Zandile Chiwanza
(She/Her)
As seen in:
TMX Group,
MSN Canada,
MSN Money Canada,
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC),
Now or Never (Podcast),
Yahoo Finance,
The Globe and Mail,
Global News,
NerdWallet,
Refinery29,
FASHION Magazine
and
Covers:
Personal Finance, Financial Wellness, Real Estate, Lifestyle, Career, and Mental Health.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Proofreader
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No, I wish.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Mary Jane Paul
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
WordPress, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Otter, and Trello
Why did you become a journalist?
I've always had a curious nature and writing came easily to me from an early age.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Don't force a beat on yourself. Your interests and passions can change over time.
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Atlantic
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That it's about the numbers. Personal finance is influenced by many factors, not just financial literacy.
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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