Prenups aren’t just for the wealthy or planning for divorce—they’re tools for everyday couples to communicate, protect, and plan for the future. In this episode of Mission Critical, Lance sits down with Amanda Baron and Aimee Schalles, the lawyers and founders behind Jointly, a digital platform that makes relationship agreements accessible, practical, and approachable.

Amanda and Aimee share how Jointly empowers couples to navigate prenups, cohabitation agreements, and post-nuptial agreements without intimidation. From step-by-step tutorials and worksheets to lawyer-drafted agreements approved by the Law Society of Ontario, they’ve built a platform that balances legal rigor with ease of use.

Key takeaways and summary;

• How Jointly guides couples from the first conversation to building a legally sound agreement.
• Common myths about prenups—that they’re defensive, only for the wealthy, or planning for divorce—and why those assumptions are outdated.
• The practical benefits of relationship planning, from parenting and home purchases to business ownership and inheritances.
• How legal tech is bridging access gaps for couples in rural communities or with lower incomes.
• The cultural shift among Millennials and Gen Z toward financial transparency and proactive relationship planning.
• How these agreements can complement estate planning and help blended families safeguard their assets.

Whether you’re starting a first relationship, entering a second marriage, or navigating complex family dynamics, this episode shows that legal agreements aren’t about mistrust—they’re about clarity, collaboration, and peace of mind.

Visit Jointly to start for free, access tutorials, worksheets, and build your agreement (available in BC, Alberta, and Ontario): jointly.ca

Disclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed lawyer for guidance tailored to your specific situation.

Rami Atallah is the CEO and co-founder of SSENSE, a technology platform that focuses on nurturing emerging talent while simultaneously championing today’s most powerful and established luxury brands.

What started as part of his computer engineering graduate thesis, Rami founded SSENSE alongside his brothers, Firas and Bassel, to address the needs of the new generation of consumers. They wanted to build a platform that was, in his words, "interesting, pushed boundaries, and leveraged the internet to reach a global customer base."

An immigrant from Syria, Rami’s journey is one that exemplifies the power of harnessing diverse perspectives and skill sets, and using your work as a springboard for talent in order to usher a new generation of leaders.

Recorded live at the SSENSE headquarters in Montreal, revisit our episode with Rami, where we talk about his immigrant and entrepreneurial journey, how he uses his engineering background to solve problems, and the future of luxury, commerce, and culture.

Youth voter turnout has historically lagged behind older demographics, and trust in political institutions is at an all-time low. In an era of misinformation, democratic backsliding, and global instability, is democracy failing young people—or have young people lost faith in democracy?

To help unpack these questions, we're revisiting Lance's chat with Samantha Reusch, Executive Director of Apathy is Boring—a national, non-partisan organization that has spent 20 years working to increase youth engagement in Canadian democracy. A leading voice on democratic reform and voter participation, Samantha has dedicated her career to ensuring young people feel heard in the political process. Under her leadership, Apathy is Boring has helped mobilize thousands of first-time voters.

In this episode, we explore:

✅ Why youth voter turnout remains low—and what’s keeping young Canadians from the polls.

✅ How global politics is shaping youth perceptions of democracy.

✅ The role of misinformation, social media, and tech algorithms in political disengagement.

✅ What needs to change in Canada’s electoral system to better serve young voters.

✅ Apathy is Boring’s innovative strategies to mobilize youth, including Count Us In and Table Topics.

✅ Samantha’s call to action for young Canadians ahead of the 2024 Canadian federal election.

🔗 Resources & Links:

📌 Apathy is Boring: apathyisboring.com

📌 Take the vote pledge: https://www.apathyisboring.com/votepledge

📌 The Feed newsletter: https://www.apathyisboring.com/feed