In this insightful episode we are joined by Adiba Ahmed, a financial consultant with seven years of experience, specializing in helping Canadian immigrants understand and navigate their financial options. Known for her dynamic teaching and impactful workshops, she focuses on empowering immigrants, particularly millennials, and has been recognized as a top thought leader on CBC's "The National.  

Adiba and I explore the complexities of the Canadian financial system and how it impacts newcomers: from opening your first bank account and building credit to accessing credit, we discuss what you need to know about settling into Canada financially.

Here are the key topics discussed in this episode:

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The gig economy is booming with many people choosing to work as freelancers and gig workers for its flexibility. While it offers a world of opportunity, it also presents distinct financial challenges that require innovative solutions and dedicated support. 

Today, I'm thrilled to have a conversation with the incredible Natania Mason,  a multi-talented entrepreneur, content creator, influencer, and renowned business coach and digital marketer.

Together we explore the world of freelancers and gig workers - we discuss the challenges they encounter with traditional financial services—like saving for retirement, building credit, and securing lines of credit.

We chat about: 

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Welcome to the first episode of our podcast! Today, we dive into the world of rotational savings, also known as ROSCAs or "susu" in some cultures. These traditional savings groups have been helping communities manage money together for centuries, and they continue to be important in many cultures around the world.

We are excited to have two amazing guests on this maiden episode: Precious Ajose, a professional in the financial and accounting sector originally from Nigeria, now making her mark in Canada and Amanual Bisrat, a student of political science and public policy at the University of Toronto Scarborough, hailing from Ethiopia.

Together we share  personal stories  with these savings groups back home and discuss how rotational savings are being transformed to empower communities and foster financial wellness in Canada and beyond.

We chat about:

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Stay tuned for more episodes where we continue exploring empowering financial practices with guests from around the world!

Tune in to the Community Financial Wellness podcast, where we delve into the realm of Community Economic Development (CED) services and their role in empowering underbanked Canadians to attain financial well-being. Our episodes feature guests who have firsthand experience with various CED services, from rotating savings circles to credit unions and community bonds. They share personal anecdotes, shed light on alternative investment opportunities, and emphasize Woveo's pivotal role in digitizing and mobilizing data to fill the void left by conventional financial institutions.

Come join us for insightful conversations on personal finance!