Wildly Wealthy Life
Hey There! We’re Lee and Kat, the voices behind the Wildly Wealthy Life podcast, where we dive into what it really means to live a fulfilling, extraordinary life—one built on mindset, leadership, and creativity. Back in 2020, we launched the podcast with a focus on interviewing people who had either gained financial freedom or were well on their way. The common thread in every story? Intentional generosity. We shared real stories from people who are living with purpose and giving back. We made it to 30 episodes, but life had other plans—between launching a new business, losing Lee’s dad, and navigating our own personal challenges, we decided to take a pause and regroup. The world was going through a lot, and so were we. But even in the midst of all that, we stayed grounded in what matters most to us: living intentionally and generously. Our marriage started with nearly $100K in debt, but through persistence and hard work, we paid it off and went on to buy five properties with a total of 13 units. That journey tested our grit and tenacity, proving to us that no challenge is too great when you're driven by purpose and determination. When we were ready to relaunch, we knew the focus needed to shift. Now, Wildly Wealthy Life isn’t just about financial freedom—it’s about how brilliant minds and brave hearts, fueled by creativity, a growth mindset, and strong leadership skills, truly lead to an extraordinary life. As we navigate this journey, we find joy in the little things—like spending time with our three fur babies, King Boogie, Prince Goose, and Princess Smokey. We’ve fostered over 20 kittens, and while we’ve faced the heartache of struggling to have kids after 18 years of marriage, caring for these little furballs has brought us comfort and laughter during some challenging times. A few other things that bring us joy are gaming, hiking, and all things martial arts for Lee, along with building everything from furniture to model planes. For Kat, it’s all about reading, playing the piano, and having fun with aerial arts. We’re also passionate travelers and have had the privilege of taking our families on wonderful trips around the world. Our marriage, like any other, has had its ups and downs, but each experience has only deepened our belief that true wealth comes from living with purpose and positively impacting those around us. We’re excited to bring that message to each episode of Wildly Wealthy Life. So, whether you’re tuning in for mindset shifts, leadership tips, or a creative spark, we hope to inspire you to live your own Wildly Wealthy Life. To Your Wild Growth, Lee and Kat
Episodes
In this episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat and Lee sit down with Jennifer Kumiyama, known as Kumi, a performer, disability rights advocate, and Citywide Accessibility Coordinator for Long Beach. Kumi shares her journey as a singer, her work on Disney's Aladdin, and her role as Dahlia in the animated movie Wish. Together, they discuss overcoming identity crises, balancing multiple passions, and using creativity in government ro...
In this episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat and Lee are joined by Mark Whitten, a renowned LA-based voice actor featured in popular anime, video games, and projects with companies like DreamWorks and Disney. Known for his roles in Demon Slayer, Genshin Impact, and Final Fantasy VII, Mark shares his unique perspective on the power of creativity, resilience, and self-accountability. They dive into the challenges of voice acting, the ...
In this powerful episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat and Lee sit down with Hanne Fellers, a passionate advocate against human trafficking and a seasoned leader in philanthropy. Hanne shares her incredible journey, from being adopted as a child to leading efforts in organizations like Zoe International and In-N-Out’s Slave 2 Nothing Foundation. They dive deep into leadership, creativity, and Hanne’s heart for rescuing trafficking vi...
In this inspiring episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat and Lee sit down with confidence coach Tony Dufresne to explore the powerful connection between creativity, confidence, and leadership. Tony shares his personal journey of becoming a single father at 27 and how raising his daughter Rachel shaped his passion for empowering women. Together, they discuss the role of creativity in personal growth, the importance of modeling behavior...
In this premiere episode, Kat and Lee dive into their journey from launching the podcast in 2021 to taking a break, and finally revamping the show in 2024. They reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurship, life lessons from past guests, and the importance of having a strong support team. The couple also introduces their new mission for the podcast—equipping the next generation with leadership skills, creativity, and a growth mind...
In this solo episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat takes center stage to introduce her powerful framework, the "Wildly Wealthy Life Ladder." Over the next four episodes, Kat will walk listeners through the five essential steps that shaped her journey as an educator, entrepreneur, and entertainer. Today, Kat dives into the 5 steps: Frame, Aim, Claim, Game and Flame. With inspiring personal stories, Kat emphasizes the importance of min...
In this solo episode of the Wildly Wealthy Life podcast, Kat dives deep into the six essential characteristics of a GROWTH mindset and how you can cultivate these traits in your life and in the lives of the children around you. From grit and reflection to optimism and adaptability, Kat shares real-life examples from successful entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Sarah Blakely, as well as personal stories of perseverance. Whether you'r...
