Best Fresh Starts Registry Podcasts (2025)

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Divorce Registries: Olivia Howell on Fresh Starts & Support 11:39

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8d ago11:39

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Divorce isn’t just an ending — it’s a beginning. Bruce Sellery speaks with Olivia Howell, co-founder and CEO of Fresh Starts Registry, about how divorce registries are helping people rebuild their homes, routines, and lives after a separation. Discover how these registries work, why they reduce the overwhelm of starting over, and how they help frie…

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Homie: The App Helping First-Time Homebuyers Build Buying Power 15:19

1h ago15:19

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Buying your first home can feel overwhelming — from saving a down payment to understanding mortgage rules. In this segment of Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery, Bruce talks with Andrew Peker, founder and CEO of Homie, a new Canadian fintech app designed to help first-time homebuyers understand, track, and grow their buying power. Andrew…

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Retire Often: How to Take Mini Retirements Without Derailing Your Finances 14:53

1h ago14:53

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What if you didn’t have to wait until 65 to enjoy retirement? Bruce sits down with Jillian Johnsrud — coach, speaker, and author of Retire Often: How Anyone Can Take Multiple Career Breaks to Unlock Adventure, Advance Their Career, and Find Financial Freedom. Jillian shares how mini retirements — intentional breaks of a month or longer — can help y…

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Do You Have a Real Financial Plan? Advice-Only Planner Sandi Martin Explains 14:10

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A lot of people think they have a financial plan — but do they really? Bruce is joined by Sandi Martin, a certified advice-only financial planner, to break down what a real financial plan looks like and why it matters. You’ll also hear why a real plan is more than just an investment portfolio or a set of bank statements, how to stress-test assumpti…

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Turning Empty Offices into Co-Living Spaces for Young Professionals 14:10

1h ago14:10

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Vacant office towers could be the key to solving Canada’s housing affordability crisis. Bruce speaks with Robert Barnard, CEO of Toboggan Flats, about their innovative plan to convert underused downtown office buildings into co-living spaces for young professionals. You’ll hear about: Target rents of $1,100–$1,300 all-in, aimed at roughly 30% of th…

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Co-Living Conversions, Real Financial Plans, Mini Retirements & a First-Time Homebuyer App 1:05:20

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Housing costs keep climbing, but smart ideas (and smarter planning) can help you move forward. In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple with Bruce Sellery, we explore four timely topics: turning empty office towers into co-living spaces for young professionals, what a real financial plan actually includes, how to design mini retirements withou…

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From Divorce Grief to Musical Healing: A Conversation with Musician Mama Nous 21:26

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Music has a way of reaching the places words can’t, and in times of family transition, those quiet melodies often hold the most healing. In this episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell sits down with Mama Nous, a singer-songwriter who has reimagined what children’s music can be. Far from the repetitive jingles many of us grew up with, her so…

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The Surprising Secret to Negotiating Divorce Without Losing Your Sanity with Divorce Coach Lyerly Spongberg 17:14

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When you’re sitting at the mediation table and someone asks, “What do you want?” it can feel like a trick question. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with certified ADR divorce coach, pre-mediation coach, and trauma-informed coach Lyerly Spongberg, to unpack why that deceptively simple question is the key to unlocking bett…

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From Silence to Strength: Chedva Ludmir on Rebuilding Confidence Through Divorce 13:55

2d ago13:55

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Divorce has a way of silencing even the loudest voices. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with Chedva Ludmir—business strategist, mentor, and the founder of Consider Labs—to talk about what it really means to lose your confidence in the storm of separation. Chedva knows this terrain not only as a strategist who guides entr…

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How Wahi’s Real Estate Cashback Program Works 11:35

8d ago11:35

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Would you buy your next home through a platform that gives you cash back — thousands of dollars after closing? Bruce Sellery speaks with Benjy Katchen, CEO of Wahi, about their innovative approach to real estate. Learn how Wahi’s digital-first platform combines technology with expert guidance to create efficiencies — and passes those savings back t…

