events
Browse through our upcoming and past events, designed to empower, educate, and connect.
Upcoming Events
Apr 22, 2025
Legal and Administrative Essentials for Setting Up Your Business
As part of our Economic Empowerment Workshop series, join consultant Alex Muñoz for a practical session on the legal and administrative steps to launching your business. Learn what it takes to build a strong foundation for your entrepreneurial journey.
Apr 24, 2025
Navigating Workplace Culture: Strategies for Success in a New Professional Environment
Join us live for an insight-packed discussion with seasoned professionals who’ve successfully navigated the challenges of adapting to new workplace cultures. Whether you’re starting fresh or stepping into a new environment, you’ll walk away with strategies to help you thrive from day one.
Past Events
Apr 23, 2025
Q2 Info Session – Resilient Immigrant
Join us for our Q2 Info Session, where we’ll share key updates, upcoming initiatives, and ways to stay engaged with the Resilient Immigrant community. This virtual session will highlight our goals for the quarter and feature voices from within our network.
Mar 15, 2025
Crafting the Perfect Resume to Land Your Dream Job as an Immigrant
This Workforce Development Workshop featured Kyle Smith, a seasoned HR leader, keynote speaker, and CEO with over 25 years of experience in leadership development, employee engagement, and modern HR strategies. Kyle shared expert insights on crafting a compelling resume tailored to employer expectations, equipping immigrants with the tools needed to navigate the job market successfully.
Mar 10, 2025
How to Write a Strategic Business Plan
This Economic Empowerment Workshop featured Alex Muñoz, a results-driven strategist, consultant, and co-owner of CSR, LLC. With a passion for cultural integration, professional development, and community impact, Alex guided immigrant entrepreneurs through the key steps of creating a strategic business plan. The session focused on building a clear vision, defining goals, and structuring a plan to drive business growth.
Mar 8, 2025
Resilient Women Rising: International Women’s Day Paint & Sip Event
This International Women’s Day, join Resilient Women Rising (RWR) for an unforgettable day of creativity, connection, and celebration.
Feb 22, 2025
Handling Workplace Discrimination and Stereotypes as an Immigrant
Join us for Handling Workplace Discrimination and Stereotypes as an Immigrant on Saturday, February 22, 2025, featuring experienced professionals Olasumbo Ogunsola and Telfany Morgan. This session will provide practical insights to help immigrants navigate workplace challenges and thrive in their careers.
Feb 15, 2025
Starting Your Business: Identify and Grow Your Entrepreneurial Skills
Join us for the Economic Empowerment Workshop, Starting Your Business: Identify and Grow Your Entrepreneurial Skills, where Ayomide Ibrahim, a distinguished CEO of FinServe Pro, will provide expert guidance on developing essential entrepreneurial skills for building and managing a successful business.
Feb 8, 2025
Understanding the local job market
Understanding the local job market
Jan 25, 2025
STATE OF EMERGENCY: NAVIGATING IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES AND CHALLENGES
Join us for State of Emergency: Navigating Immigration Policy Changes and Challenges on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, featuring immigration attorney Tracie Morgan, as we discuss new immigration policies, executive orders, and their profound impact on immigrant communities.
Jan 18, 2025
Identifying Your Skills And Strengths For Career Development
On January 18th, 2025, we hosted an insightful webinar as part of our Workforce Development Program by Alisha Brown, an experienced HR professional and career development consultant, the session focused on helping immigrants identify and leverage their unique skills and strengths to achieve professional growth.
Nov 30, 2024
Annual Resilient Friendsgiving
An evening filled with delicious food and the spirit of community. Whether you're an immigrant or a friend of immigrants, this is a time to celebrate your journey, share stories, and be thankful.
Nov 16, 2024
Overcoming Job Market Challenges: Practical Solutions for Immigrants
Join our virtual session, “Overcoming Job Market Challenges: Practical Solutions for Immigrants,” to gain valuable insights that will help you overcome obstacles and grow confidently in your career journey.
Oct 26, 2024
Navigating Career, Culture and Family as an Immigrant Mom
Join us for a live session where speakers Vese Aghoghovbia-Aladewolu, Yeyemide Fabamwo, Adeola Alli, and Aloaye Olagbenro share tips on balancing career, family, and culture as immigrant moms.
Oct 19, 2024
Resilient Immigrant Q4 Virtual Mixer
Join us for the Resilient Immigrant Q4 Virtual Mixer, where you learn about how we help immigrants, how our programs benefit you, find out how to join our community, and ways to get involved.
Sep 23, 2024
MAINTAINING MENTAL WELLNESS AS AN IMMIGRANT
Join us for a live session where speakers, Dina Coughlan and Nnemoma Chukwumerije will share strategies to maintain your mental health. Together, we’ll explore practical tools to help you manage stress and find your balance.
Aug 15, 2024
THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
Are you an African immigrant striving to make a lasting impact? Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this virtual session is for you.
Jul 25, 2024
NAVIGATING A NEW COUNTRY AS A YOUNG AFRICAN IMMIGRANT
Join us for an eye-opening discussion on “Navigating a New Country as a Young African Immigrant.” This session is for parents and young immigrants alike, where we’ll hear firsthand stories and gain valuable insights into overcoming challenges and thriving in a new environment.
May 23, 2024
OVERCOMING BARRIERS: STRATEGIES FOR BREAKING INTO NEW INDUSTRIES
Join us for the upcoming Employment Empowerment Program discussion on "Overcoming Barriers: Strategies for Breaking into New Industries." Hear from industry experts like Markanthony Akem, Ruth Lagarde, and Fisayo Ojelabi, with our host Sophia Okotie.
Apr 27, 2024
Navigating The Evolving Job Market
This panel discussion is focused on the current state of employment, strategies for employment, job market navigation, and techniques to improve the chances of securing employment as an immigrant.