VM WealthWise Podcast

On this episode, we wanted to switch things up and discuss a topic that will really have your ears perking up. We will be discussing “Opportunities in Tech”! For this topic, we had a full house: Turn up the volume and open your notepads! This might just be the field for you.

By now, Wealth Building is definitely the aim of the game for all of us, and we want to remind our Diaspora that they can get in on it! Over the last 3 Seasons, we have gone over many options for building wealth in Jamaica and other countries. But why should you? Well, please turn up your radio and listen in as our guests; Peta Gaye Russell Peart, Team Lead for Premium Wealth Sales @ VM Wealth Management and Michael Johnson, Deputy Business Development Manager & Senior Marketing Officer @ the Jamaica Stock Exchange.

Many of us are familiar with exchanging our foreign currencies over the counter at various VM Building Society locations. However, did you know that Businesses could benefit from this service? In this episode of the VM Wealthwise Podcast, Megretta Hall, who is the Manager for all things F/X Trading @ the VM Group, teaches us all things about VM FX Trading!

On this episode of the VM WealthWise Podcast, we will discuss, How to get listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange. Why stop at being an entrepreneur with a successful business when you can expand your wealth by offering stocks in your company? For this diverse topic, we’ve sought out the people who deal with this daily or monthly. They are Romario Sterling, Assistant Manager of Capital Markets @ VM Wealth Management, and Marc Ramsay, Attorney at Law @ Ramsay and Partners.

In this week's episode, we are looking at the topic "Dodge the waves OR Stay the course? - Jumping in and out of investments." We are all looking for avenues to build wealth, but are we willing to do what it takes and make the necessary sacrifices? The truth is, one of the main avenues to achieve this wealth is to invest. Tune in to our guests, Shanice Williams- Stock Market Investor & Trader, and David Rose - Young Investor!

To kickstart Season 3, we will be looking at the topic, "Adopting an Abundance Mindset: Invest Early, Invest Often!". To have an abundance mindset equates to the analogy that there is always more. More to try, more to earn, and more to learn in finance. This week's episode will assist you in transforming your mindset into a positive one as you listen to our young guest Ajani Miller, 6th Former @ Kingston College, alongside his mother, Denise Marshall Miller - Senior Manager for Bond, Equity & Digital Asset Trading. Turn the volume up and grab your notepad!

It is impossible to deny the role that fathers play in the stability of a child's life. More so, in teaching the important financial lessons that could aid in putting them ahead. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking to 3 hard-working fathers, working assiduously to leave a financial legacy for their children to build on. Our Super Dads for this week’s episode are: Davie Martin, Manager for Asset Management @ VM Wealth Arnold McDonald, Project Manager @ VM Group Jermaine Williamson, Senior Valuer @ VM Group

Old money vs new money is a debate almost as old as human civilization and one that’s taken centre stage in economic discussions of recent decades. With that in mind, we’ve decided to tackle the age-old discussion and get the perspectives of a few Jamaican "Heavy Hitters", who themselves are building wealth. Our guests for this week are: CEO of VM Wealth Management, Rezworth Burchenson, EdTech Executive, CEO and Co-Founder of EduFocal, Gordon Swaby, CEO of Bluedot Insights, Larren Peart, And CEO of Dolla Financial Service, Kadeen Mair.

A single mother of 2, armed with only two CXC subjects, this Budget Auntie, Patricia Henry (@budgetauntie), had more than just a Millionaire's Mindset. In this week's episode, Patricia shared key financial tips and one main life lesson she lives by - "If you think it, you should ink it!". Take a listen as our Budget Auntie gives us advice on the best way to take control of our finances.

What are the tools for becoming a Millionaire? If you dig deeper into the stories of wealthy people, you’ll notice a pattern. Rarely will a wealthy person be able to boil down their success to a single miraculous moment. Instead, they’ll cite their mindset as the biggest reason for their prosperity. That very mindset will guide you to make the most of the money you have. In today's episode, you will delve into the mind of our Special Guest Mrs. Odetta Rockhead-Kerr, Founder & CEO of GOFFAH.

This week’s episode will definitely have you doing some serious introspection as you listen to our 6 Figure Business Coach & Real Jamaican “Hustler”, Venice Anderson-Facey. Listen in, as she shares some real gems from her journey as a Banker to Securing her Multiple Businesses.

Last week's conversation left us all wanting more so what better way to fulfill than to bring our Boss Babes back in the "hot seats! We just could not get enough! Tune in to Teasea Bennett- Owner of Reve Jewellery, Danielle Thompson- Founder of Nature my Therapy and Chef Trevanne Donegal Porter- Executive Chef @ S.E.A.R 274, as they delve deeper into what Wealth and Success really means for a Female Entrepreneur of the 21st Century!

Season 2 is LIVE! And what better way to kick the conversation off than with some Powerful Women who work hard for their money? Turn the volume up and get your notebooks because we will be learning all about the "intricacies" of Entrepreneurship from our Boss Babes; Teasea Bennett- Owner of Reve Jewellery, Danielle Thompson- Founder of Nature my Therapy and Chef Trevanne Donnegal Porter- Executive Chef @ S.E.A.R 274.

In the season finale of the WealthWise podcast, we spoke about money management. "How to break the hand-to-mouth cycle." Tune in as Daniele has an in-depth discussion with Trace Gayle, Wealth Advisor, VM Wealth, and Keisha Bailey, CEO & Founder, Profit Jumpstarter, on taking the right steps towards financial freedom.

“Generational Wealth” is something we always hear about but what is it really? In episode 7, Daniele has an in depth discussion with two dads; Trace Gayle, Wealth Advisor at VM and Kristofferson Nunes, CEO of UCA about what generational wealth means to them. The gentlemen gave us some insight into the ways in which we all can start building generational wealth as well as how they personally are ensuring that the generations after them will have a firm foundation of #Wealth.

“Where the money resides” takes on a new meaning as Daniele discusses the “ins and outs” of Real Estate Investing with Ryan Reid, Co-Founder and CEO of the First Rock Group. Thinking about investing in real estate and want to know what your options are? We’ve got you covered

If you're Interested in investing in US Equities, you're going to want to tune into this episode! Daren McGregor, Research Manager here at VM Wealth gives Daniele the run down on all things US Equities, and how to start #StockingUp.

The Cryptocurrency discussion continues in episode 4 of the WealthWise Podcast! In part 2, Stephen delves a little further in to how cryptocurrency really works and how it is being used internationally. Is Jamaica ready for Cryptocurrency? You don’t want to miss out!

In this episode, we get into a topic that seems to be on everybody’s lips these days; Cryptocurrency! Daniele sits down with Stephen Bravo, Wealth Advisor at VM Wealth and gets into the “nitty gritty” of Cryptocurrency. What is it really? How and why did it come about? How does it work? Tune in for the answers to these questions and so much more as we decode crypto!

You’ve spent your life planning and building your wealth- but have you really considered what happens in the event that something happen to YOU? It’s a lot to consider, but in this episode Daniele chats with attorney-at-law Able-Don Foote to better help you determine what your options are, and how to ensure your wealth is managed properly when you are no longer able to.