Doing something nice for someone always makes us feel great right? But what about when you’re asked to support a fundraiser financially. Does it really help? Where does the money ACTUALLY go?

What if we want to help but don’t have the funds? Alicia and Sylvia talk to two professional fundraisers from the QEII Foundation who shed light on what giving really means.

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is hosted by Alicia Mccarvell, Sylvia Beirnes and Jonathan Torrens.

It's proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

We all know someone who collects stuff right? Hockey cards, Beanie Babies, Barbies, sneakers, POGS?

But does collecting collectables really have a payoff?

Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes talk to Mireka Starr, Craig Pew and Ken Reid about their collections and get to the bottom of the question we’ve been dying to ask. Are you really collecting money or is it just dust?

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

We will admit, the thought of talking to a financial expert has terrified us in the past. But the truth is, financial experts are real humans with real life experience AND they’re super knowledgeable about how you can best manage your money, even if you don’t have a lot of it right now.

So dig in as Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes chat with Credit Union Financial Expert Deena Eddison this time on Your Two Cents - The Podcast.

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

Our guest today is Melissa Leong. You might recognize her as the resident money expert on The Social but she’s also the author of the best selling book Happy-Go-Money and finds her passion empowering people through financial literacy.

She uses science to actually figure out if money really can buy happiness!

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is hosted by Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes. It's proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

Mental health is a topic that thankfully has become less and less taboo over the years to talk about, but still impacts millions of Canadians every year. Mental health resources are still expensive and difficult in some cases to access, making it hard for people without the means to get it when they need it.

Alicia and Sylvia talk mental health with Martina Kelades, the founder of Life Out Loud, a black owned business supporting people through their mental health journeys. She has seen first hand the impacts mental health has on people, including herself, and she loves coaching and sharing so we can all be our best selves. 

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is hosted by Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes. It's proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

Joanna Griffiths started KNIX before making leak-proof underwear was even a thing. Sometimes making payroll was hard. Sometimes being a leader was hard. But she kept betting on herself, knowing the financial risks were worth the rewards.

Joanna built a business that has made women all around the world feel seen, more comfortable and less ashamed of their bodies. Last year Joanna sold KNIX when it was valued at half a Billion dollars.

How did she do it? Alicia Mccarvell and Sylvia Beirnes get the in's and out's on how Joanna turned her dream into a reality, and better yet, a community.

Your Two Cents is proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

Groceries are more expensive than ever, so finding ways to get the most food for your hard earned dollar is top of mind these days. We’ll chat with Content Creator, Coupon Cutie Canada to share tips and tricks on how to find the best deals, and how to shop smart in this market filled with inflation.

Alicia Mccarvell, Sylvia Beirnes and Jonathan Torrens host Your Two Cents - The Podcast.

This podcast is proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.

Regardless of whether you rent or own, making your home feel like yours can be daunting. Alicia has turned her rental into her dream home. Sylvia just lived through a gut-job reno and our guest Sarah Nicole Landry (The Birds Papaya) is about to embark on home reno of her own. She shares all her tips and tricks on how she made budget friendly but beautiful choices, her DIY go to's and the power of home organization. No matter your budget there is inspo in here for all.

Your Two Cents - The Podcast is proudly made by Canadian Content Studios in partnership with Credit Unions.