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!
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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