In this week's episode, I go through some highlights (and lowlights) from September and October's monthly spend. I also go through some of my favorite things to buy at Costco! P.S. It's Grillo's Pickles - that is how that product is spelled :)

For my media segment, I covered the Money with Katie podcast and the Green brothers (Hank and John Green). Katie, Hank, and John are all role models for non-traditional careers that they have intentionally pivoted within to do work they find fulfilling and that helps the world.

Money with Katie: https://moneywithkatie.com/

Green Brothers (links below):

Video Diary Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@vlogbrothers

Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse

Good.store: https://good.store/?srsltid=AfmBOorcAyOiaOFb-iat3bl6qK26EpBlhyt_Pm4QALXxCIk5E209zSSu

I had a busy weekend - so enjoy a backlog episode I recorded a few weeks back instead! In this episode, I discuss the evolution in my thoughts on work over the years, as well as how I am thinking about jobs for different phases of my life. I also highlight guitarist Lau Noah and discuss the podcast Money Feels and The Reframe's recent episode on how we may already be living our dream lives.

The Reframe: Reality Check - Are We already Living Our Dream Lives? https://open.spotify.com/episode/4T05L5tcLnqIn6HvQTZUYw?si=vzobGBfMQqmiPtj3ODjXfQ

Money Feels Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A2BhBlH1I1AA3dAHc9LMO?si=2977a332f84c424b

Lau Noah: https://open.spotify.com/artist/42XHWcm6PBEAgK6JvMqGlH?si=7ad135c2db444c30

In this week's episode, I discuss my opinions on housing, including a recent fascination with tiny homes. I cover what I love about tiny homes in detail, as well as some cons to look out for if it is a path that interests you. For media, I cover a responsive parenting book by Gwenna Laithland, and recent live FIRE coaching sessions recorded by the EverydayFI podcast.

Momma Cusses - A Field Guide to Responsive Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/Momma-Cusses-Responsive-Parenting-Therapy/dp/1250882664

EverydayFI's Live FIRE Coaching: https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Q9xODuhQxBQskHzRgcRw?si=UWyOUCbiSLKzN8feu1sHig

Lix Gets Loaded's recent episode about jeans: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7K4bRQ8oeimKoIsvXejTaQ?si=-qKT0oEBSEqe7R0PXEKG2g

In this limited series, I talk with people from the FIRE community about their journeys from paychecks to purpose, not only in their careers, but also outside of work (how do they define & live a good life?). In this episode, I talk to Aubrey Williams, who quit his corporate job 5 months ago and now runs his own business as a advice-only, fee-only, fiduciary at all times, hourly financial advisor. This is part 2 - part 1 is linked below. You can find some of his other appearances on FIRE podcasts below, as well as a link to his website.

Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LcmkQcBDyh0LNWaBKS9DG?si=sH44sL-ZQT2Oa-8pHKiVgw

Aubrey's Website: https://openpath.financial/

ChooseFI episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33tbukr9Gkz0AiZaG74LAH?si=2bjUvVLET0CiSIiJGz_NzQ

Measure Twice Planner episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTkuGDR7cyy5D2koAx1FN?si=eHL4Ngi9Rie0Jkdbax1xnA

In this limited series, I talk with people from the FIRE community about their journeys from paychecks to purpose, not only in their careers, but also outside of work (how do they define & live a good life?). In this episode, I talk to Aubrey Williams, who quit his corporate job 5 months ago and now runs his own business as a advice-only, fee-only, fiduciary at all times, hourly financial advisor. You can find some of his other appearances on FIRE podcasts below, as well as a link to his website. Look out for Part 2 next week!

Aubrey's Website: https://openpath.financial/

ChooseFI episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/33tbukr9Gkz0AiZaG74LAH?si=2bjUvVLET0CiSIiJGz_NzQ

Measure Twice Planner episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FTkuGDR7cyy5D2koAx1FN?si=eHL4Ngi9Rie0Jkdbax1xnA

In this episode, I talk about what I got out of CampFI (a weekend event for people interested in FIRE). For this week's media, I discuss The Reframe's latest episode about establishing good work-life boundaries in a high stress corporate job, and Technology Connections, which is a YouTube channel where the hosts deep dives on different technologies - from EVs to dishwashers and tells you what is awesome (or not) about them, with practical tips to make them better.

The Reframe episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zDSDPQMIpkTlTt5pewXTN?si=29c93b4f69b24689

Technology Connections: https://youtu.be/jHP942Livy0?si=jfhlGNec5a_iMZfn

In this week's episode, I discuss my history of travel, which I deeply value, from childhood to now. I also discuss lessons learned from my adult trips to Europe, and I discuss booking flights for a trip to Japan and Korea next year! I also highlight new FIRE podcast 9 to FI, a recent episode of Not For Everyone where Caroline Winkler tried a dumb phone to great success, and Somebody Feed Phil, one of my favorite travel shows.

My Travel Hacking 101 episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3q7emKcY3HndMqoJNyxhO0?si=Ew1yyhs2Q96zLIbEfSNC9A

9 to FI: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wMMMHGh81gw3AJBsCS1F0?si=06052dc20a974e2d

Caroline Winkler's dumb phone experience: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QPVZzX1qka0f8F3FHwWIJ?si=d03865db7ec74c50

Somebody Feed Phil: https://youtu.be/Zv29Sjt7LnA

In this episode I discuss my hobbies and what I have added and subtracted to get to a sweet spot where I am getting purpose, satisfaction, and community from my hobbies. For media, I highlight Yun Chan Lim's amazing piano performance (linked below) and the Inside Out Money podcast's episode on the good life.

Yun Chan Lim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvKQKnIVy1I&list=RDGvKQKnIVy1I&start_radio=1

Some great commentary on the Yun Chan Lim performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhUFLepewgA

Inside Out Money episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1f847srdolkWSkqAWOJB8R?si=04c7619931f64007

This week's episode I discuss my husband and I's monthly spend for August and review two things: The Adventure Zone podcast and an episode of the What We Spend podcast that covers a new college grad's struggles in finding a job after earning a computer science degree.

The Adventure Zone: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OoAQesdLgYBOyfx8ji0bZ?si=tpHionuxRbq-eCWhbXRBSA&nd=1&dlsi=c2df28c0e0e74391

What We Spend episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Q4kzuTxbgDeSqjiHu7LTm?si=VH-t3gX5QyyoyzWPtrCfwg

This week's episode I discuss my husband and I's monthly spend for August and review two things: The Adventure Zone podcast and an episode of the What We Spend podcast that covers a new college grad's struggles in finding a job after earning a computer science degree.

Disclaimer: Apologies for the non-ideal audio on this episode - I forgot to select my proper mic when I recorded this one. Hope you'll still enjoy it!

The Adventure Zone: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OoAQesdLgYBOyfx8ji0bZ?si=tpHionuxRbq-eCWhbXRBSA&nd=1&dlsi=c2df28c0e0e74391

What We Spend episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Q4kzuTxbgDeSqjiHu7LTm?si=VH-t3gX5QyyoyzWPtrCfwg