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The Uncertainty Advantage: Thriving in a Chaotic World with Scott Stirrett 23:08

8d ago23:08

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Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of today's world? You're not alone — but uncertainty might actually be your secret weapon. In this episode of Moolala: Money Made Simple, host Bruce Sellery sits down with Scott Stirrett, author of The Uncertainty Advantage and founder of Venture for Canada, to explore how uncertainty can be transformed from a sourc…

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Start Over With a Divorce Registry, Find Out How To Enter the Labour Market in Uncertain Times & Cashback Program for Home Buyers | Full Episode 52:14

10d ago52:14

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This week Bruce Sellery explores three timely money topics to help you navigate today’s changing financial landscape. First, we look at the state of the labour market during uncertain times with Scott Stirrett, author of The Uncertainty Advantage. Learn how to adapt your career strategy, build resilience, and strengthen your professional network wh…

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When Your Ex’s New Partner Crosses the Line: How to Protect Your Peace with Anna Howerton 22:53

18d ago22:53

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Divorce rarely ends at the signing of papers. It lingers in the day-to-day decisions, the cast of new characters who enter the family orbit, and the quiet ways insecurity, judgment, or outside voices can unsettle the fragile ecosystem of co-parenting. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with relationship coach Anna Howerton, who no…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Amanda Goetz, author of Toxic Grit 15:31

26d ago15:31

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Divorce has a way of cracking us open, forcing us to confront truths we may have avoided, and reshaping the way we move through the world. In this episode of Divorce Happens, I sit down with Amanda Goetz—two-time founder, four-time CMO, and author of the upcoming book Toxic Grit—to talk about the lessons she learned while navigating her own high-st…

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From Stuck to Strong: EFT Tapping for Healing After Divorce with Relationship Coach Lizzy Gobst 11:31

27d ago11:31

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Divorce has a way of pulling everything to the surface—the grief, the guilt, the relief, the fear, and the hope. In this episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia sits down with relationship expert and EFT tapping practitioner Lizzy Gobst to explore what happens when all those emotions collide, and how to create space for them without being swallowed whol…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Meredith Beardmore 12:59

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The first truth Meredith Beardmore learned in divorce was deceptively simple: she wasn’t “crazy”—she was intuitive. In today’s conversation, Meredith—a therapist, author, and creator of the YouTube channel Men With Mare, where she offers therapeutic reactions to lyric-driven songs—walks us through the moment her body knew what her brain was not yet…

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The Friendship Playbook for Divorce with Psychotherapist and Relationship Specialist Stevie Blum 15:08

1M ago15:08

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The first friendships to change after divorce aren’t always the loud ones—they’re the quiet ones that stop texting back. In this episode, Olivia sits down with psychotherapist and relationship specialist Stevie Blum to name that ache and offer language for it. Stevie works with high-achieving women navigating life transitions, anxiety, and perfecti…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Divorce Expert Michelle Dempsey-Multack 14:03

2M ago14:03

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The end of a marriage can feel like a storm—messy, disorienting, and all-consuming. But what if, instead of letting the wreckage define you, you saw it as the start of a completely different chapter? In this episode of Divorce Happens, I sit down with Michelle Dempsey-Multack, certified divorce and co-parenting specialist, trauma and resilience coa…

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Best of: Money and Technology | Full Episode 51:47

2M ago51:47

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Retiring abroad. Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, takes us through the financial considerations people have to make before spending retirement in a new country. Then, A budgeting app for newcomers by newcomers, designed to increase financial confidence. It’s called Butterfly. Credit Canada’s Tanvi Chitnis is here to tell us how it works. And, Da…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Author Sarah May 16:30

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Some divorces are quiet, others are catastrophic. For Sarah May, it was the latter—a marriage that imploded in betrayal and emotional abuse when she was just 24, followed by a decade-long healing journey she never expected. In this deeply moving episode, Sarah shares how that early unraveling forced her into a reckoning with her own story: her code…

