In this episode of The Wealth Exchange's Women's LEAD segment, our host, Selena Woo, sits down with two entrepreneurs from the Vancouver Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Lisa Will, Founder and CEO of Stonz and EO Diversity Chair, and Sebastien Nault, Founder and CEO of Black Tie Services and President of EO. 

As two entrepreneurs who have found success in their industries, Lisa and Sebastien help uncover the differences women and men face in business. They also discuss the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial journey and highlight why it is essential that entrepreneurs uplift one another and support diversity in the entrepreneurial communities.

Ethan sits down with Chase Harmer, the founder of ProfitPay, a financial technology which aims to make internet merchants and marketplaces more money on their transactions. With no formal background in technology, Chase has created platforms with a $300 million valuation in eCommerce brands and influencers. 

In this episode, they discuss Chase's decision to leave school in pursuit of starting his own business, the lessons he has learned as an entrepreneur, and the future of the e-commerce landscape and fintech as a whole.

As a serial entrepreneur, Ivan Anz has businesses operating in more than ten countries. Among them is PhilanthroInvestors, Inc., a company that combines traditional venture capital financing with philanthropic principles. Ivan Anz works with those who aspire to invest money, time, and emotion into making a social impact while earning a financial return.

On this episode, Ivan joins host Ron Haik to share how he fostered his entrepreneurial spirit and eventually aligned his business acumen with his drive to generate high-impact improvement in society.

Rob Edel, Nicola Wealth Chief Investment Officer, joins host Ethan Astaneh to provide a recap on the markets in the second quarter of 2022.

Rob and Ethan discuss whether they believe stocks are overpriced, reasonably priced or attractively priced. They also break down the bond market, red-hot inflation, and critical factors to keep an eye on as we progress through the second half of the year.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine, at least 12 million people have fled their homes in search of safety. While Canada continues to help Ukrainians looking to escape the conflict, there is still much to be done to help those displaced by the war.

Father Mykhailo Ozorovych, the pastor at Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in New Westminster, joins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Nicola, to share how his church is supporting Ukrainians who are fighting in the war and helping refugees find safety and community when they get to Canada.

In this episode of the Women’s LEAD podcast, host Selena Woo is joined by Nicola Wealth Real Estate’s Director of Asset Management, Liz Firer-Gillespie, who shares her experience as a woman, business leader, and member of the LGBTQ+ community. Based on her own experience, Liz is an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, women going through their fertility journey, women in real estate and for everyone to love and accept who they are.

On the podcast, they speak about why accepting yourself for who you are is important, her personal experience of coming out to her friends and family, how she was able to surround herself with people who empower her and how workplaces can adapt to support diverse communities.

With so many Canadians facing an important financial decision that will impact their lives for decades to come, it is essential to understand the critical aspects of the real estate market before taking the plunge into home ownership.

John Nicola, Nicola Wealth Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, joins Investing Matters host Ethan Astaneh to unpack what is happening in the Canadian real estate market. They discuss local and international markets, how real estate has performed relative to other asset classes, and finish by providing guidance on how a new entrant may approach home ownership given the unaffordability crisis. 

In this episode, John references graphs to illustrate his points, while these graphs are explained in detail and are not necessary to understand the podcast, they are included below for your convenience.

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Host Ron Haik speaks with Jeremy Slate, CEO and co-founder of Command Your Brand, a public relations agency that harnesses the power of podcasting to help accelerate leaders and their companies.

In this episode, Jeremy shares his journey as he pivoted from a career and a life where he felt unfulfilled to becoming a top-performing entrepreneur helping other business owners hone in on their messaging and amplify their brands. He also describes how he was able to stack the odds in his favour and the top lessons he learned along the way.

In this episode, Rob and Ethan discuss how the beginning of 2022 presented investors with a shocking new reality and analysts' statements about the market performance by year-end. They also take the time to help us understand inflation, how central banks are reacting to it, and whether the yield curve is flashing warning signs of a recession.

Host Ron Haik speaks with John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna Computing, a company helping shape the future of renewable energy development. John is a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded and scaled multiple technology companies over a 20-year career.

They discuss John's professional journey, the inefficiencies he witnessed in the renewable energy space, and how Soluna is on a mission to reimagine the future of the grid by providing efficient energy that reduces energy poverty and enhances economic equality across the globe.