Welcome to Fintastic Females, the podcast where we embark on an adventure to find the mythical island of financial freedom together. I’m Kalyani, and joining me is my co-host Rupali. We are your next-door finance experts, here to share our experiences in the world of money and energetics. In our very first episode, we want to take a moment to introduce ourselves. So who are we? Well, let me start by telling you a bit about myself. I have a background in economics and .loving what I did, toxic work culture and the birth of my son made me reassess my priorities. I decided to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and founded a kids book subscription service. It was an incredible journey, and I eventually sold the business in 2021. And now, let me introduce Rupali. She comes from a math and statistics background and has spent over 12 years in the corporate world, specifically in the banking and asset management industry. Rupali’s story is one of chasing qualifications and climbing the corporate ladder, only to realize that she was living a life she thought she should be living, rather than one that truly fulfilled her. This realization led her on a personal growth journey, where she delved deep into self-discovery and connected with herself on a profound level. Our paths crossed in Dubai, where we both reside, and we’ve known each other as distant friends or acquaintances for quite some time. However, it was in the past couple of years that we became closer as we shared our personal growth journeys and had those deep, meaningful conversations. We discovered a shared passion for finance, personal growth, and energetics, which brought us even closer. In addition to our finance expertise, we’ve also obtained certifications in coaching, hypnosis, chakra diagnosis, access bars, and Reiki. We bring all of this knowledge and experience to the table in this podcast, combining the practical aspects of finance with the powerful realm of personal growth and energy. So why are we so passionate about being here and sharing this information with you? For me, it’s about realizing that what comes naturally to me—finance, numbers, and personal growth—is not easy for everyone. The overwhelming amount of information and the noise in the media can make it difficult for people to navigate their financial lives effectively. I’ve personally experienced life-changing moments in my mindset and beliefs through my own personal growth journey, and I want to inspire others to do the same while also sharing my experiences with investments. I want to empower women and provide them with the confidence to take control of their financial futures. Rupali, on the other hand, has seen many people feeling stuck in jobs they don’t enjoy due to financial insecurity. She believes there is often a trade-off between emotional and financial stability. Her own journey to financial freedom through stock investments opened her eyes to the lack of practical finance education and the need for women to feel more confident in this area. She started her own business, Trading Mom, where she teaches trading to individuals and groups, and she’s excited to share her knowledge and create a platform for these important conversations. As hosts of Fintastic Females, we aim to make finance and investments easy to understand and enjoyable for everyone. We want to break down complex concepts into bite-sized, digestible pieces, using simple language that anyone can grasp. Our goal is to empower you to take charge of your financial journey, starting from wherever you are right now. We have an exciting lineup of future episodes planned, where we’ll delve deeper into various investment modes, cater to individual financial situations