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Winning the away game with Justinus Adriaanse- Ep 41

The Relocated South African | Emigration stories
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In this episode, I speak with Justinus Adriaanse, a South African entrepreneur now based in Canada. We discuss Justinus' journey from Pretoria to Canada, the challenges and triumphs of relocating. He shares how skiing became a passion and a way to connect with his new life in Canada. He emphasises the importance of family support during the immigration process. Justinus shares insights on maintaining ties to South Africa and the impact of his coding academy, We Think Code which provides opportunities for preserving candidates to learn coding skills.We Think Code has transformed the lives of many underprivileged youth in South Africa We also discuss his passion for rugby and the role it has in connecting South Africans abroad. He emphasises the need for action and consistency in making a difference, whether in business or charitable endeavours. Justinus Adriaanse: “Being on the same page is key." "You have to push your comfort zone." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Relocation 02:54 Justinus' Early Life and Move to Canada 06:35 The Skiing Adventure and Its Impact 10:52 The Importance of Family Support in Immigration 13:07 Children's Adaptation and Cultural Identity 17:36 Feeling More South African Abroad 19:48 Charitable Work and Impact of We Think Code 26:34 Government Support and Collaboration 28:45 Rugby Vision and Community Projects 31:12 The Journey to the Final: A Rugby Fan's Adventure 33:30 Building a Rugby Talent Pipeline in South Africa 36:44 The Importance of Opportunity in Sports 37:43 Challenges of Starting Over in a New Country 40:31 Networking: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success 42:42 Changing Perceptions: South Africans Abroad 50:28 Lessons Learned: Reflections on Immigration 53:49 Advice for Young South Africans: Exploring Opportunities Justinus and Flip van Der Merwe´s podcast Winning the away Game is available on all podcast platforms and Youtube :https://www.youtube.com/@WinningtheAwayGamePodcast Contact Justinus on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/justinusadriaanse Find your digital home with fellow Relocated South Africans around the world. Visit https://therelocatedsouthafrican.com and connect with Jan at jan@therelocatedsouthafrican.com

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