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Build A Wealthy Spirit210. The Last Episode: Reflecting on Four Years of Build A Wealthy SpiritAfter four years and 210 episodes, Sammie and Michelle have decided to close out the Build A Wealthy Spirit podcast. In this episode, they reflect on the past four years, sharing their favorite memories and the deep gratitude they feel for all of you and everyone who has supported the podcast along the way. It's the end of an era in a beautiful way. Thank you to all of you who have listened to the podcast and joined us for different parts of this journey! Show Notes:Thank you to our podcast mentors! Joe Saul S...2025-01-2822 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit208. The Four Tendencies - Learn How To Motivate YourselfIf you've ever wondered how you can better motivate yourself, this episode about The Four Tendencies is for you! Sammie and Michelle are big fans of The Four Tendencies. Sammie is an Upholder and is the go to person to get things done, for herself and for anyone in her life. Michelle is a Rebel. She does not like to be told what to do, whether that's from the outside or even listening to herself. They also cover Questioners (needing to know the why) and Obligers (better at meeting outer expectations) in this episode. Sammie and Michelle found that u...2025-01-1423 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit201. Thank You Letter To Your Past SelfIt's giving thanks! Ok, could not resist. This episode, Sammie and Michelle dive into a different take on gratitude through writing a thank you letter to their past self. There are a lot of benefits to a gratitude practice, but we can often forget the person who's done the most for us, ourselves! Our past selves have weathered and grown through tough times. They've created happy moments for us. Sammie and Michelle discuss ways to approach a thank you letter to yourself and share themes from their own letters. You should do the exercise as well! When...2024-11-2618 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit193. The Financial Barriers to Escaping Domestic Violence & The Resources Available with Rychelle MosesRychelle Moses is a relationship coach and Doctoral Candidate in the Criminal Justice department with a focus on domestic violence and sexual assault. She has worked as a domestic violence victim's advocate and prevention specialist. Sammie and Michelle brought on Rychelle to discuss the financial barriers to escaping domestic violence because we believe it's an under appreciated struggle of people who find themselves in domestic violent situations. In speaking with Rychelle, we realized we hadn't even begin to consider all the details involved. Rychelle also shared the myriad of resources available to people in this situation and w...2024-10-0159 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit187. Get Rich In Three Steps - The Simple Not Sexy WayThis episode is for anyone who feels like they want to be better about saving and growing their money, building wealth, and just want the basics stripped down. Sammie and Michelle are answering the basic personal finance questions around the rules or steps to building wealth. These steps include saving money, safely investing your money and which numbers to know. There is a simple way to build wealth. It may not be easy. You may have to make adjustments based on your current season of life. But Sammie and Michelle found that learning these basic personal finance...2024-08-2028 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit175. Law of Attraction: Don't Block Your BlessingsLaw of Attraction is a great way to start visualizing and manifesting your dreams. However, sometimes we are blocking ourselves without even realizing it. Sammie and Michelle dive into Law of Attraction, how to clearly visualize what you want and blockers they ran into. Show Notes:Legally BlondeThe Secret by Rhonda ByrneJim Carrey interview with Barbara Walters Finance Friday: Using Student Loan Forgiveness to Catapult FI w/ Sammie | Bigger Pockets Money 186: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iJ6v11yDkoLaw of Attraction Meditation by Andrew Jo...2024-05-2823 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit162. Interview with Paul Millerd of The Pathless Path [Replay]If you've ever wondered if there is an alternative to the traditional corporate life, this episode is for you! Sammie and Michelle had the great pleasure of interviewing Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. We are sharing this episode again because this conversation had a huge impact on us and our listeners. Since we originally aired this episode, Sammie is on the Pathless Path now! Paul wrote The Pathless Path after straying off the default path. The default path was going to university, getting a good job in consulting, going to business school and b...2024-02-271h 12

Build A Wealthy Spirit135. Designing Month One of Your SabbaticalSammie and Michelle discuss their tips for preparing for a sabbatical or taking time off work. There are some things you can do like seeing your dentist or setting up a meeting with HR that can make the transition our of full time work smoother. On the personal front, Michelle and Sammie discuss how to get into a good headspace when taking the leap into a sabbatical. Find our companion piece, links to any references, sabbatical resources and our comment section at our website: buildawealthyspirit.comWe gave a shout out to our partner AirHelp i...2023-08-2234 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit133. Three Rebels and an Upholder [The Four Tendencies] | ReplayWhat's the best way to motivate yourself? Through her research, Gretchen Rubin came up with The Four Tendencies, four different ways people respond to internally and / or externally motivation. Sammie for example, is an upholder, and will often complete a task if she decides to do it or if someone like her boss needs her to do it. Michelle, a rebel, listens to know one, including herself. Obligers respond to external motivation and suffer if they have to hold themselves accountable. Questioners need to know they why behind the task, and that will determine whether or not...2023-08-0823 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit132. Lifestyle Inflation | When to Embrace it vs How to Avoid ItLifestyle Inflation or Lifestyle creep is something that can surprise any of us. Sammie and Michelle are thinking of moving from a low cost of living small to town to a bigger city somewhere else and know that it'll be easy to inflate their lifestyle cost. Lifestyle Inflation is when you start to spend money on everything because you are making more money, the people around you are spending more or moving to a higher cost of living place. Sammie and Michelle share their framework for working to fight Lifestyle Creep. 1. Think very hard about the...2023-08-0134 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit129. How To Do More By Doing LessAn irony in life is that you can accomplish more if you do less. By making everything a priority, we spread ourselves thin and don't finish the big things we want to. Sammie and Michelle look at Charlie Gilkey's method of thinking of the things in your life as "projects." A project is anything that takes time, energy and attention. Gilkey recommends balancing only 3-5 projects at a time, so Sammie and Michelle see how many hypothetical projects are floating around in their brain and walk through the exercise to cut it down. Show...2023-07-1124 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit127. The Benefits of Reflecting After Big Life Changes: Lessons From Sammie's Thyroid SurgeryMajor life events can cause us to reflect and see if we need to make changes in our day to day lives. Sammie had her thyroid removed a few weeks ago. During this time, she had a few huge realization. We wanted to share this partially because it’s something big and personal happening in our life. But also because during these major moments in anyone’s life, they cause us to hopefully pause and reflect on our life. We’d love to hear from you, feel free to leave a message in our comments! 