The Money Buddha Podcast

27. Matchmaking, coaching, and entrepreneurship with Jean-Eva Dickie

Jean-Eva Dickie, owner and matchmaker of Book of Love Canada {currently serving NB and NS} a company revolutionizing the dating scene since 2018. Starting with a first speed dating event in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they've expanded to host various singles events, group dating workshops, coaching services, and more. By 2023, they connected nine couples within 3 to 6 months, celebrated fourteen couples at 6+ months, and even facilitated four engagements and five weddings, welcoming five Book of Love babies. Through her journey with Book of Love Canada, she's discovered personal fulfillment, happiness, and love with her fiancé and six-month-old daughter. Join us as we delve into her inspiring journey, passion for matchmaking, coaching, and business growth, and the intertwining of love and entrepreneurship.

26. La passion musicale, son inspiration familiale et le lancement de son premier album avec Samuel Bourgeois

Samuel Bourgeois est un musicien de bluegrass/folk dont les compositions, inspirées de divers genres, résonnent avec une touche moderne grâce à la guitare acoustique, la contrebasse, le violon, le banjo et des harmonies nostalgiques. Ses paroles authentiques capturent la vie quotidienne et des histoires uniques qu'il souhaite partager. Venant d'une famille de musiciens, à l'âge de 15 ans, il a commencé à jouer de la guitare et chanter. Dans sa vingtaine, il a suivi sa passion en jouant dans divers endroits au Nouveau-Brunswick avec différents groupes. En 2021, il s'est lancé en solo pour explorer les possibilités des instruments à cordes, lançant depuis quatre extraits radio disponibles sur toutes les plateformes numériques. En 2022 et 2023, il a participé à des événements tels que les Conférences 506 de Musique NB et les Chemins d'écriture du Festival de la chanson de Tadoussac au Québec. Finaliste du prix Raymond Breau au dernier Gala de la chanson de Caraquet, il lancera son premier album "Garde un oeil overt" le 4 mai au Monument Lefebvre à Memramcook - monument.

25. Expanding his canvas to stages - how his solo art show changed everything with Matt LeBlanc

Our guest Matt LeBlanc, unexpectedly became an artist after working in the marketing world for many years. While on this journey, he followed his intuition of doing his first solo art show - to create 200 paintings himself within 6 months and donating the profits to charity in memory of his late sister who passed away from cancer at the age of 5 years old. That event is what started his passion for creating Fusion Productions that has now captivated over 20,000 guests across nine successful productions. He’s collaborated with over 800 local artists to enrich these performances. With a marketing degree and numerous business awards, his strategic vision propels Fusion towards new heights. His art has sold over 4,000 paintings in 20+ countries since 2007 while his philanthropist efforts has raised over $200,000 for charities.

24. Marketing, reflection, and growth with Jon Stephenson

Jon Stephenson is the Director of Marketing & Design Operations for the Elmwood Group. A third-generation family owned business with 6 Home Hardware locations, 2 retail stores & 1 door manufacturing plant. Funnily enough, his career path wasn't aiming towards marketing; He actually went to university for political science and aspired to be a lawyer. He is an incredibly active human who's always been attracted to new experiences & adventures, but more recently focused on finding what's worth putting his focused energy into. He is currently on a journey of creating one post per day for the next year which has given him the most introspective and growth and uses it as his creative outlet.

23. Makeup, Mindset, and Motherhood with Renee-Claude Arseneau

Renee-Claude is a CPA turned mindset coach, podcast host of it's Renee Podcast, and founder of Melia Beauty. After going through a divorce at 30 years old, it sparked a profound journey of rediscovery and finding her authentic self which lead her to creating her ideal life that is fully aligned.
In this episode, she shares her story of resilience, transition, and newfound purpose. From navigating divorce to embracing new motherhood, Renee-Claude's hope is to inspire others with her story.
Discover the transformative power of authenticity and mindset with the fun, positive and so very lovely Renee-Claude Arseneau!

