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Find Your FreedomWhat's Next for Find Your FreedomA short episode with a review of the podcast in 2020 and an update for what to expect for Find Your Freedom going forward. Stay up to date by following Becky on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook @twentyfreeco and follow the podcast on Twitter @fyf_podcast, Instagram @findyourfreedom_podcast, and facebook Find Your Freedom Podcast. You can follow my new project at www.lifepothesis.com and on Instagram @lifepothesis. 2021-01-1508 min
Find Your FreedomNew Year, New Budget: How to Update Your Spending Plan#49: Create a new budget for next year with these 6 simple steps. By creating a new budget for the new year, you can get back on track with your financial goals and set yourself up for success. Using a spending plan to align your spending with your goals becomes even more powerful when you revisit it to make changes that will make budgeting easier. In this episode, we discuss: How to set financial goals Questions to help you revise an old budget How to align your spending & your values Looking at the big picture of your budget & y...2020-12-2519 min
Find Your FreedomFind Time & Money to Travel (While Paying Off Debt) with Danielle Desir from The Thought Card#48: You can travel with a full time job, even if you have debt. Danielle Desir talks to me about strategies for affording travel and traveling with a full time job in this episode. Danielle is an author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card, an award-winning affordable travel finance blog and podcast empowering financially savvy travelers to make informed financial decisions - travel more, pay off debt and build wealth. Danielle paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years and purchased her first home at the age of 27. She has traveled to 27 countries and 4 continents, and strongly believes...2020-12-181h 23
Find Your Freedom8 Steps to Setting Goals You’ll Actually Achieve#47: Want to achieve your new year’s resolutions? To be part of the 8% of people who actually achieve their goals, you’ll have to do something differently. There are 8 steps to setting goals you’ll actually achieve. First, you have to set the right goals, in the right way. Then, you need to check in with your goals and track your progress so you can consistently work towards achieving them. In this episode, we discuss: How to set the right goals Making your goals SMART Using Jerry Seinfeld’s method to achieve your goals Easy phone apps for...2020-12-1123 min
Find Your FreedomTravel for Free: Beginner Travel Hacking Tips with Julia Menez from Geobreeze#46: 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 her "3 Points of the Travel Hacking Lifestyle" to help overwhelmed overachievers take much-needed vacations for almost $0. In this interview, Julia talks to me about finding the balance between spending time and money to solve problems, overcoming an overly cautious money mindset, and how she...2020-12-041h 22
Find Your FreedomHow To Make a Vision Board That Actually Works#45: Create a life you love. Having a vision board is a great way to make this happen! In this episode, we dive deep into how to set intentions that help your vision come to life. I’ll guide you through exercises to help you define your core values, create a vision of your ideal life, and then visualize that life using a vision board. In this episode, we discuss: What lifestyle design is How to define your core values The process to make an effective vision board How to write a long-term vision If you wan...2020-11-2720 min
Find Your FreedomRetired From Full-Time Work at 29 with Lauren Keys from Trip of a Lifestyle#44: 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. In this interview, Lauren talks to me about taking a net $0 honeymoon to Hawaii for 6 months, living the van life to travel to all of the United States national parks, and driving a Honda Civic from Florida to Alaska. In this episode, we discuss: How a career break can actually help your career Creating a sust...2020-11-201h 20
Find Your FreedomTaking a Year Off to Travel: How to Plan a Mini-Retirement#43: Want to take a year off from work to travel? You can make this happen by taking a mini-retirement. Mini-retirements are career breaks, after which you intend to return to work. During your mini-retirement, you can do any number of things, like travel, volunteer, learn a language or try out your ideal retirement lifestyle. We discuss the details of planning and preparing for a mini-retirement in this episode, and Becky shares her mini-retirement plans. In this episode, we discuss: What a mini-retirement is How to afford a mini-retirement What you need to plan before you travel T...2020-11-1333 min
Find Your FreedomHow I Took 2 Mini-Retirements By Age 25 with Marjolein from Radical FIRE#42: 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. Marjolein is from the Netherlands, Europe and is focused on saving more, earning more, and investing the difference to reach early retirement at age 35. She enjoys her life along the way with regular mini-retirements. In this episode, we discuss: How to negotiate time off with your employer Ways to...2020-11-061h 04