2023-06-2724 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit125. Time To Examine Your Life | Sammie & Michelle Interview on The Earn & Invest PodcastSocrates once said, "the unexamined life is not worth living." Sammie and Michelle launched this podcast dissecting that same quote and over 100 episodes later, Doc G brought them onto the Earn & Invest Podcast to ask what a life in alignment really means. We discuss how we went from being spendy in SF to frugral in a small town, the joys of a sabbatical, how to find your passion, the benefits of boredom and even dive into Michelle's dating "bounty". Sammie and Michelle wanted to share the interview we did on The Earn & Invest Podcast with our listeners...2023-06-1350 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit124. The Best Self Help...For You! How To Weed Through Self Help OverwhelmThe self help aisle in any bookstore is one of the biggest sections. With floor to ceiling productivity advice coming from every direction, how do you filter out the good from the bad? Sammie and Michelle believe the key is finding the right information for you. They outline five steps that they find helpful for consuming and filtering self help information. Sammie and Michelle mentioned a ton of book this episode that they have read and love. Find the full list in our show notes at buildwealthyspirit.com. You can also engage with them on t...2023-06-0631 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit123. Your Best Life: Attract Your Biggest DreamsIt's time to dream big and attract all the abundance into your life! Positive visualization, law of attraction, or manifestation, no matter how you may label it, Sammie and Michelle are big believers in focusing some energy on your dreams so that you can attract things that may have originally seemed outside of your ability. Over the past couple years, Sammie and Michelle have been working to attract their dream lives. They find that positive visualization has been a great tool to help them attract everything from new work opportunities to a lifetime supply of lotion. ...2023-05-3023 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit122. The Art of Planning A SabbaticalHave you been thinking about taking some time off work? Taking a sabbatical (whether or not it's your choice or not) is a great opportunity to deprogram from the corporate mindset and design a break that lines up with your needs. However, taking the plunge and starting a sabbatical can be harder than expected! Sammie and Michelle chat on Build A Wealthy Spirit about one of our favorite topics, Sabbaticals. Specifically, we look at how to plan for a sabbatical. Michelle took a two year break from the corporate world before starting freelance work. Sammie is considering a...2023-05-2336 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit118. Vulnerability & ConnectionSammie and Michelle deep dive into vulnerability and how it is part of making connections and building a community. Despite having a podcast and writing personal essays, Michelle doesn't consider herself a vulnerable person. Sammie is better about being vulnerable in her relationships, but can struggle being vulnerable about her work and at her work. Our partner for this episode is Riverside. We have been using Riverside to record almost all the episodes of this podcast. Click here to sign up with our referral code!Show Notes:Vulnerability: The Key to Better...2023-04-2536 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit114. Small Town, Big Money: Advantages of Low Cost Of LivingAfter living in San Francisco for years and then moving to a small town, Sammie and Michelle have the unique perspective of moving from a high cost of living area to a low cost of living area. In this episode, we share some fun stories from trying to be frugal in San Francisco and also share some details of our small town life. Is lower cost of living better? Should you move to a small town? We discuss the advantages of a small town, share some fun stories and break down what to consider like housing costs and phantom...2023-03-2831 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit111. The Great Debate: Sabbatical vs FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early)Show notes, comments, photos and join our community at buildawealthyspirit.comSammie and Michelle take a look at the two popular ways to escape the rat race: sabbaticals and the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement. Is one better than the other? Is there a better fit for you in your personal finance journey? Michelle was on a sabbatical for the last two years after leaving tech sales. Sammie, a physician assistant and personal finance enthusiast is on the FIRE path. They discuss the merits of both and help provide insight f...2023-03-0734 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit109. Don't QuitSammie and Michelle look at why if you are pursuing something and growing, they recommend that you don't quit early. Whenever you are pursuing something new, you may not see results right away, but that isn't a sign that you should quit. To become an expert of master, it's important to keep at something. That being said, deliberate practice is also important. However, everything you pursue doesn't have to be of epic proportion. It's also helpful to rank something you pursue as easy, moderate, or epic level so you know how much time, energy and...2023-02-2129 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit106. What to Do if You've Been Laid OffSammie and Michelle discuss steps to take if you have lost your job, been laid off, quit, have been fired, or are just getting worried that losing your job is on the horizon. Losing your job and transitioning out of the workplace is stressful. There's a lot of things to think about so Sammie and Michelle put together a guide for anyone who's lost a job. Show Notes:What to Do After Being Laid Off by Marlo Lyons - Harvard Business ReviewHealthcare.gov - USContinuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)Qualifying life event (QLE)2023-01-3132 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit105. The Pathless Path with Paul MillerdSammie and Michelle have the great pleasure of interviewing Paul Millerd, author of The Pathless Path. Paul wrote The Pathless Path after straying off the default path. The default path was going to university, getting a good job in consulting, going to business school and back to work. He left his job with no plans, moved to Taipei and changed his life when he decided to walk the pathless path. Paul Millerd Information: The Pathless Path (book)The Pathless Path Podcast (Apple, Spotify) Boundless NewsletterFind the Others Community TwitterShow Notes:T...2023-01-241h 10

Build A Wealthy Spirit104. Financial RunwaySammie and Michelle take a look at what a financial runway is, how to calculate your financial runway and the benefits of knowing your runway. Knowing your runway is helpful if you want to take time off work and are wondering how to prepare for a sabbatical and/or if you find yourself unexpectedly out of work and want to know how long you can live off your savings and investments. Show Notes:Burn Rate: What It Is, 2 Types, Formula, and ExamplesRoth IRA Withdrawal RulesTrinity Study#390: Ask Paula: HELP! My Bills Are Too High Mic...2023-01-1725 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit101. New Year's Resolution AlternativesSammie and Michelle rethink New Year's Resolutions and goal setting in this episode of Status Post Adulting. They discuss a love of old school New Year's Resolution and also some New Year's Resolution ideas to approach goal setting in a different way. Michelle likes to think of her goals in projects and habits. Sammie set an intention for the year, admitting a lot of her time is already claimed between work and podcasting. Show Notes:Happy Birthday to You (Wikipedia)Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done by Charlie GilkeyDeep Work: Rules f...2022-12-2724 