From Married at 16 to the C-Suite in Private Equity: The Keys to Financial Independence with Marika Dzhindhikashvili on The Divorce and Beyond Podcast #343

Susan Guthrie welcomes Marika Dzhindzhikashvili as she shares her journey from marriage at 16 to a divorced single mom of 2 at 21 to the COO of a $2 plus billion dollar private equity fund.  Marika’s journey to financial independence will inspire you. 

Marika's story is not just about overcoming adversity but is a testament to the power of perseverance, self-belief, and the importance of financial independence. She shares her experience and discusses her initiative to empower other women through financial education.

This is the kind of “wind beneath my wings” episode we love listeners to hear! 

Featured topics and Golden Nuggets

• Changing from believing you are incapable to being grateful and believing in yourself.
• Marika shares her experience with overcoming adversity and how being drawn to successful people helped her succeed, too.
• The role of financial independence, empowerment, and investing in yourself.

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About this week's special guest: Marika Dzhindzhikashvili

Marika Dzhindzhikashvili is a seasoned business development and investor relations professional with a focus on spearheading project origination and Capital Raise at Astor Realty Capital. As the firm’s COO, Ms. Dzhindzhikashvili oversees global investor relations, building and maintaining relationships with corporate and institutional investors while facilitating transparency and information flow between Astor and its institutional clients.

Ms. Dzhindzhikashvili has developed a deep understanding of both domestic and international market dynamics, as well as an extensive network of industry contacts. She is dedicated to creating value for clients by providing customized and comprehensive solutions that help them achieve their business objectives.

Ms. Dzhindzhikashvili is a results-oriented professional with a proven track record of success in business development, investor relations, project management, and team leadership. She possesses a unique combination of strategic thinking and hands-on operational expertise, enabling her to identify opportunities and deliver successful outcomes for Astor and its clients.

Marika on Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/marikadzhindzhikhashvili/

Marika on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marikadzhindzhikashvili/Email Marika:marika(at)astorrealtycapital.com

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