Mind and Money

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd are fortunate to spend some great time with NHL draftee & North Bay hometown all-star goalie Ben Gaudreau.  Drafted 81st overall in the 2021 NHL Draft, Ben was ranked among the top 60 Prospects by The Athletic, and Forbes.  Named as the top goaltender at the  2021 IIHF U18 Championship. Some highlights - the journey to the NHL, high-level performance as an athlete, what it means when the goalie helmet goes on.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time in the virtual trenches talking about a variety of financial planning topics from debt to why are economists never wrong.  Some key discussions revolve around Michael Burry, Canadian Banks, Problematic inheritance issues, & rising avocado prices. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd speak with Clinical Psychologist and Exec Director of Innovation & Partner at Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on a variety of topics.  Discussions include; why not to sell your investments when you are feeling overwhelmed, how front-line workers are accessing help, what is CBT, when does Worry show up in our lives, why we react to percentages of loss or gain better than whole numbers, and why do people project happiness on their wealth. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd chat with well know insolvency and debt expert Scott Terrio BA, CPCA, QIC from Hoyes, Michalos & Associates. Scott is a regular contributor to Maclean's magazine, Moneysense, and Canadian Business Magazine. Topics discussed; case examples from Scotts Twitter feed, High-Income earners with the debt crisis, Dispelling Internet Myths, & Why Divorce is a wrecking ball and wealth killer. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with well know Ottawa business owner Joe Princiotta - founder and owner of Joe's Italian Kitchen.  Joe shares and is open about stories about his family business, the retirement business, why caring for clients is so incredibly important, what is a Pinsa?, What everyone does wrong when making meatballs, his vision for his newest restaurant, What the experience has been like this year, and how he pivoted. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd enjoy a great podcast with well know Canadian financial journalist and educator - Rob Carrick.  A broad discussion on a variety of finance topics including; the rising tide of new investors, ETFs, potential capital gains on homes, crypto, consumer education, financial stress tests, and what are most Canadians experiencing? Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd explore the benefits of a great mindset and the various elements of being successful with Tarina Wagschal - founder of Tarina W, successful author, keynote speaker, and coach.  This is the perfect discussion for business owners and execs who constantly feel busy, and wanting to hit the goals they have always wanted. Topics - why is feedback a gift, Talent to Nurture - why are some successful when others aren't? and what addictions do we need to manage in our lives? Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd dig into one of the coolest new businesses and breweries in the Ottawa Valley - with the founder, owner, and head brewer Paul Card.  Paul opens up about entrepreneurship, and what it takes to take an idea from concept to building a great bar and brewhouse.  It doesn't come without challenges and we talk creativity, hardships, covid, business shutdowns, and innovation. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have a great chat with Rick Chase - Consultant Advisor Talent for Canada Life.  We have a great conversation on business succession planning, where the financial advisory sector is heading, the rapid change of technology in the financial services sector, why Dentists have such a great gig, Climbing Mt Everest, volunteering, and thriving in life.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd learn all about how Omid McDonald - and Diary Distillery in Almonte, Ontario - made an award winning vokda or vodkow from milk by product.  It's an incredible conversation on innovation, change, and building a remarkable local brand. Omid talks about his business successes and failures, and how he grew as an owner. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have an opportunity to speak with Arup Jana and Maggie Von Zur-Muehlen - owners of Brassica in Westboro.  Arup and Maggie get into talking about what they learned from opening a restaurant in 5 days, what people stole after the Allium fire, how COVID has brought adventure into the kitchen, and where Brassica is heading. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd get into business success and work ethic with well know Ray Licari - President of Bassi Construction.  Ray opens up about self-discipline, work ethic, and what pivoting really is. Topics discussed - fostering a team culture, overcoming adversity, what he learned from SARS and H1N1, how to really hire the right person, being involved in the community, and leaving a legacy for your grandchildren. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd jump into the biggest news surrounding GameStop in the news, Preet breaks down what a squeeze looks like, the credit cycle, interest rates, Willful & why you really need to get your will done, and how how to bolster your finances post COVID-19. Preet always makes finance sound so easy - a great listen. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have an incredible chat with Ryan Carey - former CFL first-rounder, Canadian Forces Infantry Officer, and now folk guitarist and Invictus games athlete.  Ryan doesn't hold back on his journey through Op Medusa in Afghanistan, his time healing with PTSD, and his strategies on being successful in pro sports, life, and resilience. A very powerful listen. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd connect and chat with well know Ottawa philanthropist Jim Perkins.  Jim Perkins shares his extraordinary story from his popular TED talk on You Tube, to his childhood, and how it impacted him to co-create the Capital City Condors with his spouse Shana.  Some great insights into Jim's advice for us all now, living positively, and what his Dad would think of the current world state. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd start off the 2nd season with a great discussion with Joshua Clarke, Managing Partner at Armoured Suits - a Criminal Law Firm.  Joshua talks about the practice, some of the nuances of legal practice, their unique brand creativity, what personal challenges has he had to overcome to get to where he is today, and why the power to choose in all areas of your life is so important. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd dig into a great summation of how crazy 2020 was on everyone, where local businesses are at, 5G technology, income layering, and a little bit about why, and some little (but important) items you may be missing with your wealth accumulation and portfolio management.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd really enjoy an interesting fireside chat with Founder, President, and CEO of Amp Energy - Dave Rogers.  Why goal setting and review is important, the 4D's, what it feels like to walk away from a $20M deal, how politics can influence renewable energy growth, what home energy storage will look like, and the Amp city transformation.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd really enjoy an open chat with Amber Stratton - Entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Owner of Pure Yoga, Pure Kitchen, Shop Tallow, purelife.tv, and jointtheritual.co  We had a great opportunity to discuss how the Pure Brand came to be, how they have pivoted in recent months, challenges and myths of business ownership, and just how to connect better and more pure with your mind and body.   Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have an open discussion with Logan Katz Partners Gary Katz FCPA, FCA, TEP and Trevor Kennedy CPA, CA. A down to earth discussion on why business revenue doesn't always go up, sins of the business owner, how to deal with changes in future tax changes, ways to protect yourself, your business and your family, success strategies to the Logan Katz methodology and culture. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have a real deep and interesting discussion with successful Ottawa business entrepreneur Roger Ghantous.  Roger holds back nothing - with the conversation flowing from surviving as immigrants in business, finding success, what exactly is the infinite game, being a leader with people, the difference between inspiration and motivation, and why community is so important to him. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, FB, LinkedIn, YouTube & Twitter.

