Thinking about how you’re going to file taxes this year? If you bought, traded, gifted, or mined crypto this year, it’s going to affect how you file your taxes. Here are all the things you need to know. For this episode I’m joined by Laura Wilson, founder of Wilson Tax Solutions , who has over 10 years of experience doing Canadian personal taxes. She loves educating people on how our tax system works and how to maximize their tax savings. She also loves Disney parks and has a borderline obsessio...
Jan 19, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
At this point we’ve probably all heard this acronym, but WTF is an NFT? It’s taken me a while to put together this episode because I’ve been active in communities, learning from pioneers in this space, and forming my own opinions about this topic. Bottom line. It’s not just a JPEG you can right click and save. From smart contract applications to mortgages, to concert tickets, to getting royalties for supporting your favourite artists, there are countless different ways this tech is going to impa...
Jan 12, 2022•19 min•Season 3Ep. 2
If you’ve ever wondered how influencers make money, what the day in a life of a content creator is like, and if this is a path for you, you definitely want to check this one out, and listen until the end, because there are some gems dropped. For the first episode of this new season I sit down for a conversation with Kat, past competitive skater, and the founder of Jetlagged Lovers. You can follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok @Jetlaggedlovers and check out her Youtube Channel as well. Yes. You've...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This episode is all about reflection prompts. First we focus on fostering some gratitude for everything you’ve accomplished or worked on to date. I ask you to think about what’s held you back, help you visualize your fullest self, and ask you to consider where you want to go next year. If you can, try not to listen to this episode while you’re on the go. Save this one for when you can sit down, and be still with your thoughts. Grab a notebook, and a pen, and feel free to pause me as we go. ⚠️ Li...
Dec 29, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Cryptocurrencies were the best performing asset class of 2021. In this episode I break down why they're so attractive to investors and give you a crash course into EVERYTHING (and I mean everything ) you need to know. Here's a breakdown of this episode: 3:05 - Why Crypto is Attractive and Top Concerns 4:12 - How the Blockchain Works 8:45 - Moving Away from the Gold Standard 16:45 - Hard Wallets 19:40 - Bitcoin 20:38 - Ethereum 26:27 - Binance Coin 30:35 - Tether 32:54 - Solana 35:22 - Cardano 36...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This episode is a little different from anything I've done on The Miss Findependent Show in the past. I talk about my experience exploring the realms of yoga and meditation, how they've lead me on a spiritual quest in the depth of the Andes mountains in Peru, and where the ideas of spirituality intersect with business. I have friends from all walks of life, artists, entrepreneurs, and a lot of fellow yoga teachers in my circle. One thing that people who aren't in the business world often ask me ...
Dec 15, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Traditionally on The Miss Findependent Show, I talk about Index Funds and ETFs at length. I get it, these can get kind of boring, but if your portfolio is like a meal that you're cooking, the S&P 500 is like the (S)alt and (P)epper that's the base set of spices for most meals. Once you master how to work with the basics, you can start adding in more interesting flavours - like Garam Masala or Tarragon. I literally just learned how to cook with Tarragon. Fun fact - it goes great with Shrimp. ...
Dec 08, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Sure Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great, but let's be real, how many of your BFCM purchases were actually for you and not for others? If you've still got a few people left to shop for this holiday season, tune in and learn some of the best shopping hacks I used to save just over $500 on my shopping this year. Breakdown: 1:44 - Tip 1 - Have a list, check it twice 2:51 - Tip 2 - Saynotospam@gmail.com 4:13 - Tip 3 - How to be the queen of price matching 7:03 - Tip 4 - Rakuten (linked) 8:18 - T...
Dec 01, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
After just renovating my house and experiencing major delays and increased costs due to supply chain impacts, I’m exhausted and ready for this to end. Unfortunately, with the huge backlog of containers waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles, major mudslides closing down critical highways, and labor shortages, I don’t anticipate this crisis ending anytime soon. The good news is there’s lots of opportunity if you put your investor hat on. Learn about what’s happening at all points of th...