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit99. Positivity or Toxic Positivity?Your resident positivity sisters, Sammie and Michelle, tackle positivity. Not just the benefits of being positive and living a positive life, but also the dark side of positive vibes aka toxic positivity. They look at the toxic positivity definition and toxic positivity examples. Sammie and Michelle discuss their opinion on if positivity is good or bad and how to balance it with self compassion. Show Notes:99 Problems by Jay ZGrinch ScroogeSelf CompassionPositivity: The Power of Choice | Samantha Rea | TEDxUofMStatus Post Adulting Episodes Referenced:98. Self Compassion85. StorytimeStatus Po...2022-12-1328 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit95. Invest in YourselfInvest in yourself! Sammie and Michelle talk about the benefits of looking at investing in your health, education, fitness and general growth. They discuss different ways they've done so over the past few years and the results. Show notes:Alex Hormozi Tweet: S&Me 500Ramit Sethi Michelle Writing Course: Write of Passage (David Perell) Sammie's Rental Course: Your First Rental Property (Paula Pant) Referenced Status Post Adulting Podcast Episodes:85. Storytime (Apple or Spotify) - Tower Falling episode 89. Therapy (Apple or Spotify) Status Post Adulting Instagram: @status...2022-11-1526 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit87. Sparketypes | Part 2Take ten minutes to take the Sparketype™ Assessment here!! Sammie and Michelle finish the second half of Jonathan Fields' Sparketypes. They cover the following Sparketypes: Sage, Scientist, Advocate, Nurturer and the Essentialist. Check out episode 86 for part 1 where we cover the Sparketypes Maven, Maker, Warrior, Advisor and the Performer Sparketype. As a reminder Sammie is a Maven Sparketype, Essentialist Shadow while Michelle is a Performer Sparketype with a Maven Shadow. Now seriously, take the Sparketype quiz!Show Notes: Follow Jonathan Fields' WorkSparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that...2022-09-2038 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#79: Decision FatigueSammie and Michelle discuss discussion fatigue this week. They dive into what is decision fatigue and how to manage decision fatigue. Show Notes:Decision Fatigue: A Conceptual Analysis Jeff Bezos: Here’s how I make Amazon’s highest-stakes decisionsThe reason Mark Zuckerberg wears the same shirt every daySign up for the Status Post Adulting newsletter here!Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comStatus Post Adulting websiteFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at bu...2022-07-2630 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#78: Prosperity Blinders and Money BlockersSammie and Michelle are talking about prosperity blinders this week. Mindsets or narratives we have that are blocking us from success. We look at some of our own and dive into ways to identify your own. Show Notes:How To Manifest ABUNDANCE, SUCCESS, & HAPPINESS Into Your Life | Big Sean & Jay ShettyDr. John DeMartini: Nothing is Impossible When You Live Aligned w/Your Values - The Great Man Within Suze OrmanThe Tinder Swindler (Wikipedia) @pilotoftheworldOther Related Personal Finance and Relationship Episodes:#5: Personal Finance Basics#31: How To Invest In Index Fun...2022-07-1934 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#77: Evaluating Your Money ValuesSammie and Michelle often mention that it's not important what you spend your money on, as long as it's something you value. From there, you can cut down on the things you may be spending on but that aren't aligning with your money values. This week, they dive into the top spending categories and what their money values are. Show Notes:Jets (Wikipedia Pages) Detroit Style PizzaBig Bank by YGGet Rich With… Bikes by Mr. Money Mustache Ramit Sethi WebsiteYour First Rental Property by Paula Pant The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Vera Wang celebrat...2022-07-1237 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#76: Introduction to ManifestationSammie and Michelle dip their toes into manifestation and put together a little guide to manifestation. We talk about what is manifestation, how to manifest, the process of manifestation, different ways to manifest, the importance of detachment in manifestation and negative manifestation. Show Notes:"DESTROY Your Negative Thoughts To ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS Today!" | Big Sean & Jay Shetty (YouTube)Tim Ferriss' Dreamlines - Ideal Lifestyle Costing EP64: Empath Manifestation - Know Your Aura Podcast with Mystic Michaela (YouTube)Andrew Johnson - Relax.Change. Create Meditation App Canva.comPinterest.comThe Game of Life and How to Play...2022-07-0546 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#75: 5 Life Lessons I Learned Working In SalesSammie and Michelle are back in our second episode focused on turning our career lessons into life lessons. This time Michelle takes a look at her time as a woman in sales. Working in sales helped turn Michelle from a non confrontational people pleaser to someone who could challenge her clients and close deals. All without having to be aggressive or sleazy. The tips we share are helpful for anyone negotiating a salary, asking for a promotion or simply asking to get better internet in the office. Learn how to be a good sales representative when the pr...2022-06-2835 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#74: What To Do In A Bear MarketIt's June 2022 and the United States has officially entered a Bear Market. What is the definition of a bear market? What should you do in a bear market? Is it time to panic? Sammie and Michelle talk about how to survive a bear market and maybe even thrive in it. We even touch on the crypto bear market aka crypto winter. Take a look at your personal finances, don't panic and listen to this weeks personal finance episode to learn more about our thoughts on the bear market. Show Notes:Bear Hunting Se...2022-06-2126 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#73: Capsule Wardrobe In A World of Fast FashionSammie and Michelle revisit the Capsule Wardrobe because in 2022, fashion is less capsule and more bold colors and patterns that don't even need to match. Can you maintain a capsule wardrobe in the current fashion climate? Michelle and Sammie talk about different things to think about to maintain minimalism in an increasingly consumeristic fashion scene. *Sign up for the Status Post Adulting newsletter!*Show Notes:Fast Fashion Definition (Wikipedia) Wednesday Addams (Wikipedia)Pinterest Shein Is the Most-Downloaded App in the U.S.San Francisco - Recology Textile Pickup Ame...2022-06-1431 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#72: What is True Financial Independence?Sammie and Michelle start with a little conversation about their recent travels and some unexpected small town problems. After that, they get into the topic of what is true financial independence. This episode they talk about financial independence and what it technically means as well as what it means to them. When discussing the financial independence retire early (FIRE) movement, they find people can get caught up with the "retire early" aspect which doesn't resonate with everybody. However, Sammie and Michelle believe the real benefits of FI are outside the ability to retire from working forever. S...2022-06-0730 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#71: Fixed Mindset vs Growth MindsetDo you think people are born with intelligence, humor, athleticism etc. or do you believe those are all things you can develop? Sammie and Michelle delve into fixed and growth mindset from Carol Dweck's very popular book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.*Sign up for the Status Post Adulting newsletter!*Show Notes:The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz The Five Levels of Attachment: Toltec Wisdom for the Modern World by Don Miguel Ruiz, JrMindset: The New Psychology of Success by C...2022-05-3133 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#70: Top 5 Money MistakesSammie and Michelle go back in time and share their top 5 money mistakes. *Sign up for the Status Post Adulting newsletter!