What happens when you're expecting a baby, living in a new country, and suddenly everything changes? 🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 In this episode of Mom-Versations, we talk about the emotional reality of experiencing pregnancy loss after moving to Canada. Our guest shares her personal journey through miscarriage, grieving far from family, rebuilding a support system, and finding hope after one of the hardest moments of her life. This isn't just a conversation about miscarriage. It's about immigration, motherhood, healing, and learning to create a new village when your loved ones are thousands of miles away. If you're an immigrant parent, planning to move abroad, or supporting someone through pregnancy loss, this episode offers an honest perspective on navigating grief while building a life in a new country. 🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 Book a Financial Clarity Call: with Kristina's Team: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker Connect with Shevaungh: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevaungh-thomas-b79b113b1/ LINKS YOU NEED! 🔥 Join the Private Community & Get the Navigating the New Landscape of Canadian Immigration Course - https://www.skool.com/as-told-by-canadian-immigrants-4712/about?ref=36b5a4a80c7c4d1eb25c82f5e234e3c3 🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultant https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant 📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about CHAPTERS 00:00 Trigger Warning & Why This Story Matters 02:39 Building a Family Far From Home 05:35 The Pregnancy That Changed Everything 09:15 Pregnancy Loss Without Family Nearby 14:15 When Canada's Healthcare Didn't Listen 19:20 Trying Again After Pregnancy Loss 21:45 The Reality of Fertility Treatment (IUI) 24:05 Learning to Advocate for Yourself in Pregnancy 27:05 Giving Birth During COVID Without Family 29:00 Why Breastfeeding Was Harder Than Expected 32:20 Rebuilding Our Village in Canada 33:30 How Immigrant Families Can Build Community 37:45 What We Miss Most About Home 42:20 Supporting Families Through Reproductive Trauma 44:30 When One Medical Comment Changes Everything 48:20 The One Thing Every Immigrant Mom Needs ------------------------------------------------------------ HI! I'M SO GLAD YOU FOUND OUR CHANNEL! I HOPE YOU WILL STICK AROUND BECAUSE WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU AS A NEW SUBSCRIBER! HERE YOU CAN FIND TONS OF VIDEOS THAT INCLUDE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCES, CANADIAN IMMIGRATION PROCESSES, CANADA COST OF LIVING AND MORE! 📌 Socials : INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blog TWITTER (X) - https://twitter.com/AsImmigrants ----------------------------------------------------------- WATCH NEXT Immigration Levels 2024 - 2026 - https://youtu.be/8xj1RdEdO9o Cost Of Living video Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4whW9Nf7GLFt_BfjOkVWNMx How To Move To Canada Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4zNwOvVYIGhvWeDGCJ-G6F- Canadian Immigrant Stories - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8 New to Immigration? Check out the How to Move to Canada video & blog post: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/post/how-to-move-to-canada ------------------------------------------------------------ Support Us -------- https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian ------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer in About Section. ;) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaUbAH_03R_3BWkOsr6Ky9Q/about #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada

She moved to Canada for her daughter, but no one warned her what it would cost and how long support would take. 🔴 Book a Financial Clarity Call to explore RESPs, RDSPs, and family financial planning in Canada - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker 🎬 Watch Next: More Mom-Versations episodes on immigrant motherhood, family, money, and building life in Canada - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 ================== Connect with Kristina Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/ Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants 🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultant https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant 📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about ================= Follow today’s guest: Natasha Anderson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-anderson-24bbb922/ MJ Squared: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mj-squared/ The Andersons Family: @DiAndersons ================= What You'll Learn 0:00 - Why She Left Jamaica 1:11 - Would You Move for Your Child? 