Money Buys Happiness

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Daniel Southan-Dwyer, founder of Fairfax, to unpack one of the most incredible entrepreneurial journeys we've ever heard. From spending time in foster care as a child to working oil rigs, breaking into capital markets without a university degree, raising tens of millions of dollars, and eventually becoming an owner of European football...

From growing up in Rome to becoming one of Toronto's most recognizable chefs, Chef Gianluca Ruggieri's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, Gianluca opens up about failing school, quitting university just six exams before graduating, moving from Italy to Toronto, working brutal hours in restaurant kitchens, and how social media completely c...

From posting TikToks in her bedroom to working with Dior, Fendi, YSL and some of the biggest luxury brands in the world... this is the story of Zhanna Red. In this episode of the MBH Podcast, Zhanna Red breaks down how she transformed herself from an aspiring model and content creator into one of Canada's most recognizable fashion influencers. We dive into the reality of building a personal br...

Bilal Dawson joins The MBH Podcast to tell the unbelievable story behind becoming one of Canada's biggest food creators. From eating at the worst-rated restaurants, trying the world's hottest foods, and risking food poisoning for content, to building an audience of over 1.2 million followers, Bilal reveals what it really takes to make it in the creator economy. In this episode, Bilal opens...

What happens when a Sri Lankan immigrant drops out of university with only 2,000 followers… and turns art into a global business? In this episode of the MBH Podcast, we sit down with viral artist Jyothee Murali (JYXDI) to break down her unbelievable journey from immigrant family pressure and being told to become a doctor… to building a massive art brand through Instagram, NFTs, anime art, social m...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Maxx Brunetta (FX87MAXXI) — the viral car creator who turned one risky moment into a full-time content empire. From getting bullied as a kid… to buying his dream BMW at 19… to going viral overnight from a dashcam video — this is the REAL story behind how he built his brand. Maxx breaks down:How a single police stop changed his life foreverW...

What would you do if you were diagnosed with cancer, had $5,000 in your bank account, and were about to start a business? That’s exactly what happened to Georgios Frangulis. In this episode of the Money Buys Happiness Podcast, we sit down with the founder of Oakberry — the global açaí powerhouse that grew from one small kiosk in Brazil to over 1,000 stores worldwide. But the story behind Oakberry...

What does it really take to build one of Toronto’s most iconic Italian restaurants? In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with the owners of Taverniti, the restaurant many people say serves the best authentic Italian food in Toronto. From arriving in Canada as immigrants with almost nothing… to building a restaurant legacy rooted in family recipes, hard work, and old-school values....

"What the f* am I doing?"That was the moment Zlam Dunk realized he made half his annual engineering salary in just two months of content creation. In this episode, we sit down with the man behind the characters to discuss the "snowball effect" that took him from a small-town kid in Brantford to acting alongside Drake on a major TV set. Zlam shares the raw, unfiltered story of l...

Swavy was just a kid from Toronto quietly building his sound — working regular jobs, recording for years without releasing music, and betting everything on improvement when no one was watching. Then things started happening fast. Chris Brown reposted his music while Swavy was literally cleaning toilets. Future began showing love behind the scenes. Drake hailed his track as a Toronto anthem. In thi...

Yaxology was just a kid teaching himself video editing at 12 years old — obsessively stacking skills while everyone else was playing games. Fast forward, and that same skillset put him inside high-pressure rooms with some of the most polarizing and disciplined people on the internet — where execution mattered more than opinions. In this episode, Videographer Yaxo breaks down:How he went from -$250...

These guys weren’t the popular kids… they were the ones getting laughed at. In this episode, the twins from Twin Pranks open up about being bullied not just by students — but by their own teachers for making videos in high school. They were called cringe, made fun of in class, and nearly quit content for good. Then everything changed. From 700 subscribers and embarrassment… to going viral with 56...

Mentalist Kevin Hamdan READ OUR MINDS & it was MIND BLOWING.He also sits down to reveal what’s actually happening when it looks like he’s inside someone’s head — the same performances that exploded online, built a massive following, and caught the attention of major names. But the truth is wilder than the illusion. Kevin openly admits mind reading isn’t real… then breaks down the mix of psycho...

