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Namibian Businesswoman Breakfast

Breakfast Catch-up!

Join us at a networking breakfast and build strong business relationships to support you and grow your business. The Namibian Businesswomen network has been going strong for more than 20 years in Namibia – a sign of our proven success. Our events provide a national forum where you can network and develop business relationships and create strategic alliances. Explore the latest business ideas, improve your skill set with our expertly curated events. We are dedicated to connect and elevate women for their achievements and important contributions to our community.

Our topic for this event: “Wealth Beyond a Lifetime: Building & Preserving Generational Prosperity”.

Presented by Afra Schimming Chase, Owner of CHASE & Associates CC;

A leading financial expert, speaker, and business strategist, Afra empowers individuals and businesses to achieve financial success.

A Special Thanks to the Namibia Economist who make this event possible!

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Schedule

04 April 2025

07:15 am

REGISTRATION

Coffee and Conversation

Arrive early, have coffee and make use of this golden opportunity to network!

08:00 am

WELCOME

With Desèré Lundon-Muller

Welcome Note and Introduction

Networking is not only about trading information, but also serves as an avenue to create long-term relationships with mutual benefits.
For many individuals that have succeeded in their career, the causes have largely been contributed to the strong networking channels they have created over time.
To network successfully you need to question who you network with and determine their relevance to your career growth. Start with how you can contribute to their success, in addition to how you stand to benefit from their knowledge.

08:10 am

ACTIVITY SESSION

Quiz

“What’s Your Wealth Mindset?”: Answer the following questions to assess your financial mindset.

You don’t have to wait until your biases interfere with your financial life to do something about them. Take the quiz and test your gut reactions to some common situations. Learn what biases may be at play and what you can do about it!

Quiz

Wealth Mindset Quiz: How personal biases can impact your financial decisions

People make money decisions based on a lot of factors including their short-term needs, financial goals, and available resources. Emotions and biases we may have about money can also play a role, oftentimes without us even realizing it's happening. Their influence can be especially strong when we're faced with complex or stressful situations, sending our financial decision-making off course.

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Assess how personal biases can impact your financial decisions

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Question 1: One day you decide to check out the value of your home on a real estate website. You're surprised to see that the value has decreased. What's your first thought?

People tend to remember the pain of financial losses more than the joy of equivalent gains. This natural focus on the negative can trigger a behavior known as loss aversion — an overreaction in which you try to avoid short-term losses at the cost of missing out on larger long-term gains. Before you make a financial decision, be mindful of your long-term goals — for example, a big picture plan to build wealth in your home. If you don't have any plans to sell your home soon, try to avoid checking on the price every day — it'll help keep you from dwelling on the ups and downs of the housing market until it really matters to your plan.

This is a good attitude because you're reminding yourself of your big picture goal.

For most people, homebuying decisions are driven by longer-term life needs — like raising a family or being close to work. However, short-term ups and downs in the home market can trigger what's known as recency bias: the tendency to put extra weight and focus on more recent events even when the long term is still favorable. Another common example of recency bias can occur when checking in frequently on a long-term retirement account like your 401(k) balance. Recency bias can lead you to put extra weight on short-term changes in value that you wouldn't notice over the long term and could in turn influence you to change course on your long-term goals. Historically, home values (and markets) have increased in value in the long run, so patience and big picture thinking is the right move.

Question 2: You have some extra money and are considering how to use it. Which action do you feel most strongly about?

Debt can feel like a burden to many people, even when it is debt that helps you achieve a goal. But consider that you might be exhibiting tunnel vision by focusing solely on the goal you are most emotionally attached to — paying off your student loan — rather than evaluating all your options. While paying off student loans earlier will save you on future interest payments, could your money be better spent? For example, if you have a credit card balance, compare the interest rate of your student loan to the rate on your credit card. Applying the extra money to higher-interest credit card debt instead would do more to save on interest over the long run. To avoid tunnel vision, it's always a good idea to take your time with financial decisions and consider all your options.

Thinking long-term can be difficult, so good for you on making this a priority.

It's common for 'extra' money to trigger an impulse to spend it on something flashy — like the latest new phone or gadget — but this can be an example of "thinking too fast." Slowing down your decision-making gives you a chance to consider other options like your longer-term savings goals. For example, investing in a tax-advantaged retirement savings account — like a Roth or traditional IRA (if you're eligible) — is a powerful way to help you save for the future.

Question 3: You're planning to invest some money in a stock. How do you decide what to invest in?

Seeing a stock gain popularity may increase your desire to jump on the bandwagon without first doing your own research to determine if the investment is the right choice for your portfolio. This is an example of herd mentality — a bias where investors tend to follow the crowd and do what everyone else is doing, regardless of the crowd's expertise or reasoning.

The key to mitigating the effects of herd mentality starts with doing your due diligence. Developing a point of view based on your own research can help you build confidence to decide if buying a particular stock is a smart choice for you.

Whether you do your own online research or ask other people for their opinions, be aware that confirmation bias can come into play.

Human beings tend to find information confirming their beliefs more compelling than information that contradicts them. So, although your research may turn up both pros and cons about the company you're interested in, your mind may put extra weight on the pros and dismiss the cons. One way to reduce the effect of confirmation bias is to consciously seek out contradictory opinions to challenge your views, working to disqualify ideas you like, rather than confirm them.

Question 4: You are booking a long-awaited trip when you suddenly realize that a large bill is about to come due. What would you do?

