Hey there, friends!

In today's episode, I'm so excited to introduce you to my wonderful guest, Natalie Barnett. She's not just a Business Coach but also an EFT Tapping Practitioner. Our conversation is all about the winding paths we've followed to get where we are today, and how we're embracing our innate strengths to live our most authentic lives.

One thing we got into is how much the words we use really matter. Not only in our everyday lives but also when it comes to managing your money. If you're curious about shifting from being a 'consumer' to an 'investor,' make sure to check out my 'Vote With Your Dollars' Masterclass. It's a game-changer!

We also geeked out on something called Human Design. It's my latest obsession in personal development, and it's been a game-changer for both of us in understanding ourselves better. We're talking individuality, parenting, entrepreneurship, and our roles in society. It's seriously fascinating stuff. 😄

If you want to explore Human Design further, you should totally check out my friend Kali's website: https://www.kalitougasservices.com/ .

And here's the cherry on top - if you're itching to try EFT tapping (it's fantastic, trust me), Natalie's got a free video to get you started. It's all about boosting emotional well-being and self-discovery, and it's a must-try!

So, tune in, have a listen, and join us on this fantastic journey of growth and self-discovery. If you enjoy the episode, please show some love by leaving a rating, a review, and subscribing for more fantastic conversations. 💫

Please welcome the always inspiring Amanda Clark to this week’s episode of FIRE Yourself First.

Amanda was an 18-year-old teen pregnancy statistic who lost herself in motherhood + wore taking care of everyone else like a badge of honor. 

She spent a lot of time ‘shoulding’ all over herself, fearing judgment, and believed the hot mess mom vibe society deemed normal. 

She finally got tired of wondering if this was all there is to life + shifted herself and her life.

As a coach, Amanda helps moms empower themselves through The Breathwork Method so that they create lives they love with kids in tow!

Today’s conversation was a wild ride, covering the gamut of not only DOING the things that light you up, but also BEING the example of that for our kids.

We looked at the many paths to SUCCESS and how no one seems to be doing it ‘right’.  We’re really all figuring life out as we go!

We even touched on the future of education and what that might look like for our kids’ definitions of success.

Follow Amanda on IG at Https://www.instagram.com/amandaclarkstudios/

Or check out her Free integrative breathwork sessions here: Https://calendly.com/amandaclarkstudios/integrative-breathwork-session-freebie

And as always, if you need a boost to figure out where you want to be - as a parent, in your health and wealth, check out all the tools and ways we can work together at www.wendyverwey.com

Yesterday I had a full circle moment when I had to deal with my children's education fund. It was a reminder of how far I've come and how much I've achieved in the world of investing.

I wanted to talk about it here on the podcast because I know many of my listeners are interested in investing, they see the value in it, but are overwhelmed because they don’t know what they don’t know.

I hear you, friends!  I hope this little jog down my memory lane will help you realize you don’t have to know everything - you just have to start.  Somewhere.  Anywhere!

What I’ve realized through my investing journey is that the only ‘mistakes’ you can make with your money happen when you’re not true to yourself and what you want your life to feel like.  And these mistakes are really just opportunities to learn more.

This episode is also your invitation to book a 2 hour Clarity Workshop with me.  My clients always tell me how helpful it is to just talk about their money and their dreams with someone who understands the fear of making a mistake, who makes money conversations less intimidating and who doesn’t judge you for any of it.

If this episode hit home for you, let me know by giving it a rating, a review and subscribing for more!

Andrea Crisp has been fired from (almost) every job she ever had. In this week’s episode she talks about what it was like for her to finally make the decision to walk away from her two careers to pursue her own coaching business.

We covered all kinds of topics like:

• Are you TOO BIG for your job? 

• The LESS you do at work, the more you seem to be rewarded

• How letting go of what you SHOULD do, gets you more results in life

• Challenges that women face in the workplace

• What working with a life coach feels like and how ‘normal people’ use them

• Showing up bigger in your life

• The joy of podcasting

• How to get out of your own way

• Investing in your life

Andrea's coaching clients affectionately call her their 'secret weapon' because of her innate ability to identify their potential and champion their unique purpose. As a creative and multi-passionate woman, Andrea was driven by purpose but felt hopelessly lost when it came to bringing her own dreams to life. 

