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Heather Roberts is a Boundaries Coach who helps female entrepreneurs create space in their lives and businesses. She joins us today to share the importance of defining what boundaries mean to each individual, as well as advice for overcoming the struggles women often face when trying to establish boundaries. Listen in as she offers tips on how to overcome the guilt and other negative emotions that...

Are you ready to break the silence and start having meaningful conversations about finances? Kathleen Burns Kingsbury, the author of Breaking Money Silence , joins the show today to share her insights on why conversations around financial issues are essential and the importance of having these hard conversations around money with the ones you love and trust. Kathleen believes that keeping secrets...

Have you ever lied to your partner about money? Or have you ever suspected your partner of not being truthful about their finances? Financial infidelity is a prevalent issue in relationships, and it's time to start talking about it. In this episode, I discuss what financial infidelity is, the reasons people lie about money in relationships, and how to identify if it's happening in your relationshi...

It is the first full week of February, and you know what that means: the Super Bowl is fast approaching. Rihanna will be headlining the halftime show, sponsored for the first time by Apple Music. With sales of more than 250 million records worldwide, Rihanna ranks as one of the bestselling female artists ever, and this is sure to be an incredible show. Aside from her music career, Rihanna has buil...

Online sports betting has seen a significant expansion in recent years, and it seems as though you can't watch a sports game without seeing an advertisement promoting a gambling app or website. Online sports betting allows people to place bets on a wide variety of sports events using their smartphones or computers, rather than having to go to a physical casino or racetrack. Those with a gambling a...

Valentine's Day is a special occasion for many couples, but it can also be costly. Is all of this Valentine's Day spending in the name of love? According to Wallethub's 2022 Valentine's Day Survey , fear may also be a driver. Fortunately, fancy dinners and high-priced gifts aren't the only ways to show someone you care, and if you're on a budget, there are plenty of ways to celebrate without break...

For the last decade, Fotini Iconomopoulos has been empowering Fortune 500 executives and their teams to achieve their objectives through her expertise in negotiation, communication, and persuasion. She guides companies through high-stakes scenarios and creates tailored intensive negotiation workshops for clients across the globe in all industries who want to develop their teams. Today, Fotini is j...

In Financial Literacy Month—and as we entered a busy holiday spending season—Interac and Conscious Economics partnered to launch Mindfulness & Money for Canadians, which offers a free, foundational digital learning platform to support the development of financial well-being skills through the lens of mindfulness, to Canadians coast-to-coast. In this episode, Aseel El-Baba, financial therapist, eco...

Erin Bury is one of Canada's top female entrepreneurs, an active startup advisor, and a former marketer and technology journalist. Erin is the co-founder and CEO of the online estate planning platform Willful, where she drives the company's mission to make it easier for Canadians to prepare for and deal with death in a digital age. In this episode, Erin will be sharing the importance of estate pla...

It seems the news and social media headlines have become very disheartening through 2022. Personal debt delinquencies are on the rise, consumer bankruptcy activity is expected to increase in 2023, and COVID supports have stopped for the most part, with some people required to pay back amounts they received in error. In this bleak economic environment with high inflation and interest rates, remaini...

The last few years have been hard for everyone. As the pandemic fears started to ease, inflation and rising interest rates began to grow. With everyone focused on cutting back and doing less, there is the presumption that all the fun and joy must be lost as well. But life is too short to live this way. So, in this episode, I will be discussing the relationship between happiness and money, specific...

Today we are celebrating 5 years of Young Money ! Together we have created 273 episodes, are listened to in over 40 countries, and have surpassed 290,000 downloads! It is my absolute privilege to create educational and fun financial content, as well as host amazing guests to help and inspire you along your financial fitness journey. Whether you're checking out the show for the first time today, ha...

With the holidays just around the corner, many Canadians are wondering how they're going to make their budgets work when it comes to gift-giving and holiday travel. In fact, according to new research from Interac Corp., the majority of Canadians say they are facing barriers that hinder feelings of financial control this year, with 49% saying the current economic situation has negatively impacted t...

It is becoming increasingly clear that money and our mental health are directly tied together. The stress of not having money can cause anxiety, increase tiredness, and make us physically sick, more irritable, and short-tempered. So, it is critical that we make sure we're staying on top of our finances, seeking help as needed, and accepting our imperfections. In this episode, I will share three ti...

Due to the current state of the financial world, I wanted to review more powerful interviews we've had on the podcast where our guests shared fantastic advice to help you navigate debt. We have had so many amazing guests in the past who have offered tips that remain timeless, so in this episode, we will be listening to key takeaways from our interviews with Zandile Chiwanza and Kelley Keehn. Liste...

We are living in a time of high inflation and increasing interest rates, leading to many companies cutting previously secure jobs. It is beginning to be harder to make ends meet as our income no longer goes as far as it used to. If you are like many people carrying variable-rate debt, your payments are taking up more and more of your budget than before. Due to this current state of the world, I wa...

Financial fitness is not only about learning the basics of financial matters, but also securing the income that will make financial freedom possible. In order to achieve a well-paying position with your desired organization, it is essential to understand what is required of you in the workplace. So, in this episode, I'm sharing my recent experiences with employers and the tips they shared to ensur...

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada. During Financial Literacy Month, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada engages and works together with organizations across the country to help strengthen the financial literacy of individuals and families. The theme for 2022 is: Managing Your Money in a Changing World. Throughout the month, they're focusing on different themes for each week, and i...

With the rising cost of living due to inflation, many Canadians are stuck relying on credit cards and loans in order to pay for necessary items in their lives. This is causing an increase in debt levels and an overall fear of finances for a lot of people. Our guest today is Eva Wong, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, a financial technology company dedicated to making financial p...

Breaking money silence is more important than it has ever been before. With inflation rising and increasing interest rates, there are many people suffering—and many of them are suffering in silence. This means instead of receiving the help they require to make better financial decisions during these tough financial times, they feel as though they have to suffer alone. So, how do we start the conve...

Money impacts everyone on a daily basis, yet many people feel disconnected, especially when it comes to spending and savings habits. The truth is that every decision you make, including every purchase, does impact your overall budget and savings. So, how can we change our spending habits to be more aligned with our long-term goals? In this episode, Kathy Kasten, Founder and CEO of Lion Crest Leade...

Throughout the pandemic, our budgets and spending habits changed immensely. We started ordering groceries online, added to our subscriptions, signed up for online courses, etc. As we gradually come out of the pandemic, many of us may not have taken the time to reevaluate our budgets, and with inflation hitting all-time highs, our money isn't going as far as it used to. In this episode, I will be w...

Kelley Keehn believes everyone has money problems. That's as true for millionaires as it is for people who spend years trying to pay off their student debt. However, these last few years have been especially challenging for everyone. With the pandemic and the current state of the economy, it can be difficult to know what to do to secure your finances. So, in this episode, Kelley will be joining th...

Stephanie Koonar is a marketing professional, academic, career coach, and workshop facilitator. Stephanie offers "Meaningful Career" private coaching and online courses supporting young people and those in mid-career transitions. Today she joins the show to discuss the importance of finding your reason for living—or ikigai —in order to live a more purpose-driven and fulfilled life. Listen in as sh...

As a talent management thought partner and results coach, Lisa Mitchell helps talent leaders embed programs that drive results and elevate organizational culture. Today she joins the show to discuss her experience with financial literacy, including the challenges she has faced financially over the years and her best advice for others hoping to better their financial fitness. Listen in as Lisa desc...