Find Your FreedomWhat Is Your Net Worth & Why Does It Matter?#41: Want to know if you’re wealthy? Your net worth is one of the most accurate measures of wealth. In this episode, we’re going to talk about net worth: what it is, why it’s important, how to calculate it, and how to track it. I’ll also cover ways to improve your net worth, and what your net worth should be based on how old you are. In this episode, we discuss: 4 reasons you should know your net worth How net worth can help you track your financial progress Examples of assets & liabilities (you might be...2020-10-3021 min
Find Your FreedomBuilding Generational Wealth with Mrs. Miller from Millers On Fire#40: Do you want to leave a financial legacy for your family? Generational wealth is something that comes from not only passing down money, but also passing down knowledge about financial topics such as investing, attending college, and purchasing a home. Mrs. Miller is a first-generation college graduate who is on a journey to financial independence and early retirement by 2025. Mrs. Miller shares what it was like being a first-generation college graduate and the first homeowner in her family, and how she increased her financial knowledge to attend college, buy a home, earn six figures, and be on t...2020-10-231h 15
Find Your Freedom10 Steps to Paying Off Student Loans Fast#39: Save thousands on your student loans by paying them back quickly. When you make a plan to pay off your student loans, and take advantage of these money-saving tips, you can save thousands of dollars in interest payments! And you’ll get the peace of mind that comes with debt freedom. This episode contains a step-by-step guide for new graduates who have student debt or anyone who wants to start paying off their student loans. In this episode, we discuss: How to reduce your interest rates Ways to find extra money to pay your loans Different loa...2020-10-1631 min
Find Your FreedomFamily FIRE: How To Teach Your Kids About Money with Carol Pittner#38: How do you raise kids to be good with money? Teaching kids about money at a young age is so important. Carol Pittner co-authored the new book “Raising Your Money-Savvy Family For Next Generation Financial Independence” with her father Doug Nordman. In the book, they share how to educate your child about money from both the parent and the child’s perspective. In this interview, Carol shares what her early-retiree parents taught her to put her on the path to reaching LeanFIRE at the age of 27. We discuss how old she was when her parents taught different financial concepts, the mo...2020-10-091h 08
Find Your FreedomCut Your Expenses by Tackling ‘The Big 3’#37: The easiest way to save the most money is by focusing on your biggest 3 expenses: housing, transportation and food. This goes against conventional advice to cut back on small, everyday purchases that you enjoy, like your daily latte. By focusing on the few budget items that make up most of your spending, it’ll be easiest to reduce your overall expenses. In this episode, we discuss: Why it’s easier to reduce the big 3 than cut lattes Unconventional ways to save money on housing Ideas to save money on transportation Easy ways to lower your grocery bills...2020-10-0225 min
Find Your FreedomPivoting In Your Online Business with Melody Johnson of The Course Consultant#36: 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. Melody is the founder of The Course Consultant, an online elearning agency, that helps small to mid-size businesses scale their services with online training and courses. We talk about how her business grew and changed from financial consulting to course creation, and we dive into the specifics of how an online business owner can c...2020-09-251h 02
Find Your FreedomA Lazy Girl’s Guide to Money Management#35: Are you spending too much time managing your money? Do you forget to save, invest or pay your bills on time? Financial automation can change your life. Automating your finances will save you time, save you money, and save you stress! You can automate expense tracking, net worth and investment tracking, saving money for different goals, paying your debts, credit cards and bills, and investing for retirement. In this episode, we discuss: How to track your expenses automatically My favorite apps for money management Where you should be direct-depositing your paycheck How to never miss paying...2020-09-1815 min
Find Your FreedomEverything a New Freelancer Needs to Know with Laura Gariepy of Before You Go Freelance#34: Do you want to become a freelancer? Whether you want to start freelance writing, designing or virtual assisting (or something else), this episode covers what you need to know before you go freelance. Laura Gariepy is the owner of Every Day by the Lake, a written content creation company, and she coaches aspiring freelancers. Laura shares her personal journey to freelancing, her best tips for freelancers, and some juicy details about freelance writing that you won’t want to miss. She talks about how she replaced her full-time income in less than a year, how freelancing gave her flexibility wh...2020-09-111h 01
Find Your FreedomSecrets to Saving Money With a No-Spend Challenge#33: Do you buy things on impulse or out of convenience? Spending habits can cost you a lot of money, and they might not even be helping you achieve your goals or live in alignment with your values. To break your automatic spending habits and start purchasing mindfully again, try a no-spend challenge. As a bonus, you’ll also save money so you can afford a big purchase, stop living paycheck to paycheck, or increase your savings. In this episode, we discuss: How a no-spend challenge can save you money The benefits of doing a no-spend challenge Ho...2020-09-0415 min
