Latest Episodes
Eleonore Dachicourt | Private Banking x Longevity x Sustainable Living
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Eleonore Dachicourt, CFA, Head of Sustainable Investments, Asia at a major private bank. From not knowing what a hedge fund was to raising Billions across asset classes and building sustainable investment platforms that grew 800%+, Eleonore's journey spans elite finance, alternative investments, and the evolution of ESG. But this conversation goes beyond portfolio construction.
Eleonore reveals how she protected client capital during the Global Financial Crisis, built a hedge fund platform from zero to $2.5 billion, and why she's now applying the same optimization principles to human performance, through longevity science, biohacking, Muay Thai, and precision nutrition. From Paris to Detroit to London to Singapore, she discusses why banks took shortcuts on greenwashing, what three longevity experts agreed is non-negotiable, and how food choices impact investment decisions. She also opens up about why you can't build a sustainable world if you're not sustaining yourself. Whether you're building wealth, health, or legacy, this episode offers hard-won wisdom on elite finance, sustainable investing, and holistic performance from someone who's proven you don't have to choose.
Jessica Patel | When You Evolve Everything Must Change
In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Jessica Patel, Transformational Coach. From growing up in the UK to 15 years in London finance, to a life-changing 28-day Ayurvedic retreat in Sri Lanka, Jessica shares her transformation journey and the moment she realized her successful career was no longer aligned with who she'd become.
She discusses why she walked away from 15 years of financial crime expertise, the courage it took to move to Dubai with no plan, how everyone noticed "your face lights up when you talk about coaching," and why parental support enabled her to make the leap deep into adulthood. Jessica opens up about the Sri Lanka retreat that shifted her entire perspective, the side hustle that became the main hustle, and the power of choosing alignment over ambition. Whether you're feeling stuck in a successful career, contemplating a major life change, or searching for work that truly sparks joy, this conversation offers hard-won wisdom on transformation, courage, and trusting your evolution.
