May 1

May 1 Episode 94: Navigating Money, Family, and Business from South Africa to Dubai

In today’s episode of the MoneyMagic Podcast, Vangile sits down with Pascaline Nkwe, a #MoneyMagic student, entrepreneur and Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Miftah Concierge in Dubai.

In this episode Pascaline shares her journey to overcome her money fears and how aligning her spending with values. She discusses the challenges of relocating from South Africa to Dubai, running a concierge business and managing family expectations. She also emphasizes the importance of separating personal and business finances.

Pascaline also gives us a deep dive into her business and how leaving your home country can open new opportunities for growth. She highlights the concierge role in providing personalized services, attention to detail, and enhancing client experiences. She discusses diverse services offered, leveraging networks to support individuals and businesses. Pascaline stresses planning ahead and transparency in business finances for sustainability and growth.

She showcases her versatility in offering social media branding packages and emphasizes inner work and self-belief for business success. She invites exploration of coaching services and resources for personal growth.

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During this episode, you will learn about:

- 03:19: Introduction to Pascaline

- 06:28: Pascaline discusses how her relationship with money has evolved over time

- 12:29: The fear of holding onto money and the influence of past experiences

- 15:25: Challenges of managing money and family expectations, especially related to living abroad

- 18:26: Financial challenges faced by expats in countries like the UAE

- 23:33: Strategies for regulating her nervous system and handling uncomfortable financial conversations

- 28:17: Benefits of planning ahead and being present in managing personal finances.

- 32:40: Challenges and fears of starting a business, especially around visibility and family expectations

- 33:12: The role of a concierge in providing personalized services and lifestyle management

- 50:40: How a concierge can be utilized to build and scale a business effectively

- 01:00:10: The difference between managing personal and business finances

- 01:06:55: How to partner with Pascaline and contact her

Contact Pascaline: pascaline.nkwe [at] gmail [dot] com

Notable Quotes

1. “Money allows us to look within and brings out all our different values.”

2. “If you have weak boundaries, you will get to see it when you have money.”

3. "If you're changing, maybe your values are also changing."

4. " Building networks takes time, and especially if you're a startup, you don't have the time.”

5. "Once you leave and go live in a different country, there's this illusion in people's heads that now you have made it, which isn't necessarily true because it's a different currency. It's different. Things are completely different."