Find Your FreedomUnderstanding Your Money Mindset with Eugenie´ George, author of Our Money Stories#32: Why do you make money mistakes? Our attitudes about and actions with money are influenced by our ancestry, our past, and our money story. Your money story isn’t just how you feel about money, it’s informed by the unconscious feelings your parents, grandparents and culture have about money. Eugenie´ George MBA, CFEI uses her 10+ years of experience in tech, education, and finances to lead high-achieving women and women of color to understand their money habits. In this episode, we discuss: Talking about money with family & friends Uncovering the source of your money...2020-08-281h 05
Find Your FreedomStop Budgeting! Use a Spending Plan to Achieve Your Goals#31: Want to achieve your goals without having to budget? It’s possible, with a spending plan. Money is meant to help you achieve your goals and live your life the way you want. So don’t waste time on a budget that makes you feel deprived of everything you enjoy. A spending plan gives you a framework for how and where to spend your money in order to achieve your goals and live your life in alignment with your values. In this episode, we discuss: Why a spending plan is better than a budget Reasons to follo...2020-08-2122 min
Find Your FreedomLow-Budget Lifestyle Design with Moriah Chace from Our Table For Two#30: Don’t earn much but still want to live a life you love? Moriah Chace has figured out lifestyle design on a small budget. She is just 22 years old, and has already paid off a lot of student debt, saved a year's worth of expenses, and moved across the country to start a new career. Moriah writes about money management and social impact at OurTable4Two.com. In this episode, we discuss: Choosing a career based on impact not income How to save money through mindful spending The application strategy that landed her 3 job offers How to...2020-08-141h 08
Find Your FreedomEmergency Fund 101#29: Emergency funds give you peace of mind when the unexpected happens. In this episode, Becky answers all of the most common questions about emergency funds. Unexpected emergencies can happen no matter how carefully you plan, which is why having an emergency fund is so important. Whether it is a family member getting sick, your car breaking down, or getting laid off from your job, emergencies get even worse when you don’t have enough money to get you through a difficult time. In this episode, we discuss: What an emergency fund is When you should start bui...2020-08-0717 min
Find Your FreedomYou Mean I Can Retire Today? Surprise FIRE at 40 with Dragon Gal from The Dragons on FIRE#28: 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 in 2017 from full time teaching, a few months after finding out about the FIRE movement. Dragon Gal and her husband Dragon Guy write about retiring early and living with cancer on their blog at thedragonsonFIRE.com. In this interview, she shares the money habits that helped her retire early, how she transitioned out of her teaching job, and what early retirement looks like for her. In this e...2020-07-311h 05
Find Your FreedomBalancing Financial Independence and Lifestyle Design#27: It’s possible to enjoy your journey to financial independence. You can use the incremental financial freedoms that you gain along the way to incorporate aspects of your ideal life into your life now. Lifestyle design is an important component of creating an enjoyable and sustainable path to financial independence. Sure, 10 or 15 years of work sounds short compared to the typical 40 year career. But if you want to avoid burnout and make the most of your time while you’re pursuing FI, balancing financial independence with lifestyle design is crucial. In this episode, we cover: The real...2020-07-2421 min
Find Your FreedomLive Your Ideal Life Before Retirement with Jessica from the Fioneers#26: 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 the way to live a happier and more fulfilling life now. Jessica also shares how she is on a 10-year timeline to financial independence (FI) even though she and her husband both work in the nonprofit sector and live in a high cost of...2020-07-171h 04
Find Your FreedomThe Ultimate Guide to Paying Off Debt#25: Do you want to be debt free? Here’s the ultimate guide to paying off all of your debt. In this episode, Becky discusses strategies and tips for paying off debt, the order in which you should pay off debt, and how to balance paying off debt with other financial goals such as investing. She also shares her approach to balancing paying off her student loans and investing for retirement. In this episode, we answer the questions: How much debt do I even have? How does debt payoff work? What order should I pay off my de...2020-07-1023 min
Find Your FreedomOvercoming Poverty and Adversity to Retire Early with Jackie Cummings Koski#24: 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. Now, she’s following her dream of creating a financially literate society. Jackie talks about how she overcame poverty, became a 1st generation college graduate, learned how to save and invest, and taught her daughter about personal finance. In this episode, we discuss: Why Jackie waited 2 years after FI to retire early How to get past the taboo and talk about mo...2020-07-031h 09
