The Forbes Podcast with Penny Forbes

In this episode of The Forbes Podcast, Penny Forbes speaks with Andrea Thompson, Founder of the advice only financial planning firm Modern Cents, about how Canadians are redefining financial freedom — shifting from “retire at 65” to live well now. Andrea shares how Adaptive Financial Planning supports a lifestyle built on purpose, flexibility, and experiences today, not someday. 💡 We cover: The r...

What if everything you thought you were supposed to do turned out to be the very thing holding you back? In this powerful episode, Penny Forbes sits down with Amanda Gervasi — life coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the irresistible Amore Cheesecake Jars — to explore what it truly means to live life fearlessly and on your own terms. Whether you're stuck in a career, navigating a life cha...

In this episode of The Forbes Podcast, Penny Forbes is joined by Eva Sachs, a top Divorce Financial Consultant and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Divorce Specialist with Advanced Accreditation (CFDS-AA), and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™). Eva answers the big question: “Will I be okay?” With 15+ years of experience, Eva brings clarity to the financial side o...

In this episode, Penny Forbes interviews Cheryl Cruickshanks, a seasoned lawyer with over 15 years of experience in real estate and estate law. Cheryl brings practical legal wisdom that every homeowner, investor, and family needs to hear. From buying and selling property, navigating title issues, easements, and status certificates, to understanding the critical importance of wills, powers of attor...

🎧 What if your mortgage could make you money—and be gone in just 10 years? In this episode of The Forbes Podcast, Penny Forbes sits down with Sean Smith and Devon Noble, co-founders of Freedom10, to explore how Canadians are using Rental Cash Damming to turn rental income into a tax-deductible, wealth-building tool. They also break down the Smith Maneuver, a complementary tactic that transforms h...

In this episode of The Forbes Podcast, host Penny Forbes sits down with Michael Schmidt, franchise owner of Housemaster Toronto, to explore his journey from the film industry to becoming a top-tier home inspector in the GTA. With over 770 five-star Google reviews and multiple Consumer Choice Awards, Michael shares what sets their inspections apart—emphasizing thoroughness, client education, and at...

In this episode, Penny Forbes chats with Corinna Mancini, Founder of Coco’s Tallow Co.—a clean beauty advocate who transformed her personal battle with eczema into a thriving, purpose-led skincare brand. Corinna opens up about: Turning a skin struggle into a business The natural power of tallow for skin health Formulating products safe for the whole family Why taking action—even before you feel re...

🎙️ What’s the real cost of being underinsured? In this episode, host Penny Forbes chats with insurance pro Jennifer Beasley about the must-knows of life, disability, and critical illness insurance—plus smart tips on home and auto coverage. She explores why term life insurance is often the better choice over mortgage life insurance, and how even small policies can make a big impact. Jennifer also s...

Penny sits down with Myles Doak—Founder, Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and 2-time Dragons' Den Entrepreneur, the mind behind multiple successful businesses including Neighbour Media, SummerSkates and The Big Ball Golf Company. Myles shares his journey, including: Building and scaling multiple successful businesses Lessons from facing the Dragons—twice! The power of authentic storytelling and purpose-...

In this episode, Penny sits down with Sara Zollo, Senior Wealth Advisor at Harmony Wealth and recipient of Wealth Professionals Canada 2024 Top 50 Leading Women in Wealth Award—a significant honour recognizing her impact and leadership in the financial industry. From retirement planning and debt management to investment advice, financial literacy, and navigating finances during major life transiti...

In this feel-good episode, Penny Forbes chats with Kendra Watson, founder of Voyage Yoga Studio in the vibrant Village of Schomberg located in King Township, Ontario. From her unexpected journey to opening a studio, to creating a space where everyone—every age, every body—feels welcome, Kendra shares how yoga, community, and heart come together in powerful ways. If you're looking for a little insp...

In the first episode of The Forbes Podcast with Penny Forbes, I sit down with Sunny Talbot, Mortgage Broker at Pineapple, to break down everything you need to know about mortgages—whether you're buying, selling, refinancing, or investing. We cover the best approach to mortgage renewals, pre-approvals and how interest rates impact borrowing decisions. Sunny also shares expert advice on fixed vs. va...