Bachir defines himself as "the spark that ignites the fire of possibilities in those striving for personal excellence". 

His journey began with challenges, as his father left shortly after his birth, leaving Bachir and his mother to face life’s struggles. Inspired by her mother’s determination, Bachir devoted himself to learning and growth. 

Since 2016, he has authored over 200 articles, published a book, and conducted numerous workshops, coaching sessions, and consultations. He uses these skills daily in his work with RBC, counselling clients in difficult financial situations.

His vision is to help create a world where everyone wakes up knowing with unwavering certainty that whatever they engage in will be another stepping stone toward reaching their goals.

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David is co-founder and owner of More Than Enough Financial Fitness, where he is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve financial well-being and the freedom to pursue their aspirations. As a certified financial coach, a trainer for More Than Enough coaches, and a licensed mortgage specialist, David has extensive expertise as a blogger, speaker, and father of five.

His involvement in the financial sector began in 2008 with the co-creation of the More Than Enough Financial Fitness coaching program, driven by a strong commitment to helping people overcome debt. The significant impact of this program, which helped 100 families repay over four million dollars in debt within four years, led to a partnership with the Canadian National Christian Foundation. During this partnership, he developed the Freedom Initiative, a national debt relief coaching program implemented by local churches.

Since then, More Than Enough has expanded to include mortgage brokering and tax services, and continues to help Canadian families become debt-free while enjoying a fulfilling life.  Come and join the debt-free living movement!

John Heckbert is the Executive Director at Operation Come Home. 

Their team at their Gloucester St. location provide wrap-around programming to support youth who experience homelessness, helping them achieve goals such as: completing high school, securing housing, finding employment, and accessing mental health and addictions supports. Operation Come Home also runs three social enterprises to provide youth with employment opportunities.

Throughout his career, he has worked exclusively within non-profit organizations and has been active with Ottawa-based social service organizations for the past 15 years. In that time, John has served as a staff member, a volunteer driver for Meals on Wheels, a member of non-profit boards, and a public spokesperson for project step, an organization that works to prevent harm to youth from substance use.

John has degrees in Philosophy, Economics and Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Waterloo and U of T.

Tecla Kalinda is the founder of ZalaSmart.com, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering young people between the ages 5 and 25 through the essential life skill of  financial literacy. 

ZalaSmart delivers engaging programs on topics such as budgeting, saving, credit scores, investing, insurance, and more.

Tecla holds a Master’s degree in Financial Economics and works as a Senior Analyst at the Bank of Canada. She is also a proud mother of two and an active community builder in Ottawa, focused on youth empowerment and economic inclusion.

Ron has a wealth of experience and some real pearls of wisdom to share!

Some of these come from his roles as: Manager & Director of International Chemical Companies; European Consultant in International Economic Development; Member of PDAC Minerals Association of Canada and Life Member of US American Chemical Society (ACS); Rotary Club of Ottawa West; Member of The Monarchist League of Canada; Licensed Lay Minister, Anglican Church of Canada (2002 - 2023) and previously (1983 to 2002) Church of England in Europe. Graduate of Brown University, Providence, R.I.