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The #1 Mindset Shift to Help You Move Forward After Divorce with Divorce Coach Taylor Beck 10:56

2M ago10:56

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When your world falls apart, the idea of starting over can feel both impossible and overwhelming. In this emotionally rich episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with Taylor Beck, certified ADR divorce coach and intuitive guide, to explore what it really means to move forward when you're feeling stuck in the wake of a life-changing sep…

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From Better Half to Whole: How to Rebuild When You’re Still in Pieces with Madisen Rose 10:45

2M ago10:45

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No one tells you that the real work begins after the divorce papers are signed. You’ve survived the legal battle, maybe even the emotional minefield—but now, you're left with silence, a new reality, and a nervous system that doesn’t know what safety feels like anymore. In this powerful episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell sits down with M…

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Best of: Money and Your Job | Full Episode 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Imagine taking a year off work, by choice, and long before your retirement. Jillian Johnsrud, a coach who helps people take career breaks, tells us how to prepare financially. Then, how to effectively change jobs. Michael Horn, author of JOB MOVES: 9 Steps For Making Progress In Your Career, shares his tips. And, the financial cost of ignoring burn…

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Best of: Books to Improve Your Finances | Full Episode 51:53

2M ago51:53

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Books to improve your finances. The first one is about what it means to be wealthy. Daniel Crosby, psychologist and behavioral finance expert, will be here to talk about his book The Soul of Wealth. Then, a new financial literacy book for kids. Author Cinders McLeod takes us through the latest book in the MONEYBUNNY series called How Do YOU Spend? …

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Elizabeth Wilson 11:03

3M ago11:03

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In this deeply honest episode of Divorce Happens, Olivia Howell sits down with writer and mother Elizabeth Wilson to talk about what really happens after you say, “I want a divorce.” Elizabeth shares the three most profound lessons she learned during her split: discovering her inner strength, reclaiming financial independence, and unlearning the fe…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with Writer Heather Sweeney 13:45

3M ago13:45

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When Heather Sweeney left her marriage, she wasn’t just walking away from a relationship—she was reclaiming an identity that had been lost in the shadows of military life. In this powerful and honest episode, Heather joins Olivia Howell to share the story behind her memoir Camouflage, diving into the fear, uncertainty, and ultimate freedom that cam…

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How Does She Do It All? Kaitlin Becker is Today's Guest Star! 23:31

3M ago23:31

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When the world sees you as a children’s TV star, they assume your life is all smiles and glitter—and maybe even a private jet. But for Kaitlin Becker, best known for playing Mika, Blippi’s best friend, the reality of single motherhood looked very different behind the scenes. In this intimate and refreshingly honest episode, Kaitlin opens up to Oliv…

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Best of: All About Newcomers | Full Episode 51:05

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Newcomers and building credit. Founders of Mundo Together Carolina Restrepo and Juan Cala came to Canada around six years ago. They share their experience building up their credit history when they first came here. Then, an app for newcomers called “Welcome to Canada”. PeaceGeeks CEO Jennifer Freeman takes us through its features. And, managing you…

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3 Things I Learned from My Divorce with CEO Magalie René 12:36

3M ago12:36

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In this powerful episode of Divorce Happens, we sit down with Magalie René —CEO, reinvention architect, and multi-time divorce survivor—for a deeply honest and uplifting conversation about healing, transformation, and grace. Magalie opens up about the lessons she’s learned through multiple divorces, including how she turned moments of grief and unc…

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Divorced and Parenting? You Need to Hear This About Your Child’s Behavior During Divorce with Dr. Joanna Hulton 21:22

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In this powerful episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell welcomes back family psychotherapist and author Dr. Joanna Hulton for an emotional and illuminating conversation about parenting through divorce. Responding to a listener's heartfelt question, Dr. Hulton explores how children mirror their parents' emotional states—and why our efforts t…

