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Unleashing Your Mojo with the Wisdom of the Dojo - Interview with Jennifer Cassetta
October 06, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutesWhether the opponent is a financial hardship, a difficult boss, being in a manipulative relationship, or emerging from a pandemic, my next guest’s new book The Art of Badassery (unleash your mojo with the wisdom of the dojo) teaches readers how to flex their mental muscle, how to rise above fears, and how to reclaim their power. I received an advance copy of Jennifer Cassetta’s book and tore through it in record speed. A self-help book addict, I’ve read pretty much all of them, and in my opin...
Helping Iranian Women from Canada, Check Your Breasts, How to Make Friends & Comeback Snacks
September 30, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesIran is experiencing feminist led protests after the death of a 22 year old Mahsa Amini at the hands of the so-called Morality Police. Women in Canada want to help but it’s hard to know what we can do. Mehry Hadi, a Iranian-Canadian who has been fighting the regime from Canada for 24 years, joins me to share steps we can all take to ensure women’s voices are heard and change happens in Iran. It’s that time of year again, time to discuss the ta-tas, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off ...
Forget Aging Gracefully, Try Living Agelessly on for Size
September 29, 2022 00:00 - 40 minutesAging as a woman is complex. Typically as we enter our 40s, and into our 50s and 60s, our confidence and general contentment soars, but on the flip side we struggle with physical changes that shouldn’t detract from our contributions or worthiness to society but often do. Case in point, Lisa LaFlamme. At the peak of her career, trusted by Canadians for decades as an exemplary newscaster, she was dumped by Bell Media apparently because she had the audacity to let her hair go grey. Then there’s ...
Does Freedom 55 Still Exist, Some Good Clean Fun, and Motherthing
September 23, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutesMeridian Credit Union is back baby for a four part series on finances during different stages of women’s life. We kick things off today with Kerri Anderson, Senior Practice Management Coach with Meridian Credit Union and it’s all about retirement, and we’re asking the question, is Freedom 55 still a thing? Who’s up for some Good Clean Fun? Sarah Kate is a former wine-loving mom of two on a mission to help women rethink drinking and overcome the normalization of alcohol everywhere by inspiri...
Kids Under Pressure, SWAG for Stars, The Anti-Budget Budget & Big Gorgeous Goals
September 16, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesA new national survey conducted by the Canadian Women's Foundation, reveals the top challenges parents and caregivers believe their children, aged nine to 19, have faced over the past two years. Andrea Gunraj, Vice President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me to the alarming results and how best we an address these issues with our kids and others in our community. Ever wonder about the SWAG celebs receive at TIFF? Wonder no more. Jessica Glover from Glo Communications joins me to s...
Defunding the Police, Education Hurdles, Living Agelessly and Telling Tales
September 09, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutesWe kick things off today with Samanta Krishnapillai from On Canada Project for a conversation about policing in Canada and what exactly it means when we talk about defunding the police. Spoiler, it doesn’t mean chaos on the streets. Samanta joins me to share what it would look like to allocate the funds differently so that everyone feels safe and protected. Now that school is back, I thought it would be a good time to connect with Dr. Prachi Srivastava for a check in. Specialising in educat...
Kids and Supplements, Eating Disorders on the Rise, Getting Teens Back to School & Bladder Cancer
September 02, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesKids are heading back to class and along with the world of forms and homework coming home with them in September, you can be certain a virus or two will accompany them at some point too. Aside from Covid, we still have the common cold and flu bugs to contend with so as part of What’s She Said’s ongoing partnership with New Roots Herbal, Angela Wallace is joining me to share which supplements you may want to consider adding into your daily routine. Pandemic stress has caused a surge in eatin...
Chasing Feelings Instead of Number on a Scale, Made for More, and Canadian Fashion Goals
August 26, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesWe start with Terri Lowe who wants us to chase a feeling rather than a number on the scale. A mom, wife, businesswoman and avid traveller Terri has made a complete change with her outlook on wellness and structured her life to have a positive outlook and can-do attitude. Since starting her wellness journey with WeightWatchers Terri has committed to helping others find the wellness habits that work for them. Lindsay Sealey joins me now for the first of five conversations about Gen Z women an...
