Best NetWorth NetWork Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Checkboxes: Building Cultures of Belonging with Pascale Joëlle 23:35

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This week, we’re joined by Pascale Joëlle – a trans-inclusive strategist, community-builder, and the heart behind Hello Gender. With deep Acadian roots and the warmth of Atlantic Canada woven through their work, Pascale helps organizations move beyond performative inclusion to create cultures where belonging is lived every day. Fluent in both Engli…

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First Friday: When the Gov’t is Closed, Where Do We Find the Numbers? 37:21

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#658: An unusual First Friday episode because we don't have a jobs report. However, we do know that in October, U.S. companies announced more job cuts in a single month than they have over any single month of the last 20 years. In other words, October was peak job cut month. By contrast, private payrolls, as reported by ADP, rose by 42,000 in Octob…

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What is Private Equity ACTUALLY & How Does it Affect YOU? 25:49

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Vivian is diving deep into the world of private equity. She breaks down what private equity actually is (spoiler: it's way more than just rich people buying companies), how these firms make billions through the "buy-improve-sell" model, and why that protein bar you love suddenly tastes terrible. Vivian dives into the controversial world of PE "opti…

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Q&A: Can You Really Beat the Market by Copying Members of Congress? 59:18

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#657: This week, Paula and Joe dig into a listener’s question about ETFs that track the stock trades of U.S. politicians — including the Democratic “NANC” fund and its Republican counterpart “KRUZ.” They explore whether this strategy is smart investing or just expensive entertainment. Then, they shift gears to home ownership headaches. Another list…

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Would You Shock a Stranger? What a 1960s Experiment Reveals About Your Money Decisions 1:28:17

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#656: What would you do if someone in authority told you to do something that felt wrong? Most of us like to think we'd speak up, push back, stand our ground. But research tells a very different story. In fact, when Yale researchers conducted a famous experiment in the 1960s, they found that 65% of people would administer what they believed to be d…

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Marina Larroudé on Disrupting Luxury Footwear (Without Going Broke) 40:33

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Marina Larroudé joins Vivian to spill the tea on building wealth in the fashion industry and beyond in this refreshingly honest conversation about money, style, and success. Marina opens up about her journey from fashion insider to entrepreneur, sharing the financial lessons she learned while working with luxury brands and launching her own namesak…

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Q&A: How to Choose Between Financial Freedom and a First Home 1:14:26

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#655: What would you do if, at the age of 23, you found yourself with $70,000 a year leftover after expenses? Would you pour everything into retirement and coast to financial independence, or stockpile a down payment before life gets pricier with kids, a mortgage, and maintenance costs? This week, we dive into that real-life dilemma and explore how…

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From Leashes to Leadership: How Jenn Marotta Turned a Love for Dogs into a Local Legacy 35:49

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What starts with a leash and a love for dogs can sometimes turn into a thriving business. In this episode, we talk with Jenn Marotta, founder of East Coast Dog, about her journey from dog walking in Toronto to running one of the Halifax’s most trusted independent pet shops. Jenn shares how her deep care for animals and commitment to Fear Free pract…

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How to Stop Fighting About Money 1:25:49

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#654: Fights about money are common, but they're rarely about math. They're about power, shame, vulnerability, and trust. And no amount of data or fancy spreadsheets is going to fix it. What you need is a better system for fairness, more open communication, and a shared ambition. In this candid conversation with Heather and Doug Bonaparte, we explo…

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So You Got Fired Job - Now What? How to Find Your Next Job! 42:45

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Vivian sits down with authors and career experts Laura Brown and Kristina O'Neill to explore what really happens when you get fired and why it might be the best thing that ever happened to you. Drawing from their book "All The Cool Girls Get Fired" and interviews with powerhouses like Oprah, Katie Couric, and Jamie Lee Curtis, Laura and Kristina br…

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Radical Transparency in Real Estate Predictions 1:02:15

