Building a Business While Working Full-Time | Newcomer Success Story with Maria Tofowomo

Unpacked & Empowered + Finances Podcast

Episode: Thriving as a Newcomer & Digital Entrepreneur with Maria of Crystal Reece Media Ltd.

In this inspiring episode, host Marianne Agudo sits down with Maria Tofowomo, a seasoned digital marketing expert and founder of Crystal Reece Media Ltd., to talk about balancing a full-time job, launching a business, and empowering minority-owned small businesses in Canada.

Maria’s Story Highlights:

• Over 15 years of experience in digital marketing across industries including Tech, Consumer Services, and Fortune 500 companies

• Founder of Crystal Reece Media, a New Brunswick-based business supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs with cost-effective, high-impact strategies

• Author of Metabolism Reset, a wellness book inspired by her own health journey

• MBA graduate (University of New Brunswick), Certified Scrum Master, and faith-driven community leader

• Proficient in Salesforce, Google Analytics, HubSpot, and more

 

In this episode, we explore: 

• Maria’s journey as a newcomer and how she built her career in Canada 

• How she started her business while maintaining a full-time job

• Financial and personal development lessons for immigrants and aspiring business owners

• Practical advice on growing and marketing your business with limited resources

• The power of community, faith, and perseverance

Whether you’re new to Canada, building a business, or looking for encouragement in your personal growth journey, this episode is packed with relatable insights and motivation.

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