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

Host Jasmine Marichic engages in an insightful conversation with Stacey Mouadeb, Director of Private Debt. Together, they break down the world of private debt.

Stacey shares how her team selects lending opportunities in North America and provides insights on evaluating deals and making smart investment choices in private debt.

In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Women’s LEAD segment host, Selena Woo, sits down with Jen Murtagh, who shares her incredible journey from corporate leadership to non-profit ventures and entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder of Maturn, Canada’s pioneering maternity leave program, Jen guides women through the intricate balance of motherhood and leadership. Accredited leadership coach, workshop facilitator, and speaker, she champions bravery, advocating that small steps can lead to vast opportunities.

In their conversation, Jen also delves into her soul-work and shares insights on quieting your inner critic, embracing feminine power, and harnessing intuition.

Ben Jang, Portfolio Manager at Nicola Wealth, joins host Jasmine Marichic to offer an update on the performance of the global markets in the second quarter of the year. They discuss how Canada's economic weaknesses were offset by its strengths, delve into the current state of inflation and rising interest rates, and highlight where we see opportunities in the current market landscape.

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Ethan Astaneh hosts a special three-part series on Making Sense of AI. In Part 1, he is joined by Dr. Bethany Edmunds, a renowned leader in Computer Science and STEM education. As the Director of Computer Science and a Teaching Professor at Northeastern University’s Vancouver campus, she shares her journey into the field of computer sciences and her passion for teaching.

Delving into the subject of AI, Dr. Edmunds takes us through its history, explains its fundamental concepts, and distinguishes it from machine learning. She also highlights the challenges of algorithmic bias, explores the regulation of technology for commercial purposes, and addresses the contrasting theories surrounding AI's future impact.

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange’s Women’s LEAD segment, our host, Selena Woo, sits down with Narges Nirumvala, the Founder and CEO of ExecutiveSpeak Coaching International. Narges shares her immigrant journey from India to the UK and ultimately settling in Canada, and offers valuable advice for new immigrants facing similar challenges.

Additionally, they explore Narges's dedication to supporting women through programs like "Confident Women, Confident Voices" and her impact as a two-time award-winning author. She delves into topics such as ageism, overcoming the inner critic, and the significance of speaking up and sharing accomplishments.

In today’s episode, Ron Haik speaks with Dan Murray, CEO of Opportunity International Canada. Dan shares his inspiring journey to Opportunity International, an organization deeply committed to combatting poverty. Together, they explore the daunting challenges faced by individuals living in poverty and how Opportunity International tackles them, emphasizing the delicate balance between organizational needs and the needs of the people they serve.

Dan sheds light on the power of Opportunity International's innovative microfinance solutions, sharing stories of the profound impact they have on the lives of those they support. He also reveals the key metrics used to measure success and track progress towards their ambitious goals, providing valuable insights for non-profit leaders striving to make a meaningful and lasting difference.

In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, we present the highlights from our recent Women's LEAD Event in Vancouver. This special edition features a live panelist discussion with an exceptional group of women who are true trailblazers and role models in their respective fields.

Our panelists include Dr. Martha Piper, former president of UBC, accomplished author, and esteemed recipient of the Order of BC and the Order of Canada; Saschie MacLean, an entrepreneurial force and the Founder of Formation Studio; Carol Lee, Chair of the Vancouver Chinatown Foundation and a community leader; and Dr. Diane MacIntosh, a psychiatrist, innovator, educator, and author.

These remarkable women generously shared their lived experiences, delving into the highs and lows of their personal journeys. The panel discussion was skillfully moderated by Canadian comedian Jessica Holmes, who fearlessly shares her own life journey.

In today’s episode, Ron Haik speaks with Heather Tremain, Chief Executive Officer of Options for Homes, an organization dedicated to providing affordable homeownership opportunities. 

Heather takes a deep dive into the intricacies of Options for Homes' shared equity approach, shedding light on how the organization empowers individuals and families to achieve the dream of homeownership. Through the implementation of innovative financing models and strategic partnerships, Options for Homes has successfully delivered thousands of housing units, making a tangible impact on the ground.

On this episode, we have featured audio from our live panelist discussion that took place on May 11th at our Women’s LEAD Event in Toronto. These remarkable women are; Olympic Medalist turned Lawyer Jennifer Jones, Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Arati Sharma, Author, Professor, and Leader and Doctor Indira Samarasekera, and Entrepreneur Stacy Irvine.

They share their stories and struggles that they had to overcome to create their paths to success. We were blown away by their strength, courage, resilience, and determination, and found an abundance of inspirational takeaways from the live panel discussion. The panel discussion is moderated by Canadian comedian Jessica Holmes, who is also an incredible role model.

A Mother's Day special.

In today’s episode, Victoria Emslie speaks with Sheila Duffy, Director of the Pacific Post Partum Support Society (PPPSS), a non-profit organization that has been providing support for individuals and families dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders for over 50 years. Sheila shares her personal stories and experiences working with PPPSS, as well as discusses the challenges faced by their clients and how the community can help.

She also touches on the organization’s goals for the future and what supporters can do to help. This insightful conversation sheds light on the importance of mental health support for new parents and the valuable work being done by organizations like PPPSS to provide it.

Resources provided to us by PPPSS:

www.parlab.med.ubc.cawww.postpartumstress.com/  Book: www.amazon.com/Dropping-Baby-Other-Scary-Thoughtswww.reproductivementalhealth.ca/ www.postpartum.org