*Show Notes: Is College Worth the Cost? This 30,000 Variable Study Says “Sometimes…”Quit Like a Millionaire: No Gimmicks, Luck, or Trust Fund Required by Christy Shen Tax-Advantaged DefinitionLord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account for the Middle Class Into a $5 Billion Tax-Free Piggy BankRelated Status Post Adulting Episodes:#36: $164K in Student Loan Debt and Navigating PSLFStat...2022-05-2429 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#69: Productivity Tools and Apps We Commonly UseSammie and Michelle take a look at what their most commonly used productivity tools are and share them here! Sammie and Michelle break it down by organization, time, education and health. *Sign up for the Status Post Adulting newsletter!*Find the full list of apps and tools mentioned here on the Status Post Adulting website Show Notes: #379: Invest Anywhere: 4 Benefits and 5 Challenges Of Long-Distance Real Estate Investing (Afford Anything with Paula Pant feat Sunitha Rao) The Ketchup Conundrum by Malcom Gladwell (New Yorker) The Blind Side (film...2022-05-1734 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#66: Become More Well Rounded and In the KnowSammie and Michelle tackle a question that a listener of Status Post Adulting posed asking for suggestions on how to keep up with the latest news without getting absorbed in negativity and being well rounded in various topics in general. NEW Sign up for the Status Post Adulting Newsletter here!Show Notes: Eckhart tolle NPR OnePlanet Money Podcast - Escape from Russia Snacks Daily Podcast (Robinhood App) 2018 DoorDash Breach TechCrunch Morning Brew Newsletter (referral)Fresh Air with Terry Gross The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tales of Life on the Road by Finn M...2022-04-2640 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#64: Platonic IntimacyFriends. We love em. Sammie and Michelle cover platonic intimacy and how to maintain your friendships. They look through the framework and research provided by Robin Dunbar and his Dunbar Number and how that applies to platonic intimacy. Show Notes: Gabby Windey from the Bachelor/Bachelorette Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine and Rachel S.F. HellerDependency paradox (Wikipedia) Dunbar's Number You Can Only Maintain So Many Close Friendships (The Atlantic Interview with Robin Dunbar)Related Status Post Adulting Ep...2022-04-1225 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#62: Dream Big With Your DreamLineSammie and Michelle take a chapter out of Tim Ferriss' Four Hour Workweek and focus in on his concept of building a Dreamline. They try to dream ambitiously and see what the actual costs would be. Dreamlining is a great exercise to see how attainable your craziest dreams are and an exercise in dreaming even bigger. Show Notes:Elmo's feud with pet rocks - "elmo yelling at a rock for 3 minutes and 12 seconds straight" (YouTube)Girl ScoutsIdeal Lifestyle Costing (Dreamlines - Tim Ferriss' blog) Monthly Expense Calculator (Tim Ferriss blog) How to Side-Hustle into No Hus...2022-03-2939 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#61: How To Have Patience Throughout Your Financial JourneySammie and Michelle open up the episode with a story about an incident at the grocery store in their small town. After that, Sammie and Michelle talk about a question posed by a Status Post Adulting listener and friend, "how do you stay patient on your journey to financial independence" or more broadly, how do you stay patient on your journey to hit your financial goals. Saving money, being frugal, working hard etc. are all great habits to adopt to improve your financial situation, but there can be burn out associated with these habits as...2022-03-2232 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#60: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel RuizSammie and Michelle read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz per our listeners suggestions and we are inspired! Join us as we discuss a book revered by Oprah, Tom Brady and Status Post Adulting fans. The Four Agreements:Agreement 1: Be Impeccable With Your WordAgreement 2: Don't Take Anything PersonallyAgreement 3: Don't Make AssumptionsAgreement 4: Always Do Your BestShow Notes:Spotify was downMar 13, 2022 - Daylight Saving Time StartedDaylight saving time 2022 begins March 13. Here's why Arizona doesn't adjust its clocksThe Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to P...2022-03-1540 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#59: Motivation Is DumbSammie and Michelle talk about how motivation is dumb and take a look at better ways to get "motivated" or find inspiration through taking action. Show Notes:"762: Apocalypse Creep" - This American Life"This American Life (TAL) is an American weekly hour-long radio program produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media and hosted by Ira Glass" not NPR (Wikipedia)12 Beautiful Taco Bells You Never Knew Existed1989 Loma Prieta earthquake"Because it happened during a national live broadcast of the 1989 World Series, the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, taking place between Bay Area t...2022-03-0821 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#57: Down Like The EconomyThe United States economy is down...at least right now. Sammie and Michelle decide to take this opportunity to look at how to best prepare yourself for an economic downturn in order to make sure you are both financially secure and can breathe easy. It's normal for the market to go up and down, and having an emergency fund in place means that you can handle any unexpected changes. Show Notes:"Down Like The Economy" - Down by Jay SeanToyota Commercial Instagram Reel Water FI/RE Dating App#50: Dating Apps Episode Stocks to Extend Dro...2022-02-2217 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#56: Tackling Credit Card Debt with John & David of Debt Free Guys | Queer Money PodcastJohn and David of Debt Free Guys and Queer Money Podcast join Sammie and Michelle to talk about credit card debt. We had an amazing conversation discussing how they got into credit card debt, how it mirrors so many other people's stories and the best ways to get out of credit card debt including their Debt Lasso Method. Where to find John and David: The Debt Free Guys: debtfreeguys.com Queer Money Podcast: queermoneypodcast.com or listen here Debt Lasso Method: 7-Step Credit Card Deb...2022-02-1553 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#55: Introverts, Extroverts and AmbivertsSammie and Michelle take a look at what makes someone and Introvert or an Extrovert and share some tips for all types of people.Show Notes:Oprah and Amy Schumer on Being Secret Introverts | SuperSoul Conversations | Oprah Winfrey NetworkYou Can Only Maintain So Many Close Friendships (Dunbar interview)Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Status Post Adulting Episodes mentioned:#51: How to BudgetStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.co...2022-02-0819 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#54: A Look At "Four Thousand Weeks"Sammie and Michelle take a look at Oliver Burkeman's Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Burkeman puts life in the perspective of the average human lifetime of 4000 weeks. Much shorter than people expect and yet there is a lot of freedom in embracing that life is short and that we must make commitments and sacrifices in those 4000 weeks so that we can live our lives to our fullest. Show Notes:Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver BurkemanEconomic Possibilities for our Grandchildren by John Maynard KeynesKeynes Predicted We Would Be Working 15-Ho...2022-02-0125 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#53: How To Stay Safe And Secure Online with NikhilIn our increasingly digital world, we must take ownership of our online footprint and do what we can to stay protected. Sammie and