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Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best InterestScrimping, Splurging, and Other Crazy Spending Stories - E109Jesse explores the value of financial priorities and the balance between spending and saving with guests Diania Merriam, Justin Peters, Bill Yount, Jeremy Schneider, Doc G, and Joe Saul-Sehy. Diania highlights the “iceberg principle” of stealth wealth—how true wealth is often what you don’t see, like deferred purchases and unspent money. Justin shares a personal story about the cost and memories of boat ownership, emphasizing the lesson to buy utility and rent luxury. Bill discusses the different seasons of life in relation to frugality and spending, while Jeremy reflects on ingrained money habits persisting despite sudden wealth. Doc G an...2025-06-1850 min
Catching Up to FITaking it to the Streets: Best Pro Tips for Late Starters - Episode 118 In this episode, we're taking it to the streets of Atlanta, GA where the 2024 FinCon took place. FinCon is the largest (and funnest) conference for independent content creators in the personal finance space. We wish you could have been there but since we couldn't bring our audience to FinCon, we're bringing a little FinCon to you. We chatted with some of them and asked the big question: "What is your best tip for late starters?" 🔗Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Huge thanks to our...2025-01-2212 min
The Security Analysis PodcastDiania Merriam: Benefits of Coast FIREToday’s podcast is with Diania Merriam. Most people are familiar with the FIRE movement, where people seek 25x their expenses and retire early. She took a different approach and instead reached her ‘coast FIRE’ number and did not retire. However, she used this as an opportunity to leave traditional W-2 corporate work.Diania also runs the EconoMe conference, a personal finance conference with personal finance educational sessions and workshops.Links:* EconoMe Conference: https://economeconference.com/* Overview of the Coast FIRE concept from Nick Maggiulli: https://ofdollarsanddata.com/coast-fire/2024-10-3054 min
FI Minded: Achieve Financial Independence & Have Fun Doing ItIgnoring the Rules and Paving Your Own Path to FIRE | E152 Diania MerriamI love FI because it allows me to break the rules and live outside the norm. Like, no one has time for 40 years of traditional employment. But little did I realize I left one set of rules only to get caught up in another - the rules of personal finance.For example, let's look at one popular idea, “spend less than you earn and invest the difference.” My friend Jeremy Schneider says this all the time and for the most part, he’s right. This is a great principle and one of the pillars of building wealth. But wh...2024-10-2351 min
The Examined LifeHow do you retire early? [Diania Merriam]Who wouldn’t pursue financial independence and early retirement (aka FIRE)? The path to get there includes frugality and investing. But what happens when you hit the “number?” And are there more realistic ways of getting the benefits of FIRE? [Episode 70]
Learn more about Diania:
Diania's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianiamerriam/
EconoMe Conference: https://economeconference.com/our-schedule/
References from the show:
CNBC article: This 35-year-old has a net worth of $470,000... https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/22/diania-merriam-semi-retired-in-her-30s-now-she-works-7point5-hours-per-week.html
NYT article: Your Neighbors are Retiring in their 30s. Why can't you?https://w...2024-10-031h 03
BiggerPockets Money PodcastHow I Retired in My Mid-30s While Working Just 4 Hours a WeekWhat if you could “retire” early, working only FOUR hours a week? Coast FIRE achiever Diania Merriam did just that! After a decade of hustle in corporate America, Diania found herself financially behind with $30,000 in debt. Dreaming of a life-changing adventure but lacking the funds, she decided to overhaul her finances. Fast forward, and now in her mid-thirties, she’s debt-free, successfully self-employed (or, as she puts it, happily “unemployed”), living life on her terms.So, how did Diania save enough to walk away from her nine-to-five? The answer might surprise you. She didn’t need millions in the...2024-08-3034 min
The Personal Finance PodcastHow to Use Money as a Tool to Achieve Financial Independence With Diania Merriam (PFP VAULT)In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we are going to talk to Diana Miriam about how to Use Money as a Tool .How Andrew Can Help You:
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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceStuff We Just Stopped Buying by Lisa Harrison of Mad Money Monster on Saving BigDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2664:Diania Merriam shares insights from Lisa Harrison of MadMoneyMonster.com, who reflects on everyday items she and her partner stopped buying to achieve significant savings. The list includes avoiding new car purchases, cutting cable TV, minimizing paper product expenses, using alternatives to shaving cream, refraining from soda and juice purchases, skipping professional family photos, and being mindful of pet care expenses. The episode highlights how small changes in spending habits...2024-03-2209 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceBreaking the Doom Spending Cycle by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Developing Healthy CopingDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2663:In this episode, Diania Merriam shares Sara Stanizai's post from ProspectTherapy.com, addressing the pervasive issue of doom spending in 2024. Sara explores the connection between anxiety and impulsive spending, defining doom spending as a harmful coping mechanism. The post provides insights into breaking this cycle by understanding its roots and offering practical, healthy coping strategies to manage anxiety effectively.Read along with the original article(s) here: https...2024-03-2109 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceSetting Smart Financial Goals by Sierra Black of Get Rich Slowly on Practical Goal-Setting StrategiesDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2662:In this episode, Diania Merriam narrates Sierra Black's blog post from GetRichSlowly.org, emphasizing the importance of setting smart financial goals. Sierra introduces the SMART goal-setting system, highlighting the need for goals to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. The post explains why setting meaningful goals is crucial for financial success and how it serves as a roadmap to guide financial decisions.Read along with the original...2024-03-2009 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice3 Unconventional Ways to Super-Charge Your Savings by Paula Pant of Afford AnythingDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2661:In this episode, Diania Merriam narrates Paula Pant's blog post on AffordAnything.com, discussing three unconventional approaches to significantly boost savings. Paula challenges conventional financial advice, suggesting an 80/20 budgeting approach, earning more through side gigs, and making earth-shattering changes to cut back on significant expenses.Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/3-unconventional-ways-super-charge-savings/Quotes to ponder:"Earning extra money, and...2024-03-1911 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 2] The Stages Of Financial Management by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Paying Down DebtDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2660:In this episode, Diania Merriam continues to narrate Andrea Joy's blog post, "The Stages of Financial Management - Part 2." Andrea reflects on her journey through financial stages, discussing her struggles in making the right financial choices, sacrifices, and gradual progress. She highlights her transition from "Teenager" to "Adulting" by sharing personal experiences such as creating a 401k, saving money, paying down debt, and eventually entering the "Mature" stage. The post...2024-03-1809 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice[Part 1] The Stages Of Financial Management by Andrea Joy of Saving Joyfully on Consistent PlanningDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2659:In this podcast episode, host Diania Merriam reads the first part of Andrea Joy's blog post titled "The Stages of Financial Management." Andrea explores the developmental stages individuals go through in understanding personal financial management. Drawing parallels with the growth process, she discusses stages from being a baby, completely dependent on others, to reaching maturity, characterized by consistent planning, budgeting, savings, and good financial choices. Andrea shares her personal journey...2024-03-1709 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice6 Ways to Strengthen Your Retirement Savings This Year by Stacker of Radical FIRE on Financial Spring CleaningDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2657:Host Diania Merriam introduces the blog post by Stacker with RadicalFIRE.com, which provides valuable insights on strengthening retirement savings. The article suggests practical tips, including assessing net worth, prioritizing debt payment, cutting unnecessary subscriptions, boosting emergency funds, maximizing 401(k) contributions, and setting new savings goals. The episode aims to guide listeners in optimizing their finances for a secure retirement.Read along with the original article(s) here...2024-03-1612 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceMoney Talks, But Do You Speak the Language? by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement on Building WealthDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2656:In this podcast episode, host Diania Merriam narrates a blog post by Kathleen Coxwell of NewRetirement.com. The post discusses the often confusing language of personal finance, breaking down essential financial concepts and terms to empower listeners in their financial journey. The episode aims to demystify topics like inflation, assets, diversification, cash flow, rate of return, risk tolerance, assumptions, home equity, present value/future value, and lifetime income....2024-03-1512 min
Inspired Budget#147: How To Change Your Outlook On Money with Diania MerriamIn this episode, Diania Merriam shares her personal journey from financial illiteracy and debt to achieving financial independence and retiring at 33. She emphasizes the importance of shifting from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to money. Diania provides action steps for listeners, including surrounding themselves with abundant people, reading abundance-based books, and expressing appreciation and gratitude. By adopting these practices, you can develop a healthier relationship with money and find contentment in your financial journey.Takeaways:Shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset when it comes to money.S...2024-03-0734 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money AdviceAre Those Golden Handcuffs On Too Tight? by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue on Financial Independence & FreedomDiscover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2637:Helene Massicotte of FreeToPursue.com challenges the allure of "golden handcuffs," the financial incentives that keep us tethered to jobs that might not fulfill us. Through her personal journey and practical advice, she explores the importance of financial independence, the illusion of security from employer-provided benefits, and the value of pursuing a life defined by more than just monetary gains.Read along with the original article(s) here...2024-02-2709 min
The Stacking Benjamins ShowImprove Your Relationships AND Your Portfolio this Valentine's Day (SB1477)Love is in the air! Today we're talking about relationships with two fantastic people - our guest of honor today is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily podcast and also the woman behind the EconoMe Conference, Diania Merriam. Diania and Joe talk about relationships, money, and that the whole idea of "relationship" doesn't start where many people think it does. We especially focus on money's role in a relationship and how focusing on the wrong aspects of "love" can end up helping out OUT of a relationship instead of getting closer with your "soulmate."Before that...2024-02-141h 30
THE ENERGY TO SUCCEED4. Mastering an Abundance Mindset | GUEST Diania MerriamDIANIA MERRIAM IS THE FOUNDER OF THE ECONOME CONFERENCEAND HOST OF OPTIMAL FINANCE DAILY
LINKS: In this interview Diania mentions a couple of books that will help you get started on your financial independence journey. During our members Q&A after the training she mentions a few others as well. All of the recommended books are linked here for you.
The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
Your Money or Your Life by Vicki Robbin
Why Does the Stock Market Always Go Up by Brian Feroldi
It...2024-02-0840 min
Buck$ Outside The Box PodcastEp. #176: Ditching Your Baggage Around Money with Diania MerriamShe is the visionary behind the EconoMe Conference, often referred to as the "TED talks" of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Additionally, she serves as the host of the widely acclaimed podcast, Optimal Finance Daily. Today, we are delighted to have Diana Merriam with us to dive into the transformative journey of her money mindset shift, leading to her early retirement at the age of 33.
Diana will share insights on how she reshaped her life by redefining her relationship with money and becoming an active member of the FIRE community. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation on financial...2024-01-2932 min
Mile High FI PodcastScarcity vs Abundance Mindset & FIRE with Diania Merriam | MHFI 199Doug and Carl chat with Diania Merriam about big events in her life in 2024 (a wedding & the EconoMe conference), struggles with scarcity mindset/shifting to an abundance mindset, and how these mindsets have influenced her approach to wedding planning. Along the way she discusses her transformative experience at the Hoffman Process retreat, especially as it relates to spending. Diania also provides a preview of EconoMe, an overview of the conference goals, and highlights the importance of community on the path to financial independence.
Not planning to attend EconoMe? You can still hang out with us virtually by heading over to Buy...2024-01-231h 00
Mile High FI PodcastScarcity vs Abundance Mindset & FIRE with Diania Merriam | MHFI 199Doug and Carl chat with Diania Merriam about big events in her life in 2024 (a wedding & the EconoMe conference), struggles with scarcity mindset/shifting to an abundance mindset, and how these mindsets have influenced her approach to wedding planning. Along the way she discusses her transformative experience at the Hoffman Process retreat, especially as it relates to spending. Diania also provides a preview of EconoMe, an overview of the conference goals, and highlights the importance of community on the path to financial independence.