No one likes surprise expenses, especially if they have a major impact on our budget and goals. The ostrich effect refers to our tendency to hide from problems that feel too overwhelming or stressful to confront. Just being aware of the ostrich effect can help you avoid it, but another strategy is to think through "if/then" statements ahead of time to prepare yourself for tough financial situations. By considering options you might use to cover an unexpected cost — like building an emergency fund — you can avoid the unprepared feeling that might cause you to hide from important problems.

Stressful problems can sometimes trigger a desire to take drastic action, but overreacting can lead you astray from your goals just as much as ignoring the problem can.

One of the best ways to combat this bias is to slow down and create a plan — rather than acting quickly in the heat of the moment. Before canceling your trip to pay your bill, take a closer look at your vacation costs. You may be surprised to learn that making adjustments to your trip might uncover some extra funds to help pay your bill — without leading to an overreaction like canceling your vacation altogether. This advice also applies to your investments. While news of market drops or surges can create an impulse to act quickly and strongly in response, this overreaction can lead to buying at the top and selling at the bottom. Being aware of our own habitual patterns of thinking is essential to making good financial decisions. These patterns can often lead us to think we possess special knowledge that we do not have, that we should follow the crowd when we shouldn't, or that responding to recent events is more important than sticking to our long-term goals.

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08:15 am

FEATURED SESSION

“Wealth Beyond a Lifetime: Building & Preserving Generational Prosperity” – Presented by Afra Schimming-Chase, Owner of Chase & Associates CC

Join us for an exclusive Businesswomen’s Breakfast as we explore intergenerational wealth strategies that ensure long-term financial security for your family and business. Expert speaker Afra Schimming-Chase will share actionable insights on wealth creation, preservation, and transition, equipping you with the tools to build a financial legacy that stands the test of time.

Wealth is more than just financial success—it’s a legacy.
Why This Event is a Must for You:

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or professional seeking financial empowerment, this session will provide practical strategies to secure wealth across generations.

Learn how to build and sustain personal wealth for yourself and future generations
✅ Understand the power of investments, estate planning, and financial literacy
✅ Discover common wealth-destroying mistakes and how to avoid them
✅ Gain insights on how to turn your income into long-term financial assets

How does this presentation benefit You and your Organisation:

✅ Ensure business continuity beyond the founder’s generation
✅ Develop succession planning strategies to maintain leadership and financial stability
✅ Understand the role of financial education for employees and stakeholders
✅ Learn how to structure business finances to maximize long-term growth and stability

Join us for a powerful session filled with insights, strategies, and networking opportunities that will help individuals and teams thrive in 2025!

08:40 am

BREAKFAST

Enjoy a hot plated breakfast with us.

Menu

Yoghurt cups with muesli and fruit. Assortment of oven fresh health rolls, bread with assorted Jams, Preserves and Honey.

A Selection of Cured and Preserved cold meats served with a variety of pickles and chutneys.

Hot breakfast Plated: Scrambled Eggs, Grilled back bacon, Beef Sausage, Sauté Mushrooms and Grilled tomato

09:30 am

CLOSING

With Desèré Lundon-Muller

End of official proceedings. Please join us for photos and more networking! Don’t forget to tag us using #NetworkingBreakfast and #EmpowermentInAction.

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Speakers

Meet Our Speakers

Featured Speaker: Afra Schimming-Chase

Owner: CHASE & Associates CC

Afra Schimming-Chase is a Certified Financial Planner® and expert in financial education, financial coaching, and strategic business consulting. She is the founder of CHASE & Associates CC, empowering individuals and businesses to achieve financial success through simple, effective solutions.

With LLB and LLM degrees from France, Afra’s career spans legal advisory, executive management, and governance roles. She has served on several corporate boards, including Namibia Breweries Limited and Nedbank Namibia, and played a key role in the FIFA Normalisation Committee for Namibian football.

A sought-after speaker, MC, and facilitator, Afra has hosted major events, moderated high-profile panels, and regularly shares insights on personal finance. Passionate about financial literacy and empowerment, she helps clients build wealth, eliminate debt, and create financial futures aligned with their aspirations.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, Pilates, and spending time with her son, Neo.

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You’ve got something to say… and we want to hear it! Apply for a NBWA speaking opportunity today!

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Your Host and Project Director: Desèré Lundon-Muller

Marketing Head: Namibia Economist & Coach & Owner: Wellness.Katuka.online.

As a notable women’s empowerment advocate and coach, Desèré has delivered business building and training platforms such as the Namibian Businesswoman of the Year Awards, The Katuka Mentorship Programme, The Economist Businesswomen Networking Breakfasts, and the Northern Businesswomen Conference.

Her comprehensive programmes have served hundreds of businesswomen and entrepreneurs annually for over 20 years.

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Tailored for organisations and individuals.

Join us in shaping the future of women’s empowerment in Namibia by engaging in collaborative initiatives with the Namibian Businesswomen Association. Whether you are an organisation seeking to align with our impactful projects such as Networking Breakfasts; the prestigious Namibian Businesswoman Awards; the enriching Northern Conference; the transformative Katuka Mentorship Programme, or an individual looking to contribute to and benefit from these initiatives, we invite you to be a part of our mission. Together, we can foster a supportive community, celebrate achievements, and drive positive change in the landscape of professional development for women in Namibia.

Let’s collaborate and create a more empowered and inclusive future.

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04 April at the Hilton Windhoek Hotel

We look forward to hosting you!

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