Growing up, the women around me seemed to be constantly living pay check to pay check, often relying on credit cards just to make it through the month.
The stress of unexpected expenses was a constant burden, and the cycle of debt felt never-ending. I grew up believing that wealth was simply out of reach for those without high-paying jobs.
That belief shattered when I started working at the bank. I encountered clients earning multi six-figure incomes who were struggling with credit card debt, and others with modest incomes who had amassed significant investment portfolios.
That’s when it hit me: wealth isn’t about how much you make; it’s about how well you manage what you have.
The women around me hadn’t learned how to manage their money, and as a result, they fell into the traps of overspending, relying on credit, and keeping all their savings in their bank accounts. If they had been taught the basic principles of money management, they could have been free from debt, financially secure, and well on their way to growing their wealth.
The idea that wealth is inaccessible keeps us trapped in the same cycle, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
I’m on a mission to break that belief for Muslim women and to show you how you can manage your money confidently, peacefully, and in a way that aligns with your values.