Teen Wealth Radio - 10/18/21

Jack of all trades, Lily Shmil joins us today to talk about life, passion, being an entrepreneur (and a circus performer) and balancing it all in this busy world.

MAK LONDON held her dream close for decades, but due to the hardships of growing up as an immigrant in Canada, Mak’s dream of becoming a recording artist was long stifled. But if there is one message that MAK shares with her fans, is that through fortitude and perseverance comes success. Today, MAK find herself sharing the stage with the likes of Brett Kissel, Paul Brandt, Jess Moskaluke and others. When the entire world paused during the pandemic, MAK went straight to work. Writing over 35 songs in 3 months - she is now ready to release a 10 song potent debut album, covering various subject matter, but the main message is empowerment. Her music is built upon a foundation of honesty and authenticity. Hip-hop tinged, mainstream pop catchiness, wraps around lyrics forged through experiences both painful and triumphant. Her vocals are rich and reveal both strength and vulnerability... and it’s resonating. In just 6 short weeks of releasing her debut single Empress and sophomore single Cut Ya Clean, MAK has captured the attention of fans internationally, as well as major labels and heavy hitters in the music industry. Brazil is a current particular hotspot where her debut single Empress is on mainstream radio, and both singles (including the sophomore Cut Ya Clean) are on rotation on MTV Brazil. However, fans and industry in Europe, the US, and of course her home country Canada are also taking notice. MAK is finding herself participating in a flurry of interviews, blogs, podcasts on three continents. “MAK is the kind of artist that doesn't come along too often and if you haven't got her on your radar, you better start learning her name.” Kym Cyr – Editor in Chief, Now And Then Magazine. The debut album, scheduled for release in late fall 2021, was recorded in Calgary and Vancouver, and led by MAK and an exceptional team of music industry powerhouses with multiple awards and industry nominations between them.

We are so excited to talk to young Ellie Reine today! Ellie appeared on her first television series this spring as a recurring guest star. She plays Amari Powell on the hit show, Run The World on STARZ. We will also be joined by her mom Takea, talking about being a Momager to her two actor kids! You can find them on IG as @4elliereine and @takeajanelle, respectively.

Music, Entrepreneurship, Networking and more!

Whether in front of or behind the camera, Chloe has since worked on the set of shows like Riverdale, Batwoman, Arrow and Charmed. The opportunity to work with a variety of film departments inspired Chloe to start a business showcasing the art of filmmaking. By Chloe Cruz is a collection of unique pins and keychains featuring some of the diverse roles on set. Since its inception in 2019, her designs have been sold and shipped around the world. She also continues to make her own films and recently won third place at the International Youth Silent Film Festival in 2019.

Lorna will be talking to us today about her life journey; At the age of 20, she ran away from her life by jumping on a plane to the other side of the world for 5 years where she didn’t know anyone, had to learn a new language and start over. Struggling with her brother’s suicide and father’s sudden death, she didn’t know how else to get away from her depression and loss of purpose. Today she is an international corporate trainer and motivational speaker in how to communicate with confidence, diplomacy and impact - especially under stress. She has travelled throughout 3 continents at speaking events and wrote the book “Before it Hits the Fan” (#1 bestseller Amazon). Lorna knows that being a teenager is one of the most tumultuous times in your life, but she is here to share that life can be amazing, you just need to believe in yourself no matter what.

Today we are talking with the fabulous Lukas Knab. Lukas owns a circus entertainment company, where he books himself and his circus friends to perform at events, teaches yoga and fitness, and he also does massage therapy, among other things.  Over the years he has worked doing all kinds of crazy events, he has done his arts in film and TV, and has traveled around the world getting paid to do what he loves!  Lukas lives to inspire creativity in others and to encourage kind-hearted people, who struggle with confidence, to follow their passions and break out of their shells. Maybe he has some tips for you! Find out more at www.acrofireentertainment.com

We had such a great time with Maryam last week that we have invited her back! This time we will have a focus on strategies on paying off debts and how to grow your investments! We'll also talk about credit cards! Maryam works as an Associate at Richardson Wealth. She has a Bachelors in Political Science and a Masters in Arts from the University of Victoria. She worked in HR for many years before deciding to make the transition to Finance and is really enjoying the new work challenges she is facing. In her spare time Maryam enjoys hiking and biking in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. She also loves baking and finding new recipes to experiment with in the kitchen.