"Inspired to Invest" Podcast
The "Inspired To Invest" Podcast shares stories from inspirational business owners, entrepreneurs and real estate investors, how/why they got started, challenges/obstacles faced, successes achieved, lessons learned and much more. Never miss an episode! The host of "Inspired To Invest", Serena Holmes, ran her own multi-award winning brand experience agency for 18 years and has been investing in real estate for over ten years. Throughout the course of her career, she has had the chance to get to know some super amazing people who have taken charge of their lives to start a business and/or invest in real estate to completely change the trajectory of their finances, their future, and the legacy they will leave behind for their family. With this said, the concept for “Inspired To Invest” was born. Please join in as we journey through the episodes, featuring inspiring stories from business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors. We hope that by hearing these stories that you will find the inspiration, encouragement, and confidence, to get started on your own path. "When you invest in yourself, the sky's the limit!" To watch episodes rather than listen to them, go to Serena's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@serenaholmesrealtor/podcasts and make sure you subscribe! For past episodes or to apply to be on the show, go to https://linktr.ee/inspiredtoinvestpodcast and to get in touch directly, go to inspiredtoinvestpodcast@gmail.com. In addition, Serena recently launched a new business called Executive Lens. Turn content into connection! At Executive Lens, we curate compelling content to help busy business owners, executives, and investors build powerful personal brands on LinkedIn and beyond. After all, attraction is the ultimate flex! Learn more at https://executivelens.co Thank you in advance for your support.
Episodes
What if your next real estate deal could also be your gateway to a new life in the United States?
In this powerful episode of Inspired to Invest, I sit down with Lauren Cohen, an international lawyer, realtor, and global investment immigration expert, to talk about strategic real estate investing as a tool to support U.S. immigration from Canada.
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Whether you're a Canadian entrepreneur eyeing bu...
🎙️ What does it really take to break into the hotel industry as a commercial real estate investor?
Welcome back to ep108 of “Inspired To Invest” with John Wijtenburg. Click here if you'd rather watch than listen.
John Wijtenburg is a commercial investor and asset manager who shares the unfiltered truth about building a business in the high-stakes world of hospitality.
From sleeping in cars and flying standby to closing multimillion-...
Want to turn your rental into a cash flowing machine?
Welcome back to ep107 of “Inspired To Invest” with Aisha Govani. Click here if you'd rather watch than listen.
Are you tired of negative cash flow? Feeling stuck with long-term tenants and low returns?
In this episode of Inspired to Invest, I sit down with Aisha Govani, founder of Midterm Rental Properties, to explore one of the most under-the-radar investing strategies in Canada r...
🎙️ Want to scale your business like a pro!
Welcome back to ep106 of “Inspired To Invest”. This week Michael Walsh is with us to share how to future proof your and scale your business.
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Michael Walsh is a a business growth strategist and the founder of Walsh Business Growth, to unpack how service-based entrepreneurs can scale, systematize, and set themselves up for long-term success — wit...
🎙️ There’s no way to know when tragedy may strike close to home.
Welcome back to ep105 of “Inspired To Invest”. To watch rather than listen, click here.
In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode, I’m joined by Rosa Patrinostro, a certified hypnotherapist and founder of Elevate with Rosa.
Rosa opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life — losing her husband suddenly — and the transformative journey she took to ...
How to succeed in real estate! Let's talk about wealth, warnings, and a way forward for investors in the middle of a commercial real estate recession.
Welcome back to ep104 of Inspired To Invest with Erwin Szeto. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Erwin charts his trajectory from a modest $145,000 stake to orchestrating real estate transactions eclipsing $500 million!
Hear how he revolutionized his portfolio, transitioning str...
Fearless and focused!
Find out how Cindy Chang evolved from employee to entrepreneur.
Welcome back to ep103 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click HERE.
I sat down with Cindy Chang, powerhouse entrepreneur, founder of Evolve Consulting, co-creator of Dabble, and host of the Fearless Entrepreneurs podcast.
Cindy shares the candid, behind-the-scenes story of how she went from 20 years in corporate to a full-time ...
Watch this if you’re tired of the same old investing advice.
Welcome back to ep 102 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
What happens when your first real estate deal ends in disaster… and you lose everything?