Find Your FreedomThe 6 Types of Debt And What They Mean For You#23: Debt is the opposite of freedom. In fact, it is the biggest barrier holding most millennials back from finding their freedom and pursuing their ideal lives. In this episode, Becky explains why she thinks there’s no such thing as good debt (just better debt), ranks the types of debt from better to worse, and discusses options you can consider instead of accruing debt. In this episode, Becky covers: What is debt? Alternatives to mortgage debt and car loans The absolute worst type of debt Why you should avoid & pay off debt ASAP If you wan...2020-06-2629 min
Find Your FreedomWork from Home Forever & Get Your Boss on Board with Ms. Mod from Modest Millionaires#22: 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. She shares her step-by-step process for preparing to ask, having the first conversation, and making a formal proposal to take your job remote. In this episode, we talk about: Customizing your role to be perfect for WFH How to approach your direct supervisor What to s...2020-06-191h 17
Find Your FreedomWorking From Home Productivity Tips#21: Get work from home tips from someone who’s had practice! In this super-actionable episode, Becky shares her best tips on how to stay productive while working from home. Becky’s been working from home once or twice a week for 2 years and made the switch to working from home full-time in January 2020. This advice covers the stuff you need and actions to take to have a productive work day at home, and will work for you even if you have multiple people working from home or don’t have a separate home office. No fancy treadmill desks here - just...2020-06-1216 min
Find Your FreedomThis is not a podcast episode...This is not a normal podcast episode. This is a protest. Black lives matter. Find resources at https://www.twentyfree.co/blm2020-06-0502 min
Find Your FreedomBecome a Six-Figure Money Coach with Whitney Hansen#20: Want to be a money coach? Learn how from a money coach who replaced her full-time income while coaching as a side-gig, and now earns six-figures after just 4 years in business. Whether you’re looking to become a money coach as a side gig to earn more money, or to be self-employed full time, this interview will tell you what you need to know. Whitney Hansen from The Money Nerds Podcast shares what money coaches really do, powerful tips for starting a coaching business, and how to focus on being profitable over being popular. In this episode, we...2020-05-291h 19
Find Your FreedomReal Estate Investing During a Recession with Sunitha Rao#19: Paying 7 mortgages during a recession sounds stressful. I asked Sunitha Rao, a buy-and-hold investor with 7 units including long-term rentals, short-term rentals and a house hack, all about it in this episode. This former olympic athlete turned real estate investor came back on the podcast (she was previously on Episode 2) to tell me how COVID and the economic downturn are affecting real estate investors and landlords. If you’ve ever wondered whether real estate is a better investment than stocks during a recession, you’ve gotta listen to this conversation. Even if you’re not interested in real estate, Sunitha and I...2020-05-2238 min
Find Your FreedomRetire Early to Travel the Globe with Stephanie & Gillian from Our Freedom Years#18: Getting stuck in Italy during the coronavirus is not what this couple expected when they retired early in October 2019 and set off to slow travel Europe. Stephanie and Gillian from Our Freedom years moved from Canada to Singapore and lived as expats for 6 years. During this time, they created a budget, ran the numbers and realized they could retire early within 2 years! They retired early (in their 30s/40s), sold everything they owned, and traveled with their two suitcases, two backpacks, and two little dogs around Europe until the pandemic hit. They were in Italy at the time, and...2020-05-151h 11
Find Your FreedomQuarantined Abroad: COVID’s Impact on Nomads & Full-Time Travelers#17: Stuck in Cambodia and quarantined in Australia - these are the stories of two nomads who were abroad when Coronavirus became a global health pandemic. I checked back in with Alicia Walter from The Passport Couple (Episode 8) and Michelle from Frugality and Freedom (Episode 6), who were both previously interviewed on the podcast. Alicia and her boyfriend Nate, full time travel bloggers who had left to Southeast Asia just 2 months earlier, decided to stay in Cambodia when the Coronavirus started to spread. Michelle, a semi-retired nomad working a temporary contract in events management, made the decision to leave New Zealand...2020-05-0853 min
Find Your FreedomRetiring Early in a Recession with A Purple Life#16: Should you give up on early retirement? A Purple Life was planning to retire later this year at the age of 30, with a portfolio of $500,000. All of a sudden, there is a global pandemic and economic downturn, and her portfolio is not likely to reach half a million this year. Purple shares whether she is still planning to retire early, and how her plans might change to adjust for this new reality. We also have a bonus discussion where she shares work from home tips, since she’s been working from home for 3 and a half years. We...2020-05-0136 min
