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Ms Cosmo on letting your talents grow your wealth

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Having set the world alight on the DJ decks, Ms Cosmo has evolved into a world-class radio, TV, and podcast personality, multiplying her earning potential and revenue streams. Our Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, caught up with her as she shared ideas, insights and inspiration on how to diversify your income by letting your talents grow your wealth. 

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Chapters
  • 00:26 Ms Cosmo talks about her upbringing in South Africa
  • 01:33 Ms Cosmo talks about how her parents approached finances
  • 02:32 The lessons Ms Comso learnt from her parents
  • 03:33 How did Ms Cosmo switch careers from finance to entertainment?
  • 07:21 How did family react to Ms Cosmo switching careers?
  • 08:19 How the name Ms Cosmo came about
  • 09:07 The biggest names Ms Cosmo has worked with
  • 10:11 How did a background in finance influence Ms Cosmo in her approach to managing money in the entertainment industry?
  • 12:05 Has Ms Cosmo explored the opportunity with the gap of financial education in the entertainment industry?
  • 13:10 Did winning DJ of the Year translate into career-advancing opportunities?
  • 14:00 The impact of signing with Warner Music Africa
  • 15:17 Ms Cosmo shares her financial goals in the new phase of her career
  • 17:04 Is Ms Cosmo doing anything differently to make sure if there was another pandemic, she would be in better situation?
  • 18:51 Navigating the financial pressures of fame
  • 20:33 Ms Cosmo talks about her approach to diversifying income
  • 21:54 Dealing with tax
  • 22:58 The challenges of being a woman in entertainment
  • 24:18 Ms Cosmo shares advice on navigating finances in the entertainment industry
6 Feb 2024 English South Africa Education

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