EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 20 MIN
Business journalist Amber Kanwar on why ‘investing changes lives’ — especially for women
from Perspectives · host Scotiabank Perspectives
In partnership with the Scotiabank Women Initiative, business journalist Amber Kanwar, host of the In the Money with Amber Kanwar podcast, is our guest to talk about women’s relationship with money, how motherhood affects that, her personal journey from TV host to being her own boss and what she’s learned about investing and finance along the way. There is a lot to consider when planning for your future. Discover Scotia Wealth Management’s Total Wealth Planning process and how it can benefit you. Learn more at https://www.scotiawealthmanagement.com/ca/en/about-us.html For legal disclosures, please visit http://bit.ly/socialdisclaim and www.gbm.scotiabank.com/disclosures Key moments this episode: 2:01 – Amber walks us through the decision to focus as a reporter on money and business journalism 3:16 – What it was like learning the ropes in a largely male-dominated industry 5:56 – How women tend to approach investing differently and why 11:00 – The generational difference on how women approach money 13:49 – Amber's biggest tip for women who are interested in starting to invest 15:28 – What Amber's learned from the latest chapter in her career: leaving TV and starting her own podcast
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