That’s exactly where Patrick Grimes, CEO of Passive Investing Mastery, found himself after aggressively investing in pre-development residential projects leading into the 2009 crash.
But what follo...
What if the lyrics of your favourite hip hop songs held the blueprint to financial freedom?
Welcome back to ep101 of Inspired To Invest. To watch rather than listen, click HERE.
This week Drew Boyer is with us—Certified Financial Planner, speaker, and author of Hip Hop x Finance—to talk about his incredible journey from six figures in debt to financial freedom, and how the culture of hip hop shaped his money mindset.
Drew brings a fre...
There is no denying that there is a housing crisis happening across Canada and the U.S.
Welcome back to 100th milestone episode of Inspired To Invest.
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This week, I sit down with serial entrepreneur and disruptor Damion Lupo, the force behind FrameTec — a revolutionary Canadian company using cutting-edge automation to build high-quality, affordable modular homes and tackle one of the country’s ...
What if the key to long-term wealth wasn’t locked in your backyard—but across borders?
Welcome back to ep99 of “Inspired To Invest” with Evan McLeish.
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He is the sharp and strategic mind behind Midfield Investments, who’s on a mission to scale wealth through value-add multifamily real estate—particularly in the booming markets of Texas.
Evan’s journey started in Ontario, but his real estate visi...
What if success didn't require endless hustle and burnout?
Welcome back to ep98 of “Inspired To Invest” with Vanessa Ortali.
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Vanessa Ortali discovered this truth the hard way after subscribing to hustle culture left her exhausted, depressed, and paradoxically, struggling to make money.
Her breakthrough came when she embraced authenticity and realized she could achieve remarkable success while ...
What would you do if your access to credit suddenly ran dry?
Welcome back to ep97 of “Inspired To Invest” with Jay Conner.
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When the banks suddenly shut down Jay Conner's line of credit in January 2009 despite his perfect payment history and 800 credit score, he faced a crisis with two properties under contract and nowhere to turn for funding.
What happened next transformed his real estate busin...
Let's talk about smart scaling and how to build a stable, sustainable real estate portfolio.
Welcome back to ep96 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Elizabeth Kelly's transformation from corporate fundraiser to real estate mogul reveals the often-unseen realities of building a substantial property portfolio.
Having scaled to nearly 400 units across multiple markets before strategically downsizing, Kelly...
From fighting fires to financial freedom!
Welcome back to ep95 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Paul D’Abruzzo's transformation from Toronto firefighter to successful real estate investor reveals a powerful truth about financial freedom. While his decade in firefighting offered security, camaraderie, and a six-figure salary, Paul and his wife Laura yearned for something more—a life without golden hand...
Ever wondered how seasoned investors keep more of their earnings while strategically navigating tax hurdles?
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dave Foster, a veteran in the real estate realm, who turns tax codes into powerful tools for wealth building.
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From his own costly mistake to mastering the art of the 1031 exchange, Dave unveils how he transitioned from a hefty tax bill to l...
What holds us back from the success we desire isn't usually a lack of knowledge or opportunity—it's our mindset.
In this captivating conversation with Ela Ziembicki, we uncover the critical role that mindset plays in achieving breakthrough results in business and life.
Welcome back to ep93 of "Inspired To Invest". To watch rather than listen, click here.
Ela shares her remarkable journey from corporate purchasing to building a 12,000...
The business of building! The art of real estate development.
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week, Adam Altobelli is with us from The GeoFocus Group for episode 92.
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From construction site kid to real estate development leader, Adam's journey offers a masterclass in navigating the complex world of construction management and development.
As President of both the GeoFocus Group and Bu...
From leverage to legacy! Scaling your real estate empire.
Welcome back to episode 91 of "Inspired To Invest". This week Ken Chung is here to share secrets of his successful investment journey, inspired by his grandfather's timeless advice.
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Discover how Ken's strategic acumen saw him rapidly expand his real estate holdings from humble beginnings, using innovative approaches like corporate owner...
An empire state of real estate! Big deals in the big apple.
Welcome back to "Inspired To Invest". This week, Ellen Silverman from Compass is with us for episode 90. To watch rather than listen, click here.
Ellen unlocks the secrets of New York City real estate. Her journey from a prolific 30-year career in banking and finance to becoming a real estate authority offers listeners a unique perspective on the city's dynamic property land...
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