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#653: What happens when we actually check our predictions? In this episode we play clips from our 2023 conversation with Scott Trench from BiggerPockets and ask the uncomfortable question: were we right? Two years ago we made some big calls about the housing market. Mortgage rates had doubled. Prices hadn’t crashed. Inventory was vanishing. Everyon…

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Mapping Queer Futures: Researching 2SLGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship with Ari Goldstein 33:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Ari Goldstein, a researcher whose work bridges academia, advocacy, and community action. Ari is a Research Assistant with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Emancipatory Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) at the University of Alberta, where they explore the sociolegal history of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada and the lived experiences…

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Why High Earners Stay Broke, with Rose Han 1:12:33

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#652: What if you did everything “right”, earned the degree, landed the six-figure job, and still felt broke? That’s exactly where Rose Han found herself. Fresh out of NYU with a finance degree and a Wall Street paycheck, she had a negative net worth, mounting stress, and a sinking feeling that traditional success wasn’t the path to freedom. In thi…

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From Idea to Empire: Jennifer Hyman on Building Rent the Runway 47:36

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Live from NYC, it’s Networth & Chill! Vivian sits down with Jennifer Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Rent the Runway, to explore her groundbreaking journey revolutionizing the fashion industry and redefining how women access luxury. From Harvard Business School idea to billion-dollar disruptor, Jennifer shares the bold decisions, calculated risks, and…

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Everyone Says Don’t Hold Bonds in Taxable Accounts. They’re Wrong 1:24:46

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#651: Many who reach CoastFI find themselves in a strange in-between: financially independent enough to stop saving, but not ready to fully retire. When you’re living off a taxable brokerage for decades, does the “never hold bonds in taxable” rule still apply? This episode explores how traditional asset location advice meets real-life spending. We …

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Redefining Inclusion: Mica Daurie on Transforming Systems from Within 42:01

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In this episode, we sit down with Mica B. Daurie (she/her) — a trailblazing advocate, consultant, and thought leader whose career has reshaped the landscape of equity and inclusion across Nova Scotia and beyond. As the first openly transgender woman to work at Halifax City Hall and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, Mica has turned lived expe…

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How Money Moves Through Markets 1:13:26

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#650: Sarah Williamson is the kind of person who shapes the decisions that move trillions of dollars. She earned her MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and holds both the CFA and CAIA designations, two of the most demanding credentials in finance. In this episode, she helps us understand how investing really works, who the major play…

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Making Million-Dollar Decisions: Suzy Welch's Tools for Success 51:12

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Q&A: Should You Buy a House Now or Invest Your Down Payment Instead? 1:08:54

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#649: Many first-time buyers feel like they’re watching the train pull out of the station. If you’ve saved for years but can’t afford a home nearby, should you stretch to buy further (maybe hours) away or invest that cash instead? In this episode, we dig into the psychology, math, and lifestyle tradeoffs behind the “buy now or wait” dilemma. Plus, …

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From Fear to Empowerment: How Dr. Megan Ross is changing How We Plan for the End 35:45

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Dr. Megan Ross is a lawyer, academic, and human rights advocate whose career spans international policy work, groundbreaking legal research, and now, the reinvention of estate planning in Nova Scotia. After being called to the bar in 2010, Megan practiced at a major Calgary firm before earning a Master of Laws from NYU and contributing to UNICEF’s …

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First Friday: The Government Shuts Down -- But Bitcoin is at an All-Time High?!? 41:35

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#648: The U.S. government is shutting down. Bitcoin just hit a record high. Inflation whispers are back. And Wall Street is buzzing with speculation. What does this all mean for your money, your portfolio, and your long-term financial freedom? On this First Friday episode, we unpack the economic headlines you can’t ignore — and help you separate si…

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Q&A: How Do You Maximize a Mini-Retirement? 1:01:15

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#647: What if you and your partner want to take a few months – or even a year – off work? How do you handle health insurance once you leave your jobs? And how do you make sure the time off isn’t wasted, but becomes a launchpad for what’s next? In this week’s Q&A, we dive into those questions. We also cover three more listener questions: what to do …