Michelle bring on Nikhil, a cybersecurity enthusiast, to discuss the surprisingly simple ways to safe online. If you are imagining movie like cybersecurity hackers saving the day, think again. Like most things, it's the little things we are letting slip through the cracks that create vulnerabilities online. Show Notes:The pyramid we reference is from Preparing for the future of security requires focusing on defense and diversity By Alex Stamos, Chief S...2022-01-2545 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#52: Systems vs GoalsCheck out our sponsor, the jewelry company Ana Luisa! Use promo code: STATUSPOSTADULTING for 10% off their beautiful pieces. Link: https://shop.analuisa.com/statuspostadultingSammie and Michelle take a deep dive into the difference between systems and goals. They talk about why it's important to know what distinguishes the two and how to optimize your systems to better reach your goals. Show Notes:Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear How to Fail at Almost Ev...2022-01-1823 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#51: How to BudgetThis week on Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle talk about how to create a budget. Budgeting is all about designating where you future dollars will go. You can have a very strict budget or you can loosely budget. Show Notes: Episode #50 Dating AppsYNAB aka You Need a BudgetEpisode #21 Tracking your SpendingMint Budget TrackerDave Ramsey and budgeting for ChristmasCapital One 360 Savings AccountPersonal Capital Buying Lattes Is Not Keeping You From Being Rich by By Paul B. Brown, New York Times"This is my concept of a “Stupid Mistakes” sub-savings account. Everyone should have one." - @ramit...2022-01-1133 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#50: Dating AppsThis week on Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle give tips for using dating apps. When used properly dating apps can be an excellent tool for meeting wonderful people. Show Notes:Threading Eye of the Tiger by SurvivorJolene by Dolly Parton and Jolene - Destructo RemixIndian Summer by Jai WolfSpace Oddity by David Bowie 'Dating Sunday': The busiest day of the year for online dating is Jan. 5 2020 - USA Today The first Sunday in January is the biggest day of online dating all year - QuartzIn 2020, Match's chief dating expert Rachel DeAlto went so far a...2022-01-0434 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#49: Looking Back at 2021For the end of the year, Sammie and Michelle are taking a look back at 2021 and discussing their New Year's Resolutions for 2022. Show Notes:Definition of Trolling Troll Doll ExamplesGremlin Comic: "Duty Calls" Michelle's 2021 Favorites: Book: The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha Beck Podcasts: On Purpose with Jay Shetty: Martha Beck ON - How to let go of fear, stop listening to others, and learn to trust yourselfThe Laverne Cox Show - Moving Beyond the Gender Binary w/ ALOK Samm...2021-12-2827 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#48: Big ChangesThis week Sammie and Michelle talk about the things we encounter when it's time to make a big change. There are many mind games our ego plays to make us doubt our decision. There are also signs that we are making the right decision. Show NotesPeloton and Peloton in the news Tom Bilyeu quote “Better to go 100 miles an hour in the wrong direction than cautiously in the right. Why? Because action and failure are the most information-rich data streams in existence. You’ll learn very little b...2021-12-2125 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#47: The Five Languages of ApologyThis week on Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle discuss Apology Languages as from Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas' book The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships . We all have different expectations for what constitutes a sincere apology. Knowing what your loved ones expect from an apology can help you deepen your relationships. Show Notes: The Five Languages of Apology: How to Experience Healing in All Your Relationships by Gary Chapman and Jennifer M. ThomasApology Language Quiz MalayalamCapricorns Hold Grudges Other Status Post Adulting Episodes mentioned: ...2021-12-1424 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#45: Calculating Your Savings RateSammie and Michelle break down what a savings rate is, the advantages of calculating your own savings rate and different nuances to consider. Show Notes:“If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” - Peter DruckerYou want to know our savings rate? Which one? by Early Retirement NowThe Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement by Mr. Money MustacheRelated Episodes:#1: What is Status Post Adulting? Rethink the Status Quo#5: Personal Finance Basics#11: Lifestyle Inflation#23: Unlocking Creativity and Confidence with Financial Independence Status Post Adulting Instagra...2021-11-3019 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#44: Having Fun Refinishing Furniture with Jess of Oak and GrainJess, founder of Oak and Grain, joins Sammie and Michelle on Status Post Adulting to talk about her journey into refinishing, being vulnerable on instagram and joining a community of like minded refinishing enthusiasts. Listen for great tips for taking your hobby to the next level and to learn more about the world of refinishing furniture. Follow Jess - Oak and Grain on Instagram @oakandgrain_restoration Carolina Furniture Collective Facebook Page Carolina Furniture Collective WebsiteHabitat ReStoresThe Big Tre...2021-11-2354 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#43: The Great ResignationSammie and Michelle take a look at a movement in 2021 coined, "The Great Resignation". For the last five months, in the United States and across the globe, people are quitting their jobs at a record rate. Since both Sammie and Michelle have left their job this year, they take a look at this phenomena and share their take. Show Notes:Red (Taylor's Version)22 (Taylor’s Version)Amazon TV Commercial, 'You're Hired'Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2017Great Resignation Sources:U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS - Jo...2021-11-1627 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#42: Death ClockSammie and Michelle introduce a new idea, Death Clock. The idea behind Death Clock is, if you had a timer that counted down to your final moment, would you make any changes in your life?Show Notes:Death Meditation Sindhu Vee Live at the Apollo "May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be" - St. Teresa of Avila Content Corner: Everyday Courage with Jillian Johnsrud - "Get Unstuck From a Mediocre Life"Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting 2021-11-0919 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#41: F U MoneySammie and Michelle discuss the idea of F*ck You, FU or Freedom Unlimited Money. What is it and why is it good to have? Show Notes:Casper Discovering the Power of FU Money | EP 321 ChooseFIOffice Space Movie Clip "Results from the survey show that many adults are financially vulnerable and would have difficulty handling an emergency expense as small as $400" Content Corner:Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance by Dr. Angela Duckworth Dare to Lead Podcast: Grit and the Importance of Trying New Thingswith Dr. A...2021-11-0219 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#40: HORROR-BLE Advice (Part 2)Sammie and Michelle start by discussing their encounters with psychics. Then they delve into the second part of their deconstruction of "horror" ble advice they've heard growing up. Advice they look at; time is money, don't save for a golden casket and say yes to everything (but also heck yes or no).Happy Halloween! Show Notes:Taskrabbit HENRY - High Earners Not Rich Yet The Motto and Money in the Grave by DrakeHeck Yes or No by Derek Sivers Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post...2021-10-2624 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#39: HORROR-ble Advice (Part 1)This Halloween, Sammie and Michelle are doing a two part special on HORROR-ble, SPOOKY, GHOULISHLY, bad advice they've heard. They tackle; work hard play hard, you can do anything, good debt, and settle (don't be picky). Show Notes:Classpass (referral link) IUD Jafar Headspace App Satisficers vs Maximizers Episode Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting Status Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.com Find all show notes and more at statuspostadulting.