The Wealth Exchange

In today's episode, Victoria Emslie speaks with P.L. and Kristen Meindertsma, a dynamic couple who are using their passion for sports, education, and business to effect positive change and help those in need. They are parents, professionals, athletes, and the creators of Cycle 5 to Survive, an initiative that arose from their love of cycling and desire for purpose and fulfillment.

The discussion primarily focuses on the challenges they faced in completing five major cycling expeditions across five continents in five years to raise $500,000 for five distinct charities. Their story is not only inspiring but also showcases their admirable ambitions and steadfast dedication to making a difference. Furthermore, they describe their unique approach to collaborating with each charity partner to optimize the impact of their efforts.

Investing Matters is a segment of the Wealth Exchange podcast hosted by Ethan Astaneh. In this segment, Ethan discusses planning topics, market commentary, general investing, and education on Nicola Wealth's unique pool of funds with an array of featured guests.

Host Ethan Astaneh engages in an insightful conversation with Jurgen van Vuuren, Senior Director Private Debt, and Simon Carlsen, Senior Director Mortgage Investments at Nicola Wealth.

Jurgen and Simon share their perspectives on private debt and mortgages and delve into how Nicola Wealth's funds add value and set themselves apart in the market. Together, they also explain how not all private strategies are created equal and that the nuances of strategy may protect investors in challenging market environments. 

In today's episode, Victoria Emslie sits down with Amanda Burrows, Interim Executive Director at First United. Amanda brings a refreshing perspective on philanthropy, as she discusses her organization's approach to supporting communities in a sustainable and impactful manner.

Our discussion revolves around the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, a neighborhood that faces a number of challenges, including homelessness, mental health issues, drug addiction, and policing. However, we'd like to preface this episode by acknowledging that the issues discussed can stir strong emotions and be triggering for some. We hope you will listen with an open mind as Amanda shares her experiences from the frontlines of this issue, as we break down the problem and explore potential solutions.

We know that this topic requires a more in-depth discussion, but through this conversation, we hope to shed some light on the subject and inspire deeper reflection. Amanda's insights offer a unique perspective that will undoubtedly challenge current views on philanthropy and community engagement.

Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager at Nicola Wealth, joins host Ethan Astaneh to provide a recap on the markets in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Ben breaks down the complexities of inflation so you can better understand the current economic climate and make educated decisions when it comes to investing. He also explains the signs to look out for when it comes to recessions and emphasizes the importance of paying attention to earnings, as this is the best indicator of how companies are performing during different economic cycles.

Host Ethan Astaneh speaks with Dan Wurtele and Ryan Dash, partners at The Vancouver Life Real Estate Group. Dan and Ryan lead a team of award-winning real estate advisors to help their clients navigate the complexities of the Vancouver real estate market. 

In today's discussion, Dan and Ryan discuss some of the most timely issues affecting the Vancouver real estate market. They provide an overview of the real estate market and how investments have performed in the various segments, why the Vancouver market differs from the Toronto Market, and share some salient advice for first-time home buyers.

In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Women’s LEAD host Selena Woo sits down with Dr. Stacy Irvine, co-founder of Totum Life Science and author of "Your Better Instincts". Stacy co-founded Totum Life Science with her partner Tim Irvine in 1995. They now have multiple locations in Toronto, providing a one-stop shop for all wellness needs and training some of Canada’s highest-performing athletes. Dr. Stacy Irvine shares how she discovered her passion which led her to create Totum, and how everyone can use their instincts to achieve their full potential.

Host Ethan Astaneh speaks with Ashley Ng, Director of Infrastructure Investments and Kazuki Nohdomi, Portfolio Manager - Private Equity & Venture Capital. 

On our first Private Capital Quarterly podcast, they walk us through some of the structural decisions our funds make that enhance value to clients and the due-diligence process that ensures we're prudent in how we take risks. They also look at the opportunities in the current market environment, discuss examples of unique investments clients can access when investing in our Private Capital funds and discuss their strategy on how we intend to capitalize on this. 

As we move into the holiday season, many consumers are transitioning their purchasing habits to consider the impact of their purchase. Just as gift-giving is done thoughtfully and with intention, as should be gift-buying, which is why the Canadian gifting service, Wonderkind, made sustainability, supporting local businesses, and charitable giving the hallmarks of their business.

In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Women’s LEAD host Selena Woo speaks with Wonderkind founders Tara and Shawna about starting a women-led business, including their entrepreneurial journey, the importance of mentorship, and how they prioritize giving back to their communities.

While Nicola Wealth's real estate funds saw an unprecedented growth of $2 billion in 2021, amidst the pandemic, 2022 had a whole new set of intricacies. In this podcast episode, Nicola Wealth CEO John Nicola, Managing Director of Nicola Wealth Real Estate Mark Hannah, and CEO of Venterra Realty John Foresi take a look back at the real estate markets in 2022, including the trends and surprises in the markets, as well as what they anticipate moving into 2023.

A growing number of men are facing life with a prostate cancer diagnosis. Globally, testicular cancer is the most common cancer among young men. And across the world, one man dies by suicide every minute of every day, with males accounting for 69% of all suicides.   In this episode, Director of Development at Movember, Mitch Hermansen, joins Ron Haik, host of the LEAD Impact podcast, to share how Movember is actively making a difference in men’s mental health, suicide prevention, and prostate and testicular cancer.