We Learned Something

Our hosts interview the award-winning author of the fantasy adventure series, Archives of the Night-Watchers, and the picture book, The World is Full of A**Holes.  K.L. Harris (Kira Harris) recalls how her Waldorf education, global travel, and experiences as an actress inform her world-building. She shares the story of meeting her Australian Navy husband and discusses strategies for overcoming writer’s block through character backstories, visual boards, and consistent daily work, often thinking away from the keyboard while balancing responsibilities as a parent.

Our hosts welcome wealth advisor Dami Gittens, CFP, CLU, CIM, who shares her journey with personal finance, shaped by unique experiences growing up in Nigeria, moving to Canada at age 17, and her professional career. The discussion covers various financial topics and anecdotes, spanning effective money management, navigating economic uncertainties, preparing for unexpected job loss, avoiding scams, risk tolerance, investment strategies, and teaching children about money. This episode is rich with insights to help listeners pursue financial wellness.

Our hosts chat with Cordell Briggs, a First Nations Canadian compositor from Vancouver. Cordell shares his journey from music to visual effects to co-founding a video game company. They learn about Cordell's naming ceremony within the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, his songwriting process, and strategies for tackling new creative challenges. Cordell also talks about his upcoming move to Switzerland where he plans to immerse himself in the culture and continue his creative endeavours.