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spiri...2021-10-1926 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#38: 1% Percent BetterSammie and Michelle take a look at the idea of getting "1% better" that James Clear highlights in his book Atomic Habits. Show Notes:Copycat Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl Recipe Sweet Potato vs YamAtomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James ClearNotes App Facebook Files By Jeff Horwitz The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights and Other Appreciations by John McCain, Mark SalterContent Corner: First-Time Home Buyer: The Complete Playbook to Avoiding Rookie Mistakes by Scott Trench and Mindy Jensen Ins...2021-10-1224 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#37: Creating a Capsule WardrobeSammie and Michelle talk about the Capsule Wardrobe - how to build one, the advantages and why it's worth considering. Show Notes: Capsule Wardrobe Wikipedia Carrie Bradshaw Here's The Real Reason Mark Zuckerberg Wears The Same T-Shirt Every Day Here's Why Steve Jobs Wore A Black Turtleneck And Jeans Every Day "The 31-year-old Ms. Holmes’s bold talk and black turtlenecks draw comparisons to Apple Inc. cofounder Steve Jobs" - Hot Startup Theranos Has Struggled With Its Blood-Test TechnologySingle White Female Wikipedia Content Corner: How To Get Out Of Your Own Way With O...2021-10-0520 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#36: $164K in Student Loan Debt and Navigating PSLFSammie and Michelle take a look at student loans through Sammie's student loan journey. Sammie shares her plan to pay off her six figure student loan debt. Then they discuss tips for anyone looking to tackle their own student loans. Show Notes:Arthur: "Having fun isn't hard, When you've got a library card.""Jeopardy!' star Matt Amodio breaks $1M mark, the third person in the game show's history" Eminem - Stan (Long Version) ft. DidoPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Do You Qualify and Is It Right For You?Federally Qua...2021-09-2823 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#35: How To Negotiate A Higher SalaryAfter receiving a job offer, one thing many people skip out on is negotiating the offer. Sammie and Michelle walk through tips to negotiate a higher salary and/or hourly wage. Show Notes:I Love Lucy sceneNever Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris VossMother TeresaThe Assistant Regional Manager vs Assistant to the Regional Manager via The Office Content Corner: Dear Therapists with Lori Gottlieb and Guy Winch PodcastContact Us:Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Ema...2021-09-2125 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#34: Action Changes Things (A.C.T)Sammie and Michelle use the mantra "ACT - Action Changes Things" to remind each other that often times we feel stuck in a rut because we are avoiding taking action. They look at a few different ways they have applied this to their lives and how to live by ACT. Show Notes:California Recall Election 9.14.2021Duolingo App Newton’s First Law: The Law of InertiaContent Corner Mention: Know Your Aura with Mystic Michaela "EP98: A Spiritual Take On Burn Out"Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Ema...2021-09-1415 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#33: Are You A Satisficer or A Maximizer?Are you a satisficer like Sammie or a maximizer like Michelle? Sammie and Michelle take a look at Satisficers and Maximizers from Barry Schwartz book, "The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Less". They talk about different ways this concept can appear in our lives and how maximizers can become satisficers over time. Show Notes:The Paradox of Choice – Why More Is Less by Barry Schwartz Michelle's Sunscreen SpreadsheetMo’ Money Mo’ Problems Previous Episodes Mentioned: #32: Andrew Johnson on Meditation, Hypnotherapy and Building Apps#31: How To Invest In Index Funds#25: Opp...2021-09-0718 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#32: Andrew Johnson on Meditation, Hypnotherapy and Building AppsFor over 26 years, Andrew Johnson has made meditation and mindfulness techniques accessible to all using multiple forms of media from old school cassettes to developing the world's first meditation app. Andrew Johnson has had over 17 million downloads and streams to date. He practiced clinically for 17 years in hypnotherapy and other techniques before bringing his skills to the world audience. This week, Andrew Johnson joins Sammie and Michelle on Status Post Adulting. They discuss how he got into meditation and hypnotherapy, what led to the creation of his meditation apps and how beginners can get started with meditation. 2021-08-3142 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#31: How To Invest In Index FundsWhat is an index fund? How do I start investing in an Index Fund? How do I choose an Index Fund to invest in? Sammie and Michelle have been hearing these questions from their listeners and are tackling the "how to" of investing in index funds. Sammie and Michelle break down the basics of Index Funds. They talk about all the basics including the definition of an index fund, where to start if you want to purchase index funds and what to consider. Disclaimer: Status Post Adulting is an entertainment and media source an...2021-08-2419 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#30: Night Owls vs Morning LarksThis week on Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle discuss chronotypes and how we all have different inclinations to sleep and be awake at different times. They talk about how knowing your chronotype can help optimize your time and activities. Show Notes:Chronotype chart based on Dr. Michael Breus' categorization The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma Traits of Morning Larks and Night OwlsFind Your Most Productive Time of the Day by Tracking Your Body’s Energy LevelsStatus Post Adulting instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting email: statuspostadulting@gmail...2021-08-1718 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#29: The 80/20 PrincipleSammie and Michelle discuss The 80/20 Principle or the Pareto principle and how to apply it to different parts of your life. Show Notes:The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less by by Richard KochPareto principle Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comWebsite: statuspostadulting.