Hope Beyond Hurt, Careering, Limonata & Magnesium 101
August 19, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutesAs part of What She Said’s ongoing partnership with New Roots Herbal, we’re going to take a closer look at magnesium which has a hand in over 300 systems in our bodies that regulate everything from muscle and nerve function to blood pressure. Dr Katie DeGroot, an Alberta-registered Naturopathic Doctor joins me to share the what, why, and how of magnesium so we’re all better informed about this crucial mineral we all need. If you’ve had a swab up your nose to test for covid, then you’ll rejo...
Sex Work is Work, Happily Ever After, Task Force Nyx & TikTok for Biz
August 11, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesThe On Canada Project intentionally disrupts social conversations by bridging information gaps and using a compassionate tone that calls people into conversations, rather than calling people out. Over the next five months Samanta will be joining me to discuss some hard topics that bring in hard facts and data so that we can all have more informed opinions. In this episode we’re tackling the topic of sex workers. Jenny Pool is the owner of Happily Ever After Books, Canada’s first romance-exc...
Nursing in Crisis, Self-Worth Check Up, Go To Grandma and When to Quit Your Job
August 06, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesCanada’s health care system is in crisis, particularly when it comes to nursing. The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN), representing the voices of over 55,000 registered practical nurses (RPNs), is raising the alarm after a new survey has found patient care is being critically compromised due to staffing shortages and the standardization of unsafe workloads. Dianne Martin, CEO of WeRPN joins me to discuss. When’s the last time you had a self-worth check up? Jennifer...
Women in Politics, The Feminine Warrior, Staying Healthy on Holidays and Climate Optimism
July 29, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesMore than ever we need more women in politics and not just at the highest levels. Local politics have a huge impact on policy, not to mention they inspire at a grass roots level. That’s why I’m so happy to have Megan Hanson, Mayor of Sylvan Lake, Alberta join me today to discuss her public service journey that started at 13! Megan shares her thoughts on women in politics, what she’s currently working on, and what the future may hold. Aging as a woman can present unique challenges. Helen Tan...
Home Ownership Hurdles, Groundtruthing, Eating Healthy for Less, and Eco Tips
July 22, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesThe housing market has been nothing short of a hot mess lately and many potential buyers feel they may be shut out completely. Mai Kadeer from Loans Canada has some advice. Mai is dedicated to sharing educational pieces that makes financial knowledge and debt management accessible to all, especially for millennials and Gen Z. She joins me to discuss the current housing market and some options for potential buyers looking to get into their own home. Tanya Hayles is an award-winning creative,...
Burn Those Bridges, Finding A Career Path with a Groupon, Captain Your Own Ship and More
July 16, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesWe’re kicking things off this week with Denise Chand from The Sacred Space coaching, who has been helping us move out of a rut. This week though she’s going against the grain and encouraging to burn some bridges….mental bridges that is. New entertainment is plentiful this week and Anne Brodie tries to get through as much of it as she can starting with Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris which Anne calls enchanting. Winona Ryder plays Kath in a weird and unsettling number called Gone in the Night, tru...
Helping Post Roe V Wade, Surviving St. Michael's, and the Best Ontario Hiking Spots
July 09, 2022 00:00 - 51 minutesWe all knew it was coming but it didn’t soften the blow any when Roe V Wade was overturned in the US last week. Women across Canada, myself included, turned to social media to voice their concern and support for American women. Social media however is not enough. Our support must be followed by action which is why I asked Samanta Krishnapalli from On Canada Project to join me for today’s show to share what we can do beyond the hashtag. Anne Brodie is here with entertainment and this week we...
The Growing Food Crisis, Knowledge Kids, Don't Force Time with Teens & Equine Therapy
July 02, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesFood insecurity amongst Canadians is growing, and an alarming 60% of Canadians are finding it difficult to afford groceries. Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest is also worried, and joins me today to share why. She also has some tips for ensuring the food in your home lasts longer, and what to look for in the grocery store. Anne Brodie has entertainment this week starting with Richard Attenborough’s The Green Planet which Anne says is one of the best produced and most breathtaking nature doc...
