The Ella Era

Zana Pali on Male Gold Diggers, Trad Wives & Financial Independence

The Ella Era

Show Notes

What makes you walk away from a marriage on your 10-year anniversary?

Zana Pali joins Ella to reveal when she knew she was done—and why she won’t settle when it comes to finding love again.

From refusing to split the bill to male gold diggers and men whose wealth isn’t what it seems, this conversation is bound to divide the group chat. But does Ella agree?

Plus, Zana has a plan for her children’s future relationships… and it’s probably not what you’re expecting.

00:00 Meet Zana Pali

09:21 Ending her marriage on their 10-year anniversary

17:43 The reality of divorce and protecting your money

21:02 Why Zana refuses a 50/50 relationship

33:46 Dating again, male gold diggers and fake wealth

37:19 Trad wives and the “golden cage”

43:10 What men need to bring beyond money

48:06 Would Zana do MAFS? Plus, arranged marriages

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