How She Passed ACCA & CFA While Raising 3 Kids: The Curiosity Playbook That Built Her Career | E001

In this insightful conversation, I sit down with Chika, a remarkable leader at Standard Chartered Bank, Fellow of ACCA & ICAN, and CFA charterholder, to unpack her incredible journey. From teaching mathematics at Queen’s College Yaba, to writing multiple qualifications while raising three children, to leading in a male-dominated industry; Chika’s story is a masterclass in curiosity, resilience, and reinvention. In this episode, you’ll discover: How she passed ICAN, ACCA & CFA while balancing family and work Why curiosity and continuous learning were her superpowers The role of mentors, managers, and saying yes to opportunities Practical lessons for anyone on their ACCA journey or career path This isn’t just about exams, it’s about becoming the best version of yourself and preparing for opportunities before they come. If you’re an ACCA student, finance professional, or someone navigating your career with big dreams, this conversation will change the way you think. Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome Chika’s story will blow your mind… 1:45 ICAN. ACCA. CFA. And a Mum of 3. (How she passed the toughest exams while raising a family) 4:28 My Dad Took Me to the Bank at Age 10 (The childhood moment that shaped her dreams) 6:45 From Maths Teacher in Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria to Top Banking Leader (Her first surprising career step and why she chose it) 09:10 Failing ICAN Pregnant & Still Finishing Strong (Real talk on failure, family, and perseverance) 10:22 “My Salary Couldn’t Even Cover Transport” (UAC job struggles that pushed her toward banking) 10:50 Breaking into Standard Chartered’s Graduate Programme (The career door that changed everything) 11:20 Curiosity as a Superpower (Why she kept moving from audit → ops → HR → risk → leadership) 16:20 “Somebody Saw What I Couldn’t See” (How one boss’s belief put her in a role she knew nothing about) 18:00 Why She Chose CFA After ACCA & ICAN (The hunger for growth that never stops) 18:30 Closing Reflection Curiosity + Learning = Reinvention. Helpful Links: – Join the WhatsApp channel/community: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb67... – Follow on Instagram:   / myaccabuddy   – Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myaccabuddy?_... – Book a 1-on-1 consultation: https://selar.com/5q4740476l Subscribe to ACCA Buddy for weekly motivation, strategies, and real stories from people who’ve been where you are:    / @myaccabuddy   #ACCA #ICAN #CFA #CareerJourney #WorkingMoms #WomenInFinance #MyACCABuddy #FinanceCareer #Motivation #AccountingLife #StudyMotivation #FinanceLeadership #ACCAStudents #CareerGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #CharteredAccountant