After 20 plus years in the UK the family is heading back to SA with Wolf Dette – E33

Imagine moving to the UK and building a successful life and career but after more than 20 years deciding to go back to South Africa.

In this episode, I chat to Wolf Dette, the owner of Wolfies Bar in London, who shares his journey from South Africa to the UK and back. Wolf discusses his early life, ambitions in finance and the challenges of running a business during COVID.

He talks about the family’s decision to return to South Africa for family and community support. He also explores the world of NFT's and crypto investments, reflecting on the importance of resilience and cultural identity.

I really enjoyed Wolf’s entrepreneurial spirit and his drive to provide what is best for his son’s health challenges.

Wolf Dette: "the amount of growing up that you do when you go overseas and there is no one to help you. No parents no friends ..”

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Journey

01:20 Early Life and Ambitions

04:29 Transition to the UK and Career Development

05:47 The Birth of little Wolf

08:21 A big UK tax bill

09:33 First Bitcoin purchase

16:30 Success in the UK

21:23 Community and Support Systems

23:20 Reflections on Safety and Crime

25:20 Cultural Identity and Resilience

28:00 Healthcare and Family Considerations

32:33 Crime in the UK

39:00 Things change when you emigrate and grow up

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