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In this episode, Madeline talks to Anna N’Jie-Konte, a passionate and experienced financial advisor, about her thoughts on money and life. Anna, a New Yorker with immigrant roots, shares openly about the impact her family and her childhood had on defining her own money stories and her decision to pursue a career in wealth management.Anna tells us it's crucial to understand our money mindset, looking back at our early money memories to get why we handle money the way we do. She's all about breaking free from money troubles that pass down through families and wants us all to overcome barriers to becoming financially savvy and shaping the financial futures we desire.Anna provides us with key insights on the importance of investing and how to do this in a manner that matches our values, making our money choices mean something while also earning us impactful returns.00:06 Introduction and Theme of the Podcast00:32 Guest's Background and Journey to Financial Literacy03:46 Challenges Faced in the Wealth Management Industry07:53 The Turning Point: Starting Own Firm08:02 Parallel Paths: Similar Experiences in Different Industries09:41 The Leap to Entrepreneurship15:27 The Importance of Money Mindset and Storytelling18:51 Addressing Money Mindset Issues24:11 Overcoming Barriers to Investing27:34 The Power of Money: Amplifying Positivity or Negativity28:21 Investing: A Key to Closing Wealth Gaps29:19 The Impact of Underrepresented Folks in Giving30:14 Financial Literacy: A Tool for Equitable Future31:32 The Role of Internet in Financial Education32:41 Breaking Generational Cycles in Finance33:30 Teaching Kids About Money and Investments35:11 Unpacking Money Stories and Building Positive Habits44:59 Values-Based Investing: Aligning Money with Beliefs49:09 Rewriting Money Stories and Starting an Investment Journey56:09 Finding Fearless: Leaning into Joy and AlignmentConnect with Anna here - https://www.instagram.com/anjiekontewww.re-envisionwealth.comFinding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless! Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at [email protected] if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry. Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