22. Law enforcement to dog grooming: feeling alive again by taking action and doing the scary stuff with Angela LeBlanc

Angela followed her intuition and made the brave decision to quit her "stable" employment to follow what felt more natural and therapeutic. Which led her to open her own business Mohawks & Misfits K9 Grooming, a business that reflects her passion.
Throughout her journey, she has faced challenges head-on, stumbling, falling, and getting back up stronger and more determined every time. Known for her straightforward, honest, and bold approach, she's someone who says what she means and means what she says. Behind that strong exterior is a passionate, humble, and empathetic individual who always roots for the underdog - pun intended. ;)
Angela shares her insights, experiences, and wisdom, both as a business owner and as a compassionate human.

21. From city girl to llamas and off-grid farm living with Josee Gautreau

Josee owner of Llamazing Adventures, a llama trekking farm is a former city girl turned off-grid farm enthusiast. Her career path included dog grooming, horseback riding lessons, medical esthetics and now managing a llama trekking farm, she's truly embraced a diverse range of experiences.
This adventurous spirit thrives on pushing herself outside her comfort zone, always seeking new opportunities for learning and growth, both in terms of personal development and lifestyle choices.
A lover of hiking, traveling, and all things animals, she starts her days bright and early as a morning person.
She has learned so much in the last few years during some of the biggest challenges in her life when her llama business exploded and had to keep up with 7 days work weeks running the business and farm. Josee talks about hitting burnout state and how she conquered the many challenges of building an off grid farm and cottage, living there without running water etc for over a year.
With now 20 animals under her care, including camels, llamas, alpacas, horses, and emus, she embodies a minimalist approach while striving for self-sufficiency. 

20. Raising the Bar - functional fitness and staying active with Dave and Carole

This episode, we chat all things fitness passion meets the daily juggle of parenthood and professional life. Meet Dave and Carole, the powerhouse duo behind Raise the Bar Fitness. Both have full time jobs while managing the gym.
Dave, a coding dad, balances barbells and fatherhood while cheering on his kids at the rink. Carole, a caffeine-fueled mom of two, conquers coaching, workouts, and dog walks with a smile and a strong cup of coffee.
Listen to hear about their fitness adventures, offering insights into balancing health, family, and the chaos of daily life. Get ready to raise the bar, both in and out of the gym.

19. Mediumship and mindfulness, making healing simple and fun with Cindy O'Donnell

Cindy O'Donnell is a intuitive health practitioner and international speaker. With a foundation in Massage Therapy, she has expanded her expertise to include certifications in Craniosacral Therapy & Somato-Emotional Release. Beyond conventional therapies, she utilizes her intuitive gifts of mediumship & channeling, guiding clients globally towards optimal health and alignment, and helping heal unprocessed grief. As the founder of The Zen Diva Academy, she empowers women to navigate the intersection of the human and the spiritual, emphasizing simplicity and joy in healing and spirituality. Our guest explores the profound impact of emotions in our tissues, the significance of intuition, and the interconnectedness of our physical, mental, emotional, and energetic bodies. This episode touches all things grief, energetic connections, and the transformative power of embracing the human experience as a journey of learning.

18. Simplify your business to increase your revenue with Jessica Shirra - founder of Fractional CMO School

Jessica Shirra is a Fractional CMO, and the founder of Fractional CMO School. Her days are spent supporting her 7-figure clients, helping them growing their membership + course businesses. Additionally she mentors other marketers to launch and grow their own Fractional CMO business. With more than 15 years in the field, she's led marketing for both burgeoning startups, well-known global names like Lululemon, Pottery Barn, Jenna Kutcher, Strava, and Deloitte to name a few. Jess' philosophy is rooted in customer-first marketing, which she believes makes marketing and sales effortless and cultivates fiercely loyal brand advocates. She upholds that the key to true excellence is focusing on doing fewer things, but executing them exceptionally well.