With over 20 years experience as an educator, musician, and pastor it took failing time and time again and being let go from her dream job to realize that her true gifting was as a mindset and success coach.

When she's not coaching, writing, or hosting her podcast, The Couragecast, you can find her taking a walk out in the woods with her rescue pup Coffee Crisp or hanging out at the local coffee shop with friends.

Her first book, "Designed With Purpose" was written in 2011 to help women discover and live out their God-given purpose.

www.andreacrisp.ca/media

This week on FIRE Yourself First, we have our first REPEAT Guest!  

You’ll remember Geta Barbu from Episode 17 where we talked about our mutually favorite subject that Health is Wealth.

This time she’s back to talk about the challenge she gave to herself over the summer to SLOW DOWN.  She calls it Speed Limit 45 and it is so relatable!

Slowing down has so many benefits.  Here are Geta’s top 10 lessons from the exercise:

1. Less parenting, more being

2. Kids watch the small things, not the big things

3. I set the tone for the day, nobody else can do that for me

4. I’m deeply hard on myself and then am shocked when others give compliments

5. Doing silent time for 10 minutes in the car gets the kids to talk and share with me

6. On  purpose scream singing to a song I love does indeed improve mood and gets the kids to see what mom enjoys

7. Being more present made the summer feel longer - like I created more time

8. Slowing down is scary, but the rewards are huge

9. Water and food taste better when you slow down to actually taste it

10. Slowing down makes me much more confident in decision making

Get the whole story by tuning in now.  And if you could relate, give us a like and review! 

This conversation with Tanya Tringali was so much fun.  We talked about all the things - having a personal development lifestyle, normalizing conversations about money, prioritizing having experiences, overcoming fears, even the power of family recipes!

Tanya Tringali is a writer, blogger, podcaster, and most importantly personal development teacher from Williamsburg, VA. She discovered her passion for personal development in her early 20s and hasn’t looked back. Now helping others to harness it’s power for their own lives has become her purpose in life. 

You can find her offerings and insight (and my guest post!) at www.ginghamrd.com, connect with her on Instagram @tanyahtringali and check out her podcast Kick Ass Every Day with Tanya Tringali.  Spoiler - I joined her on Episode 90 a while back…

Use your Energy to set yourself FREE

Welcome to another exciting episode of the FIRE Yourself First podcast! 

In this episode, we have the pleasure of featuring Rhonda Arnott, an intuitive business mentor who is passionate about helping professionals break free from burnout and step into a more fulfilling life.

Rhonda shares powerful insights about the ripple effects our energy has and how we can tap into our intuition to make decisions that align with the life we truly desire. We even discuss a real-life example from our own journeys called the "$1000 Challenge," which you can try for yourself.

Life is an experiment, and it's time to have some fun with it. Rhonda's message will resonate with anyone who has been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or in need of a fresh perspective.

If you want to connect with Rhonda or learn more about her transformative luxury retreats, visit her website at www.rhondaarnott.com or find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/rhonda.arnott.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to tap into your feminine energy and create a life that truly reflects who you are. Subscribe to our podcast to hear more inspiring stories and valuable insights from experts like Rhonda.

We can't wait to have you join our community of like-minded professionals who are ready to break free from burnout and embrace a life filled with joy and purpose.

Corporate Change Management vs Life Change Management

Hey there! Are you tired of the daily grind and constantly striving to get ahead? Well, I've been there too. In fact, I spent years in the corporate world, navigating the world of strategy development, change management, and implementation. I even have the certificates to prove it!

Let me tell you, all those hours of training focused on figuring out the mission and vision statements, crafting the perfect words to rally everyone behind the desired outcome. We would spend weeks overthinking and waffling, trying to get it just right. But here's the thing - all that brainstorming and analysis was only the beginning.

