FYF 46: Travel for Free: Beginner Travel Hacking Tips with Julia Menez from Geobreeze

Want to travel to Hawaii for free? It’s possible with travel hacking (both Julia and I have done it)! Julia Menez is a travel hacking coach, speaker, and founder of Geobreeze. After traveling to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year by travel hacking, Julia uses […]

FYF 44: Retired From Full-Time Work at 29 with Lauren Keys from Trip of a Lifestyle

What does it mean to be semi-retired? Lauren Keys is semi-retired and covers her living expenses on a part-time income. She’s taken multiple mini-retirements on her path to financial independence, in order to travel and try out her ideal lifestyle.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform. Today’s Guest […]

FYF 42: How I Took 2 Mini-Retirements By Age 25 with Marjolein from Radical FIRE

Do you want to take a few months off from work? You can do this with a mini-retirement. Marjolein from Radical FIRE has taken 2 mini-retirements so far, and she’s only 25 years old! She traveled for several months around South America, once solo and once with her partner.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, […]

FYF 36: Pivoting In Your Online Business with Melody Johnson of The Course Consultant

Do you want to start your own business? Find out what becoming an online business owner is really like. Melody Johnson shares her experience transitioning into online business from full-time employment, preparing financially to become an entrepreneur, and pivoting her business during its first year.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your […]

FYF 28: You Mean I Can Retire Today? Surprise FIRE at 40 with Dragon Gal from The Dragons on FIRE

Want to retire early but hate budgeting? Dragon Gal never explicitly planned for early retirement or had a budget, but she realized that she could retire at 40. She retired early from her teaching career a few months after learning about early retirement. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast […]

FYF 26: Live Your Ideal Life Before Retirement with Jessica from the Fioneers

 Don’t wait until you retire to start doing things you love. As you save money towards retirement, there are ways to use your incremental financial freedom to start living your ideal lifestyle now. Jessica from the Fioneers shares the concept of SlowFI, and how it allows you to utilize the financial freedom you gain along […]

FYF 024: Overcoming Poverty and Adversity to Retire Early with Jackie Cummings Koski

After overcoming poverty, divorce and single motherhood, Jackie still reached FIRE in her 40s, making less than six figures. Jackie Cummings Koski shares how she reached financial independence in just 10 years, and retired in December 2019.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform. Today’s Guest Jackie Cummings Koski […]

FYF 22: Work from Home Forever & Get Your Boss on Board with Ms. Mod from Modest Millionaires

 Keep working from home even after coronavirus is over! Here’s exactly how to negotiate full-time working from home (WFH) with your boss. Ms. Mod from Modest Millionaires is a Canadian mom who turned her government position into a remote job in 2018 so she could spend more time with her young kids.  Listen to the […]

FYF 010: Retired at 27 to Travel the World with Emily Lowery of Rethink the Rat Race

You can retire at 27! Seriously, Emily shares exactly how she did it in this episode. When she graduated college, her and her husband succumbed to lifestyle inflation, including a too-big condo, new clothes, and 5 cars (at the same time)! At age 24, they discovered financial independence, and planned to reach it in 6 […]

FYF 008: Say Bye to Your Boss: Quit Your Job & Work For Yourself with Alicia Walter

Want to work for yourself instead of someone else? So did Alicia, so she quit her job at age 23 to work on her side hustles full time. Now, she’s traveling the world full-time with her partner Nate.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform. Subscribe to Find Your […]

FYF 006: Traveling 6 Months A Year in Semi-Retirement with Michelle from Frugality and Freedom

Traveling 6 months a year is possible, even while pursuing financial independence! Michelle shares how she designed her lifestyle through mini-retirements and semi-retirements to travel to 40 countries. If you want to travel the world and design your lifestyle, you can’t miss this episode. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite […]

FYF 004: Financially Independent through Real Estate by Age 28 with Shelby Osborne

In just 2 years, Shelby Osborne generated enough cash flow to cover her living expenses by age 28. The former army veteran built an award-winning real estate business, Five Pillars Realty, and is now financially independent and owns 41 units!  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or on your favorite podcast platform. Today’s Guest […]

FYF 003: Retire in your 30s! A Purple Life and Financial Mechanic discuss Financial Independence / Retire Early (FIRE)

Two 20-something women planning to retire in their 30s tell-all: the exact dollars and cents of their FIRE plans, the advice they’d give themselves in their early 20s, aligning your spending and lifestyle with your values, and how to handle the risks of retiring in your 30s.  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or […]

FYF 002: From Broke Olympic Athlete to Real Estate Investor & Corporate Finance Professional with Sunitha Rao

Former Olympic athlete Sunitha Rao dropped out of school in 6th grade. Now, she’s a real estate investor and corporate finance professional. We discuss how she went from professional athlete to corporate professional, how her childhood experiences with financial abuse shaped her money mindset, and more – so have a listen! Listen to the episode […]