Find Your FreedomHow to Manage Stress During a Crisis with Jessica from The Fioneers#15: Learn essential coping strategies for dealing with crises like the Coronavirus global pandemic. Jessica from The Fioneers shares actionable ways you can manage (and even prevent) feelings of stress and anxiety during a crisis. In this chat, which is so actionable it’s almost a workshop, Jessica shares a variety of tips and we both share our experiences and examples of how we are personally coping with this crisis. We talk about: How to identify feelings of stress and anxiety Ways to address emotions before they get out of control Strategies for improving physical health to be...2020-04-2447 min
The Nomad on FIRE PodcastBecky Blake | of Twentyfree.co | Episode #18The Nomad on FIRE Podcast | Becky Blake | of Twentyfree.co | Episode #18 ShownotesBecky Blake is the owner of TwentyFree.co and the host of The Find Your Freedom Podcast.Becky quit her job in January 2020 to work for herself. She started with $100k in student loan debt in 2015, paid off most of it, and then saved $100k of f-you money before quitting her job. Being self-employed, Becky has the flexibility to work location independently. She frequently travels with her partner. Her 5-year plan involves building a tiny house to live in a...2020-04-1950 min
Find Your FreedomHow to Help Your Community During a Crisis with Angela Rozmyn#14: Not sure how you can help during COVID19? With many of us stuck at home, it can feel like we are powerless to make any impact on improving our current situation as a society and economy. The good news is, there are actions you can take beyond staying home that can help other individuals and small businesses. Angela Rozmyn, blogger at Tread Lightly Retire Early and resident of Kirkland, Washington (the first hard-hit area in the USA by the coronavirus), is my guest on this episode. Listen in on our casual chat about the monetary and non-monetary ways to...2020-04-1739 min
Find Your FreedomMoney Advice for Navigating a Financial Crisis with Donna Sowa Allard, CFP#13: Wondering what to do with your money now that the market has tanked? Get advice from Donna Sowa Allard, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), on what mistakes to avoid making right now and financial opportunities to explore during an economic downturn. Donna shares some fantastic insights into the current COVID19 economic situation, including the definitions of bull market, recession, and volatility, and how these terms apply to this financial crisis. You’ll get a deep understanding of the characteristics of the COVID financial crisis, why Donna feels encouraged by the actions of the federal reserve and Washington, and whether we...2020-04-101h 21
Find Your FreedomHow to Become a Freelance Writer with Six-Figure Freelancer Miranda Marquit#12: Want to be a freelance writer? Learn how from a freelancer that earns six-figures, has a flexible schedule, and absolutely loves her job. Whether you’re looking to become a freelance writer as a side gig to earn more money, or to be self-employed full time, this interview will tell you what you need to know. Miranda Marquit shares a realistic take on what freelancing is like, powerful tips for building a lucrative freelancing business, and how freelancing can be the perfect career path for building a flexible freedom lilfestyle. In this episode, we talk about: Wh...2020-04-031h 17
Find Your FreedomPlan Your Escape: Everything You Need to Do Before Quitting Your Job#11: Be 100% prepared before you quit your job. Becky walks you step-by-step through calculating your money runway, considering the best (and most lucrative) time to give your notice, and planning every single task you need to complete before and after quitting your job. In this episode, we talk about: Ensuring you are financially ready to quit How to have the conversation with your partner, parents, and boss Deciding how much notice to give Figuring out the most lucrative time to quit Planning your next steps If you are thinking about quitting your job and want to k...2020-03-2732 min
Find Your FreedomRetired at 27 to Travel the World with Emily Lowery of Rethink the Rat Race#10: You can retire at 27! Seriously, Emily shares exactly how she retired early in this episode. When she graduated college, her and her husband fell into lifestyle inflation, including a too-big condo, new clothes, and 5 cars (at the same time)! But at age 24, they discovered financial independence, and planned to reach it in 6 years. By investing in real estate, Emily and her husband created enough passive income to live location independent and job-free in just 3 years! Now, they’re traveling the world full time. In this episode, we talk about: Lifestyle inflation and how to reverse it How...2020-03-2049 min
Find Your FreedomTaking the Leap: Quit Your Job To Do What You Love#9: Thinking about quitting your job to work for yourself, retire early, or just get out of a crappy job you hate? I took the leap in January of this year, and spill all the details in this episode about how I made the decision (and what alternatives I considered) to finally leave my job and work for myself. In this episode, I share: Practical tips for helping you decide if you should quit your job My personal decision process for quitting my job The good, the bad, the breaking point, and what made up my mind A...2020-03-1316 min
