Winning the away game with Justinus Adriaanse- Ep 41

Winning the away game with Justinus Adriaanse- Ep 41

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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