Journey to Freedom

Join me this week as I am connecting with Erick Sepulveda - a great friend, recent graduate from Cal Poly Pomona, and a young passionate professional! We are covering Erick's life story, his advice on how to pursue passions and goals, why he moved out of California, what his future plans are, and much more! Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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Let's talk travel and Finance with Stephanie and Gillian! In this episode, we cover it all - their financial freedom story, how to plan a trip of a lifetime, the concept of slow travel, how to budget for a trip, and so much more. Follow their journey on www.instagram.com/ourfreedomyears/ or www.ourfreedomyears.com. Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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How much do you know about investing? In this episode, I am joined by Corbin Elliott, who is the founder of Capital bookwork - a financial freedom affiliate marketing website. In this "Investing 101" episode we cover everything about why investing is important, what you can invest in, where to buy stocks, how much should you invest, and much more. Learn more about Corbin and his podcast at www.peaceandpurpose979.wixsite.com...

We are re-connecting with Crosby from Crosby Grace Travels! In this episode, she shares some great tips and advice on how to take your work on the road. Learn more about time management, how to avoid burn-out, work more efficiently, and much more. Find out more: www.crosbygracetravels.com/workandwander/ or at www.instagram.com/crosbygracetravels. Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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Have you ever been to Scotland before? In this episode, I am re-connecting with Sophie Pierce from Third Eye Traveller. Sophie talks all about the best places to visit, where to stay, how to travel on a budget, and some of the best dishes! Check out my Patreon account for all the notes from this episode, details below;

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This week I am joined by Ali and Alison from All Options Considered. With both of them, we talk about their life after achieving FIRE and their lifestyle. Tune in and find out about their investing strategy, personal advice, four percent rule, AOC scholarship & coaching, and more! Follow them on www.alloptionsconsidered.com. Get all show notes from this episode and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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Let's talk about living and traveling in an RV! Meet Tyler and Andrea - full-time travelers, who have been on the road for over 2 years right now. With both of them, we discuss their beginnings, how to start an RV journey, what to look for when getting an RV, their 2 major projects, and so much more! Find out more about Wild Hixsons here: www.wildhixsons.com. Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details belo...

We are back with Amanda Suwonndo, who shares her story about how she became a professional jazz pianist in Sydney, Australia. With Amanda, we discuss her humble beginnings with music, her tours around the world, her newly released album, and also all about Archademia Music Academy and Amanda Grace Creative businesses. Follow Amanda's journey here:/www.amandasuwondo.com. Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, d...

Have you ever been to Sydney? Maybe you have or maybe it's still on your bucket list. In this week's episode, I connect with Amanda Suwondo who talks all about the city! Tune in and learn about the best places to visit, cost of living, personal recommendations, quality of life, and so much more! Check out Amanda's story here: www.amandasuwondo.com and stay tuned for next week's episode! Get all show notes from this ...

I just got my US citizenship and I am moving out! After 9 years of living in both California and Florida I made a big life decision to move out permanently. Find out more about my beginnings in the US, why I made that decision, and what my future plans are. Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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Do you usually travel solo or with a company? Meet Sophie Pierce, who is a solo female traveler! In this episode, we discuss the early stages of the Third Eye Traveller brand, the perks and challenges of traveling solo, the best tips and advice on how to travel solo, and Sophie's future plans with the brand. Find out how can YOU plan a solo trip! Follow Sophie's journey here: www.thirdeyetraveller.com or on Instagram at @th...

Have you ever been to Sri Lanka? Listen to a story of Lukasz Prendke - Polish born hotelier who chose to live in Asia. With Lukasz we are discussing his biggest challenges when living in that part of the world, his first General Manager position, what he does on a daily basis at work, and what is living in Sri Lanka like. Get all show notes from this episode and insightful information on my Patreon, details below.

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How does retiring in 8 years sounds like to you? If you want to know how this family of three is on their path of achieving that, tune in to this episode to find out more! With Grace from Road to FIRE, I discuss the importance of financial independence, how to start on the journey, how to create passive income, and why you should consider retiring early. Follow Road to FIRE here: www.instagram.com/road_tofire/ and www.youtube.com/c...

If you have ever wondered what its like to live as a freelance photographer in Bali, Indonesia - tune in to this week's episode and learn more! Listen to Sean Dalton's beginnings with his photography, how he lived in Chiang Mai in Thailand, what where some of his favorite travels across Indonesia, and how to transition from photography to videography. Check out Sean's social media and learn more about his photography co...

Have you ever visited the Golden State? Maybe you have or maybe it is still on your bucket list. In this solo episode, I will tell you all about the best places to visit and things to do in sunny California. Tune in to listen to my personal recommendations including Los Angeles, San Diego, Central Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, and more! If you still have any questions about West Coast - connect with me on social media and let me k...

Get inspired and motivated as Athena Oanessian shares her story on becoming a Founder and CEO of You Squared Inc. Listen to her challenging beginnings, what motivated her to start her own business, what are some of Athena's top tips to become successful, how she learned from her own mistakes, the importance of self-development, and why having a daily routine is so important. To support Athena's journey, head out to https://...

Join me in this week's episode as Athena shares with us why Italy and Armenia should be on your bucket list! Originally from Armenia, Athena Oanessian has visited Italy over 13 times, speaks 5 languages, and loves to travel! Learn about the best places to visit, how to get around, some of the best dishes to try, Athena's personal recommendations, and more! Get show notes and insightful information on my Patreon, details bel...

What if I told you that you can work on your own passions, set your own schedule, and be your own boss while traveling the world? This is exactly the story of Crosby, who is a full-time freelancer and location-independent content creator traveling the US in an RV! Listen to her beginnings with freelancing, tips on becoming a freelancer and setting up your own rates, job ideas, how is traveling in an RV in the US, how to build your ...

Listen to an inspiring and motivating story of a former CEO of Pizza Hut & PepsiCo, Steven Reinemund. Discover Mr. Reinemund's humble beginnings, his journey to becoming a world-renowned CEO, his advice on how to find the right life mentor, as well as how to learn from your own failures. Besides being a CEO, Steven Reinemund also served on a Board of Directors at Marriott International, Walmart, American Express, and Chick-...