Podcasts

Today we’re celebrating Young Money’s incredible journey. Together, we’ve created 334 episodes, reached listeners in over 40 countries, and surpassed 360,000 downloads! It’s been a privilege to inspire financial fitness through fun, educational content and host amazing guests who’ve shared their insights to help you navigate your financial journey. As I reflect on this milestone, I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned, the hurdles I’ve overcome (like losing access to Apple Podcasts!), and the community that made it all possible. From

In this episode I’m wrapping up Financial Literacy Month with a musical twist, drawing inspiration from a recent trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Known as a prime bachelorette destination and the heart of country music, Nashville also provided valuable financial fitness lessons applicable to everyone, especially young entrepreneurs and those at the start of their financial journey. Listen in as I share personal stories and insights from my travels, exploring the parallels between the vibrant life of Nashville’s music scene and

As Financial Literacy Month continues, we’re diving into the crucial but often overlooked role of insurance for young Canadians. Today we’re joined by Jessica Baker, Executive Vice President of Retail Wealth at Co-operators, a trusted, Canadian-owned company providing insurance and financial services since 1945. Listen in as Jessica explains how insurance isn’t just about protecting possessions—it’s about safeguarding your financial future. She busts common myths, like the idea that insurance is too expensive or unnecessary for healthy young people, and

In this Financial Literacy Month special of Young Money, we’re joined by Rana Abu-Naameh, Director General of Supervision at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC). With her extensive background in public service and financial oversight, Rana sheds light on how FCAC protects consumer rights and enhances financial literacy across Canada. Listen in as Rana dives into the critical aspects of FCAC’s mandate, focusing particularly on the streamlined consumer complaint handling process. She explains the steps consumers should take if

As we celebrate Small Business Month in Canada, I’m delighted to speak with Pouya Zangeneh, the Senior Vice President of Small Business Banking at Scotiabank. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Pouya shares his insights from Scotiabank’s recent report, “Path to Impact 2024: Navigating the Future Succession and Success in the Digital Era.” Listen in as Pouya discusses the trends impacting small businesses, including the imminent ‘succession tsunami’ where many business owners plan to transition

In this episode, I’m joined by Elisa Swern, a national retail and consumer leader and partner at PwC Canada. With over 25 years of experience in the retail and consumer goods sectors, Elisa brings her extensive expertise to discuss the findings of PwC’s Canadian Holiday Outlook Survey for 2024. Listen in as Elisa dives into the expected increase in consumer spending this holiday season, despite economic challenges. She also highlights the spending behaviors across different generations and provinces and shares