Before becoming an author, I spent more than three decades as a senior executive and financial expert within the banking sector. My career unfolded in the heart of one of the most complex financial institutions of my country, where I managed risks, analyzed markets, and witnessed, day after day, how money can either empower people or silently control their lives. I had the privilege of attending international training programs in banking and finance, under the supervision of world-class experts in Geneva, Switzerland. For years, I advised policymakers, investors, and entrepreneurs on how to navigate the unpredictable waves of the financial world.