How an Indian Village Girl Built a Dubai Rich Life! | Manpreet Kaur on Karak With Mahreen

In this episode, Manpreet Kaur, a successful real estate agent and social media influencer, shares her inspiring journey from a small village in Punjab to building a thriving career in Dubai. She opens up about the challenges of breaking cultural norms, the struggles of being a financially independent woman, and the resilience that defines Punjabis worldwide. Manpreet dives into the deep-rooted stereotypes about women in South Asian societies, the importance of education, and how financial independence empowers women to stand up for themselves. She also discusses the balance between embracing tradition and pursuing ambition, the overprotection many girls face, and the strength it takes to break free. Grab your Karak for an uplifting conversation about resilience, empowerment, and living life on your own terms.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
2:30 - Manpreet shares what it's like living in Punjab
5:50 - Why does living in Punjab feel like a bubble to her?
8:15 - Is it normal for a Punjabi girl to move to big cities?
15:10 - Feeling guilty about her parents
18:20 - Why she chose to decide her own career
20:00 - Her experience in Chandigarh
23:25 - Her modeling journey in Mumbai
27:28 - She shares a story of her friend traumatized by her parents
30:00 - Balancing being overprotective and giving freedom to your child
32:20 - Mehreen talks about her parents
35:00 - Setting boundaries
35:50 - Manpreet shares an incident with her relatives
41:30 - The importance of having quality friends
44:15 - Balancing family and work
47:00 - Manpreet talks about her fiancé
48:40 - Why it's important for women to be financially independent
55:40 - Arranged marriage vs. love marriage
58:40 - Punjabi culture's role in her success
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