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In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews Steven Ritchie, Associate Director at TKS (The Knowledge Society), about creating the next generation of innovators. If you are or know a high-potential, ambitious young person who wants to impact billions, this episode is a MUST. Steven spent the last 10 years working in the digital product space. He has built apps for organizations like Clorox and the...

"From what I’ve heard med school is really demanding - how do I know if I can do it?"  "No one in my family is in medicine – is that a disadvantage?"  "What are some of the challenges medical students face?"  "When should I start studying for the MCAT?" These are just a few of the top questions pre-med students and emerging doctors ask. In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews D...

What does it take to get into your best-fit school? In this episode, Francesca Cadhit interviews U.S. college (university, for us Canadians) expert Katelyn Gleason Klapper, CEP and explore the world of college applications. Katelyn Klapper is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) with 35 years of experience working in higher education and college consulting. She is the founder of College Options,...

Get your MD, co-author medical research, be a Medical Genetics Resident at the University of Toronto.  Oh, and be part of an innovative platform designed "for medical school students and practicing physicians to learn and review the fundamentals of clinical medicine." (https://medskl.com/) Think you can handle that? Dr. Ariel Gershon certainly can. In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder o...

Falisha Karpati is an Inclusion Consultant with a background in neuroscience, specializing in working in academic and research organizations. In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, asks Falisha about how taking cognitive diversity into account can improve student outcomes and how things can improve, in her professional opinion. According to Falisha, integrating equity, diver...

What do poetry, literature, and communication have to do with applying to medical school? More than you realize. Emily Gershon is a published author and creator of EG Med Prep, where she helps prospective med school students with their applications and interviews. After realizing that being a vet wasn't what she really wanted to do, she pivoted to English, Poetry, Literature, and Communication. No...

Math whiz. Mechanical engineer. Poker player. YouTube Creator. Aerospace engineer. Would you believe me if I told you that those all describe one person? Wissam Seif has experienced more of a transformation in the past decade than many people do in their entire lifespan. As a student, he was great at math and liked tinkering with things that moved, so naturally, he pursued mechanical engineering i...

"Retire Young Retire Rich: How to Get Rich Quickly and Stay Rich Forever!" When Jack Duffley saw these words on the cover of a Robert Kiyosaki book as a teenager, it changed his trajectory forever. Jack is now a commercial real-estate attorney in Chicago and runs a personal finance YouTube channel where he documents his investing journey. In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edg...

“Get your engineering degree, do an internship, start up a YouTube channel. Oh, and pursue real estate. Think you can handle that?” Oliver Foote certainly can. In this episode, I interview Oliver Foote, McMaster University engineering student, YouTuber with a video that has over 91,000 views, and future real estate professional. Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, chats about how he stays...

When was the last time you interacted with an influencer, a company, or a figure of authority online where you felt like they actually cared about what you had to say? This question stumped me. I couldn't remember the last time, but today's guest has shaken things up. He has gone ahead and done something many struggle with... give actual value, get genuine engagement, and grow organic traffic. And...

The pandemic changed the world in ways we didn't expect. Travel was restricted, people were stuck indoors, and students underwent massive shifts in their learning. We all had to get used to this new way of life. Naturally, this was the best backdrop for Komal Faiz as she began her travel-based business, Wanderlite. A thrilling plot twist for the budding entrepreneur, I'm sure. Komal...

Unless you've been living under a rock, anyone who lives in Toronto is aware of how expensive living in the city can get. Savings dry up quickly when rent, groceries, and daily necessities take up most of your income. Forget about investing. By age 27, many consider themselves lucky to have a stable job that gives them just enough to pay the bills. Then there's Sandy Yong, who by age 27&...

Starting a business is like bungee jumping off the CN Tower. On one hand, there's excitement. It's a new adventure and your blood is pumping. You're in charge and finally doing things on your own terms. On the other hand, there's the sense of overwhelm. You don't know what you're doing. You're responsible for marketing, admin, bookkeeping, customer service, and the list goes on. Amy Thie...

What happens when a finance major on his way to Wall Street realizes he’s sick of spending weekends crunching numbers and is ready to make the leap from finance to fitness? Nathan Stowe, based in Austin, Texas, shares valuable insights about getting crystal clear on his vision throughout his business journey as he goes from Wall Street hopeful, to car salesman, to big box gym management, to r...

Daily life is tough enough. Now try it with back pain, muscle soreness, or tightness. Simple tasks like sitting at a desk to work, carrying grocery bags, and getting daily exercise are that much more challenging.  HIT PLAY to join the conversation.  In this episode, Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interviews Registered Chiropractor and CEO of Phyxable, Dr. Jim Feng , ab...

When disaster strikes, pivot! During the pandemic, we saw the demand for some industries, like travel, drop while for others, like e-commerce, it boomed. Good for Bezos, bad for a bunch of others. It came as a complete surprise to learn that international student interest in coming to Canada increased during this time . But with lockdowns and stay-at-home orders looming over our heads, businesses...

Have you ever thought of writing a book? Sat in front of a blank document for hours, rubbing your temples as hours pass, trying to figure out where to start, what to cover, and how to convey your expertise to your audience so they’re actually interested? Now, try taking that book and turning it into an app.  HIT PLAY to hear how CEO and Founder of Joy+, John Robinson Jr. , built an app that g...

Picture completing your undergraduate program. Great! Now what? You’ve spent years poring over textbooks, memorizing terminology, and developing your technical skills, only to realize that you have no idea how to turn that degree into something that pays.  HIT PLAY to hear Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interview Registered Kinesiologist and CEO/Founder of First Line Education,...

Getting your first client is one of the most difficult challenges many early entrepreneurs face. Going from part-time side hustler to full-time, 6-figure business boss is another leap altogether!  HIT PLAY to hear Francesca Cadhit, Founder of Top Class Edge, interview Toronto Health and Fitness Expert, Author, and Personal Trainer, Igor Klibanov, share his secrets of how he turned his part-ti...