From Book to Netflix to YouTube: The Rise of Arese Ugwu | Afropolitan Podcast In this powerful episode, we sit down with Arese Ugwu, the bestselling author of The Smart Money Woman, to uncover the real story behind her journey—from corporate ambitions to creating a media empire that redefines how African women think about money, ambition, and identity. Arese takes us behind the scenes of turning her book into a hit Netflix series, the shocking rejection almost breaking her, and how she reclaimed creative control through YouTube. She shares raw truths about the chaos of Nollywood filmmaking, money mistakes, friendships, and the silent battles women face while building a life of purpose.
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