The Money Buddha Podcast

Alessandra Ocampo is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and community builder. She shares how she rewrote leadership in the law industry by putting people first. She built a busy, family-run law firm focused on hospitality, culture, and relationship-based growth, and co-founded Piccolo Toronto, a parent-friendly kids’ play space. In this episode Alessandra talks about her unconventional path—from being a se...

Dans cet épisode, on jase avec Josée Cormier, fondatrice de Your Way Weight Loss et de Soul Studio, pis conférencière passionnée. Elle nous partage comment elle est devenue « la femme qui s’aime », en se bâtissant une vie à sa façon. On parle de joie, d’authenticité, de la culpabilité qui nous aide pas, de routines qui font du bien, et du pouvoir de dire non sans se sentir mal. Josée nous partage...

In this episode Veronique Normadeau, a CTA-turned-empowerment coach and founder of Empower Elle, shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder and earning a CPA to facing burnout, anxiety, and a breaking point as a new manager. She discusses her healing process, how she redefined success to focus on how she wants to feel each day, and practical strategies like energy-based planning, honori...

Chris Kolinsky a mortgage broker, dad, mental health advocate, and proud Blue Jays fan. Chris opens up about his tough childhood, the moment that pushed him toward therapy, and how a Bell Let’s Talk video unexpectedly went viral and set him on a mission to help more men speak up. We chat about staying real in business (including his newest brokerage name: Vibe Mortgage), how being vulnerable has m...

On this episode of the Money Buddha Podcast, Nicole Belliveau - a holistic nutritionist, yoga teacher and integrative health practitioner living on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island, Australia - shares how a life rooted in nature shapes her work - leading yoga classes, wellness retreats and local conservation efforts. Nicole offers simple, practical guidance on calming the nervous system, imp...

Scott Peckford shares his journey from mortgage broker to podcast host and coach, then founder of BRX Mortgage - a brokerage built on collaboration, training, and a model that gives brokers more control and margin. He explains how launching small, learning fast, and copying what works in other industries led to a thriving community and training system that supports rookies and top producers alike....

This week's guest is the inspiring Essy Dupuis, mortgage broker, off-grid living enthusiast, and self-proclaimed lifelong money nerd. From living completely solar-powered outside Fredericton to navigating a high-powered banking career that started at just 17, Essy shares her journey of following her instincts, embracing change, and finding balance between ambition and simplicity. They dive into th...

Amanda Rondeau opens up about the unexpected curveball life threw her—being diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, just after finishing a big fitness challenge and feeling like she was in the best shape of her life. In this episode, Amanda walks us through how she found the lump, the shock of the diagnosis, and the tough road through chemo, a mastectomy, and radiation. She shares honestly ab...

Shlesha Pandey is the founder of Banyan Agency, a powerhouse in the world of e-commerce marketing. With over eight years of experience, Shlesha shares her insights on how she helps seven and eight-figure e-commerce brands scale their revenues through strategic email and SMS marketing. Known for her exceptional skills in conversion copywriting, she blends emotional storytelling with data-driven str...

In this episode of the Money Buddha podcast, we are joined by Amy Sussex, a former corporate professional who boldly transitioned into entrepreneurship. Amy's journey began in the wellness industry, however, in 2024, she made a significant pivot to establish The Business Management Co, a venture aimed at supporting entrepreneurs by handling their backend operations, allowing business owners to foc...

In this episode, Rebecca Stanezic—writer, speaker, and content strategist who helps busy solopreneurs ditch the overwhelm and create content that actually works. We chat about her journey from starting her parenting blog “A Little Bit of Momsense” in 2009 to becoming a storytelling expert. Rebecca opens up about juggling motherhood and business, how blogging has changed, and why clear messaging ma...

Shulamit Ber Levtov, founder of The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is an experienced therapist and entrepreneur dedicated to supporting women business owners in maintaining their mental health amidst the demands of entrepreneurship. In this insightful episode, Shulamit shares her unique journey from French to English translator to becoming a specialized therapist for entrepreneurs, underscoring the cri...

Jennifer Standing is an SEO strategist, a mom, and a self-proclaimed mad scientist in the kitchen. With a passion for helping business owners elevate their visibility, Jennifer believes that true success in business starts with having the confidence to be seen—embracing vulnerability and stepping into it both energetically and strategically. She is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to share th...