Find Your FreedomSay Bye to Your Boss: Quit Your Job & Work For Yourself with Alicia Walter#8: 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. If you want to say bye to your boss, and start working for yourself, you can’t miss this episode. We cover: The unexpected benefits and downsides of self-employment How to talk to your partner about finances How to tell your boss, and your parents, that you are quitting your job And more! If you’re curious about ho...2020-03-061h 02
Find Your FreedomCreate a Life You Love: The Ultimate Guide to Lifestyle Design#7: You can live the life of your dreams, right now! That’s right, you don’t have to defer the gratification of pursuing your ideal lifestyle until you’re retired. Lifestyle design is intentionally creating a set of circumstances that allow you to live the way you want to, in full alignment with your values and priorities. In short, lifestyle design is choosing how you live your life rather than letting the “American Dream” dictate how you’re going to live it. In this episode, we’ll discuss what lifestyle design is and we’ll go through an exercise to he...2020-02-2815 min
Find Your FreedomTraveling 6 Months A Year in Semi-Retirement with Michelle from Frugality and Freedom#6: Traveling 6 months a year is possible, even while pursuing financial independence! Michelle, an Australian blogger from Frugality and Freedom shares how she designed her lifestyle through mini-retirements to be able to travel to 40 countries, take two 6-month mini-retirements from work, and do 1 year of slow travel through the United States. Now, her lifestyle design has evolved to semi-retirement, where she integrates her work and travel together. If you want to travel the world and design your lifestyle, you can’t miss this episode. We’ll cover: Mini-Retirements Semi-Retirement Location Independence Slow Travel If you’re curiou...2020-02-211h 00
Find Your FreedomEverything You Need to Know About Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE)#5: If you want to quit your job to travel or even just move out of your parent’s house, you can’t miss this episode. You’ll learn everything you need to know about Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) including… What Financial Independence (FI) is, What it means for your life, How to achieve FI, and Tips for reaching FI faster. This is a totally actionable information – you will learn terms and concepts and then customize them to fit your life. Tweak the guidelines to fit your personal situation, decide what FIRE can look like for you, and then g...2020-02-1431 min
Find Your FreedomFinancially Independent through Real Estate by Age 28 with Shelby Osborne#4: In just 2 years, Shelby Osborne generated enough cash flow to cover her living expenses by age 28. She is now financially independent and owns 41 units after investing in real estate for just 2 years. The former army veteran built an award-winning real estate business, Five Pillars Realty, that now employs 12 people after just 1 year in business! In this episode, we dive into the details of how Shelby built a thriving business so fast, and the mindset and habits that led to her success. We discuss failing forward, using leverage, delegating and outsourcing, creating systems, using the 80/20 principle, and the...2020-02-071h 01
Find Your FreedomRetire in your 30s! A Purple Life and Financial Mechanic discuss Financial Independence / Retire Early (FIRE)#3: 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. A Purple Life is striving to retire from her full-time job in September of 2020 to eat her way across the world. She has been able to accelerate this goal by increasing her income through job hopping and decreasing her spending with domestic geo-arbitrage. Financial Mechanic is mechanical en...2020-01-3134 min
Find Your FreedomFrom Broke Olympic Athlete to Real Estate Investor & Corporate Finance Professional with Sunitha Rao#2: 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! 10 years ago, Sunitha retired from nearly a decade of playing tennis professionally. She was 23, and had a sixth-grade education, quite literally no money, and very little knowledge of how the world worked outside of her sport. Fast forward to today - she has earned a ba...2020-01-311h 05
Find Your FreedomHow I got into $100k of debt and back out again: Becky’s journey to freedom#1: Becky paid off $70,000 in less than 2 years. She went from $100k in debt & living with mom and dad to financially free, location independent entrepreneur in just 5 years. How? By embracing the principles of lifestyle design and financial independence, together. This is Becky from twentyfree.co, the host of the Find Your Freedom Podcast. I’m sharing my financial freedom and lifestyle design story in today’s episode. I tell it all: my money mindset and how it evolved, the tactics I used to get myself out of debt, how I achieved an 80% savings rate while stil...2020-01-3152 min
Find Your FreedomWhat Find Your Freedom is All About & Ep 1-3 Previews#0: Podcast overview and sneak previews of Episodes 1, 2 and 3 with Becky from twentyfree.co, Sunitha Rao of Griffix Property Group, Purple of APurpleLife.com and Financial Mechanic of FinancialMechanic.com.2020-01-2706 min