An Original Series
Vol. I · Hosted by Stefan Whitwell
The Meaningof Money.
For people who have already made money, and now want to discover what it is really for.
the Series
The Meaning of Money is a live conversation series for founders, investors, and families who have already made money and now want to think more deeply about what comes next.
Hosted by Stefan Whitwell, each episode explores freedom, family, health, purpose, tax-smart decisions, intelligent investing, and legacy. This is not a show about chasing a bigger number on a screen. It is about turning wealth into a life that is more intentional, more resilient, and more meaningful.
The Episode Index
Vol. I· 5 Conversations · More on the way
Latest Episode · 23 Jun 2026
The Cart and the Horse
with Russ Lazaruk · Portfolio Manager, Family Office (Victoria, BC)
Russ Lazaruk on why the plan must come before the money.
- 0410 Jun 2026
30 min
EpisodePoints on the Board
with Richard Samuelson, CFA · Founder, Swan Venture Group
Richard Samuelson on judgment, timing, and why money is the scoreboard, not the game.
- 036 May 2026
30 min
EpisodeThe Third Layer
with Diego Alfageme · Managing Partner, ADN (venture capital), Lima, Peru
Diego Alfageme on purpose, and the rare founders worth backing.
- 0218 Apr 2026
30 min
EpisodeFrom Success to Significance
with Mark Ferrier · Co-founder, AND Capital
Mark Ferrier on what no one tells founders about life after the exit.
- 0118 Mar 2026
30 min
EpisodeHuman Magic
with Charles Cormier · Mach 10 (venture fund), GTM Ventures
Charles Cormier on money as energy, and the things no amount of it can buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is The Meaning of Money?
- The Meaning of Money is a podcast hosted by Stefan Whitwell about wealth, purpose, and the life that money is meant to serve. Episodes treat money as a tool rather than a scoreboard, and ask what a considered, well-lived life asks of it.
- Who hosts The Meaning of Money?
- The podcast is hosted by Stefan Whitwell, CFA, CIPM, an author and investor, and the founder of Whitwell & Co., LLC. He brings a practitioner's view of wealth together with a long-standing interest in what money is actually for.
- What topics does the podcast cover?
- Episodes explore the relationship between money and meaning: purpose, stewardship, family, work, and the trade-offs behind financial decisions. The through-line is that money serves a life, and the questions worth asking are as much about values as about numbers.
- Where can I listen to The Meaning of Money?
- Episodes are gathered on this page so you can listen in one place. The show is part of Stefan Whitwell's wider body of work at Whitwell Publishing, alongside his books, white papers, and videos.