Lies My Ego Told Me Ep. 20: If I Make Enough Money, I’ll Finally Be Safe, with Aamina Saddiqui
Mar 5, 2026
01:01:33
Lilo sits down with Aamina Siddiqui, a wealth manager who spent her life chasing financial security, only to discover that money was never the real source of safety. After enduring childhood instability, post-9/11 discrimination and her father’s repeated job losses, Aamina rose to the top of her industry. But even as she advised multi-millionaire clients on managing their wealth, her own relationship with money spiraled—and she had to fix it. This episode explores the psychological roots of our beliefs about money, the illusion that income equals security, and how true financial freedom begins internally, not externally.
In this episode:
Who is Aamina Saddiqi and why is her story important?
Aamina Siddiqui is a financial advisor, wealth strategist and educator who specializes in helping people—especially women—develop a healthier relationship with money. Her story is important because she had financial expertise but still struggled with money, and her behaviors were driven by past trauma, not lack of knowledge. This is a common experience for many high achievers.
Instead of chasing income as the solution, she rebuilt her financial foundation and separated self-worth from net worth. Her transformation shows that financial literacy without emotional literacy isn’t enough.
What does this episode say about money and feeling safety, security or happiness?
This episode makes several bold assertions to reframe the narrative around money and security. Aamina Saddiqi says money does not automatically create safety; money can buy comfort but not peace; security comes from systems, not status; and happiness is tied to “enough,” not “excess.”
What does this episode say about having a healthy relationship with money?
This episode suggests that a healthy relationship with money starts with separating self-worth from net worth. People should start by trying to live below their means. Starting small—even saving just $10–$50 a month—can rewire your brain toward discipline and long-term thinking. Then, automate those good habits by creating systems that remove willpower from the equation.
Resources & Links
For more resources: liesmyego.com
In this episode:
Who is Aamina Saddiqi and why is her story important?
Aamina Siddiqui is a financial advisor, wealth strategist and educator who specializes in helping people—especially women—develop a healthier relationship with money. Her story is important because she had financial expertise but still struggled with money, and her behaviors were driven by past trauma, not lack of knowledge. This is a common experience for many high achievers.
Instead of chasing income as the solution, she rebuilt her financial foundation and separated self-worth from net worth. Her transformation shows that financial literacy without emotional literacy isn’t enough.
What does this episode say about money and feeling safety, security or happiness?
This episode makes several bold assertions to reframe the narrative around money and security. Aamina Saddiqi says money does not automatically create safety; money can buy comfort but not peace; security comes from systems, not status; and happiness is tied to “enough,” not “excess.”
What does this episode say about having a healthy relationship with money?
This episode suggests that a healthy relationship with money starts with separating self-worth from net worth. People should start by trying to live below their means. Starting small—even saving just $10–$50 a month—can rewire your brain toward discipline and long-term thinking. Then, automate those good habits by creating systems that remove willpower from the equation.
Resources & Links
- Aamina Saddiqi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaminasiddiqui/
- Episode page, resources, and links: liesmyego.com
- Leave a 5-star rating and written review on Apple Podcasts to support the show.
For more resources: liesmyego.com