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Money and How It’s Different For Women 14:03

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So how can financial advisors better serve their female clients. Cary Carbonaro is an author and certified financial planner. She joins us to talk about her book “Women and Wealth: A Playbook to Empowering Clients and Unlocking Their Fortune”. Find out more at carycarbonaro.com and book Cary at carycarbonaro/speaking. Connect on LinkedIn, Instagram…

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Payment Networks Venture Into AI to Enhance Customers’ Shopping Experience 11:02

3M ago11:02

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Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more common in everyday life. Payment networks like Visa and Mastercard are turning to AI technologies, like AI agents, to shop for you and actually “buy” things for you. Tor Constantino, a writer for Forbes, joins us to explain how it all works. Find out more at torconstantino.com and connect on LinkedI…

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The Financial Toll of Dementia 12:06

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Dealing with dementia. When you think of the financial cost of dementia, you might think of all the things you’d go through “after diagnosis”–like the time off work, and treatment that’s not covered. This can all add up. Luke Yoquinto, researcher at the MIT AgeLab and author of Longevity Hubs: Regional Innovation for Global Aging, joins us to take …

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What Should You Do When You Win The Lottery 11:17

3M ago11:17

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Whether it’s a prize you’ve won, an inheritance, or you recently sold a business, what happens with these huge financial gains. Julia Chung, certified financial planner and CEO of Spring Planning, joins us to take us through what you should do and things you should not do. Find out more at springplans.com and connect on X/Twitter, Facebook, and Ins…

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Transform Divorce into a Spiritual Adventure with Holistic Psychiatrist and Spirituality & Soul Mentor Maureen Magauran, M.D. 17:58

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In this deeply transformative episode, Olivia Howell welcomes energy healer and coach Maureen Magauran to dive into the energetics of healing during and after divorce. Maureen, formerly a holistic psychiatrist, invites listeners to view divorce not merely as an ending but as a powerful transition—akin to mourning a death—that demands grieving, lett…

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“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” What a Therapist Wants You to Ask Yourself Before Divorce with Therapist and Coach Laura Fink 6:59

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In this powerful episode of Divorce Happens, host Olivia Howell sits down with therapist and coach Laura Fink to talk about the emotional complexity of considering divorce. Laura, a master-certified coach for high-achieving women, shares her perspective on how therapy creates a safe, judgment-free space to process relationship struggles and untangl…

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The Big Lottery Win: What to do if you Unexpectedly Hit the Jackpot | Full Episode 56:57

3M ago56:57

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People fantasize about winning the lottery or receiving a massive, surprise inheritance. It does happen, more than you might think. So, what do you do to ensure you make a solid financial plan for your windfall? Julia Chung, certified financial planner and the co-founder and CEO of Spring Planning, takes us through some of the dos and don’ts. Then,…

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Overloaded with Oversharing in Oregon: what happens when you become the unofficial office therapist? 9:04

3M ago9:04

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You know that moment when being the “nice one” stops feeling kind and starts feeling crushing? That’s where our final caller of the season finds herself: kind, empathetic, beloved by her coworkers—and drowning under the weight of everyone else’s problems. She’s not a manager. She’s not an HR rep. But somewhere along the way, she became the unoffici…

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Picking the Right Points Card 13:46

3M ago13:46

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Canadians love loyalty programs. There are almost always a win for the marketers. But how do you make sure they are a win for you? To win, you have to learn how to play the game. Barry Choi, a personal finance expert, joins us to take us through the rules and gives us tips on how to win. Find out more at moneywehave.com and connect on Instagram.…

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AI Is Everywhere, What About Helping With Your Debt 12:32

3M ago12:32

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Artificial Intelligence seems to be everywhere including personal finance. Credit Canada has now launched an AI debt management agent called Mariposa. Natasha Kinnear, the Digital Delivery Manager, joins us to tell us how it works. Find out more about Credit Canada on Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Connect with Natas…

