Hey You! I’m Nordia Bogle

My journey began in January 2018 when I embarked on graduate school in Canada. It was a transformative period marked by personal and professional growth. However, as an immigrant woman, I soon became aware of the unique challenges we face when launching our careers. Statistics showed higher rates of joblessness and prolonged periods of underemployment for individuals like myself. I was determined to break free from this narrative. Through effective career planning, I leveraged my existing skills, knowledge, and experiences to secure a great role in one of Canada’s leading banks, earning an hourly rate 80% higher than the minimum wage.

It may be hard to believe, but our skills can deteriorate if left unused. Whether we find ourselves underemployed, stuck, or unfulfilled in our current roles, there is always an opportunity to redefine success and forge a new career path.

In the earlier years of my career, I found myself waiting for the perfect timing and ideal role. However, my pivotal resignation in 2016 became an “aha moment” that shattered those misconceptions. It revealed that we can always chart a different course, redefine our measures of success, relaunch our careers, and achieve remarkable results, regardless of our geographic location. To unlock what’s truly possible and attain greater heights, we need a clear plan and the courage to take calculated risks. One quote that resonates deeply with me is by Abraham Lincoln, who famously said, “The best way to predict the future is to create it.“

Only by taking that first step can we turn our desires into reality. Together, let’s embrace change, seize opportunities, and craft a future that exceeds our wildest aspirations.