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In this episode, Oscar Cecena interviews Alma Arzate. She moved from Mexico to Canada in 2007 and she'll be talking about her experience, especially the first year in Toronto. 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 you 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 Alma Arzate Alma Arzate is currently a Global Director, Supply Planning at Apotex Inc. Alma has over two decades of broad experience across global supply chain and operations in the Automotive, Electronics, Medical Devices, Consumer Packaged Goods and Pharmaceutical industries, which she leverages every day to support multiple supply chain, education, women and immigrant-related initiatives. Despite her sometimes hectic schedule, Alma volunteers extensively as a keynote speaker and panelist for many Universities, Colleges, Associations, and Canadian Immigrant Settlement Organizations. Alma’s hope is that her audience will relate to her, learn from her journey and the many obstacles she has had to overcome to find her voice and be recognized as a leader in male dominated industries and professions, and through ongoing dialogue, they will also be inspired to find ways to continue to persevere, achieve their own dreams, and become the best version of themselves. Alma’s story was shared on the cover of the April 2020 edition of Canadian Immigrant magazine, as part of their “Immigrant Women of Inspiration” special. Due to Alma’s business achievements and extensive altruism, she has been recognized by many organizations. In 2019, Alma was selected by Supply Chain Canada as part of their first-ever Top 100 Most Influential Women in Canadian Supply Chain. Her story was shared on the cover of the October 2019 edition of “Supply Professional” magazine. Alma was one of the top finalists of the 12th. annual RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards in 2020. Alma was the winner of the 2020 Woman of Inspiration Awards issued by the Universal Womens Network (UWN) under the category of Authentic Leader, and she was a finalist of the 2020 Woman in Leadership Awards under the categories of Organizational Leader and Inspirational Leader, by the Customer Service Professionals Network (CSPN). Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Alma relocated with her family to Canada in 2007. She resides in the GTA with her husband, their three children (ages 12, 15 and 21), and their rescued tabby cat. Get in touch with Alma LinkedInTwitterFacebookInstagram