Nov 24, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Let's talk about Bermuda's Triangle: Saving, Investing, and Paying off Debt. Which comes first... The answer, like most things in life is, it's complicated. Having debt can be emotionally taxing on the body. It can put you under a significant amount of mental stress, and can even lead to physical affects on the body. While we can't help you deal with financial stress (that's something a good yoga class might help with though) we can help you arm yourself with knowledge so you have a plan for tac...
Nov 11, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Have you ever thought about starting an e-commerce business but don't know where to start? In this episode we break down the upfront costs that are required to build an e-commerce business and what you need to get a business off the ground and scale. Here's what we dive into in detail: 2:08 - E-commerce vs. Physical enterprise 2:44 - What you need to start 6:00 - The ultimate goal of trying a side hustle 8:52 - Influencer Marketing Strategies 10:30 - A pandemic case study 20:00 - Finding your co...
Sep 02, 2021•45 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode we get into: 1:30 - The Canadian Labour Market 2:40 - The US Labour Market 4:12 - People's Current Mindset 11:11 - Why it's a Job Seeker's Market 14:28 - Always Apply Even If You Don't Hit All The Requirements 17:57 - Negotiating Your Salary 22:38 - Negotiate The Whole Package 25:42 - Don't Underestimate The Importance Of Kindness 28:47 - The Importance Of Going Into Negotiations Armed With Data 30:45 - Negotiating Is Not a Form Of Disrespect To the Employer...
Aug 26, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode we dive into our past investing mistakes and common mistakes we've seen people make. We re-enact how/why we made decisions that didn't serve us, and how they played out in reality. What to expect: 2:10 - Having an Investing Strategy 5:00 - Saying no to FOMO 8:55 - Cutting your losses 14:30 - Having Patience 16:21 - Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket 17:30 - Stock Splits 30:10 - Focusing Too Much on Price
Aug 04, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode: 1:35 - Nika goes over the process she went through to purchase the property 4:25 - The pros and cons of placing offers with conditions 7:50 - The power of manifestation 10:30 - Always put an offer in even if you think the sellers wont accept it 16:43 - Utilizing your contacts and other resources 21:30 - The importance of budgets 24:49 - How to budget for renovations 27:28 - How to determine a price for the units you are renting in your home 30:57 - Nika shares the current state ...
Jul 29, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2 baby!! Let's goo. We kick off season 2 with a heated discussion about venture capital and the impact that it has for retail investors like you an I. Now-a-days it seems like companies left and right are getting funded, and often, the companies true value to the world is ignored. In this episode we dive deep into how VC firms operate, and ultimately make money. Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small b...
Jul 21, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What we dive into: 0:30 - Scarcity vs. Abundance 3:52 - Our personal experiences with scarcity mindset 10:37 - The importance of gratitude 14:20 - Advantages of an abundance mentality 18:57 - You are a sum of your 5 closest friends 22:02 - Know your audience 27:35 - The distinction between jealousy and envy 32:37 - Words you can use to switch the dialogue from a scarcity to an abundance point of you
Jul 15, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Investing and trading are two entirely different strategies and ways to approach the stock market. In this episode we get into how to control your emotions and provide actionable tips for making rational decisions. What we get into: - Brief market update - Diversification - Dollar-cost Averaging - Strategies for minimizing emotional response
Jun 02, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
In this episode, Katie and Nika are joined by no guest. That's right, we're back to typical Nika-Katie banter with sprinkles of educational tid bits regarding starting your own business. This is the first part of a longer series we are going to do on side hustles. What we dive into: 1:12 - What it means to be an entrepreneur 12:15 - Different types of entrepreneurship 20:10 - Venture Capital vs. Private Equity 22:30 - Different types of businesses you can start
May 26, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Arthur began his career as the head of the in house marketing department at C21 Atria and since then he has transitioned into Real Estate where he has received numerous awards such as being named one of Century 21 Atria’s youngest award winning agents in 2017. In addition, he co-founded the award winning Wolfpack team. His in-depth understanding of Marketing and Sales has earned him the recognition as the go-to content specialist, helping agents strategize and package their listings for success....
May 20, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we break down how a $5000 initial investment + monthly contribution can create a portfolio worth $1.47 million and yield you a passive income of $73K/year after 30 years. What we get into: 0:48 - What are Dividends? 2:00 - How to find the Dividend Yield 2:25 - Why invest in Dividends? 4:23 - How to look at a company's fundamentals 9:28 - Dripping Dividends 12:17 - How to turn a $5K investment investment into $73K in passive income in 30 years...
