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The Smart Money Woman-An African girl's journey to financial freedom Meet Zuri. She's living a fabulous life. Great car, gorgeous apartment, well paid job. Meet Zuri. Broken down car, an apartment she cant afford, a job she's about to lose. What's a broke girl to do?With her best friends Tami (the flighty fashion designer), Lara (the tough oil and gas executive), Adesuwa (the conservative lawyer), and Ladun (the fabulous housewife), Zuri grows a little, learns a lot and navigates her way to making better financial decisions and building wealth.This book tackles, debt, spending, the consumerist culture of the African middle class, the fear and misconceptions surrounding money and the lack of it, love, friendships, cultural and societal pressures and the roles they play in success. With each chapter comes a Smart Money Lesson, there to help you work your way up the financial ladder.

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Publié par	Troubador Publishing Ltd
Date de parution	22 août 2016
Nombre de lectures	38
EAN13	9781785897603
Langue	English

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THE SMART MONEY WOMAN
A practical, no-holds-barred guide to building wealth for the 21st century African woman. Written in an engaging style and full of actionable strategies, this money book is a must-have for every bookshelf.
Aisha Ahmad
Chairperson, WIMBIZ & Head, Consumer Banking & Wealth, Diamond Bank
A journey through personal finance written from a truly African context by a gifted young woman who seeks to reposition and redefine the way we think about the subject.
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, CON,
President, The Nigerian Stock Exchange
There can't be any question whether the concept of finance is important for every woman, and this book brings it to life. Arese provides insights, real-world examples and practical advice about the importance of getting it right. She has again showed us money is a partner in a relationship that must thrive for us to enjoy! Completely educative, easy to read, and most enjoyable.
Osayi Alile
Head, ACT Foundation
Unprecedented. A Nigerian woman's answer to 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad'. Using prose and a mirror, Arese demystifies the art of money making by analysing and conquering the African woman's fear of investments. She tackles the financial taboos and shackling mindsets using our everyday realities to connect. A must read!
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Producer, Director, & Founder, Terra Kulture & BAP Productions
An entertaining way to learn about money… ushering in a new narrative of Africa, specifically of the African woman in the 21 st century—her perspective, her ambitions, her journey, flaws and all, but wholly hers.
A lhaji Aliko Dangote, GCON,
Chairman & CEO, Dangote Group
Great storytelling with a strong message and focus on changing or improving your view on money matters. You have a good laugh, set in a familiar place, and most of all you close the book determined to change your money habits.
Tara Fela-Durotoye
Founder, House of Tara
A must-read for anyone looking to have a better understanding of financial literacy. Arese provides a straight-talking, practical, step-by-step approach to a better financial future. A great self-help guide for the young, driven, entrepreneurial African woman.
Peace Hyde
Correspondent, Forbes Africa
Arese puts an interesting and picturesque spin on how women can better manage her money in the book 'The Smart Money Woman'. She addresses the issue of money management in a way every woman can relate to. The style is mellifluous yet profound in its message.
Betty Irabor
Publisher, Genevieve Magazine
Arese wraps fundamental truths in humour and real life relatable experiences, impacting knowledge and a guide to making better choices financially. Such a breath of fresh air for the 21 st century woman on her way to financial freedom.
Toke Makinwa
Celebrity & Media Entrepreneur
Money is a hard topic to think and talk about, but Arese breaks it down and removes the fear and discomfort for young African women.
Afua Osei
Co-Founder, She Leads Africa
'The Smart Money Woman' is the modern African woman's book and Zuri's captivating story will keep you turning the page. The real kicker comes in the Smart Money Lessons included in every chapter; easily digestible but vital lessons on how to get started up the financial success ladder. You get double the value with this book—an entertaining read and a valuable education. Well done, Arese.
Uche Pedro
Founder, BellaNaija
THE SMART MONEY WOMAN
An African Girl's Journey to Financial Freedom
ARESE UGWU
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
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Meet The Author
Arese is the Founder of smartmoneyafrica.org a personal finance platform for the African millennial. As a contributor to the Guardian newspaper, the host on Guardian TV s new personal finance show Your Life Your Money , and a co-host for Analyse This on Ndani TV, she has helped shape the new narrative on personal finance in the media.
