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Millionaire Diaries: How Paulina Bounced Back From Bankruptcy to Investment Success
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Welcome to Millionaire Diaries, where Sim chats with millionaires from the Girls That Invest community to uncover the secrets behind their success! Get ready to dive into their stories as they reveal how they turned their dreams into millions. From childhood influences to career strategies and investment insights, join us as we explore their journey to financial freedom.
This week, Sim speaks with Paulina, a paramedic and emergency nurse, who shares her journey of growing her net worth to a million dollars through real estate and shares. She discusses her background as a first-generation immigrant and her experience filing for bankruptcy at a young age. Paulina emphasises the importance of financial freedom and the drive to create a better future. She talks about her decision to buy her first house and the challenges she faced in the competitive market. Paulina's story highlights the significance of resilience, delayed gratification, and taking calculated risks in wealth creation.
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