In this episode, we sit down with Afzal Hussein, a former finance professional turned Content Creator and Entrepreneur. Afzal's career kicked off with internships at BlackRock, EDF Trading, and PwC, before landing an Analyst role in Asset Management at Goldman Sachs. Today, he's the Founder of multiple careerfocused platforms and a successful YouTube channel.

We delve into Afzal's unconventional career path, exploring the reasons behind his pivot from a successful finance career to the world of content creation. As a selfproclaimed 'serial planner,' Afzal runs through the meticulous strategy that guided his transition, positioning himself as a 'firstmover' in content creation within finance.

00:00 Introduction
04:48 Why finance?
06:50 Why asset management?
14:27 Leaving finance
22:18 Content creation in finance
25:00 New generation of finance applicants
26:50 Work life balance after finance
31:05 Dealing with stress
33:57 Simpley finance mentorship
39:25 Diversity and inclusiveness


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