Not planning to attend EconoMe? You can still hang out with us virtually by hea...2024-01-231h 00Mile High FI PodcastScarcity vs Abundance Mindset & FIRE with Diania Merriam | MHFI 199Doug and Carl chat with Diania Merriam about big events in her life in 2024 (a wedding & the EconoMe conference), struggles with scarcity mindset/shifting to an abundance mindset, and how these mindsets have influenced her approach to wedding planning. Along the way she discusses her transformative experience at the Hoffman Process retreat, especially as it relates to spending. Diania also provides a preview of EconoMe, an overview of the conference goals, and highlights the importance of community on the path to financial independence.
Not planning to attend EconoMe? You can still hang out with us virtually by hea...2024-01-231h 00
Earn & InvestHas The FIRE Movement Become Elitist w/ Diania Merriam, Leif Dahleen, and Jessica LynnJoin us in a thought-provoking conversation with Diania Merriam of the Econome Conference, Jessica from the Fioneers, and Leif Dahleen from the Physician on FIRE as we delve into the pressing question of whether the financial independence community has veered towards elitism. Together, we explore the criticisms surrounding the rising costs of conferences and ponder whether the fundamental principles of frugality are being overshadowed by a quest for exclusivity.#FinancialIndependence #FICommunity #FrugalityRevival #MoneyMatters #EconomeConference #FioneersPodcast #PhysicianOnFIRE #WealthMindset #DeconstructingFI #FinancialWellness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-01-111h 03
Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors - The Best InterestThe Unspoken Strain of F.I. | Diania Merriam - E71Diania Merriam is the founder of the EconoMe Conference, an exclusive gathering for the FIRE community (financial independence, retire early). Inspired by FIRE, Diania hit an impressive 60% savings rate and retired at 33. Of course, in retirement, you’ve got to stay active; what’s the point of financial freedom if you’ve got nothing to do? Diania joins Jesse today to discuss CoastFI, SlowFI, and the need to enjoy the journey. If you’re saving for retirement, but aren’t sure what to do with that retirement, this episode is for you! Key Takeaways: What ins...2024-01-0354 min
The Mindful FIRE Podcast125 : Retiring Early with Coast FI and Slow FI with Diania MerrimanIn this episode: Money as a Tool, Retirement and Autonomy, Awareness and Choice, Community and Belonging, Coast FI and Slow FI with Diania MerriamNote from AdamI hope you are well. I know I've been MIA for the last few weeks, without any new episodes.I've had some incredible things happening in my life, all thanks to envisioning. I can't wait to share them with you and share a resource I'm creating for you to think BIG about your own life and vision, so you can create similar amazing r...2023-11-281h 07
Catching Up to FIThe Banes of Financial Independence | Camp FI Midwest Live | 042On this special addition of Catching Up to FI, we get to hear a live panel from CampFI Midwest 2023 hosted by Becky, Diania Merriam of Optimal Finance Daily, and Jordan Grumet of Earn & Invest. The hosts discuss the surprising and maybe not-so-fun sides of financial independence and how to work through them. We also hear personal stories from the panel's audience. 🔗 Connect with us Buy CUtFI a coffee Record a message for CUtFI Thank you to our sponsors: Personal Finance Club (Use code CUTOFI to get $30 OFF any course or PFC...2023-10-1551 min
Healthy Love and MoneyFinding Financial Freedom By Doing Your Own Healing Work with Diania Merriam
“The reward for many of us, for retiring early, is an existential crisis. I think there’s a lot of different elements to why people feel this way when they retire early.”
Today our host Ed Coambs embarks on an insightful journey with Diania Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference and fellow podcaster. Diania unravels her personal journey from being financially illiterate to achieving financial independence, retiring at 33, and its impacts on her mental health. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy, discernment, and adapting financial decisions to our unique circumstances.
In this...2023-09-1449 min
Catching Up to FIFind Your Camino | Diania Merriam | 029Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a party about money designed for the FI/FIRE Movement. She is also the host of the popular podcast, Optimal Finance Daily, where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet (1M downloads per month). Discovering the FIRE movement in 2015 led her to get out of $30k of debt in 11 months, save 60% of her income, take a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and self-fund her own business. She retired from her corporate career at 33 years old an...2023-08-201h 19
Money TalesDon’t Waste Freedom, with Diania MerriamIn this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Diania Merriam. In her 20s, Diania felt like she was wasting her privilege. She was an educated white woman in a first world country with a good job, yet Diania was living paycheck to paycheck and running up a mound of debt. She decided something had to change. Diania made a mindset shift and became a supersaver. She got creative and resourceful about meeting her needs and developed a brand-new relationship with money.
Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a party about money designed specifically...2023-08-1731 minMoney TalesDon’t Waste Freedom, with Diania MerriamIn this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Diania Merriam. In her 20s, Diania felt like she was wasting her privilege. She was an educated white woman in a first world country with a good job, yet Diania was living paycheck to paycheck and running up a mound of debt. She decided something had to change. Diania made a mindset shift and became a supersaver. She got creative and resourceful about meeting her needs and developed a brand-new relationship with money.
Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a party about money designed specifically...2023-08-1731 min
The InvestHER PodcastHow to Create a Life you Don't Need to Retire FromWelcome, ladies, to the Real Estate InvestHER Show! In this episode, we are going to get inspired to achieve financial freedom with Diania Merriam. Diania is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, catering to the FIRE movement. She hosts the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily (1M downloads/month), narrating articles from top personal finance blogs. She achieved financial independence by eliminating $30k of debt, saving 60% of her income, and retiring at 33. Featured on Business Insider, CNBC, and other outlets, she inspires others on the path to financial freedom.
