Yesterday was International Women's Day, and today we're continuing that celebration by spotlighting an incredible woman who is building businesses, creating impact, and empowering communities. In this special Entrepreneur Spotlight episode of Control and Compound, Christina sits down with Harleen Laroia.

Harleen, a visionary CEO, spearheads a renowned childcare and Montessori brand with twelve facilities in Ontario. Driven by her children's needs, she transitioned from the corporate world to founding her own childcare brand with a unique offering of Montessori and play-based under one roof. SimplySmart Childcares provide employment for over 235 people in Ontario, with 99.9% being women.

Canada's economic future is becoming one of the most important conversations happening today. Rising government spending, persistent deficits, and growing debt are raising serious questions about long-term economic growth, investment, and tax policy.

On today's episode, Darren sits down with returning guest Jake Fuss, Director of Fiscal Studies at the Fraser Institute, to break down the big picture of Canada's economic trajectory. They discuss the real impact of affordability programs, government spending, deficits, and what Canada's rising debt could mean for businesses, investors, and everyday Canadians.

On the surface, things look stable. Inflation is near target. Rates are holding. The dollar isn't moving much. Markets aren't melting down.

But underneath? There are some real shifts happening.

On the March update, Darren and Christina talk about Canada's productivity problem, the growing imbalance between government and private sector jobs, real estate entering what we'd call a "pressure phase," and why Bitcoin's drop may not mean what people think it means.

They also dive into why Canada's market is outperforming the U.S. right now — and it has less to do with the economy than most people assume.

If you care about where the country is heading financially, this is an important one. Tune in now!

Canada's economy feels uncertain heading into 2026 — but are the headlines telling the full story? On today's episode it's the February update and Darren and Christina break down what's really happening with the Bank of Canada, inflation, interest rates, real estate, stock markets, and Bitcoin.

They cover why markets can rise even when the economy feels weak, what Canadian investors should actually be paying attention to, and how smart investors are positioning themselves right now. If you're worried about inflation, housing affordability, or where to invest in 2026, this episode brings clarity without hype. Tune in now!

What actually happened with our 2025 predictions — and what does 2026 really look like for Canadians?

In our annual predictions episode, Darren and Christina review last year's forecasts and hold themselves accountable for what they got right, what they missed, and what changed. From there, they break down what the data, policy decisions, and economic realities suggest for 2026.

In Part 9 of The Rockefeller Method series, Darren and Christina break down the most overlooked part of wealth building: your team. They reveal how wealthy families like the Rockefellers use a family office mindset, coordinated advisors, and clear governance to protect wealth for generations.

You'll learn why most Canadians focus only on products, while the rich obsess over alignment between accountants, lawyers, planners, and insurance specialists. They also show how to apply this in Canada using corporate-owned life insurance, the capital dividend account (CDA), and high cash value policies.

Can you believe it's already December! What a year we've had and Darren and Christina are back for the last monthly update of 2025. In this episode, they'll cover:

• Bank of Canada's final rate decision of the year and what stubborn inflation means for borrowers

• Why the Canadian dollar is stuck around 71–73 cents and what could shake it loose

• Stock markets defying expectations with double-digit gains year-to-date

• The latest Bitcoin correction: is it a buying opportunity or time to panic?

• Canada's soft but stable housing market and where motivated sellers are showing up

• The new memorandum of understanding for a pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast and what it could mean for Canada's economy

• Strong earnings from Canada's big insurers and why whole life insurance keeps dominating

• A very cool health perk: multi-cancer early detection testing through Manulife Vitality

• A quick recap of the Rockefeller Method Masterclass and what's coming next on the podcast

On today's episode, it's the November update! The economy is shifting — fast. With rate cuts back on the table, inflation refusing to fade, and housing programs promising change, Canadians are searching for clarity.

On today’s episode, it’s the October Update and Darren and Christina are back from the Real Estate Investing Summit to break down all the news include an interesting Bank of Canada Update, a close look at the stock market and by extension the Bitcoin market, as well as real estate news across the country and some economic news that you NEED to know. Tune in now!

On today’s episode, it’s the August update and Darren is joined by Control and Compound’s Jake Mitchell! 

They break down the biggest financial stories shaping Canada and beyond including Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision and what it means for mortgages and investors,  Bitcoin’s 11% surge and why the groundbreaking Genius Act is a game-changer for cryptocurrency and stablecoins, Canadian real estate market trends and why some regions are cooling while others are heating up, and inflation updates, stock market performance, and what’s next for the economy.

On today’s episode, it’s the July update! Darren and Christina go over the Bank of Canada update with interest rates and inflation, as well as what’s going on with the Canadian dollar and the stock market.

Darren also discusses the comparisons between gold and Bitcoin as an investment and which is better long term and the two finish with a talk on the Canadian federal budget and some interesting news in the life insurance industry. Tune in now!

On today’s episode, it’s the June update! We can’t believe the summer’s almost here but Darren and Christina have lots to chat about including a Bank of Canada update, a closer look at inflation, an interesting chat about who’s currently buying Bitcoin, as well as some life insurance industry news you don’t want to miss. Tune in now!

On today’s episode, Darren and Christina are bringing it back to the beginning and doing a refresher episode of what is the infinite banking concept, how does it work, and provide a fantastic example of what it looks like in real time. Whether you’re a new listener or you’ve been with us since the beginning, you do not want to miss this episode, tune in now!

On today’s episode, it’s the April update! This month’s update is a little different than usual, Darren and Christina will be breaking down the upcoming Canadian federal election and they chat about the policies they’d like to see implemented that will help Canadians get where they need to go! Topics include the US tariffs response, fiscal responsibility and deficit reduction, new pipelines, the carbon tax, as well as corporate/personal taxes and of course healthcare and housing. Tune in now!

It’s the first Control and Compound episode of 2025 and we can’t wait to jump into the new year with all of you! The first monthly update episode of the year is jam packed with news on the Bank of Canada interest rate, the Canadian dollar, as well as updates on the stock market and real estate market and some really cool news in the life insurance industry too! Tune in now.

On today’s episode, it’s the December update and Darren and Christina are breaking down updates with the Bank of Canada, the Canadian dollar, the stock market, big news in the Bitcoin world including a further look at what the Trump presidency means for cryptocurrency, as well as interesting news in the life insurance world. Tune in now!

Darren and Christina are back after a VERY busy September for the October update. Interest rates have dropped again, what does that mean for Canadians, where is our economy headed? They also chat about economic news, comparing tax bills in Canada and the USA, as well as a quick recap about the Keyspire Investor Summit they attended last week with some of the best real estate investors in the country. Tune in now!

On today’s episode it’s the September update, where did summer go?! Darren and Christina chat about the Bank of Canada and where they think interest rates are heading for Q4, the Canadian dollar, economic news including revisiting the capital gains tax, house prices ac

On today’s episode, it’s the August update! Darren and Christina discuss the new interest rate, where the Canadian dollar stands, some interesting stock market and bitcoin news as well as a breakdown of Canada’s progressive tax system. Here’s a little hint, the wealthy pay more tax than you think!

Happy Canada Day everyone! On today’s episode, it’s the July update! Darren and Christina chat about the new interest rate announcement and what they expect for the rest of the year, updates on the Canadian dollar, stock market, and real estate market, as well as industry news and some exciting Control and Compound news! Tune in now.