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Against all odds
MANISHA BHUDIA
SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER
WEALTHWISE PTY LTD
SENIOR FINANCIAL PLANNER
WEALTHWISE PTY LTD
Smashing glass ceilings takes courage, grit, and strength. Wealthwise senior financial planner Manisha Bhudia tells Karren Vergara how she broke numerous barriers to help empower others, particularly women, lead financially confident and fulfilling lives.