Episode 444: What a Slow Summer Taught Me About Money & Life

Hey Journeyers! I'm back on the mic after taking the summer off. In this solo episode, I'm reflecting on what it means to truly live financial freedom, not just chase it. Over the last few months, I've stepped back from hustle mode to embrace rest, family time, and the flexible lifestyle I've worked so hard to create.

I'm sharing candid updates about my summer sabbatical, how I balance business with family life, and the lessons I've learned about honoring the season you're in. From budgeting less rigidly to leaning into the "commander stage" of financial independence, I talk about the power of preparation, setting boundaries, and redefining productivity.

This isn't an episode packed with hard financial tips, but it's full of observations, encouragement, and reminders to honor where you are on your own journey.

In this episode I share:

✨ Why I intentionally take summers off and how I plan for it
✨ The freedom (and challenges) of embracing slower, less productive seasons
✨ How I budget and set up my finances to allow for sabbaticals
✨ The importance of knowing your current "Journeyer Stage"
✨ Lessons on comparison, privilege, and building financial flexibility
✨ My reflections on what's next for Journey to Launch

Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode:

• Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here.
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• Get your copy of my book: Your Journey To Financial Freedom
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• Get The Budget Bootcamp
• Check out my personal website here.
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• YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link.
• What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here!

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