What does it mean to plan for your future when the standard life script doesn’t apply? In this episode, Emily sits down with Bri Conn, Certified Financial Planner at Childfree Wealth, to talk about how financial planning looks different when you’re not planning for kids, college funds, or passing down an inheritance.

They explored how traditional advice often misses the mark for people living intentionally outside the norm—and how childfree individuals can redefine wealth, purpose, and legacy in ways that actually align with their values. Bri shared why life planning is just as important as financial planning, what it means to embrace a “Die With Zero” approach, and how to make money decisions that support the life you want to live right now—not decades from now.

This conversation is both practical and expansive, covering everything from end-of-life planning to joyful spending to what a fulfilling, flexible career might look like when you’re designing life on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Childfree wealth isn’t just about money—it’s about living with intention.

• Traditional financial advice assumes a life with children. Bri breaks down why that framework doesn’t serve everyone.

• Life planning comes first: figuring out what you actually want your life to look like is the foundation for any financial plan.

• Financial independence doesn’t have to mean early retirement—it can mean flexible work, seasonal schedules, or working for joy.

• Legacy can be redefined. Whether it’s gifting to a charity while you’re alive, supporting a niece or nephew, or sponsoring a park bench in your favorite neighborhood, impact doesn’t require offspring.
  

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Host Emily Paulsen is an accomplished entrepreneur and happily childfree woman shining a light on the often overshadowed childfree-by-choice perspective. Whether interviewing innovative experts or positioning leaders to scale through her Brand Studio, Electric Collab, Emily’s power lies in allowing people to feel seen and celebrated for who they are . She’s spent years honing the ability to deeply understand and amplify others in an honest, high-impact way. 

Learn more about Emily on her website: www.curiouslifeofachildfreewoman.com  

And connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiouslifeofachildfreewoman/ 

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The guest on this episode, Bri Conn, is the Chief Experience Officer of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping people simplify their finances so they can live an amazing Childfree life. She is also a Childfree Wealth Specialist® and the co-host of the Childfree Wealth podcast. In her free time, Bri loves hiking, running, and generally anything that involves being outside. Childfree Wealth® has been featured on Fortune, Forbes, MarketWatch, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, CNBC, and many other publications. In her free time, Bri loves hiking, running, and generally anything that involves being outside. Her core values are community, education, social participation, & sustainability. 

Connect with Bri and Learn More about Childfree Wealth: Podcast https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com/  

Website https://childfreewealth.com/ 

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The Childfree Guide to Life & Money by Dr. Jay Zigmont: https://a.co/d/4Mu2pWf