I started investing for my son from birth.” Sascha Graham shares her journey as a lawyer, mom, and investor. This is the Mother’s Day story we needed.
The Balancing Act
“It was that push-pull of trying to be who you used to be… vs who you are now.”
That quote from Sascha Graham cuts deep. Because if you’re a mom, or even just someone trying to show up in every part of your life, as a partner, a parent, a professional — you know exactly what she means.
Sascha is a legal powerhouse at EasyEquities and was just listed on The Legal 500 GC Powerlist South Africa 2025. And she did it while spending a quarter of the year on maternity leave. From the outside, it looks effortless. But on the inside?
"It was tough," she admits. "I had guilt for being away from work… and guilt for being away from my baby. It was that constant tug of war; trying to be the old me and do what I used to do, versus stepping into the new me and what I needed to be."
That tug-of-war is something many moms never talk about. The quiet internal conflict of wanting to succeed, to give, to be present everywhere. But Sascha found her balance not by trying to be everything to everyone, but by being kinder to herself.
She started planning with intention. Setting work boundaries. Protecting family time. And leaning on a team that had her back.
But one of her most powerful shifts wasn’t in the office. It was in her portfolio.
"I started investing for my son from birth."
That line hits like a warm gut punch. Because we often think of investing as a solo act, a “me thing.” But Sascha reframed it. It's building a legacy, giving her child a head start.
She uses ZAR, RA, and TFSA accounts to make that happen. "I am a massive ETF girlie," she shares.
“I would never have known this was even possible for my son if it hadn’t been for Easy,” she says.
Her message to other women? Just start.
“I wish more women would just do it, break the status quo that investing is a male thing. It’s not. We can do this too.”
And if you're wondering where to begin, Sascha’s advice is simple:
- Start small.
- Make it consistent.
- And pick investments you understand.
So this Mother’s Day, think about what “investing” means to you.
Whether you’re a mom, have a mom, or simply carry the lessons of one, this is your moment to honour her legacy — by building your own.
This month’s Thrive challenge is all about investing with intention: for the people who shaped us, the values they passed down, and the futures we hope to grow.
Here’s how you can turn that inspiration into action — and earn Thrive rewards while you’re at it:
1. Check out the the AI-curated “Essentials at the Heart of Value” Basket
A handpicked portfolio featuring ethical, future-focused brands like Unilever, Tesla, and Apple. It’s built around values many of us learned at home — integrity, sustainability, care for others. Unlock 1 Thrive level.
2. Create your own “What Matters” basket
Build your dream portfolio inspired by the people or principles that matter most to you. Name it “Her Legacy,” “Grace & Grit,” or simply “Thanks, Ma.”
This May, invest in love. In legacy. In a future she’d be proud of.
Disclaimer: The client's testimonial is not financial advice. Clients should evaluate the product's suitability for their financial needs and consult their financial adviser if they are uncertain about its appropriateness.
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