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The Unexpected Layoff 12:12

3M ago12:12

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Getting laid off is scary, and very often it is unexpected. Without another job lined up, it can be a real challenge to figure out how to manage your finances. Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate with Ironwood Wealth Management Group, joins us to talk about what needs managing when you get laid off. Connect with Aravind on X/Twitter and LinkedIn…

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Canadians are Struggling To Cover Their Credit Cards 9:50

3M ago9:50

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New data from Equifax Canada shows Canadians are struggling to make ends meet. From credit cards to mortgages, things are not looking good. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, joins us to talk about the findings of their quarterly report. Connect with Equifax Canada on X/Twitter.…

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AI and Personal Finance: How Mariposa, the Debt Management AI agent, Can Help You Get Back on Track | Full Episode 55:37

3M ago55:37

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Canadians are struggling to make their monthly payments on credit cards and mortgages. Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics at Equifax Canada, tells us about their latest findings. Then, what do you do about your finances if you lose your job? Aravind Sithamparapillai, an associate at Ironwood Wealth Management Group, tells us how to…

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How Does She Do It All? Autumn Calabrese is Today's Guest Star! 27:47

4M ago27:47

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There’s a certain quiet strength in single motherhood that rarely gets the spotlight. In this episode of How Does She Do It All?, Olivia sits down with Autumn Calabrese—fitness icon, entrepreneur, and solo mom—to uncover the real, unfiltered story behind her powerhouse presence. From a two-year-old on her hip and a one-bedroom apartment to launchin…

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How Does She Do It All? Joy Mangano is Today's Guest Star! 17:49

4M ago17:49

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The night Joy Mangano’s husband walked out the door, she sank to the floor and cried until morning. But by sunrise, a new woman had risen—one who would go on to transform not only her own life, but an entire industry. In this emotionally charged episode, Olivia Howell sits down with Joy to explore what it really takes to rebuild after heartbreak, r…

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Financial Literacy for Black, Indigenous and Racialized Youth 11:13

4M ago11:13

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The University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies in collaboration with Wealthsimple Foundation have launched a personal finance course designed specifically for Black, Indigenous and racialized youth. Martina Besteiro, a co-creator of the course, joins us to take us through how it works. Find out more on Instagram and connect with Martina on …

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Figuring Out What Voluntary Benefits Are 10:54

4M ago10:54

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When on the hunt for a new job what kind of benefits are offered is a consideration you look at. Most places have standard benefits but recently some employers have started to offer ‘voluntary benefits’. Elaine Yedlin, Chief Operating Officer from Perigon Life, joins us to tell us more about how this works and what Perigon Life offers. Find out mor…

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What Happens When You Meet with a Non-Profit Credit Counsellor 11:12

4M ago11:12

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If you’re struggling with debt, you might have heard of non-profit credit counselling but what actually happens when you sit down with a credit counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a certified credit counsellor with Credit Canada, joins us to give a behind-the-scenes look at what happens in a first session. Connect with Credit Canada on Facebook, X/Twitter, L…

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The “Death Doula”: How To Include Their Services In Your Estate Plan | Full Episode 52:49

4M ago52:49

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Many people know what a doula does for a family during childbirth. What about a “death doula"? Michelle Leray, certified death doula, tells us how she supports clients and their families at the end of life. Then, what to expect during your first session with a credit counsellor. Doris Asiedu, a counsellor with Credit Canada, takes us through the pr…

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Death Doulas Becoming a Part of Estate Planning 12:07

4M ago12:07

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When you think of the word “doula”, you probably think of childbirth, what about ‘a death doula’? Death doulas are becoming more common in the estate planning world. Michelle Leray, a certified end-of-life doula, joins us to tell us more about how it works. Find out more about the Spirited Guided Path on Facebook and Instagram. Also for more inform…