In this episode, we explore Diana's journey to financial independence through the...2023-08-0440 min
Risk Parity RadioEpisode 276: What "They" Don't Want You To Know About The FIRE Movement, A Case Study And Portfolio Reviews As Of July 14, 2023In this episode we answer an email from Marcy. We discuss the modern and extended histories of the FIRE movement, FIRE movements and FIRE literature of the past from the 19th Century and beyond, the parallels of modern portfolio mistakes with those of FIRE circa 1990, and do a case study of Marcy's FIRE goals and portfolio using Portfolio Visualizer. (Errata -- I said "21%" for two allocations in the third portfolio when I meant 26%.)And THEN we our go through our weekly portfolio reviews of the seven sample portfolios you can find at Portfolios | Risk Parity Radio.2023-07-161h 08The Personal Finance PodcastHow to Use Money as a Tool to Achieve Financial Independence With Diania MerriamIn this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, how to Use Money as a Tool with Diana Miriam.How Andrew Can Help You:
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2023-06-2856 min
Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and NutritionQ&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. SpendingDiania Merriam answers a listener's question about saving and investing vs. spending.Episode 2151: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. SpendingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2114 minOptimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLYQ&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. SpendingDiania Merriam answers a listener's question about saving and investing vs. spending.Episode 2151: Q&A with Diania Merriam - Saving & Investing vs. SpendingVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-05-2114 min
Podcast Junkies - Storytelling Interviews & Conversations with Podcasters Podcasting PassionatelyDiania Merriam - Financial Podcasting is on FIREEpisode SummaryDiania Merriam is the Founder of The EconoMe Conference and host of the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast, a show that offers tips and discussions on budgeting, early retirement, investing, and other money matters. Today, Harry and Diania engage in a rich discussion on the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) Movement, what goes into curating and hosting your own conference, and the connection between standup comedy, voice acting, and podcasting.Episode SponsorFullCast – https://fullcast.co/Key Takeaways06:26 – Diania Merriam joins the show to share her experience at Podca...2023-01-2057 min
Ordinary Sherpa: Family Adventure Coaching and Design102 | How the Camino and FIRE create Community with Diania MerriamAs we shift from the holidays to the new year there is often the most reflective time of year for reflection and intention setting for the upcoming year. I am not talking about new year's resolutions. I am talking about understanding your why, who will help you get there and what is it you need to do today to advance toward your ideal life. As this is publishing I am in the final days of w2 work, and merely weeks from our departure in the RV for our family gap year. Working towards a gap year has been a few...2022-12-2954 min
ChooseFI416 | Learning to Leave | Diania MerriamIn this episode: using your resources to create change, your employer is your customer, identifying discrimination, and abundance mindsets. For some on the journey to FI, it may seem like you must at all cost continuously strive to meet your monetary goal as quickly as possible. However, staying in toxic and unfulfilling work environments to hold the course with your goal is not what this journey is about. This week we are re-joined by Diania Merriam to have an intimate conversation about leaving a toxic work environment, navigating internalized beliefs, and the power and control gained while...2022-12-191h 08
The Money Bare$40k in debt to fund your business??? Starting a Whole A$$ Conference with Diania Merriam from EconoMeFinding the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) 5 years ago was like a refreshing punch in the face for Diania Merriam and improved her life in nearly every way. In this week's episode, Diania talks about how she got out of $30k of debt in 11 months, the power of FU money, and how she started a whole conference for money nerds like herself (and even went from $40k in debt to running the business!).Learn more about her work here: https://economeconference.com/Listen to Optimal Finance Daily Podcast here: https://oldpodcast.com/optimal-finance-daily-podcast/...2022-11-2153 minMile High FI PodcastDiania Merriam - Building Community | MHFI 126This episode is full of hilarity and pearls of wisdom. Diania Merriam, the founder of the EconoMe Conference, stopped by to talk about all things personal finance and how to build your dream community.
How she started the EconoMe conference.
How EconoMe differs from CampFI.
Taking on the "75 Hard" challenge.
How the FIRE community can change your life.
What do people actually talk about at FI events?
A Skyline Chili debate that got ... a little out of control.
The value of making things.
Check out the Econome Conference - Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will b...2022-11-081h 11Mile High FI PodcastDiania Merriam – Building Community | MHFI 126This episode is full of hilarity and pearls of wisdom. Diania Merriam, the founder of the EconoMe Conference, stopped by to talk about all things personal finance and how to build your dream community.
How she started the EconoMe conference.
How EconoMe differs from CampFI.
Taking on the “75 Hard” challenge.
How the FIRE community can change your life.
What do people actually talk about at FI events?
A Skyline Chili debate that got … a little out of control.
The value of making things.
Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will...2022-11-081h 11Mile High FI PodcastDiania Merriam – Building Community | MHFI 126This episode is full of hilarity and pearls of wisdom. Diania Merriam, the founder of the EconoMe Conference, stopped by to talk about all things personal finance and how to build your dream community.
How she started the EconoMe conference.
How EconoMe differs from CampFI.
Taking on the “75 Hard” challenge.
How the FIRE community can change your life.
What do people actually talk about at FI events?
A Skyline Chili debate that got … a little out of control.
The value of making things.
Check out the Econome Conference – Save money using our coupon code MILEHIGHFI. Carl and Doug will...2022-11-081h 11
Earn & InvestWhy You can't Afford to Miss Econome 2023 w/ Diania Merriam, Ericka Young, and James LoweryEconome 2023 promises to be a fantastic conference in 2023. We talk with creator Diania Merriam as well as big stage speakers Ericka Young and James Lowery. What will be new this year? What surprises can we expect? Will there be a live podcast? Take a listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-3155 min
The MisFitNationDiania Merriam - Chief Economist and Personal Finance EnthusiastWelcome to our Finish it up Friday episode 192, we hope you have rocked it this week and stacked victories along the way.
You don’t want to pass this chat; we had a blast chatting with Diania and we know you will enjoy what she has to say. Get ready for the chat and lean forward into the weekend.
