Welcome to this very special episode where I had the incredible privilege of being interviewed by the inspiring Emily Scott. This episode is unique as Emily dives deep into my personal money story, leadership journey, and the pivotal moments that shaped who I am today. 

We explore my upbringing in San Francisco, my bold ambitions in the fashion industry, and my transformative experiences from personal and business divorces. She asks about my early fascination with economics and retail, my struggles and triumphs negotiating for myself in my career, and how having a supportive community around me, shaped my educational and career pursuits. 

Emily and I also delve into the emotional deaths one experiences through life and business challenges, and how self-actualized leadership can transform not only oneself but also the community around us. 

Emily asked some thought-provoking and deep questions that allowed me to really bare my soul about my life’s journey so far, and I’m proud to share more of who I am with you.   

Key Topics:

1. The importance of education and how external community outside of the home shaped me growing up
2. Finding freedom in realizing, “What do I have to lose?”
3. Taking every opportunity that came my way to prove myself to others
4. Finding mentorship and support within the family
5. Having a sense of determination about my career ambitions from a young age
6. Defining success at a young age
7. Finding opportunity on the dance floor
8. Early lessons in negotiating your worth 
9. The role of money in building a career and business
10. Having no choice but to double down on myself
11. A desire for independence coupled with a desire for community
12. Separating myself from the need to prove myself to others
13. Learning to care for myself instead of others
14. Pain is a great teacher — personal and business divorces
15. Being ok with disappointing others and being disappointed by others
16. Unlocking self-actualized leadership
17. 25 year old Syama vs. now
18. Offering your inner child security 
19. Giving ourselves opportunities to know ourselves in ways we never have before

Connect with Emily online:

 

Website: https://emilyscottand.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyscottand/

Instagram: @emilyscottand

TED Talk: https://emilyscottand.com/ted-talk

Find more from Syama Bunten:

Instagram: @syama.co, @gettingrichpod

Website: https://scalingretail.com/, https://syamabunten.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/scalingretailconsulting