How Sayo Became Work Optional At Age 33

Send us Fan MailYou read the title right! Sayo and her husband accomplished this while living in Nigeria until they relocated to Canada in 2020. I'm so inspired and energized by this episode. What a journey and a testament to what is possible. I'm convinced that there's something for everyone in this episode. Sayo Tola –Adenaike is a Personal Finance Educator and Global Professional Accountant withover 15 years of experience. She is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants ofNigeria, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants UK, and the Chartered ProfessionalAccountants of Canada. Sayo currently works as the Finance Controller at a faith-based not-for-profit organization, based in Waterloo, Ontario Canada. Follow Sayo on thefinancemum on Instagram.In this episode, we talk aboutWhy her family relocated to CanadaHow she started investing with her 9-5How she found ways to grow her income (7x at some point)Taking advantage of the opportunities where you areHow she brought her friends along on her financial journeyHer journey to FIRE and work optionalityHer why for FIREHer return to work and what she wants her kids to know about her journeyHow Sayo and her husband partner in their financesAnd so much more! Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sayo is passionate about achieving financialindependence and empowering others to do the same. She is the founder of TheFinanceMum,a platform where she shares her experience, knowledge, and tools to help people advance ontheir journey to financial freedom and ultimately, personal fulfillment.  Sayo is an active volunteer in her community, investing time in advancing various causes within her spheres of influence. She ismarried to Adetola and they are blessed with 4 children.Thank you for the gift of your time and attention. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Rich Immigrant podcast, please give the podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe, and share this episode with someone in your world that needs  to hear these conversations.  Please join our community online at www.therichimmigrant.com or on  Instagram at 'Therichimmigrant.'