Meet Tareq Hadhad: Founder of Peace by Chocolate, public speaker and community leader

Episode 8 of First Generation, the Canadian Immigrant podcast series features Tareq Hadhad's journey from arriving in Canada along with thousands of other refugees to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader.

In this inspiring conversation, Tareq speaks about going from asking: "What's Halifax?" to making the small town of Antigonish in Nova Scotia home and launching Peace by Chocolate there with the support of the community to finding ways to give back. He shares various aspects of his journey as an immigrant, what his six years in Canada has looked like and how the country has shaped him. Hear Tareq's advice on building a life in Canada, making connections and the importance of sharing your story.

Host Farah Mohamed also discusses helpful resources for those on the immigrant journey with Canadian Immigrant editor Ramya Ramanathan.

Inspiration, information, helpful tools, tips and resources – find all this and more at canadianimmigrant.ca/podcast2021