Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of adult learners who may be returning to school or learning a new skill, while juggling other commitments. To celebrate, Jessica spea…

Helloooooo. I am so late on posting a podcast and I will explain why you haven't heard from me in a bit. This episode is essentially a 30 min look into my ADHD brain. Let's dive in! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe…

Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a nationwide webinar for educators and education stakeholders in partnership with Nelson Education. He has appeared on City TV News an…

Dearest Finance Diaries baddies, We find themselves in a world filled with diverse opportunities and challenges. This podcast/blog post aims to provide a quick overview guide on setting realistic and measurable [financial] goals. How To Set Goals You’ll Actually Accomplish: * Decide on Your Values and Priorities: * Begin by reflecting on your value…

Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communities by offering training and resources. In this episode, Laura speaks with Kristin to learn more about what the Centre for Family Li…

What's In and what's Out in 2024? No no no, that's just too much. Let's learn how to set yourself up properly to accomplish (or make steps towards) the impossible goals of 2024 and beyond. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi…

Cyndi Owen is a social worker, and has worked in the Public Health and Social Services field for about 15 years. Throughout her career, she has garnered comprehensive knowledge on the topic of boundaries and self-care. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Cyndi about why boundaries and self-care are important in maintaining better mental health, as…

Nadia L. Hohn is an award-winning author, children’s educator, and activist. In this episode, Jessica chats with Nadia about the importance of representation, diversity, and inclusion in children’s literature. Nadia’s website: https://www.nadialhohn.com/ Nadia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nadialhohnauthor Orca Books (independently-ow…

How is debt so incredibly common but so uncommon to talk about? It can become so debilitating to even THINK about the amount of debt hanging over us, but it is possible to get rid of it...and fast. Let's dive into what seems like an impossible idea: getting rid of debt ASAP. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on T…

Season of "The Impossible" Episode 3, featuring the most EXCITING fun happy business and business owner you could find. Diving into how Denver found the inspiration, motivation, marketing, and mentorship to have the happiest work she could have...while working to financial freedom! Follow Denver on all socials at @CalledToParty As always, you can f…

I thought self-managing 2 STRs was tough. I couldn't even imagine 3....yet Connor Cushman self manages FIVE short term rentals. Today we talk buying, scaling, and management tools with Connor. Yet another investor who defies the "impossible" Find him on socials @CushmanHomes As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on T…

The Finance Diaries Season 4 focuses on all things considered "impossible". From getting out of debt, to starting successful businesses, to doing things out of the norm. This season takes the "im" out of impossible, let's dive in. Jordan is the kind of real estate investor that doesn't have any fear or doubts. His personal motto is to forge ahead w…

Matthew Johnson Director of Education from Media Smarts joins Niamh to talk about Media Literacy Week. Media Literacy Week - October 23rd - 27th "Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October. Schools, libraries, museums and community groups organize events and activities throughout…

Literacy Quebec team member, Jessica Leahy interviews Jael Richardson. Jael Richardson bio: Jael Richardson is the author of three books: The Stone Thrower: A Daughter’s Lesson, a Father’s Life (also adapted into a children’s book), Gutter Child, and Because You Are. She also founded and serves as the executive director of the FOLD, the Festival of…

Coming in as a very belated Part 2 of the Relationships and Finances podcast (re: episode 22), here is a discussion on planning relationship goals! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon…

I heard the expression "biting off more than you can chew"? I'd heard it plenty but never found it relevant...until now. Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, …

Diving into why I decided to invest in Nova Scotia / Halifax / HRM, and why I continue to feel good about investing there. We can't invest in something just because someone told us to. We always need to draw our own conclusions and gather as much information as possible. As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTo…

Heidi Rubin bio: With 25 years in the industry behind them, Heidi opened Infinity Movement with the mission of creating brave and inclusive space and building strength and resilience in the fitness world, one #rainbrojock at a time! Infinity Movement: https://www.infinitymovement.ca/ More on inclusivity: Tips to Creating Inclusive Spaces from Loyol…

Have you ever wondered how someone can start investing locally and grow to investing internationally? How they get the money? Do they do it alone? With partners? Manny Shiferaw did this, and is an amazing story to listen to! Tune in to hear about - Nursing turned investor - Growing real estate from a house hack to an international investor - Proper…

Big or small project: you want someone reliable, with any applicable license, and someone honest. Learn from my mistakes... As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thefi…

Roen's bio from www.roenhiggins.com: An award-winning Poet, Youth Educator, Inspirational Speaker, and Impact Coach. Her mission is to Elevate her audience with key life skills; such as resiliency, leadership, creative literacy, self-care & community well-being. What’s Literacy episode 57: Creating and Building a Life of Learning with Roen Higgins …

Hello, it's me: your seasoned STR professional. I'm here to help you navigate the things that it took me a while to learn and perfect in order to be a top-performing Short Term Rental host! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this w…

Being a bridesmaid is EXPENSIVE, getting asked is a huge honour... but do you have to say yes? Talking all things wedding finances: - Wedding Budgets - Wedding Gifts - and Saying no to attending Bachelorettes / Bridal Showers / Weddings As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a publ…

I decided to go with a tenant that doesn't fit my typical criteria. How do you pick a tenant? What is the typical criteria? How is this situation different? Tune in to find out As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub…

Niamh talks with David about his work as an author and public speakerand how working with children and educators has enriched these roles. They alsospeak about land acknowledgements and how this relatively new practice can beas meaningful as possible. David A. Robertson (he, him, his) was the 2021 recipient of theWriters’ Union of Canada Freedom to…

Barely able to afford your own house, or even think of it? How ON EARTH is anyone able to buy more than one? Well, it's somewhat easy. Maybe easier said than done, but definitely easy to understand! Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would…

