The best wealth lessons aren’t learned in boardrooms; they happen around the dinner table.

My dad, Stefan, is one of the biggest reasons I became BOLD.

He grew up watching his father work 12-hour days building apartments, never touching stocks. I grew up in banking, managing billions for clients, but I didn’t start investing my own wealth until my 30s.

That gap between knowing and doing changed everything for me, and it started with my dad’s lessons about freedom.

What you’ll learn:

• Why my dad’s goal of one million Deutschmarks wasn’t about greed, but freedom, and how that mindset shift shaped how I see wealth today
• The real reason people avoid investing: it’s fear of losing control, not lack of knowledge
• How building a safety net early transforms your career from necessity into choice
• Why starting small beats waiting for perfection, and how my dad went from punch cards to portfolio manager

Wealth isn’t about the money you make, it’s about the freedom it buys you.

This conversation changed how I think about inheritance, discipline, and building something that lasts.

My dad didn’t just teach me about wealth; he taught me what it means to take ownership.

And that’s what being BOLD is all about.

Ready to build the kind of freedom where work feels like a hobby and your future is secure?

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The secret to healthy skin is the same as building lasting wealth.

I sit down with Dr. Liv Kraemer, dermatologist and skincare entrepreneur, to reveal why both come down to one thing: start early, stay consistent, and take ownership.

Dr. Liv left the hospital system because her patients were overwhelmed, dependent, and never truly educated. I left banking for the exact same reason.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why "knowledge is power" applies to both your skin and your goals, and how to stop fearing what you don't yet understand
• The parallels between skin longevity and building freedom: prevention, consistency, and listening to your own needs
• How to break free from dependency (on expensive products or advisors who don't educate you)
• Why starting small beats waiting for perfection, whether it's a new habit or taking your first bold step toward independence

Two women. Two completely different industries.

One powerful realization: you don't need permission to take control of your life.

This conversation will change how you think about self-care, long-term planning, and what it really means to invest in your future self.

If you've been waiting for a sign to start living boldly, this is it.

You don’t need permission to live boldly, just the courage to begin.

Follow BOLD by Cristina Jaeger for more conversations that push you to think deeper, act sooner, and take control of your story.

BOLD by Cristina Jaeger is where women come together to share real stories about building lives on their own terms.

Through honest conversations with successful businesswomen, entrepreneurs, and women choosing their own path, we explore practical strategies for career growth, wealth building, and personal independence.

No fluff. No judgment. Just real talk about what it takes to break free from expectations and create the life you actually want.

BOLD is for women who are Bold, Outstanding, and Living Daringly — women ready to stop waiting for permission and start building their own version of success.