Accessing Safe Abortion Care in Canada, Year of Saying No, Sustainable Travel and Bite the Rainbow
June 25, 2022 00:00 - 48 minutesIf there is one positive that has come about as a result of Roe V Wade in the US, it’s that it’s opened up broader discussions about women’s reproductive health here in Canada. The reality is that 1 in 3 women will have an abortion in their lifetime. Unfortunately many women do not understand the options available to them when it comes to abortion, and more crucially, they don’t always have easy access. Marion Ulmann, General Manager and Director of Linepharma International joins me to discus...
Miami Nice - Listen to this Before you Visit Greater Miami!
June 23, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutesBefore a recent visit to Miami, I had expectations of fast cars, hard bodies, and high fashion, it felt like a style over substance destination to me and to be honest it carried a bit of a intimidation factor as well. But while style is definitely front and centre in Miami, it’s loaded with substance too. Greater Miami is rich in culture, experiences, and nature. I knew I wasn’t the only one surprised to find so much to see and do in MIami, so I invited two of the travel writers I spent the ...
Men's Mental Health Crisis, Less Eco-Guilt, Radio Reboot and A Gelato a Day
June 18, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutesIt’s Father’s Day Weekend, and it’s a good time to not only let your Dad know how much you love him, but to check in on his mental health. According to the Mental Health Commission of Canada, 75% of all suicides are men and 66% of men believe that mental health is worse than it has ever been. Bryan Baeumler, HGTV celebrity and Dad, was a guest speaker this week at the 5th Father’s Day on the Hill which aims to raise awareness about men’s mental health. Bryan joins me to discuss his own strugg...
Monkeypox Worries, The Vagina Coach, Education Under a Conservative Government and The Sugar Thief
June 11, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutesWe’re half way through our one year masterclass on moving out of a rut and Jennifer John from The Sacred Space Coaching is here to help us identify ways to empower ourselves so that we can effectively move on for good from self-sabotaging behaviour. Jennifer shares some classic ways we self-sabotage but also how to nix those old habits with a few simple shifts. Who had Monkeypox on their 2022 bingo card? It’s another health concern that seems to be growing so I reached out to Dr. Dina Kulik ...
Gun Control in Canada, The Word on the Street,The Myth of Female Empowerment, and The Relentless One
June 04, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesAfter the tragic events in Uvalde, my first interview today takes a closer look at gun control in Canada and the link between gun violence and violence against women. Andrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me to share why Prime Minister Trudeaus recent suggested changes to our gun laws are a good thing, but additoinally how we can still do better. Anne Brodie joins me this week with rave reviews for A Chiara, a coming of age story where a young girl must come to terms with...
Women on the Verge, Farmland 911, Is My Prescription Covered?
May 21, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesAndrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women's Foundation joins me to share details from a survey they did that shows that just over two years into the pandemic, almost half of mothers are at their breaking point and 2 in 5 mothers have had to put their career on the back burner. Overworked, overwhelmed, and undervalued; mental health is suffering; and the pandemic’s burdens are even greater for those experiencing poverty, discrimination, and gender-based violence. Anne Brodie shares her thoughts...
Roe v Wade Scares Canadian Women, Neurodivergence in the Workplace & Eazy Love
May 14, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesMy first guest today breaks down how. Lisa Feldstein, an Adjunct Professor at York University, teaches Health Care Law in the Faculty of Health and joins me to offer some insight into how abortion in Canada works, and how it could potentially come under attack. Anne Brodie joins me for Saturday night at the movies and new entertainment which includes a look at Season 2 of Hacks starring Jean Smart, a modern twist on an old tale from Disney called Sneakerella, and the Lincoln Lawyer on Netfl...
Neurodivergency In Women & and at Work
May 13, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesThere is a joke in here somewhere I’m sure that the longest podcast I’ve ever recorded focuses largely on ADHD. The topic of neurodiversity however seems to be everywhere these days. Certainly amongst my peer group, I’ve seen many share recent diagnoses of ADHD and if you’re on TikTok, the explainer videos are as ubiqutous as the dancing. Listening and reading about how neurodiversity has impacted so many lives, prompted me to start learning more. Enter Nadine Araksi, one of my peers who was ...
Identifying Self-Sabotage, Miami Nice, Emotional Flatlining and Green Pavement
May 07, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutesI’m joined by Denise Chand from The Sacred Space Coaching who is here for the fifth in a 12 part series on getting out of a rut and living the life you want. Today Denise walks through some of the things that hold us back in life, how to stop undermining our own success, and how to identify self-sabotage so we can stop it in its tracks. Anne Brodie is in for a twofer again this week. First we take a look at what’s new in entertainment which includes a look at Petite Maman, a darling from TI...
