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Money Made Simple - All about Money

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by Aakash Keswani

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Money Made Simple breaks down business and finance in a way anyone can understand. Each episode features experts from diverse industries who’ve made an impact, showing how they think, make decisions, and grow. Real stories, practical insights, no big fancy terms... just inspiration and takeaways you can apply in your career or personal life. Aakash Keswani is a senior finance leader with more than a decade of experience across banking, technology, and media. He has advised banks and financial institutions, overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, and guided companies through high-growth phases with disciplined financial management and helped leadership teams make informed, data-driven decisions. On Money Made Simple, he distills complex financial concepts into clear, practical insights drawn from real-world leadership experience.

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Episode thumbnail for Insights from One of the Fastest-Growing Food Brands in the World

June 22, 2026

Insights from One of the Fastest-Growing Food Brands in the World

<p>In this episode of Money Made Simple, I sit down with Shivangi Madan, Director of Brand Marketing at Jollibee UAE, to talk about brand growth, customer behaviour, business decisions, and what it takes to build a food brand that people keep coming back to. </p> <p>We discuss Jollibee's journey in the UAE, how the brand has grown across the country with close to 30 locations and counting, and why it continues to rank among the most visible and popular food brands.</p> <p>Shivangi shares how Jollibee thinks about location strategy, delivery platforms, store design, brand identity, customer habits, and the balance between reaching customers through delivery apps while also building long-term brand loyalty. </p> <p>We also talk about the financial and commercial side of building a brand. A strong brand is not only about visibility. It connects to customer acquisition, repeat purchases, delivery economics, location decisions, loyalty, and sustainable growth.</p> <p>Shivangi also shares her personal career journey, from moving out of the tech industry, taking the risk of leaving Microsoft, coming to the UAE, and building her career in brand leadership. </p> <p>This conversation is for anyone who wants to understand what sits behind the success of a major food brand: the decisions, numbers, risks, customer behaviour, and career choices that shape growth in the UAE.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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May 15, 2026

From Corporate Banking to Entrepreneurship with Nadia Al-Mahdi

<p>What does it really take to build a brand from scratch?</p> <p>In this episode of Money Made Simple, I sit down with Nadia Al-Mahdi, a former banker turned entrepreneur, to talk about her inspiring journey of leaving the corporate world and building her own candle and lifestyle business from the ground up.</p> <p>Nadia shares the reality of starting alone - from finding customers and building trust, to creating a loyal community around her products. We also explore how her background in banking shaped the way she approaches business strategy, structure, and long-term growth.</p> <p>Beyond entrepreneurship, this conversation dives into personal growth, resilience, and the mindset required to keep moving forward while building something meaningful.</p> <p>This episode is for anyone thinking about starting a business, pivoting careers, or simply looking for honest insights about growth, life, and entrepreneurship.</p> <p>Special thanks to TIE Dubai (https://www.youtube.com/@tie-dubai)  for the support in making this conversation possible</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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February 3, 2026

Understanding Money, Banking, and Financial Discipline

<p>In this episode of Money Made Simple, I sit down with Sathyanath Shanbag, a seasoned finance professional with over two decades of experience across banking and corporate finance.</p><p>We break down money and banking in a practical, accessible way - from where to park your money and how to think about everyday financial decisions, to the role of discipline, cost control, and long-term thinking in building financial stability.</p><p>Sathyanath also shares insights from his career journey, including the early sacrifices required to move ahead, and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership and decision-making. We discuss how banks think about cost control, why and how they choose to expand across the Middle East, and what truly makes banks successful in the region.</p><p>The conversation also touches on the evolution of banking in the UAE, the rise of digital and neo-banking, and what these changes mean for consumers and professionals today.<br /><br />This podcast is for anyone who wants to understand money better, make more confident financial decisions, and learn how financial institutions and professionals think about growth, discipline, and long-term value.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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What is Money Made Simple - All about Money?

Money Made Simple breaks down business and finance in a way anyone can understand.

Each episode features experts from diverse industries who’ve made an impact, showing how they think, make decisions, and grow. Real stories, practical insights, no big fancy terms... just inspiration and takeaways you can apply in your career or personal life.

Aakash Keswani is a senior finance leader with more than a decade of experience across banking, technology, and media. He has advised banks and financial institutions, overseen multi-million-dollar budgets, and guided companies through high-growth phases with disciplined financial management and helped leadership teams make informed, data-driven decisions. On Money Made Simple, he distills complex financial concepts into clear, practical insights drawn from real-world leadership experience.

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This podcast updates daily.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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