Welcome to another impactful episode of the Building Wealth with No Borders podcast with your host, Lamide Elizabeth. This episode marks a special return—our most-watched guest from Season 1 is back. We’re in London with none other than Ayesha Ofori, an ex-Goldman Sachs high-net-worth wealth manager turned serial property investor, developer, and founder of Propelle, a platform built to empower women through property investment.
Ayesha Ofori isn’t just successful—she’s a strategic wealth builder who embodies the idea that investing smartly can break borders and build legacies. In this highly engaging conversation, she unpacks practical insights, hard truths, and actionable strategies on how to turn everyday income into scalable wealth, especially through property and long-term financial planning.
Her journey is far from conventional. Born to immigrant parents and raised in the UK, Ayesha began her career in physics, pivoted into wealth management at Goldman Sachs, and later struck out on her own. She shares how corporate experience opened her eyes to how the wealthy think, especially how they use investments as tools, not wishes. Her decision to create Propelle was rooted in her realization that women, especially women of color, were being left out of important wealth-building conversations.
On the podcast, she explores one of her core philosophies: “Make your money work harder than you do.” She explains how property remains one of the most reliable paths to long-term wealth, if done strategically. This includes understanding cash flow, leveraging equity, and timing the market intelligently rather than emotionally.
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But what makes Ayesha’s story even more relevant in 2025 is how she’s evolved with the times. In today’s high-inflation environment and competitive property landscape, she stresses the importance of diversified investments. While she champions real estate, she also talks about the importance of including low-fee index funds, green investments, and venture capital in a robust financial plan.
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For young professionals, Ayesha urges starting now, even with small amounts. “Compound interest doesn’t wait for when you’re ready. You either benefit from it, or you pay for not using it.” She debunks the myth that one must earn six figures to begin building wealth and shares real stories of first-time investors in the Propelle network who started with less than £1,000.
Ayesha also addresses the mental and emotional barriers to wealth building, especially for minority communities—imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and lack of financial role models. She reminds listeners that wealth is not just financial but psychological, and taking the first step is often the most powerful shift.
With technology transforming how we access information and manage money, she encourages listeners to lean into platforms like Propelle, investment apps, online communities, and financial podcasts to stay informed and inspired. “Financial literacy isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival.”
In closing, Ayesha leaves a clear, compelling message: “Wealth isn’t just for the elite. It’s for the bold, the curious, and the committed. If you take one small step today, you’ll be shocked at how far that momentum carries you.”
For anyone ready to take control of their financial future—whether you're in Lagos, London, or Lisbon—this episode with Ayesha Ofori offers clarity, courage, and a concrete plan.
