Budgeting Without Burnout: Viral TikTok Money Challenges That Actually Work
Tired of budgeting stress? Host Marianne Agudo dives deep into the most popular viral money-saving challenges flooding social media and reveals which ones can actually help Canadian families save mone...
8 Sep 202518min
Work Benefits vs. Real Protection: Do You Have Enough Coverage?
Are your work benefits really enough to protect your family? 🤔 In this episode of Unpacked & Empowered + Finances Podcast, we unpack what employer insurance usually covers—and why relying only on it ...
26 Aug 202512min
Emergency Fund 101: Your Safety Net When Life Happens (For Newcomers & Millennials)
Life loves throwing curveballs – car breakdowns, job losses, family emergencies that need immediate financial help. If you've ever laid awake worrying about "what if," this episode is for you. In this...
11 Aug 202514min
From Student to AI Startup Founder: Susan Sholly's Newcomer Journey
Meet Susan Sholly, who transformed her newcomer experience into entrepreneurial success. From arriving in Canada as a student to launching DeepSync Labs, an AI startup in Saint John, New Brunswick, Su...
4 Aug 202533min
Why Starting Over Financially Feels So Hard: Breaking Through Mental Barriers as a Newcomer
If you've ever felt completely overwhelmed trying to figure out money in a new country, this episode is for you. Seven years ago, I arrived in Canada with barely $1000 to my name. The grocery store ta...
28 Jul 202531min
Is Term Life Insurance enough for me? (What do I need to know?)
Are you new to life insurance in Canada? Wondering what term life insurance means — and whether it's right for your family? In this episode, licensed Life, Accident & Sickness Insurance Advisor Marian...
8 Jul 20255min
The Pyramid of Financial Priorities: A New Beginning Blueprint
In this episode of Unpacked & Empowered, host Marianne Agudo (licensed life, accident, and sickness insurance advisor in New Brunswick and Ontario) shares a clear, practical breakdown of the Financial...
30 Jun 20259min
Faith Before Finances: Resetting Your Foundation Mid-Year
Before you build your budget, savings plan, or buy insurance—ask yourself: What is your life really built on? In this short episode, I explore the Biblical foundation for financial stewardship and how...
25 Jun 202512min