Revisiting the concept that "you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with" using some concrete examples of both my good and bad experiences. How can you apply this to your life? Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would …

Liz Wheeler is the co-founder non-profit and micro animal sanctuary Secondhand Stories (https://www.secondhandstories.ca), based in Lombardy, ON. In this episode of What's Literacy? Jeff talks to Liz about her resident sanctuary rescue chickens, how books are helping raise the funds needed to care for the animals, how and why she got started, and h…

You asked, I tell! Have any questions for the next Q&A? Send me them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thefinancediaries/?hl=en) or by email thefinancediaries@gmail.com As promised, here is my referral link: https://my.wealthsimple.com/app/public/trade-referral-signup?code=I68_3Q As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediari…

One day, I had a realisation about my finances. It was truly the moment that altered my financial future entirely. I realised that what I was doing wasn't sparking joy, and it left me feeling like I was on autopilot. I didn't like the feeling, so I changed things. Sometimes we just have these moments: thoughts and/or feelings that alter the path of…

Greg Birkett, Educator, Writer, Slam Poet, Producer and Educational Consultant chats with Niamh about slam poetry for Poetry Month. Their conversation flows between education, poetry, performance, Black history, the Black Canadian experience, teaching resources and methodology. Gregory Birkett, OCT, is an educator with the Toronto District School B…

We all have some degree of privilege yes. Some more than others, yes. BUT that being said, privilege doesn't mean you'll be successful. Just the same as having less privilege doesn't mean you'll be unsuccessful. While privilege certainly does help tremendously (like starting a race earlier than your competitors), it doesn't mean you'll get ahead (e…

Okay, so I've been telling you all I'd try to piece my opinion together on Nova Scotia's rental increase caps, fixed term leases, and the short term rental ban in Halifax. I had to take some time to get my opinion together and make it (somewhat) cohesive. The truth is, I've seen the end result in Halifax for the rental/housing market. I'm not clair…

Any sort of financial change might make you nervous: - Changing your financial habits to address debt - Starting to invest in the stock market - Buying your first rental property - Etc. etc. etc. But how do some people just thrive at the thought of change and stay calm, cool and collected? Find out in today's podcast As always, you can find more he…

Literacy Québec director Margo Legault interviews award-winning author Jonathan Bécotte and accomplished translator Jonathan Kaplansky and talks about one of M. Bécotte's recent books; "Like a Hurricane" (Comme un ouragan), its significance as a resource for youth struggling with discovering, accepting, and being their true selves, as well as the i…

Whyyyy so much stigma on trades? Here's the tea. Trades are: - Lucrative - Stable - Needed EVERYWHERE Should you go to uni? grad school? trade school? Let's talk about it! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscrib…

Niamh sits down with Headucatorz for a chat about Hip Hop at the Reading For The Love Of It conference in Toronto. Hip Hop Headucatorz are a group of Ontario Teachers who believe in the use of Hip Hop culture to inspire and engage students.The Headucatorz are made up of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers, and graffiti artists who are active educators…

The concept of "paying yourself first" isn't new, but it comes up a lot recently on social media! It is infrequently applied, but is it worth it? I think so! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get acc…

How do I deal with feeling unmotivated (yes, it happens to me frequently)? How do you get back on track, or even pivot towards a new goal? Let's discuss As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access t…

Do you spend every cent you make? Or do you invest every dollar you make? There's a happy medium that I have found. Let's dive in As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

Everyone has heard financial advice from someone. Whether its good advice or not, that's up to you to find out. Let's look into a few I've heard and that I practice, and learn how to be more critical before accepting "advice"! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode…

Why do we spend money? Have you ever wondered why your credit card bill is so high, or why you have no money in your bank account? Maybe you make good money but don't understand where it's all going. Let's talk about that As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If …

Jeff interviews John Davids, research coordinator at the Black Community Resource Center (BCRC) in Montreal about their work and research in Quebec. Established in 1995, their mandate is to provide and implement professional innovative support services to individuals, communities, para-public and public organizations. They also develop and run heal…

It's something we probably all thought about: what would I change if I could go back in time? Truth be told, I don't actually want to change anything because it led me to where I am today, and I am so incredibly happy and bless in my life BH. BUT...things I'll teach my kids one day to be aware of? Things I wish I knew sooner? Things that might be h…

Do you ever stop and ask yourself "What On Earth Am I Doing?" Do you make yourself panic so much that you give up, or don't even try at all? Well, you're not alone because me too! This applies to pretty much every aspect of life...especially finances. How do we get over it? Tune in to find out As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefina…

Niamh interviews Ellie Tamura from ABC Life Literacy Canada in this Family Literacy themed episode. Event highlight - A Conversation with Jeremy Fisher Wednesday, January 25 at noon EST via Zoom Jeremy joins us again to discuss his work making music for young listeners, families, and everyone alike! Concert with Jeremy Fisher - Available to watch o…

Have you wanted to buy some sort of investment and gotten stuck in your analysis? Do you feel like you missed out on an opportunity? Or even worse, do you feel like you bought something you shouldn't have? Next time you're considering a purchase, think about these things to never have regrets! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefina…

Taking a moment to recollect the last few months of 2022 financially and personally, and setting the scene for financial goals in 2023. New houses, new airbnbs, new cities, new everything! As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi…

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher again as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest ven…

FAMILY LITERACY SERIES Jaimie and Laura sit with Jeremy Fisher as part of our Family Literacy series. About Jeremy: Jeremy Fisher is a three-time JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter based in Ottawa, Ontario. He has released 6 studio albums and his music has been featured on radio, in film, commercials, and as main title TV themes. His latest venture, …