Meet Our Authors

Andrew Seale has spent nearly a decade and a half as a journalist and storyteller committing thoughts and ideas to print. After graduating from journalism school, Andrew took a post at a mining journal as an editor, a front-row seat to the commodity super-cycle and the global financial collapse. After a few years in the industry, he shifted to freelance, accidentally falling into business writing and covering entrepreneurs in Toronto as the city's startup scene was supernova-ing. He's penned stories for The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, The Toronto Star, enRoute Magazine, Yahoo Canada, and Vancouver Sun among others.

Andrew Throuvalas, with a Bachelor's degree in English and Literature from the University of Toronto, has cultivated a strong presence in the field of cryptocurrency journalism since 2017. His work has been featured in respected publications such as Cryptonews, Decrypt, and CryptoPotato, in addition to his contributions at Hardbacon. Andrew's articles are a blend of detailed reporting and insightful analysis, reflecting his commitment to providing accurate and valuable information in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency.

Anna is a personal finance writer with a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. She obtained her Personal Financial Planner designation from the Institute of Canadian Bankers while working as a financial advisor for one of Canada’s big banks. Anna’s passionate about helping people better understand their money so they can make the best financial decisions for themselves. When she’s not writing, Anna spends her time with her family, walking her (big!) dog and practicing her flute.

Antony is a former project manager at Harbacon. He is a graduate of the DESS - Business Analyst - Information Technology program at HEC in Montreal. He helped initiate and develop the Hardbacon comparison tool with the IT team. Passionate about the economy and the financial well-being of others, his goal is to inform readers on different topics concerning finance through his articles.

Athanasia is a personal finance writer. Whenever she has to make a purchase, she takes pride in hunting down stackable discounts and finding great deals. She recently graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Cinema Studies.

Chrissy Kay is the blogger behind Eat Sleep Breathe FI and one of the co-hosts of the Explore FI Canada podcast. She eats, sleeps and breathes financial independence (hence the name of her blog)! Chrissy’s particularly passionate about helping her fellow Canadians discover and start their journeys to FI/FIRE. When she’s not blogging or podcasting, Chrissy enjoys spending time with her dog, husband, two teenage boys, and their large extended family.