From Scholarship Student to Wealth Builder: How Lamide Did It

In this episode of Femme & Fortune, Ayesha Ofori sits down with Lamide Elizabeth, former investment banker turned founder, investor and creator of Building Wealth Without Borders.Lamide didn’t follow a traditional path.She grew up in Hackney, got herself into private school on a scholarship, went on to LSE, and started her career in investment banking. But early on, she realised something most people miss.A high salary doesn’t mean you’re building wealth.In this conversation, she breaks down the decisions that changed everything. From questioning the corporate path, to building assets, investing in property, and using social media to create real income and opportunity.They talk about:Why salary alone won’t make you wealthyThe difference between income and assetsHow she got into property in her early 20sWhy living at home can accelerate wealth buildingThe biggest mistake women make when it comes to investingAnd what building wealth actually looks like behind the scenesThis isn’t a conversation about outcomes.It’s about how it really happens.—About Ayesha Ofori:Ayesha is a former Investment Banker and Private Wealth Adviser who managed over £500m for ultra high net worth clients. She now focuses on helping women build wealth through better decisions, access and strategy.—Subscribe for more conversations on how women actually build wealth.#FemmeAndFortune #WealthBuilding #WomenAndMoney #Investing #PropertyInvesting