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Ep. 10 Mercedes Gaztambide on BlogTO, Awkward Encounters, and Becoming Financially Literate

Episode Summary

Jesse sits down with content creator and video host for CBC's Street Cents, Mercedes Gaztambide. The two discuss the end of Jesse's Toronto Man character, Mercedes' time with BlogTO, getting recognized by strangers, why our generation is terrible with money, and much more!

Episode Notes

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Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome Mercedes & How We Met

1:18 Why Jesse Stopped His Toronto Man Character

2:58 How Mercedes Started At BlogTO

6:33 Jesse’s First Gig & Knowing Your Page’s Value

10:28 Working For BlogTO & Getting “Clout”

13:35 Getting Recognized & Awkward Encounters

18:24 Sex Shops & The Family Discount

21:06 Our Generation Sucks With Money & Learning Lessons

25:41 Becoming Financially Literate

28:15 What People Should Know About Their Money

33:50 Saving Money Now To Enjoy Life Later

35:34 Giving Up On Owning A House & Living in Toronto

40:40 Real Diamonds vs Lab Diamonds & Jesse’s Parents Need Grandkids

43:41 Mercedes’ Dream & Staying Accountable

48:06 Pressure of Putting Your Face Online

50:34 Disappearing From Social Media & Not Limiting Yourself

55:25 The Fig Tree Analogy

56:33 Mercedes in Egypt & Getting Scammed