“But you know what, at the end of the day, it’s really important to embrace change, whether it’s
good or bad. Being able to embrace is it is the first step towards make sense of it.”
- Mohammed Alsaleh
good or bad. Being able to embrace is it is the first step towards make sense of it.”
- Mohammed Alsaleh
I have met some resilient people in my lifetime but my guest this week definitely brings a whole new perspective when it comes to overcoming the odds. Mohammed Alsaleh is a Syrian refugee who is sharing his journey with the world in hopes that it will bring a new side, a more human side, to how we speak about the refugee crisis.
All his life, Mohammed just wanted to help others. In fact, it was during his fourth year of medical school to become a cancer specialist that he was imprisoned. Multiple prisons and torturing sessions later, Mohammed was released and allowed to take refuge in Canada as one of the first Syrians to come over. Mohammed explains his journey and how we can help to shift the negative perspective of refugees in his TEDxStanleyPark talk but we definitely delve into a more detailed account during this interview.
Mohammed’s story of resilience, hope, and family is one that anyone can relate to, even if the circumstances are unique to him. I truly admire his positive attitude in the face of darkness. More of us should learn to be a tad more grateful for the daily positives we take for granted. For those of you who missed Mohammed’s TedxStanleyPark talk can see it here.
In this interview, Mohammed Alsaleh discusses:
All his life, Mohammed just wanted to help others. In fact, it was during his fourth year of medical school to become a cancer specialist that he was imprisoned. Multiple prisons and torturing sessions later, Mohammed was released and allowed to take refuge in Canada as one of the first Syrians to come over. Mohammed explains his journey and how we can help to shift the negative perspective of refugees in his TEDxStanleyPark talk but we definitely delve into a more detailed account during this interview.
Mohammed’s story of resilience, hope, and family is one that anyone can relate to, even if the circumstances are unique to him. I truly admire his positive attitude in the face of darkness. More of us should learn to be a tad more grateful for the daily positives we take for granted. For those of you who missed Mohammed’s TedxStanleyPark talk can see it here.
In this interview, Mohammed Alsaleh discusses:
- What led to his TedxTalk. [2:15]
- How he learnt english after fleeing Syria. [8:20]
- His journey of being imprisoned, relocating to Canada, and leaving his family behind. [14:48]
- How he kept his mind strong during the time he was imprisoned and tortured. [21:57]
- How a Facebook friend request changed his family’s life. [27:24]
- How his family’s refugee story differs from his. [38:41]
Overcome the obstacles and learn more about the refugee crisis in this episode of the Succeed Against the Odds show.
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