In this episode, Michael talks with Dexter about his journey from a high-pressure tech career in Silicon Valley to a semi-retired, location-independent lifestyle. Dexter opens up about the moment he realized he was chasing other people's dreams, which led him to leave his job, travel the world, and eventually settle in Singapore. They discuss how Dexter built a flexible portfolio career and launched his business, "Money Abroad," to help others embrace a work-to-live mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Pursue Your Own Path: Dexter's story shows the power of redefining success on your own terms.
• Align Work with Values: The importance of making career decisions that match your personal values for long-term fulfillment.
• Slow Travel for Growth: How traveling and experiencing new cultures can lead to significant personal and professional growth.
• Building Flexibility: Strategies for creating a portfolio career that offers financial freedom and location independence.

Michael's Links:
Get my Free Course, Get Good With Money https://www.michaeleekim.com/start
Apply to get a FREE Financial Assessment with Michael https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim

Dexter's Links:
https://www.moneyabroad.co/

Nicole and Michael explored the journey of content creation and entrepreneurship, focusing on overcoming fears, building confidence, and staying true to one's values. They discussed the importance of authenticity, pivoting from repetitive topics like personal finance to self-growth, and creating meaningful connections with their audience.

Key Takeaways:

• Authenticity Over Virality: Nicole emphasized creating content aligned with personal values rather than chasing viral trends. Both agreed that staying genuine helps attract the right audience.
• Monetizing Content: They shared strategies for making money through coaching, online courses, and community engagement, stressing patience and long-term commitment.
• Personal Growth: The conversation highlighted embracing discomfort, letting go of old identities, and the importance of intentional content creation.

Michael's Links:
Get my Free Course, Get Good With Money https://www.michaeleekim.com/start
Apply to get a FREE Financial Assessment with Michael https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim

Nicole's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/itsnicolesyk/
https://www.youtube.com/@itsnicolesyk

Watch the full video on YouTube: https://linktw.in/idXJwq

In just one year, I transformed my life — from being stuck at my corporate finance job, struggling financially, and the worst health in my life

To running my own business, improving my well-being, and having the freedom to work and travel around the world! 🌍✨

This all happened once I learnt these 3 lessons...

Next Steps
✦ Get my FREE course Get "Good" With Money: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

✦ Want customized support with your finances? Apply to get a FREE Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel:    / @michaeleekim 

✦ Follow me on Instagram   / michaeleekim  

Sam Demma is the best-selling author of Empty Your Backpack and he is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today, who scaled his speaking business to over $500K+ per year, and has toured across Canada, the United States and Kenya sharing his messages about Empathy, Mental Health and Leadership.

Today on the podcast Michael & Sam talk about how Sam was able to

• Officially start his public speaker by the age of 19 years old
• How he scaled his speaking business to over $500K/year
• And how you can develop the courage and the discipline to pursue your own dreams

Michael's Links:
Get my Free Course, Get Good With Money https://www.michaeleekim.com/start
Apply to get a FREE Financial Assessment with Michael https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim

Sam's Links:
Website: https://samdemma.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-demma/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma

Sam Demma is the best-selling author of Empty Your Backpack and he is one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today, who scaled his speaking business to over $500K+ per year, and has toured across Canada, the United States and Kenya sharing his messages about Empathy, Mental Health and Leadership.

Today on the podcast Michael & Sam talk about how Sam was able to

• Officially start his public speaker by the age of 19 years old
• How he scaled his speaking business to over $500K/year
• And how you can develop the courage and the discipline to pursue your own dreams

Michael's Links:
Get my Free Course, Get Good With Money https://www.michaeleekim.com/start
Apply to get a FREE Financial Assessment with Michael https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim

Sam's Links:
Website: https://samdemma.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-demma/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sam_demma

Michael and David Delisle discussed the importance of open conversations about money within families, the need for financial literacy, and the role of money in achieving happiness and contentment. They also discussed the importance of mindfulness and intentionality in financial decisions, the value of teaching children about saving and the value of money, and the impact of financial planning on personal freedom. Lastly, they discussed David's graphic novel, The Golden Quest, designed to educate about personal finance in an accessible way for children and adults.