We would then dive into SWOT analysis. You know, that nifty tool that identifies the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the changes we wanted to implement. Strengths - what are you good at? Weaknesses - what do you need to account for? Opportunities - what could happen if things go well? Threats - what's standing in the way?

But here's where things got tricky. We would meticulously write everything down on whiteboards and sticky notes, feeling accomplished and patting ourselves on the back. We thought we had solved the world's problems! But guess what? When it came to putting those words into action, we often hit a roadblock.

Teams would start second-guessing their earlier decisions, circling back to the mission and vision statements, doing everything they could to avoid taking the action that would truly make a difference. And I get it, change can be scary. There's a lot at stake, and it's easy to be afraid of taking a stand, afraid of being the one to make a difference.

At my former company, I saw firsthand how ego-driven inaction held us back. Nobody wanted to champion the change if it wasn't a guaranteed success. People didn't want to make waves or upset anyone. So, we settled for the easy wins, the low-hanging fruit.

We would do something small, say we made a difference, and move on to the next thing. It was like living in a Dilbert comic for 15 years of my career!

But here's the thing - changing a corporate system is tough, but changing your own life? Well, it's a whole different game. You can apply the same principles we used in the corporate world to your personal life and make a real game-changing difference. When you start treating your life like a business, you can't help but optimize it.

So, if any of this resonates with you, I'd love for you to tune into my podcast episode. I'll be diving deeper into the challenges of corporate change management versus life change management. It's a topic close to my heart, and I think you'll find it eye-opening.

Oh, and if you enjoy the episode, I would absolutely love it if you could leave a review! Your feedback means the world to me.

And hey, if you're struggling to get started on changing the business of your life, I've got you covered. Check out all the tools and services I offer at www.wendyverwey.com.

Let's take control and make a difference in our lives together. Thanks for listening!

Say hello to Sybil Hall, a seasoned teacher and instructional coach with over two decades under her belt, including stints in US public schools and prestigious international institutions abroad. 

She waved goodbye to a secure teacher pension in Colorado and blazed her own trail towards financial well-being, ultimately achieving Coast FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Now, she's using her firsthand experiences to make a difference as the founder of the Wealth & Well-being Collective for Teachers. Sybil's all about offering invaluable tools, resources, and a supportive community to help her fellow educators balance life, boost their financial savvy, and boldly chase their dreams.

Find out more about Sybil and order her new book ‘Burn Bright, Not Out’  on her website www.SybilHall.com or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sybilhall/)

This was such a great conversation, covering all aspects of Coast FI and how to enjoy your journey toward financial freedom.  We talked about aligning your income streams with your values which is near and dear to my heart.  

For strategies on finding companies to invest in that align with your values, head over to www.wendyverwey.com and grab my free ‘Vote With Your Dollars’ Guide and enroll in the masterclass to learn how to go from ‘consumer’ to ‘investor’!

Did you know that:

• 99% of investment management firms are owned by white men

• 86% of financial advisors are men

• More than 90% of professional stock market traders are men

• More than 95% of fund managers at the largest hedge funds are men

• 90% of mutual fund managers are men (and 98% of mutual fund assets are controlled by men)

Pauline Kirk at Femvestorsglobal is on a mission to level the playing field and get more women to ‘Financially Fabulous’ through independent financial education.

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear Pauline’s personal rags to riches story of nearly declaring bankruptcy and the drastic measures she took to get herself out of debt and in control of her money and her life.

 She is an advocate of women’s rights, volunteers both her time and money to women and children’s education programs in Africa and Asia. 80% of the profits of her business go to charity. Pauline and her husband have a legacy to build a School in India.

Find out more about Pauline and her programs at:

• https://femvestorsglobal.com

• https://femvestorsglobal.com/simple-investing-guide

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauline-kirk/

And to learn more about FIRE Yourself First host Wendy Verwey’s programs, head to her website www.wendyverwey.com for all of her current offerings!