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Asian Network,02 Aug 2021,43 mins

SeriesSonya Barlow

Hera Hussain

The Everyday Hustle

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Sonya talks to social entrepreneur Hera Hussain about taking the first steps to become financially independent. Hera is the founder of Chayn, a global volunteer network that supports women dealing with abuse and helps them find their feet financially. Hera has been recognised in both the business world and the tech space, winning her a mention on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list and the Microsoft Spark Award. She talks about finding financial security and the steps you can take to feel financially independent. This episode's 60 Second Career comes from Nasar Aroof. After working for several years as a taxi driver, he decided to take a leap and buy a post office! He shares his career path and what led him to make a complete U-turn in his career.

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