ReleVant by Ventum Financial

In this episode of The ReleVant Minute by Ventum Financial, Debbie McGrath sits down with Bert Quattrociocchi, Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Discretionary Asset Management and Portfolio Strategy, and talks about a truth that's easy to agree with and hard to actually live by: more information rarely means better decisions. Bert has watched investing move from waiting weeks for a q...

Tony Pantages spent 30 years making films, until a steelhead salmon changed his mind. In this episode, David sits down with the President of Octaform to talk about the strange, almost mystical moment on a river in the Great Bear Rainforest that pulled him out of the film industry and into clean energy, how a "giant tank" became the backbone of a global business spanning biogas, aquacultu...

Tanner didn't set out to build a fertility company. He set out to build a family and what he found on that four-year journey changed everything. In this episode, David sits down with the co-founder of Twig Fertility to talk about what happens when a broken system becomes a business opportunity, how designing for the patient experience transforms outcomes, and why resilience isn't just a le...

In this episode of The Relevant Minute by Ventum Financial, we sit down with David Curson, CEO of Ventum Financial, to discuss the leadership principles, advisor-first mindset, and evolving client expectations shaping the future of wealth management. Drawing on decades of experience in financial services, David shares the lessons that have guided his career, from the importance of outworking the c...

In this bonus episode, Relevant: NextGen brings together students and young adults for candid conversations about money, careers, and the everyday habits that shape real financial literacy. These voices offer a clear reminder that today’s influence is social, built through shared routines, peer insight, and practical ideas exchanged in real time. 

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Silken Laumann, 4 time Olympic medalist, author, speaker, and founder of the charity Unsinkable, for a conversation about resilience, relevance, and what it truly means to keep moving forward.   Silken reflects on a life shaped by both extraordinary achievement and profound challenge, from the intensity of Olympic competition to rebuilding...

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath visits West Haven Farms to sit down with Asta Torokvei, an accomplished equestrian and the founder behind a working horse farm built on discipline, care, and long-term thinking. What begins as a conversation about horses quickly becomes an exploration of leadership, resilience, and the realities behind building a business rooted in passion. Asta shares h...

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Cari Covent, an accomplished cultural and digital transformation leader and advisor who helps organizations adopt AI and understand it, bridging the gap between innovation and human impact. Cari offers a grounded, accessible way into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how it can empower rather than replace, simplify rather tha...

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to explore what it really takes to build for the long term: trust, vision, and public purpose. Ehren reflects on leading through complexity, balancing innovation and accountability while steering multi-billion-dollar investments that shape Canada’s future. From clean energy and sustainable...

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Matt Giffen, founder of Bench Brewing Company, a certified B Corp brewery rooted in craft, community, and sustainability. From a Niagara orchard to a thriving brewery built on integrity and respect for the land, Matt shares what it means to lead with values and  to grow responsibly, support people, and create something that reflects more t...

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Jennifer Bernard, President and CEO of SickKids Foundation, a leader redefining what it means to pair heart and strategy in healthcare. Jennifer shares how purpose, precision, and empathy drive real transformation inside one of Canada’s most respected institutions. From the idea of “home as medicine” to her perspective as a Black woman in...

In the first episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Dan Slater, an award-winning producer and storyteller whose work bridges creativity, culture, and connection. From indie stages to international screens, Dan shares his unique insights and experiences on how powerful stories are built and why authenticity, courage, and emotion remain the most valuable currencies in entertainment. Toge...