[FIRESIDE CHAT] Alif Satar on Faith, Family and the Power of Influence
What does it mean to live a life that matters? Not just for yourself, but for the people you love and the world you influence?
In this Fireside Chat, Alif Satar opens up about the values that guide him beyond the stage.
From raising children with strong morals to financially planning for the next generation, Alif speaks candidly about the kind of legacy he hopes to leave behind.
He also shares the weight of being a public figure, and how he's learning to use his platform to spread kindness, faith, and purpose in this world.
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