Silencing Your Inner Critic and Stopping Self-Sabotage
May 06, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutesIn January, I introduced you to Denise Chand and Jennifer John from The Sacred Space Coaching. Their goal is simple; to help women make empowering shifts to get unstuck in life and relationships and become unstoppable. In the first podcast we talked about what it felt like to be in rut, and discussed some ways to start making the shifts necessary to move forward. In today’s podcast, we go deeper into the excuses we use to sabotage our own happiness and how to silence the inner critic that hol...
Generational Parenting, EcoFriendly Toys, LIke a Mother and Broken Vows
April 23, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutesIf you have ever caught yourself repeating the exact things to your child that your parents said to you, you’ll appreciate my first interview today with Aly Pain, What She Said’s expert on all things teen related. Aly joins me today to discuss generational parenting patterns and how to perhaps break free of what’s not working for you or your teens. Always the voice of reason, Aly shows up with great advice and insights today. Plastic toys are a major polluter, not to mention they can sometim...
Broken Vows: Stories of Separation
April 22, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutesDivorce is hard, but separation, as I and many many others have come to realize, can be harder. The physiological and psychological impact can be profound even in the most amicable of separations, throw in some conflict though and the devastation can be off the charts. In the coming years we will no doubt see an escalation in high conflict separations as courts struggle to keep up with what is expected to be a tidal wave of divorce filings as the world opens up again. The cascading effect of ...
Federal Budget Through a Feminist Lens, Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, and Education Inequity
April 16, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesThe Federal Budget dropped last week, and of course, it wouldn’t be What She Said if we didn’t take a closer look at it to see how it impacts women. Ann Decter, Senior Director, Community Initiatives and Policy, at the Canadian Women’s Foundation joins me now to break down the budget through a feminist lens and shares the highs and lows of a budget that had a lot of ground to cover this year. If you’re like most, you’re giving a lot of consideration to your carbon footprint. Thankfully, the...
Clearing the Mind Clutter, DIY Fertilizer, Inside Out Initiative, and Dandelion Love
April 09, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesWe start with Jennifer John from The Sacred Space who joins me with the fourth in our year long series aimed at getting us out of the ruts we may find ourselves in. This week it’s all about the clutter in our brains and how to do a little spring cleaning in the far reaches of our brains that are holding us back. You don’t want to miss Jennifer’s tips. Anne Brodie is here for a twofer again this week. First she joins me to share the latest in entertainment which includes the always debonair ...
Social Justice, Advocacy, and Making A Living
April 06, 2022 00:00 - 46 minutesFrom the early days of the pandemic, one thing was crystal clear; women and marginalized communities were being disproportionately affected. It was disheartening to see the loss of income, education, and advancement. But there was a bright spot, because women did what women do best - they pulled together, they got loud, and they demanded change. Support and advocacy groups popped up, feminism had fresh life pumped into it, and words like diversity, equity, and inclusion became part of our dai...
How Do Supplements Work, Carbon Neutral Packaging, Water Holidays and Water First
April 02, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesAndrea Donsky joins me on behalf of New Roots Herbal. Canadians love their supplements spending nearly $80 million dollars every quarter on them, but many of us have no idea how they work once we swallow them. Andrea lays out all the ways you can get your supplements from orally to topically, and how they break down in your body. Sarah Landstreet retired from engineering at the ripe old age of 23 and started a bakery in Northern Ireland to teach herself about business. She then enrolled a...
Bombshell Brunches, Return of Bridgerton, Run with It, Winkzzz, and Silver Linings
March 26, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutesKristina Lao and Raquelle Roodenburg from Bombshell Brunches, a community where women can access real people doing big things, making changes in their lives and taking strides in this complex world. Real, raw, and funny, these ladies keep it real. Strong believers in representation, social impact, and internal revolution, they LIVE to highlight, normalize and glamourize the many different ways to live a brave and full life. Anne Brodie is here for a twofer again this week. First she joins me...
