About this episode

Mike Donkor discusses the importance of financial preparation in the face of tech industry layoffs.

Listen to the full episode: "Old Money vs New Money" https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nuNpJrUeiXkRIuaG1Ckwr?si=6jIxS1p8RcCgje0CepAhBw Mike Donkor dives deep into the reality of tech industry layoffs and the importance of preparing for financial uncertainty. Discover why having a strong foundation, like understanding your real spending habits, building an emergency fund, and clearly identifying your next financial steps, is crucial. Mike Donkor shares expert advice on shifting from a scarcity mindset to proactive planning, highlighting how tech professionals (and anyone facing unpredictable career changes) can safeguard their financial future. Whether you're navigating layoffs, career transitions, or just want to strengthen your finances against the unexpected, this conversation is packed with practical steps and tips to help you build lasting wealth, even in uncertain times. Special thanks to our Partners Send money to your loved ones. You should try Sendwave! Use our code TENI0 to get a £10.00 credit towards your first transfer: https://try.sendwave.com/kjap/3gju22h Want to start your own podcast? We recommend Buzzsprout!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=957388 Want to…

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Host: Adrian Daniels

Guest: Mike Donkor

Topics covered

• financial planning
• tech layoffs
• emergency fund
• wealth building
• career transitions

Keywords

• financial uncertainty
• scarcity mindset
• spending habits
• financial steps
• lasting wealth

Sponsors

Sendwave

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Organizations: Buzzsprout, Descript, Castmagic

Places: Accra

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