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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 52 MIN

"I Quit Every Job. Then Built Asia's 20K Female Founder Network" | Inès Gafsi (EP#3)

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Inès Gafsi quit every corporate job she had.Then built three companies empowering 20,000+ women across Asia Pacific.From Tunisia to France to London to Hong Kong → she's lived the international life most people only dream about.And now she's sharing exactly how she did it.In this episode, Inès gets raw about:→ Why she kept quitting jobs (hint: stubborn belief she could do better and innovate more)→ The moment she realized marketing luxury brands wasn't her passion→ How two young women with zero business background built FEW (Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide) from one event to 20,000 members→ Her mom's influence as a solo parent working night shifts to build a better life→ Strategic fundraising vs. bootstrapping (and why she'd do it again)→ Network building secrets that got her access to top doctors, investors, and experts worldwide→ The messy truth about combining motherhood with entrepreneurship→ Why girls aged 14-16 in lower socioeconomic areas need visible role models (Inspiring Girls)The quote that hit different:"If we don't reach for the stars, we'll never really know what happened. We need to dream big from the get-go."This episode is for you if:✅ You feel stuck in corporate and wonder if there's more✅ You're building something but doubt yourself constantly✅ You want to understand strategic network building (not transactional BS)✅ You're curious about raising funds vs. bootstrapping✅ You're balancing ambition with motherhood (or thinking about it)✅ You believe women deserve better access, exposure, and role modelsKey takeaway:Stop waiting for the "right time" to build what you want.Inès didn't have the background, the connections, or the business degree.She had passion, persistence, and a stubborn belief she could create the room she wanted to be in.And she did.Listen now to hear how she turned uncertainty into Asia's largest female founder network.Join 3,000+ women building a future of stability & freedom! https://herfinancialfreedom.net/newsletterLearn more about Inès:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inesbernz/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/in/inesgafsiInspiring Girls Hong Kong: https://www.inspiringgirlshongkong.com/Blissmi Health: https://myblissmi.com/Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide: https://online.few.community/Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice, nor should it be relied upon as such. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Participants are encouraged to consult with a licensed financial advisor, tax professional, or other qualified expert before making any financial decisions. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is made as to the completeness or reliability of the information presented.

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