Young Money with Tracey Bissett

Sabita Singh is the President of Trivetta Consulting Inc, which she formed in 2018. After recognizing the power of LinkedIn, Sabita specialized in becoming a strategic LinkedIn coach, trainer and speaker. She is now known for writing all-star LinkedIn profiles for her clients to improve their visibility. Today she joins the show to discuss how to build an ACTIVE presence on LinkedIn to attract new...

I am passionate about helping young millionaires in the making accomplish their goals by becoming financially fit, and a key part of this equation is education. Unfortunately, paying for school can be stressful, but it is possible for you to reduce the financial burden with scholarships. So why not make use of other people's money? In today's episode, I am going to share secrets to scholarship suc...

We are all in different places in our financial fitness journey. Similar to physical fitness, we could be taking our first step off the couch to walk around the block, or we could be further along and training for a marathon. It is the same when we talk about financial fitness—we could be simply learning about credit cards, or we could be learning to become sophisticated investors. So, in this epi...

We have been fortunate to have so many amazing guests on the show over the years, sharing their stories and knowledge with us. From children as young as seven to young adults making waves in the investment space, these millionaires in the making have so much wisdom to give. So, in this episode, I want to provide you with some of my favorite clips from several of these incredible young folks. Liste...

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics have been unlike any we have had before. Delayed by a year due to the pandemic, and with COVID-19 restrictions in place resulting in health precautions and limited attendance, this year's Games have offered many lessons and takeaways that can be applied to financial fitness, and I'm excited to share those with you today. Listen in as I discuss the importance of consistency...

Connor Craig joins the show today to share his perspective on post-secondary education life, internships and what he's been learning about financial literacy. He's in the Business Management and Organizational Studies program at Western University, and is doubling up with internships at both Capital Markets and with me at Bissett Financial Fitness. In this episode, he discusses everything from wor...

Ean Price Murphy founded Moxie Bookkeeping & Coaching Inc to work with creative businesses and nonprofits - companies who are usually deeply engaged with their work but frequently not comfortable with numbers. In this episode, Ean joins the show to discuss her journey from bankruptcy to successful business owner, as well as the lessons she learned along the way. Listen in as she explains the impor...

Jackie Porter is an awarding-winning certified financial planner, best-selling author, and featured speaker who has helped thousands of clients grow their net worth, build a fortress around their finances, and keep more of their cash in their pockets. In this episode, Jackie joins the show to talk about Anti-Black racism in Canada and its adverse economic and social effects on Black Canadians. Lis...

Have you heard about "revenge spending"? This term was created to describe the frenzied spending that is taking place now that people are able to get out and spend their money again. This rush to spend typically follows an unprecedented event—such as the pandemic—as people seek to reclaim control and a sense of normalcy. So in this episode, I will be sharing the steps you can take to avoid revenge...

A Chartered Professional Accountant by training, Robin Taub began her career at KPMG, transitioned into real estate, and then landed in the complex world of derivatives marketing at Citibank Canada. Today, she's a professional speaker and the author of  The Wisest Investment , an update of the bestselling  A Parent's Guide to Raising Money-Smart Kids . In this episode, Robin discusses how you can...

We did it! Together we have created 200 episodes, are listened to in over 40 countries and have been downloaded over 165,000 times! I am so excited to know that you are enjoying the show, and I love the engagement we have received over the years. In this episode, I'm flipping the show for you—I will be interviewed by my long-time friend, Jennifer Boudreau, so that you can get to know me a little b...

I recently spoke with the Canadian Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators, a group of hard-working professionals supporting students across Canada at colleges and universities, about financial fitness in 2021, and today I'll be sharing with you the thoughts I spoke about with them. It was wonderful to hear their perspectives and questions as they continue to look for ways to support s...

For many of us, these last 16 months have been a challenge, both personally and professionally. With constant worry about the future in regards to our health, our finances, and the wellness of our loved ones, it's hard to find the positives in this situation. However, during this time I have had the pleasure of speaking with some amazing people, and there have been many common topics or themes tha...

With Bitcoin being the hot topic as of late, there are many questions circulating about what it is and how you can involve yourself with cryptocurrency. To help us dive into this topic and clear up any misconceptions around Bitcoin is the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin , Jesse Berger. In this episode, Jesse will be breaking down this enigmatic topic and unraveling the promise...

When we are more productive in our lives, we are able to have balance and get things done efficiently - all of which lead to increasing our earning potential. However, with so many distractions in this technology focused world we live in, it can be difficult to remain on task and stop procrastinating. So, in this episode, I will be speaking with Mark 'Ski' Struczewski, otherwise known as "Mister P...

I've mentioned previously that no matter what news or social media you consume, you have probably heard people talking about NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). So, today I want to share more takeaways from my NFT purchase and the learnings from it. In this episode, I will be explaining which fees you should be wary of and the top five lessons I learned. Listen in as I explain my findings from a buyers si...

We have all experienced the significant stress and exponential impact of the past year, especially if you are a business owner. To better understand the unique pressures that entrepreneurs face, BDC supported the Canadian Mental Health Association to survey almost 500 small and medium-sized businesses. So, in this episode I want to share with you some of the key findings from this study and explai...

Business and personal finances are interconnected, but without the guidance of experienced planners, many business owners lose track of where their spending is going and things can become dangerously muddled. Anjali Jariwala, CPA, CFP® and the founder of FIT Advisors, is experienced in helping business owners and physicians navigate their finances as they continue their busy lives. In this episode...

Spending time overseas in countries where clean water is hard to come by, Alisha McFetridge uncovered the need for something to make this human essential more accessible to communities currently living without. She is now the co-founder and CEO of Rainstick, a clean technology company committed to cutting residential water usage in half. In this episode, she explains how her company is allowing pe...

Anu Bidani is the founder and CEO of STEM MINDS, a social enterprise that empowers youth to develop a love of learning through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. Anu is an award-winning entrepreneur who is passionate about empowering the next generation of global leaders and innovators by making education accessible to children across the globe. In this episode, Anu joins...

The world of insurance and financial services can be difficult to understand if you're not working in the industry. Feeling ready for any financial emergency takes a lot of financial knowledge and preparedness, so to help us understand this complex industry a bit more and share his advice for anyone looking to fill the gaps in their financial life is Tony Steuer. Tony is an author, host of the Fem...

No matter what news or social media you consume, I am certain that you have heard people talking about Non-Fungible Tokens. A non-fungible token (or NFT for short) is a unit of data on a digital ledger called a blockchain, where each NFT can represent a unique digital item. Therefore, they are not interchangeable, hence non-fungible. In this episode, I will be explaining why NFTs are being talked...

As Director of the Science of Imagination Laboratory, Jim Davies explores the processes of imagination in humans and machines, specializing in artificial intelligence, analogy,and problem-solving, as well as the psychology of art, religion, and creativity. Today he joins the show to share how you can optimize your mind and behavior by focusing on your productivity, happiness, and morality. Listen...

Joshua Gray and Genevieve Sutherns are the co-founders of a social enterprise named Guelph Box. Guelph Box started as a way to help struggling or closed local businesses get their products into homes during the COVID-19 lockdown through curated weekly boxes of local merchandise. In this episode, Josh and Genevieve join the show to discuss their charitable efforts, sharing what pushed them to start...

As a Family Business Consultant, Sharon Spano helps thriving family business leaders develop family alignment so they can deepen their relationships, achieve sustainable business growth, maximize their impact, and secure a multi-generational legacy. Today she joins the show to share insights from her new book, The Pursuit of Time and Money , and explain the three elements of business she is commit...