If you had $1 million, what would you actually do with it?

Would you buy a house? Travel the world? Or maybe just stock up on Kraft Dinner like the Barenaked Ladies sing about?

In this episode of the Free Lunch Podcast, Canvas Wealth explores the playful lyrics of If I Had $1,000,000 alongside the deep insights from Dr. Daniel Crosby’s book The Soul of Wealth.

They unpack the four core purposes of money:

1️⃣ safety, 2️⃣ autonomy, 3️⃣ mastery, and 4️⃣ purpose.

What happens when classroom theory meets the reality of working in finance?

In this special episode, Canvas sits down with Jacob and special guest Èmile, two finance students balancing bartending, trading, and navigating their first steps into the industry.

They talk markets, mentorship, behavioural bias, bonds (yes, bonds), and the biggest surprises that come with going from spreadsheets to real people and real portfolios.

🎧 Whether you're seasoned or just starting out, this one’s a candid, energetic look at what it really means to build a career in finance.

Advisors once lived by the phone, a notepad, and a stack of prospecting lists.

Now? AI, CRM systems, and customized pools are shaping the way advice is delivered, and relationships are built.

This week, Colin continues his conversation with Greg Kraminsky in part two of their reflection on 30+ years of change in the investment world. They unpack the real evolution: not just in products and technology, but in purpose, relationships, and trust.

🎧 From regulatory shifts and tech revolutions to the human side of advice, this episode is a candid look at how far the industry has come, and where it’s heading next.