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com! 2021-08-1016 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#28: What Do We Give Up For Intimacy?Sammie and Michelle look at the differences between Intimacy and Eroticism in romantic relationships. Show Notes:Mating in Captivity: Reconciling the Erotic and the Domestic by Esther PerelWhere Should We Begin: A Game of StoriesEsther Perel's Podcasts: Where Should We Begin and How's Work The Relationship Episode: Sex, Love, Polyamory, Marriage, and More (with Esther Perel) (#241) on The Tim Ferriss ShowEsther Perel ON: Finding Love & the Real Reason Couples Break Up on On Purpose with Jay ShettyThe Erotic Is an Antidote to Death on On Being with Krista TippettErotic Intelligence: The Paradox of Intimacy a...2021-08-0318 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#27: Compound InterestSammie and Michelle take a look at compound interest, the "8th wonder of the world". They walk through what it is, how it works and why it's so magical. Listen to find out what people mean when they say their money is working for them. Show Notes:“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it ... he who doesn't ... pays it.” - Albert Einstein "My Bank of America account got six figures" - Who Do You Love by YGCompound Interest CalcNo Scrubs by TLC"Thanks to the soaring value...2021-07-2727 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#26: MeditationThis week on Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle discuss meditation. They talk about the purpose of meditation as well as the benefits. Show NotesHappiness: A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill byMatthieu Ricard Waking up with Sam HarrisHeadspaceCalmAndrew JohnsonThink Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Dayby Jay ShettyThe Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self by Martha BeckStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting Status Post Adulting Website: statuspostadulting.comStatus Post Adulting: stat...2021-07-2024 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#24: Sisters of Status Post AdultingSammie and Michelle take a look at their relationship as sisters and best friends. Show Notes:Episode #10: Three Rebels and an Upholder [The Four Tendencies]Hawaii & Agua de Jamaica by MalumaNovember Rain by Guns N' Roses Kim & Kourtney's Feud Gets PhysicalStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting Status Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind show notes and more at the Status Post Adulting Website: statuspostadulting.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at...2021-07-0615 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#23: Unlocking Creativity and Confidence with Financial IndependenceThis week, Sammie and Michelle discuss the creativity and confidence that comes as your net worth increases. Often times we focus on either the beginning or the end of the FI journey, but there are subtle positive changes that occur along the way. Sammie and Michelle discuss their experiences with these paradigm shifts. Show Notes:"Lord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account for the Middle Class Into a $5 Billion Tax-Free Piggy Bank""What’s the Difference Between Fire, Lean Fire, and Fat Fire?" by Adam on MinaFIGraduation Effect/Grad...2021-06-2914 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#22: Attachment StylesWhat is your attachment style? Sammie and Michelle take a look at the book "Attached" and break down the most common attachment styles. The attachment styles include Anxious, Avoidant, Secure, and Anxious-Avoidant. Show Notes:Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love by Amir Levine & Rachel S.F. HellerAttachment Style QuizStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit commu...2021-06-2216 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#21: Tracking Your TimeSammie and Michelle did some time tracking this week. They share their personal insights and the benefits of taking some time to track your time. Show Notes:Now Then Time Tracking App and Now Then Time Tracking ProToggl Track “Time is our most valuable nonrenewable resource, and if we want to treat it with respect, we need to set priorities.” - Albert-László BarabásiStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting Status Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.com Find more show notes and interact with the Build A...2021-06-1516 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#20: A Look At "The Untethered Soul"Who are you? Sammie and Michelle take a look at Michael A. Singer's "The Untethered Soul" and they go over the idea that "you are not your thoughts."Show Notes:"The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself" by Michael Alan SingerMeaning behind "To get one's goat" Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com! 2021-06-0827 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#19: The 5 People You Surround Yourself WithIn this week's episode, Sammie and Michelle discuss the concept that we are the average of the five people we surround ourselves with. They talk about ways to evaluate who you want to be so you can take a look at who is influencing you and how to align the two. Show Notes“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” by Jim RohnYou Are The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With by Maarten van DoornStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adultin...2021-06-0217 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#19: The 5 People You Surround Yourself WithIn this week's episode, Sammie and Michelle discuss the concept that we are the average of the five people we surround ourselves with. The talk about ways to evaluate who you want to be so you can take a look at who is influencing you and how to align the two. Show Notes“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” by Jim RohnYou Are The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With by Maarten van DoornStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus...2021-06-0118 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#18: FOMO, YOLO and Other Bad Reasons To InvestSammie and Michelle take a look at the current trend to FOMO into investments, YOLO as the investments go up and down and give their take on why this may not be the best long term investment strategy. Show Notes:The Motto by Drake [explicit] "Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts" by Annie Duke "BONUS: Can't Stop GameStop" - Planet Money Podcast "He’s a Dogecoin Millionaire. And He’s Not Selling""Fidelity’s Best Investors Are Dead" Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadulting Status Post Adulting Ema...2021-05-2521 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#17: The Upside of Being Off Social MediaSammie and Michelle reflect on why they deleted their social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram etc) a couple years ago and the upsides of being offline. They look at how social media prevents people from finding their purpose. They give suggestions for controlling social media usage and why it may be worth it to completely delete the social media apps. Show NotesDee-1 - No Car Note (Official Music Video)The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech Worldby Adam Gazzaley, Larry D. RosenThe Social Dilemma Documentary New York Times article: "Steve Jobs Was...2021-05-1818 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#16: Tracking Your SpendingSammie and Michelle dive into how to track your spending and why they see it as the foundation for building wealth. Show Notes:Ramit Sethi's I Will Teach You To Be Rich The 4% Rule: The Easy Answer to “How Much Do I Need for Retirement?" and more information on Savings rate: "The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement" by Mr. Money Mustache You want to know our savings rate? Which one? by Early Retirement Now Learn more about tracking your spending on the Bigger Pockets Money PodcastStatus Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus P...2021-05-1116 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#15: The Power of GratitudeIn this week's episode, Sammie and Michelle discuss gratitude and all its unseen benefits. They remind us how a simple thank you can make changes in both us and the people around us. Show Notes365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life by John KralikHappy Money: Understand and Heal Your Relationship with Money by Ken Honda#198: THE JAPANESE ART OF BEING A ZEN MILLIONAIRE, Podcast with KEN HONDA on Afford Anything by Paula PantOprah & Iyanla Vanzant: Growing Beyond GuiltInstagram: @statuspostadultingEmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFin...2021-05-0418 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#14: BoundariesDo you set healthy or unhealthy boundaries in your relationships? Sammie and Michelle were able to create better relationships with friends, family members and coworkers over the years after learning about the concept of setting healthy boundaries. In this episode, they take a look at what boundaries are, example phrases they've seen in their own life and ways to build healthy boundaries. Show Notes:The Guide to Strong