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Entrepreneurship Archives - findmorebalance.comEMDR and the Power of Processing Trauma ft. Diania Merriam – TMWS10In this episode of The Mental Wealth Show, Rich Jones chats with Diana Merriam about therapy and EMDR. Diana is the founder of the Econome Conference and hosts the Optimal Finance Daily podcast. Rich has been interested in EMDR for a long time, and Diana shares her personal experience with it.
Do you feel like you’re struggling with anxiety and depression? Have you been told to “snap out of it” or “get over it”? This episode is for you if you’re tired of taking ineffective actions and not getting results.
In this episode, you’ll learn...2022-09-1500 minPodcast Archives - findmorebalance.comEMDR and the Power of Processing Trauma ft. Diania Merriam – TMWS10In this episode of The Mental Wealth Show, Rich Jones chats with Diana Merriam about therapy and EMDR. Diana is the founder of the Econome Conference and hosts the Optimal Finance Daily podcast. Rich has been interested in EMDR for a long time, and Diana shares her personal experience with it.
Do you feel like you’re struggling with anxiety and depression? Have you been told to “snap out of it” or “get over it”? This episode is for you if you’re tired of taking ineffective actions and not getting results.
In this episode, you’ll learn...2022-09-1500 min
The Mental Wealth Show with Rich JonesEMDR and the Power of Processing Trauma ft. Diania Merriam - TMWS10It's been over a month since my last update. I catch folks up on what happened at track nationals and my journey over the past couple years. I'm also joined by EconoMe Conference founder, Diania Merriam, who candidly shares her mental health journey and experience with the therapy modality that's helped her most: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). If you've ever heard of or wondered about EMDR, this episode is for you. Jump to 10:20 to go directly to the interview. Trigger Warning: discussion of death/loss As always, talk to a professional before doing an...2022-09-1555 min
Freedom Nation PodcastFrom 30K in debt to Daily Podcast host with Diania MerriamIn today’s episode, Jeff interviews Diania, producer of the EconoME Conference in Cincinnati. Diania is living the FIRE lifestyle and has gone from $30,000 in debt to front loading her retirement account. She is currently hosting (2) daily podcasts that covers all of her expenses and is producing a conference and YouTube series.
Diania and Jeff discuss:
Discovered at 28, that she had $30,000 in debt from living outside her means.
Had a goal to do the Camino de Santiago walk at age 30 and so she decided to get her finances in order.
She found a blog called Mr. Mone...2022-09-0729 min
Rogue Retirement Lounge with Matt Franklin: Entrepreneur, Investor, Bitcoin EnthusiastTalking F.I.R.E. With Diania Merriam. You Might Want To Take Some Notes...Whether you're 40 years away from retirement and you've just started doing your planning, or if you're already retired, there's some serious money wisdom in this episode.Diania Merriam is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-finance-daily/id1090822398She also started the EconoME Conference:www.economeconference.comI really enjoyed this conversation -- we covered a lot more than just F.I.R.E., so pour yourself a beer, grab a coffee, whatever makes you happy.... Get comfortable and enjoy this episode...2022-08-3045 min
Rebel EntrepreneurBuilding a conference from scratch with Diania MerriamHow do you build a national conference from scratch?
Meet Diania Merriam, who decided to build EconoMe, a national conference in the USA about Financial Independence. She shares the ups and downs, the mistakes, and the successes with the aim of helping you grow your business to the next level.
Check out the EconoMe Conference.2022-06-061h 04
Rebel EntrepreneurBuilding a conference from scratch with Diania MerriamHow do you build a national conference from scratch?
Meet Diania Merriam, who decided to build EconoMe, a national conference in the USA about Financial Independence. She shares the ups and downs, the mistakes, and the successes with the aim of helping you grow your business to the next level.
Check out the EconoMe Conference.2022-06-061h 04Mile High FI PodcastLive Q&A with Diania Merriam & Maggie Tucker at Camp FI Southeast | MHFi 068We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights:
What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you?
What is your side-hustle exit plan?
Getting started on YouTube
Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many
Do you believe in the four-percent rule?
What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago?
What equipment do you use?
How much liquid cash is too much?
Decompressing after leaving work
Keep an...2022-04-1955 minMile High FI PodcastLive Q&A with Diania Merriam & Maggie Tucker at Camp FI Southeast | MHFi 068We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights:
What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you?
What is your side-hustle exit plan?
Getting started on YouTube
Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many
Do you believe in the four-percent rule?
What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago?
What equipment do you use?
How much liquid cash is too much?
Decompressing after leaving work
Keep an...2022-04-1955 minMile High FI PodcastLive Q&A with Diania Merriam & Maggie Tucker at Camp FI Southeast | MHFi 068We had a great sit-down with Diania and Maggie at Camp FI and fielded some fun and off-the-wall questions from the audience. Here are a few highlights:
What pursuits have been most fulfilling for you?
What is your side-hustle exit plan?
Getting started on YouTube
Getting started with a podcast and overcoming the fear of being one of many
Do you believe in the four-percent rule?
What do you know now that you wish you knew ten years ago?
What equipment do you use?
How much liquid cash is too much?
