Melissa Leong is one of Canada’s most trusted and engaging voices on money matters. She is the resident money expert on CTV’s The Social, one of Canada’s leading daytime talk shows, and has been a repeat guest on The Drew Barrymore Show. A national media personality, Melissa is also a go-to money expert for programs such as BNN, CBC Radio, Breakfast Television, CP24, Global News, and Newstalk 1010. Through her channels, Melissa reaches millions of Canadians on her quest help audiences reduce financial stress, make better decisions, and build lasting confidence around money — without sacrificing happiness or well-being.
A graduate of Ryerson University’s esteemed Bachelor of Journalism program, Melissa is an award-winning writer. For almost two decades, she has reported on a variety of subjects, including crime, politics, arts, and business for the National Post, the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, and was the personal finance writer for the Financial Post. She has interviewed thousands of subjects, including heads of state, royalty, and celebrities such as Hugh Jackman and Carrie Fisher.
Melissa is the author of the award-winning, feel-good finance guide Happy Go Money. It combines psychology with personal finance to create a practical, easy-to-understand guide to spending smartly, saving right, and enjoying life. Additionally, Melissa’s first children’s book about money will be published by Kids Can Press in 2027.
A mother to two young children, Melissa also mentors youth and volunteers for organizations that promote the advancement and empowerment of women.
