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Compliance That Makes Sense

Yana Afanasieva

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This is a place where FinTech compliance, regulations and risks are made simple and fun. Your host, Yana Afanasieva, corporate dropout turned entrepreneur, introduces you to pragmatic risk acceptance and agile compliance that scale, challenges financial industry conventional wisdom, and wholeheartedly believes that dashboards and automation often make much better job than humans.
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200 - Should We Give Partners In Business Second Chances? 20:58

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I’m excited to explore the psychology of second chances, why we’re so skeptical when people change their minds, and if public opinion ever actually reflects personal beliefs. We’ll discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s apparent about-face on censorship, corporate flip-flops on diversity programs and the underlying forces behind those reversals. We’ll also cove…
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199 - DeepSeek, Tucker's And Piers Duel In Riyadh, Candace Owens New Series 14:50

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I’m excited to dive into the Deepseek hype, the Chinese AI startup that claims to have a model as good as ChatGPT for a fraction of the cost. We’ll talk about what that means for the future of AI, national AI models and censorship, and why every country will soon have its own “filtered” version. Then we’ll switch gears to Piers Morgan and Tucker Ca…
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198 - Software Industrial Complex. Why MBAs Can Be Replaced By AI. Darryl Cooper New Series. 17:40

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I’m excited to share news about a new series from Darryl Cooper, host of the Martyr Made Podcast. His latest series is all about World War II, told from the perspective of ordinary Germans. It’s a fascinating look at how ideologies take hold and change societies. We’ll use that as a springboard to talk about how we receive and accept compliments, t…
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197 - Winners and Losers of Crisis Times, Zuck Embracing Free Speech and Zeus Management Style 23:23

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If you’ve ever wondered how disruption leads to new beginnings, this episode is for you. I’m diving into the cycles of history, from tearing down the old to building the new and how understanding those patterns can give you hope. We’ll look at The Fourth Turning Theory, the evolution of institutions and why change is a superpower for growth. Along …
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196 - Welcome to 2025. Fourth Turning. Debates over immigration, Elon supporting AFD, MEGA (Make Europe Great Again) and more! 27:05

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If understanding history feels like an abstract puzzle, it’s time to see the patterns. In this episode I’m going into the concept of cycles and seasons, how history, businesses and our personal lives follow predictable patterns. We’ll cover the lessons from The Fourth Turning, generational values, and why knowing these cycles reduces anxiety and un…
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195 - Live Webinar Recording: How to Assess Impact of Compliance Function 1:23:39

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If compliance feels like a roadblock, it’s time to flip the script. I had a live webinar last week about how to turn compliance into a growth driver. We have covered how to measure success, align with business goals and prove compliance’s value as well as. smart resource management, big picture problems, and knowing when to take calculated risks. Y…
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194 - How to Assess Your Results and Why Success Is Not Linear 24:31

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This is the time of year for reflection, so in this episode, I share my theory on why achieving success for some people is so much easier than it is for others, why a high success-effort ratio isn’t always ideal, and some simple practices that you can incorporate into your life to start feeling more successful! If you found value in this episode, I…
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193 - Fork in the Road: DOGE and Deregulation in Americas vs EU Jihad on Crypto and Digitalization 18:24

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on regulation and deregulation in the crypto space and my predictions for how the different approaches adopted by Europe and America will impact people and businesses in these regions. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and support …
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192 - How to Evaluate Your Compliance Results in 2024 21:46

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As 2024 starts drawing to a close, I want to unpack some of the key criteria I use to evaluate how successful my year has been. Tune in to hear my advice for overcoming some of the most common errors made by compliance professionals and the questions you should be asking yourself right now to ensure that you don’t fall into these traps again in 202…
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191 - What Sets Some Immigrants Apart: The Triple Package Theory 17:57

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Today’s episode is inspired by a book written by Amy Chua and Jed Rubenfeld. It’s called The Triple Package and while it’s received its fair share of criticism, I hope that after listening to my analysis, you’ll be able to appreciate the book’s theory as much as I do! If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could lea…
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190 - Why ECB Hates Bitcoin 17:47

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In a paper released a few days ago (October 2024) two senior officials from the ECB outlined why they believe Bitcoin is dangerous, creates inequality, and is a threat to democracy. In this episode, I outline why they are wrong. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave a review! My mission is to help and s…
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189 - Why IP Rights and Patents are Irrelevant and Should Be Abolished 22:04

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I’ve always believed in the importance of IP rights and patents, like many of you, but my recent discovery of Stephan Kinsella’s theory on this topic has led me to almost completely change my mind. Tune in today to hear about the history of IP rights and patents, why they are anti-capitalist, and how they actually inhibit rather than promote innova…
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188 - Politics, Confidence, and Success in Compliance 21:43

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While I normally choose to keep my political views separate from my professional life, in this episode, I share why forming and defending your own political opinions is a very useful tool that can lead to the development of skills that will be invaluable to you as a financial-industry professional. If you found value in this episode, I would really…
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187 - The Three Most Harmful Addictions: Heroin, Sugar and a Monthly Salary 20:02

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Unfortunately, many employers have held onto outdated beliefs about employment and entrepreneurship. In this episode, I share why I agree with Nassim Taleb’s belief that getting a monthly salary (i.e. full-time employment) as opposed to working as a consultant often does more harm than good! If you found value in this episode, I would really apprec…
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186 - Cancel Culture vs Darryl Cooper 19:03

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I am obsessed with free speech and misinformation, so this episode about the attempted “canceling” of Darryl Cooper means a lot to me. Tune in today to hear about Darryl’s podcast episode that caused uproar amongst many of his listeners and my thoughts on the topic. If you found value in this episode, I would really appreciate it if you could leave…
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185 - Setting Goals and Not Achieving Them 22:35

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“Having a goal and not reaching it is better than not having a goal at all.” We all know the feeling of disappointment when we set a goal that we are unable to achieve. When this happened to me earlier this year, I reread Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning, and in today’s episode, I share the invaluable lessons that it taught me about s…
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184 - The Concept of Nationality and Its Role in Financial Services 19:15

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Today, we’re discussing the concept of nationality and its role in financial services. An experience of Ukrainian clients’ of mine was the inspiration for this episode, and I hope it gives you a good understanding of some of the key global financial trends and the unequal impacts they are having on people and countries across the world. If you foun…
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