Dre Erika Furlong, ND est une docteur en naturopathie compétente avec une formation diversifiée en massothérapie, en pratique manuelle ostéopathique et en médecine naturopathique. Elle exerce à la Clinique Natturra à Moncton, où elle se spécialise en médecine du sport, en douleurs chroniques, en santé de la peau, en santé intestinale, en équilibre hormonal et en troubles métaboliques. Dre Furlong...

A heartfelt conversation with Eric Michaud, who shares his incredible journey of overcoming addiction and finding success in business. Learn how Eric became co-owner of Express Imaging in Dieppe while celebrating a personal milestone of five years of sobriety. Discover the challenges he faced in his battle with addiction, his path to rehabilitation, and his insights on balancing entrepreneurship w...

In this episode, we chat with Alicia Simms Breland, an entrepreneur, tattooer, YouTuber, and full-time Airstream adventurer. After founding award-winning businesses in Nova Scotia, Alicia and her husband made a bold move in 2023, swapping their 2,400-square-foot home for a 25-foot Airstream trailer to live in full time and travel. Together, they host Trailer Travels on Eastlink Community TV, explo...

Sylvie Gallant est une femme simple et dédier dans tout les projets qu'elle entreprend. Elle nous parle de sa preparation pour le Multisport Championship Pontevedra 2025 en Europe. On discute de son entraînement, de la gestion du décalage horaire, et de son expérience dans les compétitions. Travaillant avec les enfants dans les écoles, elle a lancé une démarche pour introduire le « animal wellness...

Marie-Michelle Mekary est passionnée et inspirante avec 9 ans d’expérience en santé mentale. Ce qui a commencé comme une pratique privée en soirs et fins de semaines pour aider les patients sur les longues listes d’attente s’est transformé en une équipe multidisciplinaire entièrement dédiée au mieux-être: Inner Connection Therapy and Wellness. Depuis son enfance, Marie Michelle a toujours eu à cœu...

Denis is a visionary whose life and work are driven by innovation, purpose, and community. He coaches SaaS founders who are looking to build and bring their SaaS product to market. Denis was the co-founder of a social impact SaaS that inspired employees to give back through volunteering. His latest venture Volunteerintown.com focuses on empowering non-profit volunteer coordinators to create meanin...

Emilie Cormier, originaire de Rogersville, NB, est une force créative dans le monde de l’art et du branding. Fondatrice de Goat Branding, elle aide les entreprises à raconter leur histoire et à connecter avec leur audience. Artiste polyvalente, elle a collaboré avec des marques comme CAVOK, peint des murales dans sa communauté, et travaille sur des projets pour rendre l’art accessible au Nouveau-B...

Jason Blaquiere is a self-described 'introverted extrovert' who has found his balance between career and family.  He is a part-time sports enthusiast—whether it's CrossFit, golf, or hockey—and a proud board game nerd, he brings the same competitive spirit to all his pursuits. He’s also a family man, married to Marika and dad to Thomas, with a soon-to-arrive baby girl joining the family in February...

Danielle Boudreau est maman de deux enfants (4 ans et 1 an) et gestionnaire de projet à temps plein. Elle a toujours eu le rêve de créer des sources de revenus semi-passifs pour se crée une liberté financière. Pendant son deuxième congé de maternité, après avoir dépensé 15 000 $ de ses économies durement gagnées, elle a réalisé qu’il était temps d’arrêter de seulement épargner et de commencer à in...

Josianne Arsenault, une femme débrouillarde et indépendante depuis l’âge de 16 ans. Après avoir voyagé et exploré le monde, elle est devenue nutritionniste holistique et massothérapeute, et a rencontré son partenaire pendant sa dernière année d’études. Passionnée par le chocolat, Josianne a récemment découvert qu’elle avait un TDAH, ce qui a clarifié bien des choses dans sa vie.

Claire Johnson whose work and life experiences touch on some of the most pressing issues facing our society. She’s a mother of three young children, a registered dietitian with a wealth of experience working in the correctional system, and she holds a PhD in health management. As a professor at the University of Moncton, her research has focused on improving systems that impact everyday lives. Now...

Dans cet épisode, une enseignante Vanessa Mazerolle, nous raconte l’histoire de la création de L’Institut Apprenti-Sage, une école privée qu’elle a fondée avec son mari. Ce projet novateur, qui inclut du tutorat, des programmes après-classe et du préscolaire, est né de l’idée de son mari, Kevin. Parents d’un garçon de 6 ans, qui est lui-même élève de leur école, ils partagent avec nous leur parcou...