Relationship Boundaries by Mark Manson How To Set Boundaries With Family — And Stick To ThemWe'd love to hear from you! Stat...2021-04-2720 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#13: Quitting Your Job and Building the Future of Recycling with AreebAreeb, engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Glacier, joins Sammie and Michelle as their first guest on Status Post Adulting! Areeb is living the Status Post Adulting life. He talks about how he left his day job as a software engineer to start Glacier. Glacier uses robots and computer vision to automate sorting trash and recycling. Areeb knew he wanted to tackle climate change when he became an entrepreneur and discusses how he and his co-founder decided to focus on recycling. His passion for climate change is evident and he encourages anyone considering entrepreneurship for good to go for it! 2021-04-2028 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#12: MinimalismIn this week's episode, Sammie and Michelle discuss minimalism. They talk about how they have become increasingly minimalist over the years and give tips on how to reduce consumption. Show NotesBiggerPockets Money Podcast 186: Finance Friday: Using Student Loan Forgiveness to Catapult FI w/ SammieThese Are The 6 Types of Minimalists. Which One Are You? by TARYN WILLIFORDThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie KondōGood Use website to help get rid of thingsNow and Then timetracking appInstagram: @statuspostadultingGmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comBuzzsprout website: htt...2021-04-1322 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#11: Lifestyle InflationIn this episode, Sammie and Michelle discuss the concept of lifestyle inflation. They take a look at different ways they have inflated their lifestyle over the years and show how lifestyle inflation can create golden handcuffs. Avoiding lifestyle inflation is the key to building wealth and gaining financial independence. Show Notes The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. DankoThe Next Millionaire Next Door: Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth by Thomas J. Stanley, Sarah Stanley Fallaw Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Gmail: statuspostadulting@gmail...2021-04-0618 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#10: Three Rebels and an Upholder [The Four Tendencies]In this episode, Sammie and Michelle dive into Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies. The Four Tendencies are broken down into upholders, questioners, obligers, and rebels. Sammie [upholder] and Michelle [rebel] discuss the characteristics of each tendency. Show NotesThe Four Tendencies QuizThe Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin Follow Status Post Adulting on Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail Status Post Adulting: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spiri...2021-03-3023 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#9: Quarterly State of the UnionEvery quarter, Sammie and Michelle set aside some time to discuss their values and goals. They call this meeting the "Quarterly State of the Union". Whether it's with your partner, sister, friends, family, or alone, the "Quarterly State of the Union" is the key living in alignment with your values. Show notesStatus Post Adulting's Quarterly State of the Union DocumentEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownTHE CHOICE (Short Animated Movie)Contact Us:Status Post Adulting Instagram: @statuspostadultingStatus Post Adulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the...2021-03-2322 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#8: Sober CuriousHave you ever asked yourself; "Should I stop drinking"? Or maybe you're simply wondering if drinking alcohol really serves you anymore. During the pandemic, more and more people are making the decision to stop drinking alcohol- including Sammie and Michelle. The sisters discuss what inspired their new sober lifestyle and the benefits of not drinking.Show Notes: Sir Richard Branson — The Billionaire Maverick of the Virgin Empire (#272) on The Tim Ferris ShowGiving Up Alcohol in the Era of Covid-19 in The Wall Street JournalAllen Carr's Easy Way to Control AlcoholAll it Took Was One Book for Nikki...2021-03-1622 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#7: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage...Or NotIn this episode of Status Post Adulting, Sammie and Michelle discuss their relationship status and take a look back at how they got there. They discuss being single, marriage, having children, and how in the 21st century we have options. Email us at statuspostadulting@gmail.comInstagram: @statuspostadultingShownotesBoo Koo Bucks aka Beaucoup Bucks All the Single Ladies by Rebecca TraisterThe Defining Decade by Dr. Meg JayFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com! 2021-03-1019 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#6: Our Spiritual JourneyFrom God-fearing children to "woo woo" loving adults, Sammie and Michelle take a look back at their spiritual journey and look toward the path ahead. Their journey includes meditation, mindfulness, Buddhism, manifestations, tarot readings, astrology, prayer, and Christianity. They define the four pillars of spirituality as love, gratitude, presence, and faith. These pillars are not specific to any particular religion or creed. By fostering these aspects of spirituality, we can get closer to living a purpose-driven and meaningful life. Instagram: @statuspostadulting Email: statuspostadulting@gmail.com Websi...2021-03-0222 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#4: Our Finance Journey - The Path to Financial IndependenceSammie and Michelle discuss their finance journey. Follow their story from coming of age during The Great Recession to finding financial independence. Shownotes:Ramit Sethi: I Will Teach You to Be RichVicki Robin: Your Money or Your LifeRecommend FI/RE Podcasts ChooseFIBigger Pockets MoneyAfford AnythingMad FientistMore information about the trinity study and the 4% rule The Trinity StudyThe 4% Rule- Mr. Money MustacheBigger Pockets on the 4% rule with Michael KitcesFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at bui...2021-02-1617 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#3: The 5 Love LanguagesIs there a hierarchy to giving and receiving love? Sometimes you may think you are showing love to a partner, family member, friend, colleague, etc. in your life but if you're not speaking their primary love language, your love and appreciation may not be resonating. Sammie and Michelle talk about the 5 Love Languages, based on Gary Chapman's book "The 5 Love Languages". Sammie and Michelle walk through how each love language is expressed, ways to practicing expressing each love language and highlight our specific love languages. Show Notes:5 Love Languages: Words of A...2021-02-1027 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#2: How to Make New Friends as an AdultThe prospect of making new friends as an adult can be daunting. In this episode, Sammie and Michelle describe their experiences making new friends and they share strategies that have worked for them. Friendships are some of the most valuable relationships that we have and there are so many great reasons to meet new people outside your social circle. Websites/apps mentioned during this podcast:https://www.meetup.com/https://bumble.com/bffFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com! 2021-02-0318 min

Build A Wealthy Spirit#1: What is Status Post Adulting? Rethink the Status QuoSammie and Michelle reveal their motivations for starting "Status Post Adulting". A journey that goes from spending money and living an Instagram life to searching for authenticity in life. The "Status Post Adulting" podcast will be covering themes around relationships, money, and spirituality. Instagram: @statuspostadultingEmail: statuspostadulting@gmail.comFind more show notes and interact with the Build A Wealthy Spirit community at buildawealthyspirit.com! 2021-01-2619 min