Funke grew up in what you'd call a lower-middle-class household. Her father was a teacher at the government school and her mother was a petty trader.
Together, they earned just enough to take care of their basic needs and keep a roof over their head. Despite these unfavourable circumstances, Funke was able to get a university education and get a job right after school.
The job paid okay and required Funke to move far away from home. She quickly rose through the ranks at work and was earning fairly well.
She was taking care of her siblings’ education but still had enough to spend, save and go on the occasional vacation.
After a while, Funke realised that she needed to start planning for her future and for when she would not be able to work again.
She had fallen victim to Ponzi and MLM schemes in the past and she was determined not to make that mistake again...