Growing Your Wealth with Gillian Stovel Rivers

The Hole Shebang

Summary

In this enlightening follow-up conversation, host Kristen Parise welcomes back Gillian Stovel Rivers, Senior Wealth Advisor and creator of The Muscle Money Mindset®, for a deep dive into investing and wealth building strategies. Building on their previous discussion about financial wellness, Gillian breaks down complex investment concepts into digestible frameworks that anyone can understand.

This episode reveals the powerful connection between personal growth and financial growth, emphasizing that investing isn't just about stocks and bonds—it's about investing in yourself and your community. Gillian shares her three-principle approach to investing: mechanics, consistency, and intensity, while highlighting the "eighth wonder of the world"—compounding—and the importance of defining what "enough" means to you.

Whether you're just starting your investment journey or looking to optimize your current strategy, this conversation provides practical wisdom and actionable insights for taking control of your financial future.

Key Takeaways

• Before approaching investments with intensity, master the mechanics and practice consistency
• Understanding the fundamentals of different investment vehicles (cash instruments, stocks, bonds, mutual funds) creates confidence
• Compounding is the "eighth wonder of the world" that allows your money to grow exponentially over time
• It's never too late to start investing, regardless of your age
• Defining "enough" helps set realistic financial goals and celebrate milestones along the way
• Registered savings vehicles like RRSPs and TFSAs offer significant tax advantages for Canadians
• The most sustainable investment plans include meaning and connection
• Investing in yourself and your community creates returns that extend beyond financial growth

Episode Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Growing Wealth 03:23 - The Framework: Mechanics, Consistency, Intensity 05:18 - Understanding Investment Mechanics 09:23 - Building Consistency in Your Investment Practice 11:26 - The Power of Compounding: The Eighth Wonder of the World 15:49 - It's Never Too Late to Start 16:33 - Defining "Enough" in Wealth Planning 20:37 - Registered Savings Vehicles Explained 25:28 - Strategies for Successful Investing 27:40 - Broadening Your Definition of Investing 30:05 - The Connection Between Financial and Personal Growth

Featured Guest

Gillian Stovel Rivers is a Senior Wealth Advisor at Assante Wealth Management with over twenty years of experience in the industry. She is also the creator of The Muscle Money Mindset®, where she coaches professional women and men to transform from "chronically overwhelmed endurance athletes" to "shot-calling performance athletes" in business and life. As a CF-L2 Coach and Certified High Flow Coach, Gillian brings a unique perspective to financial planning that integrates physical and financial wellness.

Connect with Gillian:

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: Gillian Stovel Rivers
• Instagram: @AdventureGillian and @GillianStovelOfficial

Resources Mentioned

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) - Learn more about this powerful tax-sheltered investment vehicle
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) - Information about Canada's registered retirement savings plan
• CrossFit - The fitness methodology Gillian references in her investment framework
• Britney Spears - "Work Bitch" - Gillian's motivational theme song (explicit content)

Connect with Kristen

• Website: Blueberry Therapy
• Instagram: @blueberrytherapyca

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The Hole Shebang is produced by Kristen Parise.

The information provided in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.