The Balanced Pursuit

Money is emotional - and it’s time we talk about it. In this episode, I sit down with therapist Nikki Hollinson to unpack the complex relationship between our financial lives and our mental health. We talk about the stress of debt, the guilt around spending, coping mechanisms, and how our childhood shapes the way we handle money as adults. If you’ve ever felt anxious just looking at your bank account, this one’s for you.

Thinking about incorporating your business in Canada? In this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions about when and why to incorporate, how I did it, and what my experience has been so far. Whether you're just starting out or considering the next step, this episode breaks it all down from my experience - no fluff, just real talk from someone who's also trying to figure it out!

In this episode, Joyee shares the investing lessons she’s learned over the years - from her very first investment to managing risk and building long-term wealth. Whether you’re just starting out or need a refresher, this conversation covers all the investing basics you need to know.

Buying a home feels impossible for a lot of people - especially in a market like Vancouver. But is it really out of reach? In this episode, I sit down with real estate agent Karly Fines (@finesrealestate) to talk about the truth behind homeownership today.

In this episode, I chat with Layne, the founder of @plungewellnessstudio, about her journey building a purpose-driven wellness business in Squamish. We dive into entrepreneurship, finances, and what it really takes to bring a bold vision to life.

In this episode, Graeme (@thecanadianjetsetter) shares how he’s built a lifestyle centred around travel and freedom. We dive into how he uses points and travel hacks to see the world for less. If you’ve ever wanted to travel more while spending less, you'll enjoy this conversation!

In this episode, Hannah (@thestyleaudit) opens up about her journey from chronic overspending to intentional living. We talk about the mindset shifts that helped her break the cycle of overshopping, how she rebuilt her relationship with money, and her best tips for anyone feeling stuck in patterns of financial self-sabotage. This one’s a must-listen if you’re ready to reclaim control and build lasting momentum.

Have you ever felt like your 9-5 is just enough to cover your bills, but not enough to give you the life that you actually want? Or that it will take years and even decades to get to where you want to be? That was me for years.

For today’s episode, I want to gear toward all the uncertainty in the world. These are times when if you didn’t care about your finances, now you definitely should. So with this, I’m going to dig into seven smart money moves I’m personally making to ensure I’m in control of my own financial life.

I’m going to just say it right from the get-go, but debt sucks. It stresses you out, it limits your choices, and you just feel stuck. Look, I’ve been there. However, something I learned quickly once I was serious about paying off my debt is that staying in debt - now this, most of the time, is a choice.

2025 is the year you will stop being confused about these three registered accounts!

Today we are going to break down why saving your first $10K is so important. I’m sharing the mindset shifts, the habits you build, and why this milestone can completely transform your financial future.

In this episode, I'm going over the five ways I manage and organize my money. All of these steps really all work together to create financial stability.

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you my five biggest tips that helped me with my success online. So whether you’re a small business owner, any type of entrepreneur, or you’re curious about this online world and how to be successful and do it for yourself - then this episode is for you.

Whether you’re currently buried in debt, you live paycheque to paycheque, or you’re just simply bad with money and have no idea where it’s all going, then these 5 steps that I will share in this episode with you, will help you take control of your finances.

In today's final part of my Q&A I'm going to cover topics that include entrepreneurship, social media, and a bunch of personal questions.

You asked, I answered! I always do a Q&A over on my Instagram stories, but I figured we could switch things up and answer them in a long format. Today we are going to cover four key topics: budgeting, spending, saving, and investing.

Today's episode and the final episode of 2024 is dedicated to reflecting. The reason why is because it's an important reminder of how much can change in just one year. I'm going to share a bit of my journey with you from this past year. I'll walk through my challenges and wins along the way. I’ll also share practical steps you can take to make 2025 the year you change your life.

Today I'm digging into why confidence matters, how to start building it in your life, and of course, give you actionable steps to feel more empowered moving forward.

It’s not a secret that habits are the foundation of success and this goes for literally anything in life. In today's episode, I’ll be sharing habits that have worked great for me, ones I’m still working on, and some actionable things that you can apply today.

Here we are not just talking about any goals, we will be talking about one of the most important goals you can make, and those are money goals. The reason why money goals are so important is because well, we need money in order to survive, we need money to level up, we need money to help us build wealth, and we need money so we can have autonomy over our own lives.

Today, we’re kicking off with a reflective episode to wrap up 2024 and set the stage for your best financial year yet! 2024 for me was a year full of change, surprises, and hardships, but also many wins, and I know many of you can relate to this. Whether it’s a small victory like sticking to a budget or something big like crushing debt, we’re celebrating all of it today - and learning from what didn’t go as planned.

The Balanced Pursuit is all about creating a life where financial well-being and personal fulfillment coexist. From budgeting, paying off debt, and investing basics to deeper conversations about entrepreneurship, relationships, and personal growth—I’m here to share insights, lessons, and stories to help you navigate your own balanced pursuit.This podcast is for anyone striving to align their goals, values, and actions for a secure financial future and a rich, meaningful present. Expect weekly episodes filled with honest chats, real-life experiences, and plenty of inspiration.