Decompressing after leaving work
Keep an...2022-04-1955 min
Keep What You EarnAchieving Financial Independence Through Community with Diania MerriamAre you passionate about finding financial independence but not sure how to actually implement it with the right level of support and accountability? It feels like no matter how much advice you see on social media or you absorb from the personal finance gurus, it's so difficult to cultivate the discipline on your own to make things happen. That's why I really wanted to have our guest on for this week to talk about how financial independence is not meant to be done alone. This week we're joined by Diania Merriam who is the founder of the E...2022-03-2440 minKeep What You EarnAchieving Financial Independence Through Community with Diania MerriamAre you passionate about finding financial independence but not sure how to actually implement it with the right level of support and accountability? It feels like no matter how much advice you see on social media or you absorb from the personal finance gurus, it's so difficult to cultivate the discipline on your own to make things happen. That's why I really wanted to have our guest on for this week to talk about how financial independence is not meant to be done alone. This week we're joined by Diania Merriam who is the founder of the E...2022-03-2440 min
friends on FIRE#136 | From financially illiterate in her 20s to retiring from W2 work in her 30s with Diania from EconoMeIn this week’s episode, we talk about going from financially illiterate in her 20s to retiring from W2 work in her 30s with Diania Merriam. Diania is the host of the Optimal Finance Daily podcast and the creator of the EconoMe conference, which has been described as the Ted Talks of the FIRE community and a “party about money.” Diania spent her 20s living it up in New York, discovered Mr. Money Mustache, and then got out of $30K in debt in 11 months. She used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote-working before that was trending and to take a...2022-02-1445 min
Path to Podcast SuccessDiania Merriam: Optimal Finance DailyDiania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence. EconoMe has been described as a "party about money" as well as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily (300k downloads per week) where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino d...2022-02-0329 min
Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowTurning Down a $150k/year Job – Diania Merriam – DS323Diania Merriam, the founder of the Econome Conference, talks to Doug about turning down a 150K job!
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2022-01-2746 min
Affiliate Marketing & Side Hustles on the Doug.ShowTurning Down a $150k/year Job - Diania Merriam - DS323Diania Merriam, the founder of the Econome Conference, talks to Doug about turning down a 150K job!
Econome YouTube Channel
Econome Conference
Optimal Finance Daily Podcast
Also, check out:
Mile High Fi
This episode is brought to you in part by Ezoic.
And be sure to check out Leap to help your site load faster. Plus you won’t have to worry about the Core Web Vitals.
Contact me. Ask Questions!
Send me an email here: feedback@doug.show
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2022-01-2746 min
Person of Interest with Natalie JonesEP #120 Financial Expert Diania MerriamDiania comes to us as a branding specialist turned money expert, or as she likes to call it "enthusiastic about she manages money," rather than expert. Which I love because I have learned so much from her already. Her story seems unbelievable but she walks us through navigating financial freedom - no matter where you are with your finances in your life. She reminds us you have time and space to get it where you want to be. I'm excited to share she started a conference called Econome and it is happening in 2 weeks on November 13 & 14 here in Cincinnati...2021-10-3044 min
Engineer of FinanceConversation with Diania MerriamDiania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks'' of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business. Diania saves 60% of her income and...2021-10-2842 min
Rich by IntentionEp. 11: How To Become Debt Free & Retire Early On Your Terms with Diania MerriamDiania Merriam, the founder of The EconoMe Conference, joins the podcast to discuss what is Financial Independence and Retiring Early (FIRE) and the upcoming 2021 EconoMe Conference in November. EconoMeCon is an event centered around financial independence and is known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. Diania also hosts the popular podcast, Optimal Finance Daily, where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 m...2021-10-0539 min
Earn & InvestAsk Bigger Questions w/ Diania Merriam of The Econome ConferenceAre you asking the bigger questions now? Diania Merriam discovered financial independence and immediately changed her life. It is only after starting the Econome Conference that she realized that she could start asking the more important questions right away even before she becomes financially independent. Hear Diania's story as well as the latest info on the upcoming Econome Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-1658 min
Couple Money Podcast[Simplify & Enjoy] The Power of Community When Pursuing FiToday we’ll go over how you can set up your finances so you’ll have more options and time for the things people and projects you love! Pursuing Financial Independence on Your Terms As a kid one of my favorite genres of books to read was those choose your own adventure stories. Remember those? You always began the same, but based on the choices you made, you could find buried treasure. Or your plane crashes. (Wait, not sure that was a thing in a kids book. Anyways…) Fast forward and now my absolute...2021-09-0830 min
Mindful Millionaire with Leisa PetersonConnecting Financially with Diania MerriamToday, I’m interviewing Diania Merriam and she is the founder of Econome Conference. Diania is sharing the story behind the conference, her vision, how she brought it into reality, getting sponsors, getting speakers. I love sharing stories of people like Diania who has committed herself to bringing what she most wanted into reality. One of the things I love about talking to Diania is she’s able to explain situations that she’s gone through as a witness to the journey -- which is something that helps each of us to consider how what she’s learned a...2021-08-2438 min
The Roller Coaster of MidlifeE118 – The FIRE Movement with Diania MerriamFIRE – Financial Independence, Retire Early) is a movement that is a lifestyle that focuses on gaining financial independence and retiring early. It’s not necessarily about sitting around on a beach, it’s about having the freedom to choose how you spend your time. It’s about deciding if you will work full-time, part-time or freelance. Join me for this episode where I chat with Diania Merriam who is shaking up how people think about money and retirement through The Econo(Me) Conference, she shares how she started her journey and how you can too. Connect...2021-08-0323 min
The Mental Wealth Show with Rich JonesFinancial Flexibility ft. Diania Merriam - PB195Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, a two-day event with roots in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early), the lifestyle movement that aims for financial freedom. The FIRE movement taught Diania how to save 60% of her income, and she’s now on track to be financially independent before she’s 40 years old. She’s passionate about personal finance and thrilled to be the new host of the Optimal Finance Daily podcast. Diania makes her second appearance on the show to discuss how she got inspired to explore the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) space and why she...2021-07-2947 minMile High FI PodcastYou Can Do Hard Things – Diania Merriam | MHFi 014 | Mile High FI PodcastDoug and Carl interview Diania Merriam, creator of the EconoMe conference.
Diania discusses:
Discovering Mr. Money Mustache and getting out of $30,000 in debt
Using creativity to adopt a frugal lifestyle
Lessons learned (and not learned!) while hiking the El Camino Trail
How financial independence allowed her to leave a toxic situation
The merits of quitting work even before you’re done saving
The real purpose of setting goals
The EconoMe conference
Links:
EconoMe Conference 2021 – Save with Code “1500”
*Affiliate Link so I earn a commission if you use the code. Thank you!
