I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - there are infinite ways to make money.

Today’s guest, Christina Gawlik is seeking FIRE while exploring the world. She is an entrepreneur in mathematics education, and not shy  about having bold or taboo side hustles.  

We chat about the realities of creating $10K months by selling pictures of your feet!

AND other income streams like:

• Referral codes

• Amazon Affiliate Marketing

• Creating digital products

You can find Christina at:

https://www.facebook.com/asuitcaseandasmile

https://christinagawlik.wixsite.com/asuitcaseandasmile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagawlik

And her original blog post that talks about her Feet picture adventure here: 

https://christinagawlik.wixsite.com/asuitcaseandasmile/post/not-your-typical-side-hustle

If you’re curious about which side hustles might be a fit for YOUR life, Pocket Coaching may be just what you’re looking for!  Head over to www.wendyverwey.com for all the details!

If you liked this episode, please rate, review or even buy me a coffee to let me know!

Remember The Devil Wears Prada?  The movie with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway?  Yeah, it’s real.

Today’s guest, Alex Colkitt is a survivor of the NYC hustle culture and has lived to tell the tale!

Since her drop out of the corporate world, Alex  turned Founder & CEO of AC Holistic Wellness. 

As a life coach, happiness expert, stress management & burnout recovery specialist, mental health advocate, corporate wellness workshop facilitator and motivational speaker, she's on a mission to empower high-achievers to find and pursue their authentic happiness, unapologetically so that they can create more impact and find more fulfillment at work and in life. 

Grab her Freebie = 5 Ways to Boost Your Mood When Work is Stressful As Fuck

here: https://ac-holistic-wellness.ck.page/9b5544abf5

And follow Alex on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alex.colkitt/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acolkitt/

If you liked this episode, please do me a favour and send it to a friend who needs the push to live their own authentic life!

If you’ve ever struggled with: 

• Having a safe place to ask your money questions

• Talking to your partner about finances (and getting them on the same page)

• Re-writing your money stories, 

This episode is for you!

Join my conversation with Jolie Viguers from Well Bean Coaching. 

Jolie is a CPA and Financial Coach with a passion to make her clients more confident with their money.  She works with women to understand their money stories and deep values, in order to achieve alignment with their spending and investing.  Resolving the stress and frustration of debt and cash flow struggles and transforming that into sustainable plans makes for a big impact!  Jolie has worked as an accountant for 20+ years, and is active in the Financial Independence community.  She is also the leader at "Canadian Ladies Money Club" on Facebook, with a mission to normalize the conversations about money.

https://www.wellbeancoaching.com/

https://www.instagram.com/stories/wellbeancoaching/3120279331686080485/

https://www.facebook.com/wellbeancoaching

https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadianladiesmoneyclub

If this episode resonated with you, please rate and subscribe for more money conversations!

Money, Fear and being yourself

Story time!  In this episode, I reflect on life as a 20 year old backpacker and my money fears back then compared to the money fears as a full fledged grownup.

Spoiler alert - things were SIMPLER in the good old days, but they can be simple again - even with kids and a mortgage!

Grab the tools you need to simplify your life and enroll in Pocket Coaching at www.wendyverwey.com to get started!

Wow.  This conversation with Toxic Relationship Recovery Specialist Sara McCready was so full of gems!  We talked about boundaries, healing from past relationships, how to FEEL what your body is telling you and so much more.

Toxic relationships can be with romantic partners, with your work, with your friends, with your MONEY and even with yourself.  Healing the pains of your past without clear boundaries helps you find your true voice, what is actually important to YOU and helps you actually get the life you WANT - whether you’re focused on health, wealth, relationships or your spiritual self.

If this episode resonated with you, I encourage you to reach out to Sara and find out all about her programs to help women THRIVE.  www.illuminatedjoy.com  IG: @illuminatedjoy 

And if you don’t even know where to start, my free Clarity Tool may help!  Head to www.wendyverwey.com to grab it and my other resources to help you create a life you LOVE (whether you’re in a relationship or not!)

Charmie Galang helps purpose-driven women craft wealth strategies in real estate, the stock market, & entrepreneurship so they have the financial freedom to live life on their own terms, pursue their passion, and make a positive impact in the world.

