the stores where you can buy in bulk and retail of meat as well. I will also teach you how we do with the meat once we go back home. Listen!
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EP197: OPB | High Speed Internet is Coming, Prepare Your Online Presence Building
In our Online Presence Building, we wanted to write, create a video, or use our voice. The reason for this is that it depends on the technology that we have at present. But, what if there's a new technology that can provide us almost 100 times faster. How should we react as an online presence builder?
In this episode, I'll share two articles that will change the way we communicate in the near future and how we do our OPB. I will also talk to you about how we can take advantage of this news today. What should we do? Listen!
EP196:WK21 | With Tun Tun - A Myanmar National, Web Developer in Singapore, and PR in Canada
Let's get to know the journey of Tun Tun who left his country, Myanmar, to study in Singapore and eventually decided to immigrate to Canada.
In this episode, he explained the countries of his choices and how he decided to immigrate to Canada. Listen!
Join me: www.facebook.com/groups/onlinepresencebuilding
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EP195:MM2C | Our Daily Routine With a New Baby in Canada?
Having a new born baby takes time and dedication. There will be countless sleepless nights and it's not gonna be awesome.
In this episode, I'll talk about the changes on our routine after the arrival of our baby. It' a complete change. This will be useful information for you so that you will know how having a baby in Canada is for immigrants. Listen!
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EP194: OPB | How Joe Rogan Started a Podcast and End Up a $100M-deal with Spotify?
You may be dreaming of someday be the world’s most famous podcaster. If you’ve just started your podcast with few episodes and there are times that you want to give up because there is no traction in it, I would like you to imagine like Joe Rogan.
In this episode, let's talk about the history behind the Joe Rogans' success and this may help with your Online Presence Building. This is such an inspirational story. Listen!
EP193:MM2C | Are You Complaining About Paying Taxes in Canada? This is for You!
Some of us complains about anything and they bring it to social media. I've seen one of those rants and complaints about the taxes. He is complaining why he hasn't save much for himself. He has a breakdown of his salary and expenses, which I mentioned in this episode.
In this episode, let's talk about taxes and the real reason why we have one, so you won't be ignorant on how things work for taxes. I'm not an accountant but I just happened to have an understanding on how it works. Listen!
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https://www.memovingtocanada.com
EP192: OPB | As a Beginner, Should We Buy the Best Gadgets for Online Presence Building?
It’s exciting to unbox new gadgets and to smell the freshly opened box. The accessories make you feel pumped and ready to create your online presence. I’ve seen a lot of Online Presence Builders who bought the newest and the best gadgets that they can afford, but ended up selling or as home decoration.
In this episode, we'll go through my first gadgets and I have some tips for you related to this episode. Listen!