Inspired by rising inflation and her desire to give her sons a head start, Jane Kwan chats with host Sonia Dong to share practical strategies parents can use to open money conversations with their kids. From budgeting at the grocery store to explaining needs vs. wants, she breaks down key tools like TFSAs, RESPs, and index funds in approachable terms, and offers tips on how to introduce her book and workbook without making it feel like homework.

This episode gives parents practical tools to raise financially confident kids whether they’re off to post-secondary studies, getting their first job or entering the world of entrepreneurship.

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About Jane Kwan

Jane is a mom of two teen boys. She is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in accounting, finance, and tax.

Jane authored the book Personal Finance for Teens book and the companion workbook to help her sons gain a head start in personal finance.

Follow Jane for more finance tips on TikTok. You can find her book on her website and on Amazon:

Personal Finance for Teens

Personal Finance for Teens Workbook (Canadian edition)

Personal Finance for Teens Workbook (American edition)

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In this episode, host Sonia Dong explores the world of teen and young adult coaching with Sandi Huminek, a certified life coach who is passionate about helping the next generation thrive. We discuss the difference between coaching and therapy, what it looks like when parents, teens, and coaches work together, and why leading with curiosity can transform your relationship with your child.

About Sandi Huminek

Sandi is a certified life coach passionate about equipping the next generation to build intentional, well-designed lives. With 20 years in the design industry and over a decade coaching young adults, she brings creativity, clarity, and compassion to her work. Known for her energy, humor, and down-to-earth approach, she creates a judgment-free space where young adults feel heard, seen, and empowered.

Follow Sandi on Instagram @sandihuminek and learn more about her work on her website.

Resources: Download Sandi’s free Self-Confidence Blueprint

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What does it really take to raise confident, emotionally grounded teenage boys? In this episode, host Sonia Dong sits down with Edmund Chien, a retired finance professional, public speaker on behavioural finance, and military veteran.

Edmund shares how studying attachment theory transformed his own parenting and why he parents by "steering vs. stifling". He also shares examples and tips from his lived experiences treating his teenage sons less like toddlers and more like capable young men.

Edmund opens up about the value of male mentorship, the underestimated power of being physically and emotionally present, and free programs like Army Cadets and the Royal Military College that support families who may lack strong father figures.

About Edmund Chien

Edmund is the father of two teenage boys and actively mentors numerous teens in his community.

He’s a retired finance professional where he spent two decades managing wealth for ultra-high-net-worth families. Today, he is a public speaker on behavioural finance and serves as an executive coach for client-facing financial advisors.

Connect with Edmund on LinkedIn and learn more about his work on his website.

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Learn more about attachment theory in E4 - Raising Resilient Teens: The Role of Attachment in Mental Wellbeing