Apr 28, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we discuss: 0:54 - What success means to David 8:30 - The pressure millennials face today with success and social media 11:45 - David's biggest failures in life 17:34 - How he overcame his failures and what kept him motivated to keep trying 22:07 - The importance of investing for the long term 28:21 - How trading has evolved over the years 35:28 - An introduction to clearing houses and how they work 50:12 - The importance of working for someone else before becoming an entrepreneu...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 22
David Greenberg is an incredible human. He has over 25 years of experience in leadership, public speaking and consulting work. He is frequently called upon for guidance in new business ventures, strategic industry decisions and current market conditions. He served as an Executive Board and Board Member of the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX). He oversaw a decade of its largest growth from $800 million to $12 billion. Notably, at the time it was the world’s largest physical commodities exchan...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Julian Brass specializes in coaching service-based entrepreneurs and high-performing organizations to get behind their brand (so they can go BEYOND their brand) and master their mindset. His expertise leads to empowering his clients to create a successful entrepreneurial life that unites the mind, body, and soul while generating massive impact and income. He built and sold Notable Life and the Notable Awards, is the international bestselling author of Own Your Anxiety , a global keynote speaker ...
Mar 31, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This episode features special guests Dani Kagan and Victoria Marshman who are passionate and driven entrepreneurs, business leaders and dance teachers. As the Co-Founders of City MOGULS, they bring together the entrepreneurial community through a multitude of programs and experiences. The UofT grads founded City MOGULS in 2015 to unite and celebrate innovative and philanthropic entrepreneurs to inspire great leaders. Their signature event, The MOGUL Awards, celebrates the top 20 Canadian entrepr...
Mar 24, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Ryan Kia has an incredible story. He's been investing in the financial markets since the age of 11. Currently, he works as the "Head Of Finance" for "KWG Global", a research consultancy in the field of academia. He also co-founded "Quantium Research Limited" ( https://www.quantiumresearch.co.uk/ ), a company that produces articles, videos, podcasts, and weekly reports for investors (via their newly-released QR+ package). Episode Details: 2:00 - What is Quantium Research? 6:35 - How to learn from...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode we dive into: 3:45 - Do you need to file a tax return if you didn't earn an income 4:52 - Work from home claim for 2020 11:50 - Transferring assets into your TFSA in lieu of cash 15:11 - Tax loss harvesting (using capital loses to offset capital gains) 21:00 - Tax implications of buying/selling crypto This episode is for educational purposes only and is not to be taken as advise.
Mar 09, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode we take the driest topic of them all.... taxes... and try to hydrate it a bit. While listening to this one, we encourage you to channel your inner cactus. Why a cactus? Because they retain water for weeks, and you're about to retain some #Knowledge An RRSP is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. It's an investment account that you use to build wealth for retirement. There's no minimum age to create one, you can create one as long as you are legally eligible to work. The maximum ...
Feb 24, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We dive deep into the 5 actively managed ARK ETFs and give our opinions on ETFs as a whole. In addition, we give our suggestions on the best investing practices for different types of investors.
Feb 18, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Stop thinking "If only I'd invested in Tesla 10 years ago I'd be a millionaire". Instead, switch to a forward thinking mindset. Ask yourself, 10 years from now, what do I wish I would've invested in, in 2021. There's opportunity everywhere, you just need to be open to it, and learn how to spot long term trends to see it. Timeline: 2:45 - FSDs (Full Self-Driving Cars) 10:12 - Satellite Internet 16:36 - E-Commerce 25:23 - The Future of Retail 33:17 - Alternative Medicines 46:50 - Telehealth 50:37 ...
Feb 10, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this weeks episode we talk all things real estate investing with Severina Lutaj, investment banker and real estate development guru. She's managed portfolios of hundreds of commercial and residential tenancies and has in-depth knowledge of construction/maintenance as well as experience building out property management operations & processes. Her strong finance background and diverse real estate experience has led her to having unique, first-hand experience with investment properties and l...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