2:41 - When Your Child Needs More 4:48 - The Support Canada Didn’t Give Yet 6:19 - Money Help Parents Overlook 7:35 - The Village Didn’t Come With Her 9:30 - Student Life With Special Needs 11:23 - The Canada Shock No One Explained 13:35 - The Immigration Chance They Had to Take 15:42 - How PR Changed Her Child’s Support 17:39 - Why She Built MJ Squared 22:03 - The Immigration Wait Almost Broke Her 24:16 - You Are Not Alone 26:40 - Student Mom Life in Canada 30:13 - Raising Autistic Children After Moving 32:13 - The Cost of a Better Life 32:51 - Was Canada Worth the Sacrifice? ===================== #MovingToCanada #ImmigrantMoms #AutismSupport #LifeInCanada #MomVersations What would you sacrifice to give your child a better future? In this episode of Mom-Versations by As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson speaks with Natasha Anderson of MJ Squared about leaving Jamaica for Canada to get better support for her autistic daughter. Like many immigrant parents, Natasha moved with hope — hope for better healthcare, better resources, better opportunities, and a better life for her child. But the reality was more complicated. This conversation explores the hidden sacrifices of immigration, motherhood, and raising a neurodivergent child in Canada. Natasha shares what it was like navigating temporary resident limitations, long waitlists, assessments, school, work, marriage, isolation, and the pressure of rebuilding life in a country where the village did not automatically come with her. For immigrants and families considering moving abroad, this episode is a reminder that building a life in Canada is more than getting PR. A better life is not only economic. Sometimes the move that gives your child more support also asks more from you than you ever expected. This episode also includes the story of another immigrant mother raising two autistic boys after moving to Canada — a story that reveals the emotional, financial, and family sacrifices many parents carry quietly while trying to create stability for their children. This conversation is for immigrant parents, parents of neurodivergent children, mothers, newcomers, aspiring immigrants, international students, work permit holders, permanent residents, and families asking what it really takes to start over in Canada. From Jamaica to Canada: A Parent's Sacrifice for Their Child About Us: Our mission here at As Told By Canadian Immigrants is to have real conversations about building life in Canada beyond arrival, PR, and citizenship — including family, money, identity, career, caregiving, motherhood, and rebuilding. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, immigration, medical, or professional advice. Please consult the appropriate licensed professional for guidance specific to your situation. #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada

Check Your Eligibility to Study in Canada as an International Student - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/studyloan Moving to Canada as a skilled professional sounds straightforward—until you realize you may have to start over. In this episode of Momversations, Onyeka shares her journey from trained pharmacist to nurse, navigating life as an international student, building a career in Canada, becoming a permanent resident, and eventually becoming a mother far away from the village she once relied on. We talk about the reality of credential recognition in Canada, career transitions, healthcare jobs, motherhood, childcare challenges, mom guilt, and what it feels like to raise a child without nearby family support. If you're an international student, healthcare professional, immigrant parent, newcomer to Canada, or someone navigating a major life transition, this conversation will resonate with you. 🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker Connect with Onyeka: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onyekaasamaka/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/onyekaasamaka This episode is about immigration, motherhood, healthcare careers, community, identity, resilience, and rebuilding your life in Canada. What you'll learn: 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - Arriving in Canada as a Pharmacist 02:39 - Why Her Original Career Plan Changed 04:40 - Choosing Nursing Over Pharmacy 06:03 - International Student Challenges 06:58 - Study loan recommendation 08:21 - Canada's Healthcare System Reality 14:16 - Struggle in healthcare jobs 18:08 - Becoming a Mother in Canada 23:33 - Raising a Child Without Family Nearby 31:11 - Advice for Immigrant Moms38:00 - 39:42 - Final Thoughts 📌 Connect with Kristina: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/ --- Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants Support Us: https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian\ About: As Told By Canadian Immigrants shares honest conversations about immigration, entrepreneurship, motherhood, family, identity, caregiving, and building a meaningful life in Canada. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help immigrants and families feel seen, informed, and empowered. #Momversations #ImmigrantMoms #LifeInCanada #InternationalStudent #HealthcareWorkers #NursingInCanada #Pharmacist #CanadianImmigrants #Motherhood #WorkingMoms #ImmigrantLife #NewcomerCanada #WomenInHealthcare #MomLife #CareerChange

