Episodes
Sept. 19, 2018
168 Canada Pension Plan: Will It Be Around When You Retire? - Mei Maven, Director of Global Communications for CPPIB
We all pay into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), but most of us have no idea what the heck it is! I talk with CPPIB spokesperson Mei Maven to get the facts. Long description: We all pay into the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), bu…
Sept. 12, 2018
167 What It Means to Be a Financial Grownup - Bobbi Rebell, CFP, Author & Podcast Host of Financial Grownup
I chat with Financial Grownup best-selling author & podcast host Bobbi Rebell about what it means to be a financial grownup, the difference between high achievers and dreamers, and her story of going from journalist to entre…
Sept. 5, 2018
166 From Teen Mom to Millionaire Entrepreneur - Farrah Abraham, Teen Mom Star & Entrepreneur
To kick off Season 7 of the Mo' Money Podcast, I chat with Teen Mom star & entrepreneur Farrah Abraham about success, overcoming obstacles & balancing work with being a single mom. Long description: It’s the first episode …
June 27, 2018
165 Get Paid Your Worth: Negotiation Tips - Kathlyn Hart, Salary Negotiation Coach
For my Season 6 finale episode, I chat with Kathlyn Hart, podcast host of The Big Leap Show and salary negotiation coach. We talk about earning what you deserve, practical ways to ask for a promotion and/or raise, and recogn…
June 20, 2018
164 How to Know If You're Investing Right - Pauline Shum Nolan, Co-founder & CEO of Wealthscope
One of the most common questions I get from people when it comes to investing is "Am I even doing it right?" It was also a question that my next guest Pauline Shum Nolan (Finance Professor) also gets, which is why she co-cre…
June 13, 2018
163 How to Achieve FIRE in Your 20s - Gwen Merz, Blogger at Fiery Millennials & Co-host of FIRE Drill Podcast
For this episode, I talk with Gwen Merz, the blogger behind Fiery Millennials and the co-host of FIRE Drill Podcast. As you may have guessed, we go in-depth about FIRE, chat about Gwen achieving financial independence in her…
June 6, 2018
162 Why Your Money Matters - Jen Hemphill, Author & Money Confidence Coach
It's been a few years since I had Jen Hemphill on the show (episode 48, check it out!). And a lot has happened since that first interview. Jen is now an author, having recently published her first book entitled Her Money Mat…
May 30, 2018
161 How Mindfulness Leads to Better Money Decisions - Laurie J. Cameron, Author of The Mindful Day
If we're not mindful with our money, that's when mistakes happen. Stupid mistakes. Mistakes that are 100% avoidable. Mindfulness plays a bit role in our financial lives, which is why for this episode I interview Laurie J. Ca…
May 23, 2018
160 How to Avoid Student Debt with Scholarships - Jocelyn Paonita, Founder of The Scholarship System
You don't have to get into debt to go to school. Even though it looks as if everyone has student debt these days, there are actually people out there that go to go to school for free! And no, it's not because they are trust-…
May 16, 2018
159 How to Become Financially Independent by 35 - Chris Reining, Early Retiree & Writer
Another inspiring interview to get you excited about FIRE! I interview Chris Reining in this episode, who was able to achieve financial independence by 35 (meaning he saved up $1million), and retire comfortably at 37. Now, h…
May 9, 2018
158 Practical Investing for Canadians - John Robertson, Author of The Value of Simple
For the second time on the podcast (I had him on the show in 2015, episode 25 if you want to check that out after), I chat with The Value of Simple author John Robertson about his tips for practical investing for Canadians. …
May 2, 2018
157 Building Confidence to Live Your Best Life - Lauren Ferraro, Speaking Coach
Confidence doesn't just mean walking in the room and feeling powerful. It's what can help us get that job on the first interview, get that raise or promotion, network more authentically, or even start your own money-making v…
April 25, 2018
156 Life After Wall Street: From Investment Banker to Entrepreneur - Alex Grodnik, Podcast Host at Wall Street Oasis
Ever wondered what it's like to work on Wall Street? Then you'll love this episode! I chat with former investment banker Alex Grodnik who worked in the finance industry for almost 10 years, but eventually left to pursue an M…
April 18, 2018
155 Practical Strategies to Pay Down Debt and Retire Early - Deacon Hayes, Author & Founder of Well Kept Wallet
Want to learn how to become debt-free and financially independent? It doesn’t have to be one or the other, you can dig yourself out of debt and retire early. Just take it from Deacon Hayes from Well Kept Wallet who was able …
April 11, 2018
154 The Best Hacks for Your Wallet - Jim Wang, Blogger at Wallet Hacks
For this episode of the podcast, I talk with veteran personal finance blogger Jim Wang about how he was able to sell his first blog (Bargaineering) for 6-figures after having it for just 5 years, and what some of his best wa…
April 4, 2018
153 Real Estate Investing & Becoming a Leader - Scott McGillivray, HGTV Star & Real Estate Investor
I chat with HGTV star & host of Buyers Bootcamp Scott McGillivray about how to become a real estate investor in Canada, and how to go against the grain, take risks and go after what you truly want in life. Long description:…
March 28, 2018
152 How to Get Money (in More Ways than One) - Kristin Wong, Journalist & Author of Get Money
Do know how to get money (as in earn), and do you truly get money (as in understand)? I talk with Kristin Wong, financial journalist and new author of the book Get Money about all things getting money! We talk about why peop…
March 21, 2018
151 Worry-Free Money - Shannon Lee Simmons, Author, CFP & Founder of The New School of Finance
At the end of the day, money shouldn't be something you worry about, or feel guilty about, or don't even want to think about. We all deal with money. We all earn it. We all spend it. But it shouldn't be something we're asham…
March 14, 2018
150 Building a Successful Freelance Business - Matt Inglot, Host of Freelance Transformation
Is it even possible to build a successful freelance business without taking on debt and without sacrificing all balance in your life? Yes there is, and Matt Inglot shares how. Long description: Before I went full-time self…
March 7, 2018
149 Living Your Best Life Through Sustainable Frugality - Elizabeth Willard Thames, Blogger & Author of Meet the Frugalwoods
Your path may not be to quit city living and move to the woods, but that's not what Liz's (a.k.a. Mrs. Frugalwoods) story is about. In her new book, Meet the Frugalwoods, she shares how defining your life can help lead you t…
Feb. 28, 2018
148 Why You Should Be the CFO of Your Life - J.D. Roth, Blogger at Get Rich Slowly
You take so much care and consideration at your day job, why aren't you doing the same with your financial life? I chat with early retiree & big-time blogger about why everyone should be the CFO of their life. Long descript…
Feb. 22, 2018
147 What You Should Know About Prepaid Cards - David Eason, Chair of CPPO
Do you know the difference between open-loop and closed-loop prepaid cards? Learn that & more in my interview with CPPO chair David Eason. Long description: Back in October 2017, I did a really crazy thing. I participated …
Feb. 21, 2018
146 How to Afford a Life That Fits Your Purpose - Pete McPherson, Blogger & Podcaster at Do You Even Blog
Don’t think you can afford to live a life you’ve designed yourself? Think again! Pete McPherson from Do You Even Blog shares how he risked it all to live a life with more meaning. Long description: As I mentioned at the be…
Feb. 15, 2018
145 Listener Series - Overcoming a Home Foreclosure - Lindsay VanSomeren, Blogger at Notorious D.E.B.T.
For this Listener Series episode, I'm joined once again by past guest Lindsay VanSomeren, also a blogger at Notorious D.E.B.T. Last time we talked she was about to finally get rid of her home from hell. But catching up, that…