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Shelly Cerrelli moved from Jamaica to Canada in 2004, landing in Montreal. A few years later, in 2009, she moved to Toronto, where she now lives with her family. She describes herself as a serial entrepreneur and has been working in the tech industry for years. As an immigrant, she knows the challenges that we face when moving to a new country, and she provides sound advice for anyone who just landed or is about to come: Make use of LinkedIn to connect with other professionals and expand your networkGet advice from friends and colleagues in your fieldVolunteer, it's one of the quickest ways to get involved in the Canadian societyYou can listen to Episode #29 for more information about volunteeringFine tune your communication skillsGo out and find what is outside your bubbleConnect strategically with people that will help you grow professionallyTake advantage of newcomer programsGet to know your city and CanadaLearn new skills and upgrade your current onesBe positive and stay focused Listen to the full episode to get all the insights. Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoyed listening to this episode, don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. And make sure to follow the show on Instagram and LinkedIn. Lastly, if you’re an immigrant and want to share your story on the show, go to immigrantsoftoronto.com/join and fill out the form. I’ll be in touch shortly after receiving your submission. Thanks for listening, I’m Oscar Cecena, and this is Immigrants of Toronto. Learn more about Shelly Cerrelli Shelly Cerrelli Shelly Cerrelli is a successful serial entrepreneur and business strategist. She has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years, fostering business growth from the startup stage to maturity. Shelly studied Business Management at The University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and obtained a Bachelor's of Interior Design from Yorkville University, Toronto. She is passionate about the career growth and acceleration of women in technology. She has participated in several women's networking groups and mentor circles to help promote female entrepreneurship and empowerment. She has also served on industry advisory boards and charitable community organizations.  Shelly is passionate about four things her family, helping women in technology, helping women in entrepreneurship and women empowerment. Get in touch with Shelly Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/shellycerrelliWebsite: shellycerrelli.comInstagram: @shellyinspiresFacebook: facebook.com/shellyinspiresYoutube: youtube.com/c/ShellyInspires