Closing the Gender Wage Gap, Ageism, Financing Education, and Untying the Knot
March 19, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesCommissioner Kadie Ward joins me for the third installment of Level The Paying Field. Today we jump into the gender wage gap and how to close it for good. As usual, Kadie comes to the conversation armed with information you need to know so you can advocate for yourself. Ageism is something we’re not talking about enough, especially when it comes to women in the workforce. Incredibly, in all of the discussions, webinars, research, white papers, and thought pieces that have been written about...
Helping Ukraine's Orphans, Amplify Kindness, Building Your Sacred Space, and Betrayal Trauma
March 12, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesRuslana Wrzesnewskyj, founder and driving force behind Help Us Help The Children (HUHTC) which as been helping orphans in Ukraine for 30 years now., Deeply passionate about saving Ukraine’s children and nurturing a new generation that will deliver a prosperous future for Ukraine. Ruslana has been working tirelessly the last two weeks to help all the orphanages she works with, and to find safe passage for the orphans they help. She joins me to share ways we can get involved. Anne Brodie has ...
Canada's Broken Divorce System, Woman in the Lead, Tax Season Is Here, and Indigenous Literature
March 04, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutesAndrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party. Andrea joins me to discuss the issues that truly matter, no matter where you live. Child Care, education, women in the workforce and health care. Calm and measured, Andrea is worth listening to no matter where you sit on the political spectrum. Anne Brodie has distractions galore with entertainment this week, and once again she joins us twice this week. Her regular Saturday night at the movies takes a look at yet another Batman iter...
Gender Bias, Entrepreneurship, and the Power of Networking
February 21, 2022 00:00 - 41 minutesIf there is one thing that most female entrepreneurs can agree on its that your network truly is your net worth when it comes to forging a successful path in business. And while it’s not always the case, that network is primarily comprised of other women because we get it. We understand gender bias and other struggles that only women face when it comes to entrepreneurship. When covid struck, many of us were cut off from our networks and that innate need for social interaction and camaraderie ...
Dispatch from Ottawa, Valuing the Care Economy, White Advantage and Wasted on Your Love
February 19, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutesCaryma Sa'd who has been on the ground in Ottawa, sharing stories and news from the occupation there since it began on January 28th. Caryma has been documenting COVID-denialism since 2021, and knew that she had to be on the ground to document the Ottawa Occupation in real time. Her coverage, largely shared on Twitter has resulted in a dedicated following of people who want to know more on everything from the absurd Queen of Canada, to the disturbing organizers with a white supremacist agenda ...
Class is In Session, Strike Up Canada, The Great I Am, and Last One Laughing
February 12, 2022 00:00 - 47 minutesThis week my first guest is Dr. Prachi Srivastava, who will be joining me monthly until June to discuss the state of education in Ontario. Prachi will be sharing facts and data on everything from financing to school governance, and how it impacts the education our kids receive. In June, we’ll take a look at each political parties education platform and how it will move the needle or not. Today we talk about equity issues in the public system and three ways we can improve education for everyon...
Valentine’s Day Single, Moms Job Board, Feeding Bottomless Pits, and Building Your Sacred Space
February 05, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesAllison Venditti from Moms at Work who how the Moms at Work job board offers employers the opportunity to showcase their policies, benefits, and cultures, and how they support working families and advance women’s careers. Seanna Thomas from Hockey Snacks is here with budget friendly solutions for keeping the bottomless pits AKA your kids, well fed with nutritious eats that won’t break your bank account. Anne Brodie joins me with two can’t miss documentaries for Black History Month, which ...
Don't Be Trashy - Less Waste, More Joy
February 04, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutesWe’re all trapped in a wasteful convenience-based cycle, but my next guest offers an alternative: an approach to reducing waste that emphasizes progress over perfection. TARA McKENNA is passionate about sustainability and created The Zero Waste Collective lifestyle blog and community to inspire people from all walks of life to live with less waste and more joy. In here new book, DON’T BE TRASHY, Tara walks you through a year of reducing your waste month by month, including a No Buy Month, an ...
A Woman's Worth, Living with Intention, Workin' Moms, and Made With Local
January 29, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesCommissioner Kadie Ward from Ontario’s Pay Equity Office. Over the next three months Kadie will be joining me to share information women need in today’s workplace on everything from ensuring equitable pay to developing new skills. Today we kick things off by taking a closer look at a woman’s worth. Clare Kumar is a bright, happy, light in a very cold world, both literally and figuratively right now. Clare joins me to share some information on beating burnout for good by conducting Producti...