In this episode of FIRE Yourself First we talked about how Charmie got started in the investing world after the loss of her sister.  She’s the one to go to with questions about ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and has a wealth of knowledge in Real Estate Investing.   

You can find Charmie at www.charmieandcie.com and on Instagram @charmieandcie

Make sure to join her meetup group on women and wealth: https://www.meetup.com/women-wealth-laval-meetup-group/?fbclid=IwAR0Bh55HcwfdLIjJj_9k2g49QjuODyBgYt_zkiIFR90IYtWLqxrjew9oHsg

And if you’re curious about investing in individual companies on the stock market, grab my Vote With Your Dollars Guide to  find companies that align with your values https://www.wendyverwey.com/vote-with-your-dollars

You’ll want to take notes on this episode!

From real estate to falling in love with Dividend investing, Melissa shares her journey to FI to inspire others to take control of their money and their lives!

Melissa left her full-time career in 2019 to become the voice behind Our Life Financial, an investing newsletter focused on building a dividend-based income stream. Since that time, she has been featured on several Canadian podcasts, blogs, and the Women Can Money Summit.  She shares her journey in the hopes of inspiring others to follow their dreams to FIRE. 

If you’re even remotely curious about dividend stocks, you’ll want to subscribe to Melissa’s 

Our Life Financial Monthly Newsletter for her monthly report card and analysis on her own holdings.

And you can always find her on her social media accounts:

Twitter

Instagram

Facebook

To discover which investing strategies fit into your life, check out our resources at www.wendyverwey.com

You are not your thoughts!  

In this RICH episode, Stacey Van Thuyne and I dive into the world of mindset and how that plays a HUGE part in what your reality looks and feels like.  Buckle up, friends.  We’re diving deep on this one!

Find Mindset Coach Stacey at:

IG @staceyvanthuyne

Website: raiseyourresults.ca

Facebook: Raise Your Results

And if you're having trouble with defining your boundaries or what it is you want your life to feel like, check out www.wendyverwey.com to find free resources and access to the coaching you need to reach the next level on your financial freedom journey!

I recently went on a camping trip to the mountains.  I never take for granted that I live in a place that is on many people’s bucket lists.  To many, this weekend away was a dream trip that they wait their entire lives to take.  For me, it was something to do on the weekend.

But, there are lessons in everything.  As I was hefting my 40lb pack up a mountain, passing waterfalls and the most beautiful scenery, I was fully unplugged from the rest of the world.  And with that comes the space to think.

I took some notes on the 5 Financial Independence lessons I learned on that trip and hope they are helpful to you.

See my social media links for pics of the trip (FB, IG) .  And if you’re working toward checking things off your bucket list and need some guidance and accountability while on the go, Pocket Coaching may be just the thing to kickstart your dream life.

Happy Financial Independence Day!

How are you celebrating?

This is a key component of financial freedom - or reaching any goal, really.  Do you know what it will FEEL like once you’ve achieved your goal?

It’s one thing to see the numbers in your bank account, but it’s far different to embrace the feeling that freedom will bring you.

Today’s short episode is a reminder to dig deep into what you truly want in your life and start practicing for it NOW!  

Not sure where to start?  Go to www.wendyverwey.com and download the Clarity Tool to help you figure it out!

And if you’re finding you need some support to figure out your goals, someone to bounce ideas off of without judgment, and celebrate the big and small wins, check out my latest offering - Pocket Coaching.  Real time guidance on your journey to financial independence.

I don’t know about you, but spending the summer in zoom meetings is not the way I want to create a life I don’t need a vacation from.  So I’m trying something new.

Using the free Voxer app, you can ask questions, celebrate wins, and tell me what's on your mind IN THE MOMENT!

• Worried about a spending decision?  Send me a quick voice note!

• Stressed about work over the summer?  Text me!

• Looking for some inspiration on a side hustle idea?  Show me what you've got!

With Pocket Coaching, you can send voice notes, texts, files whenever inspiration strikes or you feel like you need support.   I check the app Monday to Friday twice per day (morning and afternoon) and will respond as soon as possible.

No more waiting for that next appointment or trying to remember what questions you wanted to ask.  Time zones aren’t an issue.  No need to sit down in front of a computer and hope that the kids are quiet so you can concentrate.

No contracts to sign, no long term commitments or programs to follow.  

There are limited spots available, so grab your first 30 day Pocket Coaching package quick!