#041 From Dentist to Entrepreneur: Building a Business in Sweden as an Immigrant

In this episode of the Moneymatics Podcast, we sit down with Laraba — a Nigerian-born entrepreneur building a business life abroad — to talk honestly about money, risk, and what it really takes to start over in a new country.After nearly 15 years working as a dentist in Sweden, she made a bold decision: to pursue entrepreneurship and launch Cocomera, an e-commerce beauty brand created to solve a real problem — access to quality haircare and skincare products for textured hair and melanated skin across Scandinavia.From growing up around hustle culture in Nigeria to navigating motherhood, financial risk, and entrepreneurship in the diaspora, this conversation explores the realities behind building something from scratch.In this episode, we discuss:Leaving a stable career to pursue entrepreneurshipStarting a business as an immigrant in EuropeSide hustles vs going all-inCash flow lessons every entrepreneur should knowFunding a business without loans or investorsBalancing motherhood, marriage, and ambitionBuilding freedom through business ownershipWhether you’re dreaming about starting a business, managing a side hustle, or redefining financial security abroad, this episode offers honest insights and practical encouragement to start where you are.🎧 Listen now and be inspired to focus on your focus.