Productivity CPR and The Joy of Missing Out
January 28, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutesClare Kumar is a bright, happy, light in a very cold world, both literally and figuratively right now. Clare loves inspiring massive shifts by inviting people to pay attention to the little things that make a big difference in their life. In this podcast, Clare shares her Productivity CPR and her 8 productivity table stakes with us all, and before you run away screaming, we are not propping up hustle culture, but rather sharing an exercise in intention, slowing down and embracing the joy of m...
Women's Empowerment, Funny Woman, Eating Disorders on the Rise and Eating Healthy on a Budget
January 23, 2022 00:00 - 52 minutesFirst up, The Honourable Jean Augustine joins me to share details from her appearance this week at The Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity and Workplace Equity and with information about the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment. Rishma Govani is passionate about creating real positive change especially in areas of diversity, equity and inclusion. She joins me to share the inspiration for her children’s book Sushi &Samosas - a trip of tasty transformations that helps kids...
Weaponized Incompetence, Right to Disconnect, Free Tech Skills, and Mental Health Help
January 22, 2022 00:00 - 56 minutesI rarely get nervous interviewing someone but when you speak with a Canadian broadcast legend, you can’t help but get a little bit flustered. Valerie Pringle, the former host of Canada AM is now working tirelessly behind the scenes to raise awareness for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation, and candidly shares some details of her own experience helping her three children with their mental health struggles, PLUS some tips for parents going through the same in their homes. A...
Education Trainwreck, Creating A Sacred Space, The Ex-Boyfriend Yard Sale, a Dry January
January 08, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutesCOVID-19 has led to the largest mass disruption of education in modern human history. Ontario, in particular, has suffered the longest school closures in Canada, and amongst the highest in North America and Europe comparing regional averages. Protecting education as an essential service is a policy choice says my first guest today, Dr. Prachi Srivastava. Prachi will be joining What She Said from now until June every month to arm you with information and questions to ask policy makers and poli...
Creating Your Own Sacred Space for 2022 And Getting Unstuck
January 03, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutesPrior to March of 2020, many of us were on our "game", working within a system that we thought we understood. Then everything we knew came tumbling down, and it wasn’t long before we started to see that the system was largely an illusion. On everything from work to home management, women learned that many of the choices we had were not really choices at all. Crushed under the weight of home learning, working at home, losing our jobs, and isolation, we fell into a rut. And ruts, as you know, a...
That's a Wrap on 2021, Families Matter, Vision for 2022, and a Christmas Wish
December 18, 2021 00:00 - 54 minutesDilys D’Cruz joins me to wrap up for the Meridian Credit Union masterclass on personal finance we ran all year plus results from a recent consumer insights survey that found that most Canadians have money hang ups from childhood that still affect them today. We all know that first responders and those who serve in our military cope with a tremendous amount of stress and mental health issues. The very nature of their jobs makes it so. But what of those closest to them, their families? Heidi ...
Rich Girl, Poor Girl, Love and Nudes, Careers in Cannabis, Couponing Returns, and Preventative Aging
December 13, 2021 14:53 - 55 minutesNo matter where you fall on the financial spectrum my first guest is here to help us all prepare for 2024 when women in Canada will control just over half the wealth in this country to the tune of #3 trillion dollars. Kelley’s new book Rich Girl, Broke Girl hits bookshelves December 14th and she joins me today to share some of the topics she covers from discussing finances with your partner, to negotiating the salary you deserve, to controlling your financial destiny. You definitely do not w...
Vaccine Mandates for Kids, Glittery Holiday Stress, Yukon Soaps, and Mammography News
December 03, 2021 00:00 - 45 minutesVaccines are the topic of my first interview. Few issues in our society are more divisive right now than vaccinations and sadly things may only get worse now that vaccines have been approved for children. Cathryn Carruthers is a double vaxxed mom in Calgary, who along with her husband will soon face the decision to vaccinate her children. She is the founder of Families for Choice, a group comprised of vaccinated and unvaccinated families that are united on one goal, they are against vaccine ...