Celebrating International Women's Day 2023, we bring to you an enlightening conversation with industry veterans from our practice management podcast series, Advice Leaders. Samantha Hawkins, Praemium's Head of Sales for Southern Regions, engages in a rich dialogue with Katerina Nicolakopoulos, the driving force behind Eikon Financial, and Widiana Setiawan, a seasoned Senior Private Wealth Advisor at Shaw & Partners.

They delve into their unique journeys navigating the financial services industry, highlighting the significant benefits of maintaining a harmonious balance between male and female advisors. Together, they reflect on inspiring strategies to encourage a new generation of women to explore this promising career avenue, emphasizing the critical role of robust internship initiatives, effective coaching schemes, and defined career roadmaps tailored specifically for female graduates.

Furthermore, the trio underscores the necessity of promoting financial literacy among women, along with the active involvement of families in financial decisions. This episode transcends their individual narratives; it aims to foster diversity and propagate success within the financial services realm. Listen now and let Katerina and Widiana share with you their success stories and valuable insights.

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