Optimal Finance Daily
The Mira...2021-07-271h 46Mile High FI PodcastYou Can Do Hard Things – Diania Merriam | MHFi 014 | Mile High FI PodcastDoug and Carl interview Diania Merriam, creator of the EconoMe conference.
Diania discusses:
Discovering Mr. Money Mustache and getting out of $30,000 in debt
Using creativity to adopt a frugal lifestyle
Lessons learned (and not learned!) while hiking the El Camino Trail
How financial independence allowed her to leave a toxic situation
The merits of quitting work even before you’re done saving
The real purpose of setting goals
The EconoMe conference
Links:
EconoMe Conference 2021 – Save with Code “1500”
*Affiliate Link so I earn a commission if you use the code. Thank you!
Optimal Finance Daily
The Mira...2021-07-271h 46Mile High FI PodcastYou Can Do Hard Things – Diania Merriam | MHFi 014 | Mile High FI PodcastDoug and Carl interview Diania Merriam, creator of the EconoMe conference.
Diania discusses:
Discovering Mr. Money Mustache and getting out of $30,000 in debt
Using creativity to adopt a frugal lifestyle
Lessons learned (and not learned!) while hiking the El Camino Trail
How financial independence allowed her to leave a toxic situation
The merits of quitting work even before you’re done saving
The real purpose of setting goals
The EconoMe conference
Links:
EconoMe Conference 2021 – Save with Code “1500”
*Affiliate Link so I earn a commission if you use the code. Thank you!
Optimal Finance Daily
Th...2021-07-271h 46
BiggerPockets Money PodcastFI: More Than Retirement, a Chance to Take Risks w/ Diania Merriam
After years and years of working in licensing, Diania Merriam opened up her credit report and saw that she was (collectively) $30,000 in debt. This forced her to ask the question, “what am I working for?” It made sense at the moment: you get your paycheck, you can go out to a fancy dinner, you get another paycheck, you can buy yourself something nice. But Diania wasn’t happy, or at least as happy as she thought she’d be.She realized that she didn’t want to be stuck in a job she had to go to every day...2021-07-191h 24
Becoming The HeroHow to Build an Event | Taking Steps in Faith with Diania Merriam | Ep. 107Today we discuss The Camino, faith, and starting a conference.Welcome back to the 107th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.Today I share my conversation with podcast host, Diania Merriam. Diania is also the founder of the Econome Conference (https://economeconference.com/). Some highlights from today's show:Diania tells about her experience getting out of debtWe talk about The CaminoThe Necessity of doing things you are unprepared forThe spirituality of businessHow to build a conference from nothingSurrounding yourself with good people.Diania also left some action items for us:2021-07-121h 02
Becoming The HeroHow to Build an Event | Taking Steps in Faith with Diania Merriam | Ep. 107Today we discuss The Camino, faith, and starting a conference.Welcome back to the 107th episode of the Hard Thing Podcast.Today I share my conversation with podcast host, Diania Merriam. Diania is also the founder of the Econome Conference (https://economeconference.com/). Some highlights from today's show:Diania tells about her experience getting out of debtWe talk about The CaminoThe Necessity of doing things you are unprepared forThe spirituality of businessHow to build a conference from nothingSurrounding yourself with good people.Diania also left some action items for us:2021-07-121h 02
Earn & InvestCould You Become a Victim of Financial Abuse? w/ KItty from Bitches Get Riches and Diania MerriamWelcome to the Earn & Invest podcast. We have the conversations that help you earn and invest in the future so you can make the right decisions today. I’m your host Doc G and for this episode we are going to talk about something rather difficult. Specifically, financial abuse against women. Kitty was born in the American Midwest, but was voted off in season seventeen. Her wan complexion, intellectual elitism, and gay haircut are all way more welcome in New England, so she lives there now. She shares her life with her partner and twelve pets because she...2021-06-211h 12
The Dismantling You PodcastEpisode 32: Diania Merriam Why You need F#@K YOU MoneyOn this episode of The Dismantling You podcast, I’m talking with Diania Merriam. She is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. Diania is also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de...2021-06-1933 min
The Beyond Growth ShowLearn How The EconoMe Conference and The FIRE Movement Can Help You Achieve Financial Freedom"EconoMe LLC was formed to launch The EconoMe Conference, a two-day event at the University of Cincinnati. The EconoMe Conference has roots in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) which is a lifestyle movement with the goal of financial freedom. Diania Merriam, the founder of EconoMe LLC, was motivated to start a conference after the pursuit of FIRE changed her life."
We're lucky to have Diania with us to share her financial journey and why she created EconoMe.
Visit the EconoMe Conference website.
Connect with Diania on LinkedIN.
Watch the episode on YouTube.
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Co-hosts Craig Dunkerley and Claudia Harvey...2021-06-1735 min
The Financial Independence ShowFi-lexibility and The EconoMe Conference | Diania MerriamToday's episode features the founder of EconoMe, Diania Merriam.
Diania wasn't always into money. She had her time in New York where she went through a phase many of us struggle with -- blowing money and living it up in our 20s.
Diania decided to revamp her lifestyle but wanted to do so without giving up the experiences. She traded going out to eat for hosting dinner parties. Instead of going out shopping, she hosted clothes swaps.
Then, Diania took it a step further by relocating to Cincinnati -- a city where she still feels like she has the amenities o...2021-06-0841 min
The FI ShowFi-lexibility and The EconoMe Conference | Diania MerriamToday's episode features Diania Merriam -- the creator of EconoMe.Diania wasn't always into money. She had her time in New York where she went through a phase many of us struggle with -- blowing money and living it up in our 20s.Diania decided to revamp her lifestyle but wanted to do so without giving up the experiences. She traded going out to eat for hosting dinner parties. Instead of going out shopping, she hosted clothes swaps.Then, Diania took it a step further by relocating...2021-06-0741 min
Life Skills That Matter PodcastFlirting With Self-Employment With Diania Merriam (376)Our guest today is Diania Merriam, EconoMeConference.com, who’s back on our show to share another chapter in her solopreneur journey. This time she recently parted ways with her job and now finds herself questioning the role of work in her life in a way she hasn’t before.
