Mortgage Matters with Gretchen Podcast

Overcoming Nervousness & Using Public Speaking to Grow Your Business with Marlon Shaw, January 2021

Marlon Shaw is award winning inspirational speaker, certified speaking coach and the founder of Speak And Grow Your Business™. He teaches entrepreneurs and business professionals to use speaking as a marketing strategy to stand out from the competition, attract more clients, and grow their business.
Join us as we discuss tips to presenting online vs. in person, how to better handle the butterflies in your stomach, and what a personal speaking coach offers that is different than attending Toastmasters.

Multi-Family Homes, BFF Mansions, Co-housing and Co-Living with Liza Rogers, June 2022

Liza Rogers came from working on cruise ships and event planning to the world of real estate investing, allowing her to live the life of her dreams. She is on a mission to educate women about investing in income properties, locally, nationally and globally. Liza is the founder of WREN, the Women’s Real Estate Network.
Join us as we discuss the right mindset to succeed as an investor​​​​​​​​, what cohousing and coliving are all about​​​​​​​​, and advice for women after divorce or death of your partner​​​​​​​​.

Debt Settlement, Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy with Kirti Singh, January 2021

Kirti Singh has been assisting clients with their financial problems for more than 5 years, and is both a Certified Insolvency Administrator and a Qualified Insolvency Counselor with Farber Licensed Insolvency Trustee.
Join us as we discuss suggestions for anyone having trouble keeping up on their bill payments & when to seek professional help, myths related to bankruptcy & home ownership, and info on the different types of debt settlement options, including debt settlement, Consumer Proposal and Bankruptcy.

How CFIB Helps Small Businesses in Canada with Keyli Kosiorek, February 2021

Keyli Kosiorek is a Senior Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business based in Calgary, Alberta.
Join us as we discuss how the CFIB advocates for small business with government, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, understanding the programs for commercial landlords and tenants, and resources and benefits they offer for all businesses, including start-ups.

Finding Financial Security in Tough Times with Katie Deering, September 2022

Katie Deering has worked in the financial services and insurance industry since 2012. Since starting with Co-operators, she has obtained her general insurance, life, and mutual funds licenses. She holds her Qualified Associate Financial planning (QAFP) and her Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations and is working towards her CFP.
Join us as we discuss renting part of your home for cash flow​​​​​​​​, tips for Small business owners to invest and minimize taxes, and budgeting and side gig ideas​​​​​​​​.

Protection Options via Insurance for Home Owners with Kate Arviko, January 2021

Kate Arviko started her mortgage career on the lender side, and after years of working with mortgage brokers across Canada, made the move to SIMPLINSUR, which provides exclusive access to a suite of insurance products to M3 brokers across Canada.
Join us as we discuss the difference between Mortgage Life Insurance and Term Insurance, how to know if you need life, disability and/or critical illness insurance, and the benefit's of SimplInsur's products compared to what a bank offers.

Building Your Own Business with Judith Tait, February 2023

Judith Tait is a Business Coach helping women to STAND OUT online, fearless and confident as the face behind their brand, and in the forefront of their business. She built and scaled her first business to six figures using the leveraging power of a dedicated team, all while working full-time in her career as a Police Officer. Now, her passion is to help women achieve the same personal and financial freedom and independence that she has through business ownership by teaching them how to build a solid business using her Signature System to 6 Figure Success Program.
Join us as we discuss starting a business while working a full-time job, her biggest business challenges, and how she overcame them.

Expert Tips on Buying Real Estate in New Brunswick with Josh Fawcett, February 2023

Josh Fawcett works as a part of the Constantine & Co team at Keller Williams Capital Realty in their Moncton office. He deals with a wide range of clients from first-time home buyers to people looking to sell and move to a senior's apartment, although most of his business has been listing homes for people looking to move up. 
Join us as we discuss insights about investing in real estate in New Brunswick, when to buy and when not to buy, and becoming an investor.

Screening Tenants, Private Lending & Real Estate Investing with Josiah Vandenbroek, December 2020

Josiah Vandenbroek is a Real Estate Investor east of Toronto who believes that anyone can pull themselves out of debt and create a passive income.
Join us as we discuss financial advice to help you during the pandemic, priceless tips for buying an investment property and being a landlord, and whether you should consider being a private lender for the high rate of return.

Tips to Be A Successful Business Manager & Owner with John Casey, April 2021

John Casey is a 30-year communications and public relations professional with 15 years of hands-on global PR agency experience and 15 additional years as the sole proprietor of Casey Communications in Detroit, Michigan.
Join us as we discuss managing your time, the importance of discipline in any business endeavour, and the importance of the concept of "billable hours" from the PR and Advertising Agency world & how it applies to other businesses.