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Samra Zafar is an award-winning and internationally renowned speaker, bestselling author, and educator for mental health, human rights, and equity. After arriving in Canada as a child bride and escaping a decade of abuse, Samra pursued her education as a single mother working multiple jobs and graduated as a top student with several awards and scholarships. Today she joins the show to share her incredible story, diving deep into her background and the major decisions that impacted the rest of her life. You will hear how love, money and the power it can be used to exert, have shown up in Samra's life over the years. Listen in as she explains what led to her decision to start a business with her mother-in-law and how that decision impacted her ability to attend university. You will learn how she gained the courage to leave her abusive relationship, how her university became her lifeline, and why asking for help when you need it is incredibly important. “We are not meant to do this alone. We are social creatures.” - Samra Zafar This Week on Young Money: How money played a part in Samra’s upbringing. What led her to the courageous decision to start a business with her mother-in-law. Why education should be available to everyone. How to find the courage to ask for help. How to build resilience. Why we have to accept fear instead of rejecting it. How to stay focused to achieve your goals. Why you can’t get caught up in comparisons. Key takeaways: Find courage. Be resourceful. Ask for help. Stay focused. Don’t compare yourself to others. Listen to your intuition. Connect with Samra Zafar: Website LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Facebook Resources Mentioned: EP037 Cohabitate in a Financially Fit Way EP092 How to be In Love AND Financially Fit with Wendy Brookhouse EP126 Love and Money: 3 Keys to Success EP127 Sex & Money: Shining a Light on Human Trafficking EP180 Love and Money: Financial Harmony with Adam Kol Ted Talk: The Culture of Honor Ted Talk: Be Your Own Hero I was abused as a child bride and this is what I learned Brave Beginnings Young Money Listener Contest! February is a month-long celebration of love. So, if you love the Young Money podcast, show us by leaving a review on apple podcasts. Share your review with us on social media and tag us or send a pic through in the DMs. For every review left for the Young Money podcast, you will be entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize to help you on your financial fitness journey. There will be multiple winners so review away! Contest closes February 28th! Not sure how to leave a review, check out the instructions here. Socials: Instagram (@bissetfinfit), Twitter (@bissetfinfit), Facebook (@bissetfinfit) or Linked In (Tracey Bissett) Rate, Share & Inspire Other Young Millionaires-in-the-Making Thanks for tuning into the Young Money Podcast - the advice show for young millionaires-in-the-making! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a rating and review. Visit our website to learn how easy it is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Don’t forget to share your favorite episodes on social media! Subscribe to the Young Money Podcast on iTunes so you never miss an episode and reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, our LinkedIn Company Page, or by visiting our website.