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To honour the release of The Ambition Penalty, we’re bringing back this chat with author Stefanie O’Connell, an award-winning writer and journalist covering money, power and ambition in the press and one of our favourite newsletters, Too Ambitious.

Stefanie’s research has never been more important. She uses data to expose how power and gender collide to keep women “in their place,” and shows how liberat...

“The tradwife movement and the girlboss movement are very similar… A lot more similar than I think people realize, because they're rooted in the same desire, which is a desire for stability.” - Hanna Horvath

Certified Financial PlannerHanna Horvath, one of our favourite writers in the personal finance space, has long been exploring the psychology, systems, and social influences behind money decisions in the Wall S...

“When we're more transparent about talking about money, that benefits us—not the system.” - Hanna Horvath

In the modern world, financial education is at our fingertips, yet many of us still struggle with our relationship with money. Why? The issue isn’t a lack of information — it’s a behavioural one, and the realization sent this week’s guest down a rabbit hole to understand the psychology o...

"I love money!" - How many of us can confidently say that? Huntsville, Muskoka native Bree Payne, for one.

A passionate personal finance advocate and dental hygienist, she’s one half of a "savings-obsessed couple" balancing the pursuit of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) with a transition to a career in influencing. On a mission to inspire you to be healthy and wealthy, Bree’s creating content about money, fas...

“Single people are everywhere, and they don’t all live like the characters in Sex and the City.”

That quote is from today’s special guest, Renée Sylvestre-Williams — journalist, editor of The Budgette, and author of the newly released The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners.

With over 15 years of writing about finance, business, and investing under her belt, Renée has been publishe...

"You might be thinking: OK, OK, I get the selling of the lifestyle and the irony of the messaging, but what more does this have to do with my personal finances? Or money in general? I promise, it’s not that big of a reach." 

In 2026, we’re using the psychology of money to connect culture, class, and power — and uncover the unexpected ways they influence our financial lives and how we think about wealth. Oftent...

"Debt is more than just financial debt, but it’s that baggage that we’re carrying around that prevents us from being successful with our finances." - Kristin Winchester

Whether you’re looking for a place to start reflecting on 2025 or trying to figure out how to move differently in 2026, cap off one of the most expensive and financially stressful years in recent history with this soul-soothing conversation between ...

Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor, an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte).

Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your financial literacy and money habits to live a healthier, happier lifestyle.

In today's episode, host Anastasia Barbuzzi discusses w...

"I find so many people, women specifically, are not confident making decisions around finance or around politics, or being opinionated because they don't feel comfortable with numbers, and that needs to stop." - Vanessa Vakharia 

In the spirit of Halloween, we're serving up a special treat—and taking you back to where it all began: our very first full interview on the show. It felt only right to start this journey where s...

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Our perpetually online world can get confusing with people fighting to influence us daily. Whether it's said plainly or implicitly, how you're "supposed" to think, act, and look is being suggested by those who don't always provide the most honest look at life beyond the screen, and let's face it, whose primary goal is to make a quick buck off you.

But if you're tired of having FOMO ov...

"Financial independence is not just about freedom; it's about survival."  - Dr. Lina AbiRafeh

In light of current events and societal trends, particularly those that not only threaten women's economic power but also promote surrendering it in favour of embodying more "traditional values" and stereotypes, there could be no better time to bring this episode back into the spotlight. 

New York-basedDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) ...

*Note: While this episode's content is completely evergreen, it was recorded in 2024. This year, the first day of fall is September 22 (2025). Enjoy! 🍂

Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor, an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte).

Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts...

"Most Canadians aren't rich, and that's exactly why protecting what you've built is especially important."  - Aimee Schalles

Relationship agreements are for everyone. Would you believe it?! British Columbia-based lawyers Aimee Schalles and Amanda Baron do.

With over two decades of combined legal experience, they co-founded Jointlywith a mission to make prenuptial, cohabitation, and postnuptial agreements more accessible to Canad...

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While host Anastasia Barbuzzi is on a whirlwind summer tour, she's bringing you three tips for negotiating with confidence from Claire Wasserman,founder and author of Ladies Get Paid.

This episode is a part of the Hone Your Habits series: bi-weekly, bite-sized advice for how to improve your money habits and live a healthier, happier lifestyle.

Reminder: To advocate for yourself effectively, you m...

Testing... testing! While host Anastasia Barbuzzi is on a whirlwind tour, from Capes to canals, learn how to talk openly about money with Alicia Adamczyk.

Alicia is a New York City-based senior writer at Fortune, covering money, investing, and retirement. She also contributes to The Broadsheet, Fortune’s daily newsletter for and about the world’s most powerful women. Prior to her role at Fortune, Alicia worked as a senio...

“Start with the end in mind, and this guided reflection will help you put a whole new spin on money and meaning.” 

Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor, an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte).

Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, and mindset shifts to help improve your...

“Independent wealth means never being stuck again.” - Kirsten Schmidtke

*Quick episode note: Apologies for the fuzziness in the beginning of intro!

Ever get the “ick” when you hear the word sales? You’re not alone—even professional salespeople feel that way sometimes. Just ask @kirstenschmidtke, who sees firsthand how our blocks around money—especially when it comes to negotiating or asking f...

"Whether it's a tiny money move, a calming ritual, or just taking a break from doomscrolling, you’re taking care of you— and you should feel good about that."

Welcome back to the Hone Your Habits series! This bi-weekly supplement to $HMONEY's regularly scheduled episodes is inspired by David Bach's The Latte Factor, an ode to millennial money habits (like your daily latte).

Tune into bite-sized episodes for tips, tricks, ...

“For me, being independent with money, especially as a woman, was something that, because I didn’t see my mom have that, I really wanted it… Which is what pushed me to go abroad, what pushed me to build a career here and take on all these risks.”  - Liza Akhvledziani Carew

If you're wondering if homeownership is possible—or if it's even the right choice for you—listen to this episode.

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