In this episode of Sabi Cruise, Bisola and Barbara dive into the psychology of risk. Barbara explains why she believes in "Design Thinking," the art of failing fast and learning on the go, and why she refuses to let perfectionism keep her from starting new ventures.But it’s not just about business. The conversation takes a vulnerable turn as they discuss why high-achieving women often have a high tolerance for financial risk but a low tolerance for romantic risk. We explore how to build "resistance to pain," why your choice of partner is your most important business decision, and how to deal with the social pressure of African "prestige" careers while navigating a pivot.Whether you're struggling with "the hustle," feeling guilty about taking breaks, or trying to protect your energy from external opinions, this episode is a masterclass in resilience and self-trust.

Timestamps:24:08 – The Freedom of Risk: Why I couldn't stay an accountant24:34 – Design Thinking: Why you must fail fast to learn fast25:21 – Perfectionism is a "disguise" for not being a doer26:44 – The Irony: High risk in business, playing it safe in love28:32 – Why your partner will either "make or break" your career30:43 – Learning to Trust: "Trust but verify" vs. "Trust blindly"32:19 – Building an immunity to failure (Thanks to Dad)34:36 – "Feel the emotion, but don't unpack your suitcase"38:05 – Dealing with Society: Hiding my career pivot for a year41:44 – Protecting your energy from "What if?" people43:20 – Listener Dilemma: Feeling guilty about taking breaks from the hustle45:14 – Sabi or No Sabi: Fake vacation photos & ghosting clients47:03 – One final tip: "It all works out"Which risk do you find harder to take: a financial/career risk or a romantic risk? Let's have a real talk in the comments! 👇

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How do you go from living in “Face Me, I Slap You" houses to building a $1 Million portfolio?In this episode of Sabi Cruise, I sit down with Joy David from @wealthfromscratch to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of building wealth when you truly start from zero. Joy shares her journey from growing up below the poverty line in Nigeria to becoming a Senior Product Manager in London and a financial literacy powerhouse.

We dive into:‣ The mindset shift required to move from survival mode to wealth building.‣ How she handled a devastating scholarship rejection that almost crushed her dreams.‣ Why she spends the most money on food but refuses to buy new sneakers.‣ Practical steps for immigrants and anyone from low-income backgrounds to start investing today.If you’ve ever felt like you’re the one who has to "change the story" for your family, this conversation is for you. This is the Soft Life with sense.🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES‣ Follow Joy's journey → https://www.instagram.com/wealthfromscratch‣ Explore Sabi Enjoy → https://sabienjoy.com‣ Start a Ride → https://forms.gle/CnrEg6QjMsKzgpUk6

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Want to get featured? Share your story, dilemma, or hot take → https://forms.gle/1nbJfzo6r1b5wWL68CHAPTERS0:00 - Growing up in "Face Me, I Slap You" houses1:41 - Meet Joy: From Nigeria to London Tech2:45 - What it really means to be "Below the Poverty Line"4:05 - Why I’m obsessed with the $1 Million goal5:30 - Being "The One" to change your family's story6:50 - The Survival Mindset: Why I spend so much on food8:30 - Earning £43k and still feeling broke10:45 - Why I don't care about "Luxury Aesthetics"12:10 - My first active step toward building wealth13:10 - Sharing financial numbers as an African woman17:40 - The Failure Diary: My Chevening Rejection story21:30 - Getting into London School of Economics with money for Tuition

What does it actually look like to fail, but stay resilient?

In Season 2 of Sabi Cruise, we're sharing failure diaries, struggles, challenges and the messy in between from different guests! Think of the inside gist you don't get to see on social media. This season is The Bounce Back

On this episode, Host – Bisola talks about getting laid off from work twice, failing her ICAN professional accounting exams while still living in Nigeria, the shame, the self-doubt, and what it actually took to move forward.

She opens up about failing her G2 driving test not once but twice before finally passing on her third attempt. She gets real about the current state of her brand Sabi Enjoy, the slow growth, the frustrations, and why she hasn't given up.

And she shares what it felt like to finally quit her 9-5 job, why it wasn't as liberating as people make it sound, and what the in-between period really looked like.

This episode isn't a social media highlight reel. It's the kind of conversation most people are too afraid to have publicly, and Bisola has it anyway.

If you've ever felt behind, embarrassed by a failure, or like you're doing everything right and still not seeing results, this episode is for you.

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