In this episode of Money Buys Happiness, motivational speaker Sam Demma opens up about the side of success most people never see — failure, loneliness, self-doubt, and nearly losing his life while chasing purpose. From sacrificing 12 years for a dream that never worked out, to being robbed in Kenya, to burning out while trying to prove he wasn’t a failure — Sam breaks down the mental battles behin...

Neema Naz gets brutally honest about Iran, internet hate, discipline, and the cost of staying silent. Neema opens up about why he’s never been able to visit his homeland, what’s actually happening in Iran right now, and why speaking out has led to backlash and death threats online. We dive into the pressure creators face to “pick a side,” the hypocrisy of internet outrage, and why no matter what y...

Dayne St. Clair spent years fighting for minutes… now he’s signed with Inter Miami, sharing a locker room with Lionel Messi, and preparing for the pressure of a 2026 World Cup on home soil 🇨🇦⚽️From being benched and doubted… to career-saving performances, international call-ups, and earning a move to one of the most watched clubs in the world — Dayne St. Clair’s journey is a raw look at what it a...

John Ferguson opens up about growing up as a little person, getting bullied, learning to love himself, dating as a dwarf, love life, and flipping what the world saw as a “disadvantage” into a multi-million-view career. In this episode, John breaks down:• Why accepting yourself is the ultimate cheat code• The insane hate he received when he first blew up online• Living at Logan Paul’s house during...

This isn’t motivation. This is a wake-up call. In this episode, we sit down with Billy Love for a brutally honest conversation about masculinity, suffering, discipline, and becoming undeniable in 2026.We talk about:– Why modern men feel lost, angry, and suppressed– How avoiding suffering destroys your future– Why masculinity is being demonized — and how to stay strong anyway– Mental breakdowns, eg...

Pro wrestler Vinny Pacifico went from being bullied every single day to becoming one of the most talked-about rising stars in wrestling — and his story is absolutely insane. In this episode, Vinny reveals how wrestling almost broke him, why he ignored his health for 10 years, and how one viral moment skyrocketed his entire career. From sleeping on planes for weeks at a time…To wrestling across Eur...

Most people spend their 20s “figuring it out.”He spent his building a company that went from 30 driveways… to 4,500+ contracts… in just FIVE years. In today’s episode of Money Buys Happiness, we sit down with Stefano Narducci the 25-year-old founder who turned snow removal (yes, SNOW REMOVAL) into a full-blown media machine, a tech company, and one of the fastest-scaling service businesses in Cana...

Matt Kiatipis (aka MK) went from unknown hooper in Canada & Costa Rica, to getting FOLLOWED by Drake, mobbed by 10,000 fans in Abu Dhabi, and shutting down entire cities across Europe, Brazil, and Asia… all by playing streetball 1v1.In this episode, he reveals:🚀 How one viral clip changed his entire life overnight💀 The chip on his shoulder that turned him into a global villain🇨🇦 What it was...

Smilez went from tearing his knee, spiraling into three months of depression, to becoming an actor on Squid Game Season 2, getting brand deals with Foot Locker & Puma, and getting personally called out by Drake to pull up and hoop at his house. This is one of the craziest glow-up stories we’ve had on the show — and he held NOTHING back. In this episode, Smilez breaks down:- How he got cast in...

He went from running an agency funded by Nike at 26…to shifting everything — his team, his identity, his purpose. Now, he’s back. And he’s doing it his way. In this episode, Anthony — “The Young Nonno” — shares how he rebuilt his life and career after walking away from one of the biggest brand relationships in the world. From marketing for Nike to growing tomatoes in his backyard, he reveals how a...

At 30 years old, Matthew Olivier felt like his life was already over. No purpose. No plan. No belief in himself. Just a future he never chose — working a job that was “already set up,” watching other people live the life he wanted, and secretly believing he was destined for mediocrity. He compared himself to everyone online, daydreamed instead of manifesting, and hid his art because he was terrifi...

In today’s episode, we sit down with Billy Love — the uncensored, unfiltered, mustache-rocking creator who went from broke bartender and failed musician to building a massive online following and making full-time money doing what he loves. Billy opens up about his lowest moment, crying in a parking lot, questioning his purpose, and feeling like a “loser”… and how ONE decision flipped everything. F...