Lot of great lessons in our conversations including:
+ How she built trust in herself to finally go out on her own.
+ How she uses her depression as a teacher.
+ Why affirmations have transformed her mindset.
+ The deeply intentional process she wen...2021-05-0448 min
Wealthy Wellthy PodcastThe Power of FU Money w/Diania MerriamIn today’s episode, I chat with Diania Merriam, the founder of The EconoME Conference, also known as the “Ted talks of the FIRE Movement (Financial Independent Retire Early). She is also the host of the popular podcast, Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business. Diania save...2021-04-3047 min
Financially IntentionalThis Nurse Discovers the Importance of FU Money- Ep. 94Send us a textDiania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business...2021-04-2241 min
The Lucky TitanF.I.R.E. (financial independence, retire early) is financial literacy on steroids With Diania MerriamDiania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business. Diania saves 60% of her income and...2021-04-2121 min
Money PeachFinancial Independence in Her 30s with Diania MerriamDiania Merriam is on the show today to share her story of reaching financial independence in her 30s. After living in New York City in her 20s and racking up $30k in debt, Diania decided enough was enough and it was time to change her mindset about money. What would it be like to reach financial independence? After making the choice to turn away from her old financial habits, Diania shares how she reached financial independence in her 30s. She shares how she: Changed her belief about money and consumerism H...2021-04-0233 min
Earn & InvestMake Money More Funny w/ Paul Ollinger, Diania Merriam, and Amin Lakhani (Explicit)Have you ever though of being a comedian? Paul Ollinger, Diania Merriam, and Amin Lakhani explore the role of comedy in their lives and why pursue such a difficult conquest. Is there any connection to finance? Plus, are you an Earner or Investor? Check out our community segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-291h 03
The Jesse Mecham ShowEP05 Money Stories: From $30k Debt to "CoastFI" with Diania MerriamThis week's Money Story comes from the vivacious Diania Merriam, founder of the EconoMe Conference which brings together speakers in the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). After finding herself working for a decent salary in NYC but falling deeper into debt, Diania decided to pull her head out of the financial sand and figure out where her finances stood. Around the same time, a friend introduced her to the Mr. Money Mustache blog and the concept of FIRE. Armed with these tools, she started cutting her expenses and aggressively paying off debt. Eventually, Diania m...2021-03-2238 minChooseFI306 | Myths and Misconceptions |Diania Merriam Diania Merriam is the Chief Economeist behind the EconoMe conference, a two-day event at the University of Cincinnati whose roots are in the FIRE movement. In 2019, Diania was preparing for the launch of EconoMe in the spring of 2020. She could not have anticipated the risk of a global pandemic impacting her conference, but it was successfully held on March 7, 2020, just before the event location’s shut down. The 2020 event hosted 250 attendees and nine expert speakers. After putting 20 months of work into the conference, Diania was gratified to hear that 90% of participants loved the event and would recommend it to a fr...2021-03-2245 min
Journey To LaunchHow Diania Paid off $30,000 of Debt, Quit Her Job & Achieved FI-Flexibility with Diania MerriamCan you imagine negotiating a virtual work arrangement with your employer that allows you to move across the country & take a 2 month sabbatical? That’s exactly what this week’s guest Diania Merriam did. Diania was able to move from NYC to Cincinnati and travelled to Spain for 2 months while keeping her NYC job . On the podcast, Diania shares how she paid off $30,000 in debt in 11 months, and reached the milestone of Coast FI (financial independence). Diania brings a rich and bold energy this week that explains how she was able to achieve her success and talks about...2021-03-1053 min
Money You Should AskWhy You Need F#@K YOU Money. Diania MerriamAfter getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, Diania Merriam, founder of The EconoMe Conference, podcaster & entrepreneur, used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer. She took a 2-month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, where she was inspired to create her own business. Bob and Diania chat about: FIRE Movement misconceptions, assumptions, and criticisms. Why we need F#@k YOU money. The difference between being rich versus being wealthy. Adjusting your money mindset without feeling you are depriving yourself. Increasing your income...2021-02-1549 min
Explore FI Canada047: FI-lexibility | Diania Merriam of EconoMeWe interview Diania of EconoMe to discuss FI-lexbility and how it can make your FI journey more sustainable and meaningful.2021-01-221h 00
The MapleMoney ShowHow FI-lexible Are Your Financial Goals? with Diania MerriamThe pursuit of financial independence requires discipline to save aggressively, but if you’re not careful, a frugal lifestyle can lead to self-deprivation. This is why the phrase, "enjoy the journey", should always extend to your finances. Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. Diania joins me on the show to talk about the importance of building flexibility into your finances You can find the show notes for this episode at https://maplemoney.com/128 This ep...2020-12-0935 min
Earn & InvestMoney, Mental Health, and Hope w/Melanie Lockert, Wendy Mays, Diania Merriam, and Jennifer MahThese amazing guests talk of their struggles with mental and financial health. As both content producers and consumers, Jennifer Mah, Melanie Lockert, Wendy Mays, and Diania Merriam provide us hope that we can get wrangle both our minds and money into shape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-08-171h 17
Earn & InvestLosing Your Financial Way and Finding It On El Camino w/Cory Fawcett, Diania Merriam, and Bianca DiValerioCory Fawcett, Diania Merriam, and Bianca DiValerio have all done something that most of us have not...walked the sacred pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostella. Hear how it affected their lives and their paths to financial freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-03-161h 03
Mad Money MonsterA FIRE-y Debate With Diania MerriamIf you’re interested in financial independence or the FIRE movement and want to learn more, you cannot miss today’s episode with the Chief Economeist and Founder of the EconoMe Conference, Diania Merriam. (more&hellip.
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