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Ep 54 | Cracking the Code: How I Got Into Investing
Achieving success in the world of investing requires a combination of strategic decision-making, risk-taking, discernment, and embracing your unique strengths. In this episode we get into how Yvonne turned her interest in economics into her passion for investing. We also learn about her wisdom that encourages us to pursue professional excellence while making well-informed decisions and how we can represent Jesus in the workplace - no matter what job we’re in.
How can we feel confident in taking up space and leading our industries while not compromising our ethics? Watch as our hosts Rachel Calland and Sinead Minkah are joined by Yvonne Bajela in the Magnify Studio for Ep 54 ‘Cracking the Code: How I Got Into Investing’.
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