Ep 27 - Let’s Talk Money: A Chat with Sanja Trajkoski

<p><b>Summary</b></p><p>In this episode of the Core Brands podcast, host Roberta Rechena welcomes Sanja Trajkoski, a finance professional and aspiring children's book author. Sanja shares her journey from a challenging financial upbringing in North Macedonia to becoming a successful accountant in Ireland. The conversation delves into the importance of financial literacy, the transition to entrepreneurship, and practical tips for managing finances. Sanja emphasises the significance of teaching children about money and shares her personal experiences in instilling financial values in her daughter. The episode concludes with Sanja's aspirations for the future and the importance of self-care in business.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Sanja started working at the age of 16 to earn money.</li><li>Financial security is crucial before starting a business.</li><li>It's important to analyse and organize your expenses.</li><li>Teaching children about money should be fun and engaging.</li><li>Financial education starts at home and can be informal.</li><li>Savings and financial planning are essential for stability.</li><li>Investing in knowledge is key to making informed decisions.</li><li>Open conversations about money can help demystify it for children.</li><li>Self-care is important for entrepreneurs to avoid burnout. Building a business takes time and requires patience.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Sound bites</b></p><p>"I started working at the age of 16."</p><p>"Start from the expenses."</p><p>"Education is basically for free."</p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Sanja Trajkoski</p><p>04:51 Sanja's Journey into Finance</p><p>11:06 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship</p><p>15:04 The Importance of Financial Security</p><p>18:25 Practical Tips for Financial Management</p><p>26:03 Teaching Financial Literacy to Children</p><p>36:11 Future Aspirations and Self-Care</p><p></p><p><b>Stay connected with Roberta:</b></p><ul><li>Follow on Instagram: ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/designbyroberta" target="_blank"><b>@designbyroberta</b></a>⁠ and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/coreandformdesign" target="_blank"><b>⁠@coreandformdesign</b></a>⁠</li><li>Connect on ⁠LinkedIn⁠: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertarechena/" target="_blank"><b>Roberta Rechena</b></a></li><li>Subscribe to the Core Letters newsletter for updates</li><li>Visit the ⁠<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coreandformdesign.com/" target="_blank"><b>Core and Form website⁠</b></a></li><li>Book a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hub.coreandformdesign.com/public/appointment-scheduler/67507ecbea2d9b003ab8aa5f/schedule" target="_blank"><b>Free Discovery Call</b></a> if you’re interested in collaborating!</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Stay connected with Sanja:</b></p><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanjatrajkoski/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/sanja_trajkoski/" target="_blank">Sanja’s Instagram</a> - Money tips for families</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/bts_accounting_services/" target="_blank">BTS Accounting Services Instagram</a> - Accounting &amp; Financial Consulting</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.btsaccountingservices.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></li></ul>