The Wealth Exchange

One in every two Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, a diagnosis which often affects not only the emotional well-being of patients but also their families and caregivers.

In this episode of Philanthropy Focus, host Victoria Emslie is joined by Dr. Alan Bates, Provincial Practice Leader for Psychiatry at BC Cancer, and Sarah Roth, President and CEO of the BC Cancer Foundation, who share how BC Cancer and their team of psychiatrists are helping those living with or affected by cancer cope with the physical, practical, emotional and psychological aspects of their care.

At the age of only one, Inez Cook, born in Bella Coola and a member of the Nuxálk Nation, was taken from her family and community. Now, as an adult, Inez is determined to reconnect with her community and her heritage. Known for her strength, resolve and commitment to community, Inez is an Indigenous leader, author, and owner of award-winning Salmon n’ Bannock, Vancouver’s only Indigenous restaurant.

In this episode — recorded on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) — Selena Woo, Host of the Women's LEAD segment, speaks with Inez about her experience of finding her long-lost family, rediscovering her heritage, and rebuilding her identity as she integrates both the culture she was raised with and the culture she was born into.

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.