We Did Everything Right. We Still Weren't Financially Secure. | Malu Marsault

<p>What if doing everything society tells you to do still doesn&#39;t lead to financial security?</p><p>In this episode of SEF Backstage Pass, we sit down with Malu Marsault, Founder of This Mama Invests, to discuss financial education, investing, and building generational wealth.</p><p><br></p><p>Malu shares how an unexpected pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic became the turning point that transformed her family&#39;s financial future. She explains why traditional education rarely teaches us how money works, why investing isn&#39;t only for experts, and how financial literacy can create lasting freedom for families—especially women.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you&#39;re just beginning your investing journey or looking to build long-term wealth, this conversation offers practical insights that can change the way you think about money.</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 The pregnancy that changed everything</p><p>00:45 Meet Malu Marsault</p><p>01:18 Why financial security became her mission</p><p>02:40 Why schools don&#39;t teach us about money</p><p>03:55 From financial struggle to financial education</p><p>05:07 Building an emergency fund and investing basics</p><p>06:20 Why women invest differently</p><p>09:08 Marketing, money, and financial psychology</p><p>10:18 The biggest barrier to financial independence</p><p>11:02 Do women outperform men at investing?</p><p>12:27 How Malu started investing</p><p>14:00 Her first investment and surprising returns</p><p>15:44 Building generational wealth</p><p>16:36 Stocks vs. crypto investing</p><p>18:18 How much should you invest each month?</p><p>20:58 Planning for retirement and financial goals</p><p>22:03 Why every couple should have &quot;money dates&quot;</p><p>24:01 Malu&#39;s mission to empower women financially</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe for more conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, investors, and changemakers from across the region.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode was produced in partnership with Poddster.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow SEF:</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharjahef</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharjahef</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sharjah-entrepreneurship-festival</p><p>Website: https://sharjahef.com</p>