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Welcome to this episode of Life's Riches.

In this moving episode, Aishat sits down with her friend for a conversation that started with a simple prompt, and unfolded into a powerful story of resilience, survival, and rebuilding.

Mo shares candidly about her childhood in the UK and Nigeria, her experience of domestic abuse, the resilience those years built, and the ways she has carried those lessons into her work as a social worker and mentor to young people. She opens up about faith, money mindset, and what she sees as the true definition of “life’s riches.”

This is a conversation about healing, resilience, and the strength that comes from lived experience. It’s also a reminder that richness is not just about money, but about relationships, values, and the social capital we build along the way.

⚠️ Please note: this episode includes references to domestic violence and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Best Moments:

• [04:00] Mo bravely shares about childhood domestic abuse and how it shaped her resilience.
• [08:30] How her lived experiences prepared her for a career serving vulnerable children and families.
• [27:00] Aishat and Mo reflect on resilience across generations — and the impact of cultural upbringing.
• [35:00] Rebranding at midlife: how Mo started over and found new purpose.
• [46:55] The “Oprah moment” — Mo’s reflections on money mindset, discipline, and the value of money.
• [1:02:00] Defining “life’s riches” as social capital — the relationships that carry us through.

Key Takeaways:

• Resilience is forged in hardship. Mo reflects on how her early experiences shaped her ability to bring order and care to chaotic situations.
• Safe spaces matter. Cooking and reading became her lifelines during childhood, and remain sources of joy and grounding today.
• Rebranding at midlife is possible. After a difficult marriage, Mo rebuilt her life and career, showing that starting again is not failure, but strength.
• Money mindset is more than literacy. Inspired by Oprah, Mo shares why understanding value, resisting consumerism, and avoiding clutter are part of financial wellbeing.
• Life’s riches go beyond numbers. For Mo, the greatest wealth is social capital — the relationships that cover you in times of need.

About your host:

Aishat is a money coach, educator, and book lover with over 25 years of finance experience in the charity sector. Through her Life’s Riches platform, she helps people connect money with meaning, building clarity, calm, and confidence in their financial journeys. As a writer, podcaster, and educator, she weaves together personal stories, financial lessons, and life reflections to explore what it really means to live a rich life.

Links & Resources

• Connect with me on Instagram: @lifesricheswithaishat
• Learn more at lifesriches.co.uk