At the young age of 17, whilst growing up in Zimbabwe, I unexpectedly became the head of the household as both my parents had passed away.  Being the eldest of four girls I took on the responsibility of raising myself and my younger sisters. At that point in my life, I had no idea of how to manage a household or that you had to pay for water! After completing high school, I enrolled in a secretarial course and worked for over 10 years as a personal assistant. This was not my first choice for a career, but my circumstances had meant that I had to focus on ensuring that I had a regular income, so I could support my siblings and keep a roof over our heads. In 2006, I moved to the United Kingdom. By this point, my sisters had all completed high school and I now had a daughter of my own. I had also reached a stage in my life where I could focus on me and my aspirations. I joined the wealth management industry in 2007 as a secretary supporting a team of wealth managers. Within a few months, I had convinced myself that I would be out of the industry in three years.