Naeema Farooqi - Editor-In-Chief

Naeema Farooqi

Country of Origin: Pakistan

Date Arrived in London: July 2010

Occupation: Entrepreneur/Founder and Editor-In-Chief - London LINK Magazine 

Why did you decide to settle in London? What do you like about London?

I like the fact that it is kind of small and there is a lot of natural beauty. There is so much beauty, but we don’t use it enough. It has a lot of positive stories here and a lot more potential to grow and thrive.    

How are you involved in the London community (employment, volunteering, community organizations, etc.)?

I founded a magazine called London LINK that shares positive stories about people and is designed to bridge the gap between communities in London.  

What message would you like to share with newcomers to London?

Before you come, do some research, know yourself, and don’t be shy.  Reach out, make connections, make contacts. Take things in your own hands. Be motivated. Its not easy, but its doable. Don’t be disheartened.  Appreciate where you are. Think about how you can add value to Canada and you will just get everything back.

What message would you like to share with the broader London community?

 

Don’t give up on the city that you live in.  Keep working hard.  Be more open to new business and ideas.  Support one another and local businesses.  Go to the farmers market. Take walks. Enjoy. People should be open to other cultures. Be kind to the environment, be kind to each other, be polite, be good, work hard, enjoy life, appreciate each other’s differences.