A first generation Canadian mom shares the real cost of entrepreneurship, caregiving, culture, and motherhood. 🔴 Watch more conversations from this series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 Learn more about ByBlacks Restaurant Week - https://byblacks.com ----- 📌 Connect with Kristina: Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/ Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants 🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultant https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant 📩 Join our free email list to stay connected - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about ----- 📌 Connect with Nicole: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarcanerestaurant Website: https://www.sugarcanerestaurant.ca What you Will Learn 0:00 - Immigrant Motherhood in Canada 1:07 - Building Life After Immigration 3:13 - Pivoting Into Entrepreneurship 4:03 - The Truth About Business Ownership 5:25 - Work Ethic From Immigrant Parents 6:33 - Caring for Kids and Parents - The Sandwich Generation in Canada 9:03 - Creating Systems for Family Life 10:39 - Rebuilding Your Village in Canada 13:28 - Dementia Care in Immigrant Families 15:25 - Supporting Black-Owned Restaurants 17:53 - Finding Balance as a Mom 19:07 - Raising Children With Culture 20:46 - Mothers Creating Stability ----- Building a business can be hard. Building one while raising a child and caring for an aging parent is a completely different challenge. In this episode of Momversations, Nicole Charles shares her journey as a first-generation Canadian entrepreneur, mother, daughter, and co-owner of a family business. We talk about the reality of entrepreneurship, the pressure of being needed by everyone at once, and what it takes to keep moving forward when your family, your child, and your business all depend on you. Nicole opens up about balancing motherhood with business ownership, caring for a parent with dementia, building a company alongside her sisters, and the lessons she learned from her immigrant parents' work ethic and resilience. If you're a mom entrepreneur, business owner, caregiver, immigrant family, or someone trying to balance multiple responsibilities at once, this conversation will resonate deeply. This episode is about entrepreneurship, motherhood, caregiving, family, resilience, and building a life while carrying responsibilities from every direction. You will also hear about SugarKane Restaurant in Toronto’s Greek Town, ByBlacks Restaurant Week, the importance of visibility for Black-owned restaurants, and how Caribbean food can help pass culture, identity, and community to the next generation. About: As Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help people feel seen, informed, and less alone as they navigate life in Canada. Canadian Immigrant Stories & Experiences Support Us: https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian\ DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences shared are intended to support informed decision-making, not replace professional advice. Learn More - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about#disclaimer This episode is not sponsored. #Momversations #MomEntrepreneur #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Motherhood #BusinessOwner #CanadianEntrepreneur #WorkingMom #WomenEntrepreneurs #CaregiverLife #ImmigrantFamilies #FirstGenerationCanadian #FamilyBusiness #WorkLifeBalance #CanadianImmigrants #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada #kristinamcpherson #astoldbycanadianimmigrants

How do immigrant families build stability in Canada when life keeps changing? 🔴 Watch more Mom-Versations - As Told By Canadian Immigrants episodes - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 ===== Connect with Kristina Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker YouTube: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/AsToldByCanadianImmigrants Instagram: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ Facebook: ➡︎ https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ TikTok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@astoldbyexperience Website: ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/ Connect with Dr Suzanne Davis: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannerdavis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzie1rob/ ==== Subscribe and Listen to Our Immigration Stories HERE: ➡︎ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AsToldByCanadianImmigrants ➡︎ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-immigration-stories-as-told-by-canadian-immigrants/id1744419289 ➡︎ Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/kristina-mcpherson/ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Life in Canada After Immigration 1:06 - Immigrant Motherhood in Canada 2:26 - Moving Countries With Children 4:37 - Building Stability as Immigrants in Canada 5:44 - Identity After Moving to Canada 6:44 - Family Routines for Newcomers 7:26 - Rebuilding Your Village in Canada 8:18 - School Planning Before Moving 9:00 - Preparing Children for Canada 10:09 - Making Community After Immigration 12:25 - Starting Over in Canada 14:20 - Hardest Part of Relocating 15:51 - Caregiving as an Immigrant Mom 17:13 - What Home Means After Migration 18:52 - Advice for Immigrant Families 20:38 - Finding Your Village in Canada =========================== Here are the ways to work with us: Watch more immigrant stories: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8 Partner with As Told By Canadian Immigrants: ➡︎ https://astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/contact#collab 📩 Join our free email list to stay connected ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about =========================== Community Feature Support Black-owned restaurants during ByBlacks Restaurant Week: https://byblacks.com/restaurantweek #ImmigrantFamilies #LifeInCanada #CanadianImmigrants #MomVersations Moving to Canada with family changes more than your address. For many immigrant families, it changes how you parent, how you build community, how your children experience home, and how you create stability when everything around you keeps changing. In this episode of Mom-Versations: As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson sits down with Dr. Suzanne Davis to talk about raising children across countries, rebuilding community, staying rooted in identity, and creating family stability through change. After moving between Jamaica, Germany, New York, Canada, and South Africa, Dr. Davis shares what she has learned about motherhood, faith, routines, caregiving, diplomacy, and building a village wherever life takes you. This conversation is for aspiring immigrants researching life in Canada, newcomers already navigating settlement, immigrant mothers, first-generation Canadians, and families trying to understand what it really takes to start over. Whether you are thinking about moving to Canada, recently arrived on a study permit or work permit, working toward PR, or rebuilding your family life after immigration, this episode offers a deeper look at the emotional and practical side of building stability in Canada. From family dinners and veggie nights to knocking on neighbours’ doors with Jamaican treats, this episode is a reminder that stability is not always found in one place. Sometimes, stability is built through love, identity, routine, faith, community, and intentional connection. Our mission here at As Told By Canadian Immigrants is to share honest conversations about immigration, identity, family, rebuilding, and what it really means to start over in Canada. Disclaimer: This content is for storytelling, education, and community conversation only. It is not legal, immigration, financial, medical, or mental health advice. Please consult the appropriate qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation. #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada #Momversations #ImmigrantMoms #Motherhood #ImmigrantStory #LifeInCanada #RaisingKids #ParentingPodcast #JamaicanDiaspora #ImmigrantLife #CanadianImmigrants #MotherhoodJourney #DiasporaStories #FamilyAbroad #WomenWhoInspire #ImmigrantFamilies

Skilled trades in Canada may be one of the biggest opportunities immigrants are overlooking. 🔴 Check your eligibility and study skilled trades programs in Canada with Passage - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/trades Learn how Canadian immigration works before you make your first move — start with our free course - http://astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/course This video is sponsored by Passage Inc. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. ======= All Products and Resources Mentioned in this video: Passage Inc: Explore skilled trades pathways in Canada https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/trades Ways to work with us: Stop Guessing Which Immigration Path Is Right for You ➡︎ http://astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/course Talk to an Immigration Consultant: ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant Join our free email list to stay connected: ➡︎ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about Watch Next: More Canadian immigrant stories and practical newcomer guidance - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4wuN9oX4c_8h2UiTxU3Ztt8 ======== CHAPTERS 0:00 - Skilled Trades in Canada 2:21 - Moving to Canada from Pakistan 6:02 - Study Trades in Canada 7:17 - How Newcomers Find Jobs 10:01 - Why Immigrants Avoid Trades 12:53 - Skilled Trades Myths 16:16 - Trades Salary in Canada 18:38 - PR Pathways for Trades 23:29 - Jobs Beyond Construction 25:18 - Career Growth in Trades 32:48 - Hidden Jobs for Newcomers 36:00 - Women in Skilled Trades 38:05 - Immigration Pathways Explained 39:49 - Is Canada Still Worth It? #SkilledTradesCanada #CanadaImmigration #NewcomersCanada #ImmigrantsInCanada #lifeincanada In this episode of As Told By Canadian Immigrants, Kristina McPherson sits down with Mustafa Ansari to talk about skilled trades in Canada, why many immigrants and newcomers overlook trades careers, and how these pathways may create real opportunities for people trying to build a stable life in Canada. Mustafa shares his own journey from Pakistan to Canada, his original dream