Ep. 2 “Can I even afford it?” | 5 Creative Ways to Fund Your Sabbatical as a Solopreneur

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Saying out loud, “I’m going to take a month off,” can trigger a flood of worry: who will cover my bills, what about my clients, and how will I survive financially? For solopreneurs, the thought of stepping away often feels impossible.

In this lesson of Sabbatical School, Maegan helps you navigate that fear and explore practical strategies to make a sabbatical financially possible. She breaks down how to assess your unique financial starting point, calculate your bare minimum funding goal, and creatively fund your time off. You’ll hear stories from her own first emergency sabbatical and learn why intentional financial planning transforms a sabbatical from a risky dream into a doable, sustainable practice.

This episode helps you see that taking a break isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic investment in yourself and your business.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to locate yourself on the financial spectrum and understand what’s realistic for your sabbatical. [03:02]
• How to calculate your bare minimum funding goal, separating essential business and personal expenses. [06:09]
• The power of solopreneur flexibility and agency in making a sabbatical possible. [07:19]
• Five creative funding strategies, including a sabbatical savings fund, business savings, personal contributions, conscious use of debt, and optional revenue sprints. [08:03]
• Why your first sabbatical might not be perfectly funded and how to build a sustainable sabbatical practice over time. [13:01]
• A simple first exercise to explore which funding strategies feel possible for you right now. [14:13]

Sabbatical School is a seven-month program designed to help solopreneurs prepare their business and nervous system for a real month-long sabbatical. The very first month of the program is all about money. We’re bringing in guest teacher Linzy Bonham, founder of Money Nuts and Bolts, to teach us how to bring our financial systems up to speed. You’ll receive live coaching on practical steps, alongside deeper work on releasing guilt, re-imagining your relationship with time, and learning to rest fully.

Join Maegan’s full Sabbatical School program → youneedasabbatical.com