THEJAMESCASTS

For over 10 years I hosted a nightly call-in show on DubaiEye called Nightline.

In this podcast replay Stephanie McKay and I were asking our audience how they are dealing with personal debt.

This podcast is as important today as it was in 2016 when it was broadcast in Dubai.

In this clip a caller reminds us that credit is just borrowing and you will have to pay!

Here are the links to the full podcast.

https://youtu.be/PntXuGLj95E

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/zUwMJ5zS1Xb

In 2016, Stephanie McKay and I hosted a call-in show on DubaiEye about debt.

Personal debt is a challenge that knows no borders and the issue remains relevant today.

Our callers and SMS messages fuelled engaging discussions, all highlighting the importance of discipline in spending.

If you’d like to hear the conversation, here is the full podcast: https://youtu.be/PntXuGLj95E

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/zUwMJ5zS1Xb

I love podcasting because it captures unique snapshots of places and moments in time.

If you’re curious about how to collect your content and turn it into a podcast, drop me a message.

Enjoy the listen!

This episode dives into real-life debt stories from Dubai residents, with co-host Stephanie Kaur (now Stephany McKay) joining the discussion. Hear callers reveal how they manage credit cards, make hard choices, and learn from their financial missteps.
We cover everything from loan consolidation and staying afloat, to sharing hard-won advice that can help anyone facing the challenge.
Listen for genuine perspectives, practical tips, and your pathway to better financial habits.

Don't underestimate the power of your voice.

In my conversation with Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA we touched on how we can use our voice to address issues BUT so many of us are reticent to do so.

Give my conversation with Urmi a listen it is sure to spark some thinking about careers, how we communicate, goal and more.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yaBcvY63FXb

https://youtu.be/SWfH7rW3l7M

And I encourage you to reach out to Urmi when you need a bit of motivation.

Are work/life balance and boundaries viewed differently across generations?

In this episode, we explore how experienced professionals often work late nights and weekends, while younger workers tend to prioritize boundaries and personal time. I sit down with Urmi Hossan to discuss how she finds her own balance and makes it work.

Watch the full conversation to get insights and practical tips on creating a meaningful work/life balance.
Ready to dive in? Hit play and join the discussion!

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Language can = a superpower.

I had a wonderful conversation with Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA, the links to the full conversation are below.

Urmi shares so many ideas and really, as far as I am concerned, gives us that golden permission to try stuff and think of ourselves.

I loved this moment where she talked about the power of language.

I am working at getting my French back up to speed at the moment. What are your thoughts on languages as a tool that gives you an edge?

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yaBcvY63FXb

https://youtu.be/SWfH7rW3l7M

"Where are you from?" For many, it's a simple question. For Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA, it was a source of struggle after moving to Canada.​

Instead of choosing between her Italian birth and Bengali blood, she decided to embrace both and create her own identity. Learn how she transformed this challenge into a unique strength on the new episode of TheJamesCasts.​

Listen to the 30 minute conversation on Spotify .

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/yaBcvY63FXb

https://youtu.be/SWfH7rW3l7M

I had a wonderful conversation with Urmi Hossain, CFA, CAIA, author, podcaster, finance wiz, and leadership coach. We touched on her experience growing up as a third culture kid.

Honestly, talking with Urmi made me reflect on why more of us don’t take the time to put pen to paper and share our own stories.

Catch our 30-minute conversation here on Spotify.

Ever wonder what it's like to be a "finance geek nine-to-five and a creative powerhouse five-to-nine"? In this episode, I sit down with Urmi Hossain, a polyglot powerhouse who's crushing it in Montreal's financial world while writing books, hosting podcasts, and mentoring women leaders.​ABOUT THIS EPISODEWe dive into Urmi's journey as a third culture kid. Born in Italy, Bengali by blood, and figuring out how to create her own box in a world obsessed with making you tick just one. From falling head-over-heels in love with finance (literally love at first class) to building strict work-life boundaries so she can chase her creative passions, Urmi's story is equal parts inspiring and permission-giving.​WHAT WE COVERIdentity struggles as a third culture kidHow to balance finance career with creative passionsThe power of using your voiceJuggling multiple languages (complete with Italian hand gestures!)Why croissants beat bagels every timeHer ultimate life goal: global domination​If you've ever felt like you don't fit in a box, or you're trying to balance your "serious" career with your creative side, this conversation is your breath of fresh air.​CONNECT WITH URMIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainhttps://www.instagram.com/storiesbeyondborderspodcasthttps://www.womeninleadership.ca/Stories Beyond Borders podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stories-beyond-borders/id1831413373MORE FROM THEJAMESCASTSSubscribe for more conversations with interesting people in our community

Here is another clip from 2017 and my conversation with Jeffrey Durmer, MD, PhD. A huge thanks to James Kelley, Ph.D. who was my co-host for making this conversation happen.

Listen to the podcast on Youtube, Spotify or where you get your podcasts.

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/AQRfODsz5Wb

https://youtu.be/faH5tttpasY

We explored how a 24/7 mentality becomes the default lesson we pass on. We hustle, answer emails late, and treat sleep as negotiable. Meanwhile our health, relationships, and creativity show the strain.

Listening back now, the ideas we discussed then matter even more today. If we want children who value balance and sustainable productivity, we must demonstrate it. Protecting sleep, setting clear boundaries around work, and treating rest as essential are small changes with big long term benefits.

This clip is a throwback invitation to reflect and act. Are we modeling the life we hope our children will lead? If not, what one change could you start today that they will learn from tomorrow?

I’d love to hear practical ways you or your family protect sleep and balance. Share a tip or a short story in the comments.

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