of working in corporate Toronto, and how he eventually discovered the trades industry through marketing, workforce development, and newcomer-focused programs. The conversation explores trades salaries, common misconceptions, women in skilled trades, safety, career growth, adjacent roles, and why newcomers should think beyond traditional job titles when building a future in Canada. In this video, you’ll learn: - Why skilled trades in Canada are worth exploring - Common misconceptions immigrants have about trades jobs - How trades careers can connect to PR and long-term stability - Why trades are not only hands-on roles - How networking can open unexpected career doors - Why newcomers should stay open to opportunities they did not originally plan for ======== As Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself. Our mission is to help immigrants eliminate confusion, avoid costly mistakes, and make confident decisions about studying, working, and building a life in Canada — turning confusion into clarity, isolation into belonging, and survival into success. INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ Website - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@astoldbyexperience?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences shared are intended to support informed decision-making, not replace professional advice. Learn more: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about#disclaimer #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada

Moving to Canada With Family, Caring for aging parents while raising children can leave you overwhelmed, guilty, and stretched as an immigrant in Canada. Book a Financial Clarity Call ➡ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker If you’re raising children while also worrying about aging parents, family responsibilities, money, grief, and the pressure to keep everyone okay, this conversation will feel familiar. In this episode, Kristina speaks with Chantel Escoffrey of The Sandwich Years and her daughter Kay about caregiver guilt, family caregiving, rebuilding your village, and what it means to be part of the sandwich generation. Through the lens of immigration, motherhood, and life in Canada, this conversation gives language to the hidden weight so many women carry when everyone seems to need them at the same time. Living in Canada Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3&si=ut3tqQRtS2xwGT2P Connect with Chantel @SandwichYears • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandwichyears • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandwichyears Connect with Kay: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayje22 Connect with Kristina: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ • Blog: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blog Subscribe to As Told By Canadian Immigrants: https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants 🚨 Talk to an Immigration Consultant https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/consultant 📩 Resource hub for immigrant families in Canada. Join our free email list. https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about Question - Are you caring for aging parents while raising children or supporting family at the same time? What has been the hardest part of being pulled in so many directions? ⏰ Chapters ⏰ 0:00 – The Guilt of Supporting Parents and Kids 0:59 – First-Generation Canadian 1:23 – Growing Up in an Immigrant Family 5:22 – Moving to Canada Without Grandparents 9:21 – What Felt Normal Growing Up in Canada 12:26 – What Is the Sandwich Generation? 13:11 – Sandwich Generation Explained 14:58 – Building Financial Stability in Canada 16:38 – Supporting Parents Back Home 19:03 – When Family Support Isn’t Enough 21:22 – Creating Your Own Support System in Canada 24:29 – Growing Up Without Grandparents 26:31 – Guilt in Immigrant Families 28:14 – How Immigration Affects Children 29:01 – Second Generation Canadian's Experience Growing Up (Kay) 30:32 – When Kids See Their Mom’s Stress 32:37 – The Emotional Weight Moms Carry 49:04 – Why Rebuilding Support Takes Time (networking) #SandwichGeneration #AgingParents #CaregiverGuilt #FamilyCaregiving #CaregiverBurnout ------------------------------------------------------------ Support Us -------- https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian ------------------------------------------------------------- About: As Told By Canadian Immigrants, hosted by Kristina McPherson, shares honest conversations about building life in Canada through the lens of immigrants and newcomers. From immigration and identity to money, parenting, relationships, career growth, and starting over, we explore the real experiences shaping life beyond the move itself. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help people feel seen, informed, and less alone as they navigate life in Canada. DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, immigration, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions. This video is not sponsored. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences shared are intended to support informed decision-making, not replace professional advice. Learn More - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/about#disclaimer #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #immigrationpathway #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada

Did you know Canada may give money toward your child’s education? If you’re an immigrant parent in Canada, this episode explains what many families are never told about RESPs, education savings, and protecting your child’s financial future. Take Control of Your Financial Future in Canada - Book a Financial Clarity Call ➡ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker As immigrant parents in Canada, many of us come focused on survival, immigration paperwork, job stability, and paying the bills — but becoming a parent changes the financial conversation. In this episode of Mom-Versations - As Told by Canadian Immigrants, Kristina speaks with licensed financial professional about RESP accounts, RDSP options, income protection, critical illness protection, and why families should not wait to start planning. This conversation breaks down how the Government of Canada may help with your child’s education, why protection matters just as much as investing, and how immigrant families can make more informed financial decisions in Canada. In this video, you’ll learn: • What an RESP is and how it can help with your child’s education • How Canada Education Savings Grants and Canada Learning Bonds work • Why starting early can make a difference for immigrant parents • What happens if your child does not go to college, university, or apprenticeship school • How RDSPs may support people living with disabilities • Why life insurance and critical illness protection matter for parents • Financial planning offense and defense 🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3&si=ut3tqQRtS2xwGT2P 📌 Links You Need • Take Control of Your Financial Future in Canada: Book a Financial Clarity Call with Kristina or Adrian - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker • Momtrepreneur University - https://www.skool.com/momtrepreneuruniversity/about?ref=a78b08e05bbc4b089aed5630022172ff • Neo Financial high-interest savings account platform - https://card.neofinancial.com/product-referral?utm_medium=Ambassador_FA&utm_source=Experior&skip_intro=true&nf_cv=JG2492ED&nf_ac=3BHR Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: As Told By Canadian Immigrants - https://www.youtube.com/@AsToldByCanadianImmigrants 🌍 More immigrant stories & resources: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/mom ⏰ In this episode of Mom-Versations, Kristina McPherson sits down with financial professional Adrian Morrison to discuss: 0:00 - Survival to Stability 1:31 - Immigrant Parent Money Questions 2:18 - Important Financial Disclaimer 3:13 - RESP Explained Simply 4:52 - Canadian Government Education Grants 6:40 - Why Start Early 8:11 - What If They Don’t Go to School? 13:20 - Savings vs Investing in Canada 15:42 - How much money do you need to start an RESP? 18:43 - RDSP Basics Explained 21:28 - $90K Disability Support 23:19 - Product vs Plan 24:40 - Protecting Your Future 26:15 - Offense and Defense 30:43 - Critical Illness Protection 35:22 - Insuring Your Child 39:12 - Financial Information Gap 41:20 - Book Your Clarity Call 45:30 - The Risk of Waiting 47:06 - Final Money Talk Recap 📌 Connect with Kristina : INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/astoldbycanadianimmigrants/ BLOG - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/blog LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-mcpherson-pmp%C2%AE-b-arch-60b34a68/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Support Us -------- https://www.paypal.me/astoldbyCanadian About: As Told By Canadian Immigrants shares honest conversations about immigration, motherhood, identity, money, family, and building a life in Canada. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help immigrants feel seen, informed, and empowered as they navigate life in a new country. ------------------------------------------------------------- Channel Disclaimer in About Section. DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be taken as personal financial, legal, tax, insurance, or investment advice. Always speak with a licensed financial professional who can assess your individual situation before making decisions about any financial product. This video is not sponsored. Some links included may be affiliate or referral links, which means we may receive compensation if you choose to use them, at no additional cost to you. All opinions and experiences shared are intended to support informed decision-making, not replace professional advice. #canadianimmigration #howtomovetocanada #usatocanada #jamaicatocanada #studyincanada #internationalstudent #expressentry #canadapr #canadavisa #kristinamcpherson #permanentresidency #canadiandream #movetocanada #jobsincanada #workincanada #cometocanada #beforeyouarriveincanada #ImmigrantParentsCanada #RESPCanada #FinancialPlanningCanada #CanadianImmigrants #moneytalks