Mapaseka Koetle on Navigating Divorce Financially and Emotionally

Can love and money ever mix? Actress Mapaseka Koetle believes clear lines must be drawn, especially if the relationship extends to business. Chatting with our Head of Financial Education, John Manyike, she shares her tips on marriage contracts, emotional decision-making, open communication, and more.

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Chapters

• 0:47 Mapaseka Koetle talks about where she grew up and her background
• 4:39 How did your breakthrough in acting come about?
• 7:19 Is there a particular figure or actor that inspired you?
• 8:46 How did you navigate periods of uncertainty early in your career?
• 9:59 As a freelancer, how do you build a legacy for yourself and save for emergencies?
• 12:44 Mapaseka Koetle talks about her experience in business and the challenges she experienced
• 14:53 As an actress, what are your career highlights?
• 15:59 Mapaseka Koetle unpacks why 2023 was a challenging year for her
• 18:40 The hard money lessons learned through divorce
• 20:05 What were your views about marital finances when you were married?
• 23:39 How are you teaching your daughter about finances?
• 25:35 Recovering financially from divorce
• 27:01 What is the wisest financial decision you ever made?
• 28:07 What advice would you give to women rebuilding their lives after divorce?