Michael's Links:
✦ How good are you with money? Get my FREE training The Money Skills Audit: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

✦ Want customized support with your finances? Book a FREE Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeleekim?sub_confirmation=1

✦ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim/


David's Links:

David Delisle is the visionary founder of The Awesome Stuff™, a TV personality, bestselling author, international speaker, entrepreneur, and real estate investor. 

✦ Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theawesomestuff

✦ Speaking: www.daviddelisle.com

✦ Book: The Golden Quest www.amazon.com/Golden-Quest-Your-Journey-Rich/dp/1777718902

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@michaeleekim?sub_confirmation=1

Hey I'm a Personal Finance Coach, Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), TEDxSpeaker & Digital Nomad 

And this is how I’m planning for an early retirement in just 3 simple steps!

In this video I share 

- The simple 3 steps to plan for retirement 
- Explaining the 4% rule
- How to figure out how much to save every month and year for retirement
- The secret to plan for an early retirement

Next Steps
✦ Want my eyes on your unique financial situation? Apply for a FREE 1 hour Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ How good are you with money? Get my FREE training The Money Skills Audit: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

  
✦ Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Step 1
2:38 - Step 2
5:30 - Step 3
8:50 - Bonus Tip
10:36 - Final Thoughts

***Disclaimer***
This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Michael does not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific person and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future

By 27 years old, I became a TEDxSPEAKER, competed in North America's Largest Inspirational Speaking Competition and since then been paid to speak at conferences, corporations, and non-profit organizations. 

As an introvert and shy kid, I never would have imagined speaking in front of hundreds and thousands of people, but in just a few years I started my public speaking career. 

In this video I share the 3 things I did to be able to become a paid speaker by 27 even as an introvert, and how you can too

Next Steps
✦ How good are you with money? Get my FREE training The Money Skills Audit: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

✦ Want customized support with your finances? Book a FREE Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeleekim?sub_confirmation=1

✦ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim/

✦ Timestamp
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Step 1
3:25 - Step 2 
5:52 - Step 3
8:14 - Final Thoughts

***Disclaimer***
This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Michael does not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific person and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future

Meghan Lim is a Personal Finance Content Creator who was able to grow and monetize her social media presence to over 160K+ followers in just 1 year and have the freedom to travel around the world. 

In this conversation we cover:
1) How Meghan grew to 160K+ followers on instagram in 1 year
2) Viral social media growth tips
3) How to monetize your social media following  

Next Steps
✦ How good are you with money? Get my FREE training The Money Skills Audit: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

✦ Want customized support with your finances? Book a FREE Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeleekim?sub_confirmation=1

✦ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim/

Follow Meghan:
✦ https://www.instagram.com/meghanmakesmoney/
✦ https://www.tiktok.com/@meghanmakesmoney
✦ https://www.youtube.com/ @Meghan_Lim  

✦ Timestamp
0:00 - Intro
6:28 - How Meghan went viral on Instagram
16:50 - How Meghan monetized her social media following
25:08 - How social media changed Meghan's life
29:30 - Advice to beginner content creators

***Disclaimer***
This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Michael does not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific person and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future

Habits are the small little actions that we do every single day that compound and lead to big results. And it's the same with our MONEY HABITS. 

If you want to achieve any big financial goal, you need to start building healthy money habits today. 

In this video I share the 3 money habits I'm building in my 20s to make me a millionaire. 

Next Steps
✦ How good are you with money? Get my FREE training The Money Skills Audit: https://www.michaeleekim.com/start

✦ Want customized support with your finances? Book a FREE Assessment with me https://www.michaeleekim.com/assessment

✦ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeleekim?sub_confirmation=1

✦ Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeleekim/

✦ Timestamp
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Money Habit #1
3:22 - Money Habit #2
10:30 - Money Habit #3
12:26 - Final Thoughts

***Disclaimer***
This content is for education and entertainment purposes only. Michael does not provide tax or investment advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific person and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future