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From Survival to Advocacy: Adeb Arianson on Resilience, Social Justice, and Queer Storytelling 38:11

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Orphaned at a young age and shaped by displacement, danger, and resilience, Adeb Arianson has turned survival into advocacy. From Afghanistan to Canada, Adeb’s journey has spanned NGOs, government councils, and international organizations, always centering the fight for human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, youth empowerment, and gender-based violence preve…

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The Third Option Between Working and Retiring 1:12:29

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#646: What if you didn’t have to choose between grinding full-time until retirement or quitting work altogether? By 40, Andy Hill and his wife had built a $500,000 portfolio and paid off their home. Instead of racing toward early retirement, they chose a third way: scaling back to part-time work, becoming equal partners in parenting, and reclaiming…

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Q&A: My Friend Won’t Invest - How Can I Help? 1:16:47

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#645: Mike (02:50): After 15 years of intentional living, Mike is 80 percent of the way to financial independence. Now he’s trying to help friends take control of their own financial future. But what happens when one spouse is eager to learn and invest, while the other isn’t interested? Michael (27:07): For two years, Michael has tracked his net wo…

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From Guyana to the Oil Sands: Seon Yuzyk on Race, Labor, and Climate Justice 41:55

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In this episode, we sit down with Seon Yuzyk, PhD (ABD), a political science doctoral candidate at the University of Alberta whose life journey is as compelling as his research. Born and raised in Guyana between two sugarcane plantations, Seon reflects on his early childhood experiences and how the legacies of resource extraction shaped his worldvi…

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The Hidden Psychology Behind Every Financial Decision You Make with Dr. Daniel Crosby 1:09:41

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#644: Why do we both crave money and resent it? Why do some people sabotage their financial futures in the name of short-term comfort? And why is your brain — not the stock market — the biggest threat to your wealth? In this conversation, we explore the surprising ways that psychology and money intertwine. Our guest, Dr. Daniel Crosby, is a behavio…

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LIVESTREAM: A Former Fed Economist Reveals What's Really Happening, with Karsten Jeske (“Big ERN”) 1:03:19

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#643: Picture this: you're at the Federal Reserve years ago. The chairman literally hangs up a conference call, waits 30 minutes, then calls back — suddenly everyone agrees on the rate decision. That's the kind of insider story Karsten Jeske (“Big ERN”) shares when he joins us to break down what's happening with the economy right now. Karsten worke…

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BONUS: Stagflation, Stocks & Social Security - What’s Next for Your Money? with Rob Berger 26:06

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EXCLUSIVE: Is your money safe in today’s economy? In this bonus interview, Paula Pant sits down with financial expert Rob Berger to unpack the latest on inflation, interest rates, market valuations, and the future of Social Security. Together, Paula and Rob dive into the tough questions: Is the American Dream dead for Gen Z? Will there be another m…

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Making Space for Everyone: Lessons in Inclusive Event Design with Michelle Munro 43:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Munro (she/her), award-winning event specialist and founder of Loop In Events, to explore the power of inclusivity in the events industry. Michelle believes every gathering should reflect the diversity and uniqueness of the people attending, and she’s built her work around creating spaces where everyone tr…

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The Case for Investing in Individual Stocks, with Co-Founder of the Motley Fool, David Gardner 1:29:14

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#642: Curious about how individual stock picking could sharpen your investing skills—even if you’re an avid index fund investor? Paula sits down with David Gardner, co-founder of The Motley Fool and author of Rule Breaker Investing, to delve into the world of contrarian stock strategies and the mindset behind picking standout companies. Timestamps:…

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Why getting to $100k is SO HARD and How to do it 27:11

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The last episode of season 2 is here! Don't worry, we won't be gone for long 😉 Vivian breaks down the mental and practical roadblocks keeping you stuck before six figures in this no-BS episode about cracking the $100K code. She dives into why hitting your first $100K isn't just about budgeting harder or side hustling more. From the psychological ba…