She serves on several boards including House of Tara and the Nigeria Higher Education Foundation as a non-executive director, and is also an associate member of WIMBIZ, serving on its planning committee since 2015. She was most recently a 2015 finalist for the Access Bank W Award for young professional of the year.
After eight years working in wealth management, Arese is now engaging young Africans on the importance of financial literacy and the impact it has on helping them get money, keep money and grow money as they drive the continent forward.
She holds an MSc in Economic Development from University College London (UCL) and a BSc in Business and Management from Aston Business School, Birmingham. She is also an alumna of the of the Lagos Business School, INSEAD Abu Dhabi and The London Business School executive education programs.
For my daughter Zikora.
I hope this inspires you to live life fearlessly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I'm officially an author guys! This journey has been unreal and there are a number of people I would like to thank because I couldn't have done it without them.
My parents, who taught me early on to be fearless in the pursuit of my dreams. My dad, who started talking to me about the capital markets from the age of seven. My mum who taught me the value of money and made me track my expenses every term and threatened not to give me pocket money if I didn't. Thank you!
My siblings Isoken, Kolapo and Ivie who are absolute rock stars! You took the time to read all the different versions of this book and were my first set of critics and encouragers. I love you.
My BFFs Nadine Domingo, Nnenna Okoye, Mariah Lucciano-Gabriel, Toke Makinwa and Eniola Taiwo. You all listened to me go on and about the characters in the book like they were our friends in real life and allowed me to test out dialogue. I love you guys. Thank you for your patience and support.
To my mentors, Bolanle Austen-Peters, Tara Fela Durotoye and Osayi Alile, who have all taught me that no goal is too big, continuously challenge me to set new goals and smash them. Your investment in me can never be repaid. I am extremely grateful.
To my boy besties: Cyril Akpofure who has been on this Smart Money journey with me since day zero and has been the technological backbone of this entire operation. I couldn't have done this without you. To Tobi Osoba who, when I thought I couldn't do this, supported me through my many meltdowns. You are awesome.
To Fela Durotoye who despite his extremely busy schedule would talk to me for two hours at a time on the phone when I got stuck. I am blessed to have you in my life. To Steve Harris, Mr Ruthless Execution; we both know this book would have never happened if you didn't keep me accountable, so thank you for sticking with me even when I was running away. I'm extremely grateful.
To Nimi Akinkugbe, who graciously agreed to write the foreword for this book, took the time to read every chapter and give me her notes even when she was on holiday in St. Lucia and I was stalking her. Thank you so much.
To My editor Tolu Orekoya, who came on board at the tail end but has had a huge impact and made this book so much stronger. It was a gruelling process, the discourse, the early mornings, the late nights, the disagreements over character development, the way you fell in love with the characters combined with your commitment to the work inspires me greatly. Just know you'll never be able to get rid of me. You have a friend for life. I will always be grateful to Chude for introducing us.
To my lawyer and friend Mikki a.k.a. Nneoma Okoli who had to deal with all my ridiculous timelines. God bless you.
To my assistant Temi, who has worked with me for only six months but has been there through all the behind the scenes struggles. I appreciate you.
To My WIMBIZ family! WIMBIZ raised me! Thank you for creating a sustainable platform that empowers and facilitates opportunities for young women like me.
To all the people who lent me their platforms even before I even knew what Smart Money was going to be and helped me find my voice. BellaNaija, Genevieve magazine, the Guardian, Ndani TV and YNaija. Thank you.
To members of the Smart Money movement, your quest to learn more about personal finance, your questions, your emails, your comments on social media, Instagram especially informed a lot of the solutions in this book. I am humbled by your constant support
To my daughter Zikora, who had to contend with the fact that this Smart Money movement is my second child and her baby sister. Instead of getting jealous, she would tease me by calling me “Smart Money” then tell me she wants to be like me when she grows up. I love you baby. I do this for you.
To God almighty for giving me this gift and helping me complete this book despite all the obstacles that wer