Hosts - Corey Butler and Shawn Todd connect with The Average Kitchen founders - Jamie O'Dell and Marc Gauvin as they get honest about how their foodie vision became a reality - and now popping up on feeds all over.  Great recipes, healthy eating, monetizing You Tube, and their biggest failures and best recipes - all discussed.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd jump in on a great chat with Ottawa Realtor Geoff Walker and discuss his rise to excellence with social media, and his love for his work. The golf bet, realtors shoes, and the emotional call that really meant a lot to Geoff - all discussed.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd chat with successful Ottawa Hall of Fame Realtor Ray Smiley on a variety of topics - from grinding away at starting a business, the art of connection, real estate wealth building, knowing your worth, AirBNB, to the elusive real estate unicorn.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with well known financial advocate and popular media personality Kelley Keehn, as she discusses her new book "Talk Money to Me".  Subjects discussed ranged from why and how Kelley ended up being so passionate about making money an easier conversation, how much does a child actually cost, how to get out of debt once and for all, and starting finance wine chats with the neighbours. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, You Tube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd spend time with Brian Adams and Doreen Todd (partners and founders at Ecivda Financial) discussing what the journey of starting a business was like, the evolution of sales in the 1980's to financial planning today, the struggles and values of business ownership, and how a client's dog can ruin your week.  Great fun discussing these, and many other stories with two owners of a family business.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd sit down and chat with Preet Banerjee - Founder of MoneyGaps, Professional Keynote Speaker, and lifelong financial educator - Globe and Mail, Oprah Winfrey Network, Youtube, Mostly Money Podcast.  An entertaining discussion on race cars, the best Scotch you've never heard of, where financial planning is headed, what you're doing wrong with your own investing and how to fix it, and MoneyGaps. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter.  Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd enjoy an entertaining down to earth conversation with Lianne Laing! Lianne - a former CTV Morning Live Host, Sports Anchor, NCAA Gymnastic Athlete, and Professional Storyteller - the chat gets real with raw stories about living an authentic life, being true to yourself, setting goals and reaching in areas where you may be slightly uncomfortable! The Living your Life podcast, future goals, and meditation are talked about.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIN, You Tube and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd have a fireside chat about life, how they ended up working together, and a little bit of discussion about reaching for goals! A light and interesting discussion on Corey Butler, and an interesting look at a some stops that he has had along the way - including building Cancer-fighting machines at MDS Nordion before working with a hedge fund.  Tables get turned - and Shawn Todd explains how he left a path of law, explosives disposal, and policing to end up in financial planning and a family-run financial business. No stone is left unturned, and more similarities and challenges are discussed.  From humble beginnings come great things.  Please join us on a great discussion on the past, the future, and where the Mind and Money podcast is headed.  Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial Planning Boutique on Instagram, LinkedIN, YouTube, and Twitter.  Blog and Information on these topics can be found at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd talk with Ruckify CEO Steve Cody, and Ruckify Growth Manager Murilo Torres. A powerful discussion on big moves, turning vision into reality, and the Ruckify culture. Peer to peer renting, environmental changes, goal setting, internal motivators, and challenges discussed. How to make 10 times your investment with an ironing board. Connect with Cory, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Blog on these topics and more at explainthis.ca

Corey Butler and Shawn Todd take off on an exciting first episode of their Mind and Money Podcast! They talk with Aaron Gartner of Fitquest (University of Waterloo - B Sc Hon CSCS NSCA) who works with high-level athletes including the Ottawa Senators.  A fun discussion that involves chats about current economic conditions, why you should use a TFSA, good rest, hydrating, and how to reset as an athlete and the importance of doing so. A great discussion on how to achieve and the benefits of maintaining a strong mind and body. Connect with Corey, Shawn, and Ecivda Financial Planning Boutique on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter. Blog and information on these topics can be found at explainthis.ca