Podcasts

Today Reni Odetoyinbo, content creator, marketing consultant, and finance educator, joins the show to share resources for career development and financial literacy. After achieving the remarkable feat of purchasing her first house at the young age of 23, Reni became determined to empower Black individuals with financial knowledge. In this episode, she dives deep into the importance of taking calculated risks and having the courage to embrace a leap of faith. Reni emphasizes the significance of building an emergency fund,

Joining the show today is Scott Stirrett, the Founder and CEO of Venture for Canada (VFC), a national charity that empowers young Canadians with entrepreneurial skills and mindsets. In this episode, Scott shares the inspiring story behind the inception of VFC and discusses its mission and target audience. Whether you’re a post-secondary student or a graduate seeking to develop entrepreneurial abilities, Scott provides invaluable guidance on how to pave the path to success. Listen in as he highlights common missteps

In this episode, Michelle Dittmer, an educator and youth advocate, joins the show to shed light on the transformative power of a gap year. Michelle founded the Canadian Gap Year Association, recognizing the potential of a gap year to address mental health challenges, lack of clarity, and skill gaps among youth. Throughout our conversation, Michelle explores the benefits of taking a gap year, emphasizing its positive influence on the mental well-being of young individuals, as well as the valuable lessons

Today we are joined by Sudeshna Sen, an Economist and senior leader in the financial services industry. With her extensive experience working with top financial institutions and Fortune 500 clients, Sudeshna has gained a unique perspective on the challenges of financial literacy. Recognizing that the use of jargon and industry lingo can hinder understanding, she decided to tackle this issue by approaching money and careers holistically through her personal venture, The Abundance Psyche. In this episode, Sudeshna offers insights on various

Today we delve into the findings of the 6th Annual Financial Stress Index released by FP Canada, which reveals that money remains the number one stressor for Canadians. In this episode, we share actionable strategies to alleviate financial stress as we go beyond the numbers and engage in a candid discussion with  The Real Bottom Line host Wendy Brookhouse and Financial Therapist Aseel El-Baba. You will learn the reasons behind the escalating stress surrounding finances, leading many to feel hopeless

Will Keliehor, Chief Commercial Officer at Interac, joins the show to discuss the findings of a recent survey that examines how Generation Z approaches their finances and navigates financial firsts amidst current economic conditions. Gen Z is more likely to feel stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed compared to other generations, with 52% believing they will have to work harder for money. However, the survey also reveals that nearly seven in ten Gen Z individuals want to improve their relationship with money.