In this episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat dives deep into the power of immersive learning and why it’s more than just a trendy teaching method—it’s backed by science! From storytelling to movement and music, Kat shares how these elements combined lead to lasting transformation, whether you're teaching kids life skills or striving to improve your own mindset. Learn the S.M.A.R.T. method and discover how to truly make learning unfo...
In this solo episode of Wildly Wealthy Life, Kat dives into the true power of creativity and how it impacts not just artists, but everyone. She dispels the myth that creativity is for the "lucky few" and explains how anyone can cultivate it. Kat shares real-world examples of successful creative leaders and entrepreneurs, offers actionable ways to foster creativity in both adults and children, and reveals her number one technique fo...
Life's too short to do work that doesn’t matter to you. Ever felt stuck, unhappy, and lacking purpose with your job? How is it like to leave the corporate world to pursue your passion and take a big jump in your career to do something more fulfilling and impactful? Get answers straight from this episode’s guest, Erika Kullberg. Erika spent many years as a corporate lawyer representing Fortune 500 companies. After having paid off $2...
We all have diamonds within us waiting to be discovered. These talents and gifts we have are diamonds and if we know how to look at them and use them creatively, these will shine brightly and will not only serve us but also to those around us.
Joining with Kat and Lee Hughes in this episode is a powerhouse woman, Genein Letford. Genein is an award-winning speaker, a best-selling author and a corporate trainer on creative thinking an...
Everyone wants to get out of debt and live debt-free. Unfortunately, only a handful of people are able to do it. It may sound incredible but Rebecca from My Fat Purse Blog, the guest on today’s episode, was able to get-out of debt and pay off $180k of student loans in just 2 years. In this episode, Rebecca talks to Kat and Lee Hughes about how powerful budgeting is and tracking spending together with her husband towards paying of...
Money management for couples is a big deal. Learning and working together to develop a good system for managing money as a couple is essential towards achieving financial and relationship goals. Joining with Kat and Lee Hughes in this episode is Aditi Shekar. She is the CEO and founder of a personal finance app called Zeta that is especially designed for couples. Passionate about helping couples get financially educated, she ...
Success doesn’t come easy. It takes a certain amount of courage, talent, passion and hardwork to achieve what you want in life. Joining with Kat and Lee Hughes in this episode is a softball legend Leah O'Brien-Amico - a 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, a 2-time World Champion, a 2-time Pan American Games Champion, 3-time NCAA Champion, and was named NCAA woman of the year. She's an author, a Keynote speaker and an ESPN anal...
In this episode, CFO of Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group, Lisa Newman and Professional Actress and Stuntwoman Heidi Moneymaker talk about living a well-balanced life through fitness, nutrition and stillness. They share about their journey, their background and their value of saving money, being kind and compassionate to everyone, maintaining their circles and many more. Listen as they share tips on finances, managing life's roa...
Celebrating their 25th episode, Lee Hughes and Kat Hughes opens the show by giving a shout-out to all of their listeners and supporters across eighteen countries. In this milestone episode, they share their wins throughout the process of podcasting and the things that they’ve learned, some of the pitfalls that they ran into to help fellow podcasters avoid making the same mistakes. They’re also doing a recap of their guests and, at ...
Passive income – that elusive thing that everyone wishes they had. There are quite a few things in business that gives you passive income, and wholesale real estate is one of the easiest and quickest ways to get about it. Take it from St. Louis real estate investor, David Dodge, who has over fifteen years of experience in the business flipping more than 400 houses. He teaches the things he learned in this experience through his coa...
By now, you would have probably heard some stories of people making way more from side hustles than from their paychecks. Check out these side hustling tips from the Chief Side Hustler himself, Nick Loper, of Side Hustle Nation. Nick is an author, online entrepreneur, and host of the award-winning Side Hustle Show podcast, which features new part-time business ideas each week. In this conversation with Lee Hughes and Kat Hughes, he...
Some people say more money gives you more problems. But more than that, wealth gives you the simple ability to make choices. These decisions can help you get to where you want to be in life and do what you love. Doug Nordman, the author of the book The Military Guide to Financial Independence and Retirement and the Founder of The Military Guide, and his daughter, Carol Pittner, a retired Navy Reservist, join Lee Hughes and Kat Hugh...
You can do more of what you love from a place of financial independence. As you start out into adulthood, it is important to start thinking about your financial future early on and live relatively comfortable and worry-free in the future. Earth scientist and avid alpine climber, Hari Mix, learned to manage his personal finances early on through his upbringing in a frugal family and his personal journey towards being financially ind...
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