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Q&A: ChatGPT Built Her $1.2M Portfolio … But Should You Trust It? 57:44

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#641: Cristina has a $1.2 million portfolio and hopes to make work optional within the next decade. Is she invested in the right way? Or should she change up her asset allocation? Anonymous and her husband plan to retire in 5 years. They have 10 rental properties and a $2.75 million portfolio. They dream of slow travel, generosity, and family time.…

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The Human Side of Digital Strategy: Why Connection Beats Clicks Every Time 37:42

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This week, we’re joined by Kaia Maeve Tingley, a visionary who’s redefining the relationship between technology and real life. With over 25 years in IT and two decades as a massage and shiatsu therapist and martial arts instructor, Kaia brings a rare perspective—one that bridges the digital and the embodied. As the founder of the Web Makers Circle,…

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First Friday: Jerome Powell's Remarks at Jackson Hole 17:58

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#640: The jobs report came out this morning and it was a painful one. The US added only 22,000 new jobs in August, according to the latest BLS report. And unemployment ticked up to 4.3%. What does this mean? Find out in today's First Friday episode! Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising …

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Iskra Lawrence: From Size Discrimination to Building a Multi-Million Dollar Body Care Brand 57:22

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Vivian sits down with trailblazing model and entrepreneur Iskra Lawrence for a raw conversation about turning rejection into financial rebellion. They dive into Iskra's journey from facing industry rejection at 13 for not being the "ideal size" to becoming one of the first mid-size models to break barriers in fashion. Iskra opens up about the finan…

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Q&A: How to Invest in Your Community (by Finding the Third Option) 48:36

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#639: Aisha is excited to share how some life-changing advice has played out for her career. She wonders now: what limiting beliefs has Paula and Joe had to overcome in their businesses? Lesley is attracted to community bonds as a way to build collective wealth for the underserved. But do the same risks exist as they do in the traditional bond mark…

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The Weight of Ignorance: Terri M. Roberts on Feminist Theory & Fitness Pedagogy 51:44

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This week, we sit down with Terri M. Roberts — educator, speaker, researcher, and founder of The Pink Dumbbell Problem. With over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Terri brings a powerful voice to the intersections of fitness, feminism, and philosophy. As the creator of The Pink Dumbbell Problem YouTube channel, based on her groun…

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[GREATEST HITS] James Clear: How Small Daily Actions Compound Into Life-Changing Wealth [RERUN] 1:18:41

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#638: Fifty dollars. That's how much this couple transferred to their "Trip to Europe" savings account each time they cooked dinner instead of going to a restaurant. By year's end, they had funded their dream vacation — not through budgeting or willpower, but by hacking their habit loop. This story illustrates how James Clear approaches habit chang…

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Am I The Financial A**hole? Cheating Fiancé Demands Half My House Profit 46:56

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Vivian returns with another explosive round of "Am I The Financial A-hole?" diving into listener submissions that range from relationship betrayals to family money drama. She dissects the messy intersection of love and money through stories of cheating fiancés and house profits, manipulative exes who rack up debt, and the complex dynamics of suppor…

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Q&A: Can You Open an IRA for Someone Else's Kid? (And Should You?) 55:15

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#637: Nick wants to set up an investment account for his nephew to contribute annually, creating a nest egg for college since the parents are already opening a 529. He's unsure whether a standard brokerage account, IRA or other options work best when you're not the parent. Diana asks whether she needs TIPS in her portfolio to protect against inflat…

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Finding Your Voice: Mackenzie Costron on the Power of Music Therapy 23:07

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In this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Costron (she/her) — an autistic therapist, Certified Music Therapist, and Registered Counselling Therapist based in K’jipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Mackenzie shares her journey of weaving music therapy, counselling, and heart-centered facilitation into a business that reflects her values and supports both her cli…