Life in Paradise on a Shoestring

At age 60, Tom got a job at a shipyard in Panama City, Florida after completing a 5000 mile sailing journey that started in California. He quickly acclimated to the business and got promoted.  The company culture was not team based, it was as if the different departments were competing with each other and didn't know they all had the same goal.  Using his recently acquired personal developmen...

In this episode Dawn dives into how our relationships with ourself and others develops. In the home environment for sure, but also when we enter and go through the educational system.  In Claim Your Dream Life,  Dawn explains how we have BIG DREAMS when we are children, believing we can be and do anything we want.  Then we become conditioned over time to temper our dreams and be "realistic&qu...

In this episode Dawn's guest is Marina Valentina George, an Emotional Release Facilitator and Coach who helps her clients find power in their pain and heal the heart.  As we delve into our quarterly topic of relationships and building community, the best place to start is the relationship we have with ourselves. If you don't have a good one, it's very difficult to develop good relat...

Although reluctant  to go to Las Vegas with her friend for a network marketing convention, Dawn got out of her comfort zone and went anyway.  Apparently, it was her date with destiny as the keynote speaker was Robert Kiyosaki.  Dawn had heard about his books, but never read any of them. The information she heard was truly life changing. In fact, Rich Dad Poor Dad is The #1 Best-Selling Personal Fi...

When she was in her mid-fifties, Diana Devi started feeling like she was fading, almost like she was becoming invisible. She wasn’t sleeping well, didn’t have any energy,  was gaining weight and didn’t have the spring in her step OR a desire to do much of anything!  She felt she looked older than she should and was worried that the rest of her life was going to be like that. Old, fat and wrinkled,...

Few of us ever learn leadership and interpersonal development skills in school. While Tom learned many things on his journey to a remarkable career as an electrical engineer - how to work together and help others get along was not one of them. At age 50, while he was an avid fiction reader, he'd never read any personal development books.  What he learned was astounding. Listen and learn: 1. W...

In celebration of Labor Day, in the USA this episode is devoted to the workers of the world. Dawn shares information and data from the US, but the trend she discusses isn’t limited to that country.  There's a good reason we see so much labor unrest, with union workers striking, non-union workers organizing and pretty much all workers falling behind economically. Dawn examines the growth of CE...

Ever get FIRED from a Job? Do You Like Change? Have you ever been frustrated by a job search? In this episode Dawn shares her story of getting a blind-sided firing at a law firm - which turned out to be the last job she ever had.  In this book review episode Dawn discusses three books about the important and timely topics facing Mid-lifers today: Change, Work, Jobs, Money and Living a Good Life. ...

At age 35, his co-worker and other people thought he was nuts to walk away from a "great job" as a lineman for a Seattle area power company.  It was a good union job with a good income, great benefits and tremendous job security. What's not to like? But after a divorce, Tom took stock of his career and life.  He wasn't sure what he wanted to do but knew only "Not This!&quo...

As an undergraduate, John Fleming wanted to be a teacher. After getting credentialed, his first student teaching assignment was unpleasant.  He worked in many industries, got a cushy government job and even started a Crossfit gym in his family's garage with his wife. Ultimately, teaching was calling him. Finally, at age 40 after returning to school to get his Masters degree - he landed his fi...

Diane Huth loves helping other people succeed and finds innovative and out-of-the box ways to help them meet their goals. In her “day job” she is a nationally recognized career coach and marketing consultant.  In her “night job” she writes books and coaches retirement age women on how to run away from home and live in paradise like she did 2 years ago - on a white sandy beach island off the coast...

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share discuss one of the scariest passages they ever made on Santorini.  Sailing is an independent activity and requires a high level of self-sufficiency.  While we can never eliminate fear completely, there are practical strategies and tactics we can employ keep fear at bay from stopping us in our tracks. Listen and hear: 1.  The be...

It is exhilarating and terrifying to imagine running away home from to be able to live and work in paradise.  Diane has done it and thrived.  Now this expert career coach can help you get the same joy she experiences every day: working and earning a good living while living the life of her dreams in paradise.  When she realized the biggest obstacle from most people wanting to move overseas is inco...

In this Book Review episode, Dawn shares one of her favorite books about building wealth. While "lost at sea" this month, she had in depth conversations with past podcast guest Cliff Holmes. He reminded Dawn of a lovely timeless book on building wealth: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason It all starts with increasing your Financial IQ.  The book is nearly 100 years old but it...

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share the story of recent difficulties encountered during their trip from Isla Mujeres, Mexico to Progreso, Mexico.  What was supposed to be a 36 hour trip turned into a five day ordeal, a trip to the hospital and an injured crewman.  " The captain goes down with the ship " is a longstanding tradition that says  the captain...

In this Book Review episode, Dawn share some of her best resources to build wealth. It all starts with increasing your Financial IQ.  She provides an overview of Mike Maloney's first book about investing in precious metals. That book covers some material explained in The Creature from Jekyll Island, another of Dawn's favorites. The information contained in those two books completing chan...

In this episode Dawn goes back several decades to share detail about what happened during her worst year ever - and how she was able to recover.  She explains the single resource that helped her get through that very difficult time. You'll also discover: 1.  Why investing in good relationships is so vital. 2.  What can improve your health more than losing weight or quitting smoking. 3. How to...

Twenty years ago, after three divorces between them, Dawn and Tom said "I do". They were both blindsided by their first divorce, neither of them saw it coming. Listen and learn how the way we view "failure" determines how - and if - we move forward. Dawn and Captain Tom discuss dating as a single parent, the shame of divorce and coping with the opinions of others. You'll a...

How do you define "assets"? Does it refer to merely money and other tangible assets? In this episode explains that our most valuable assets are not these things. Technology has exploded and will continue to. Some aspects are positive and can improve our lives but there are dangers to relying on technology. Listen and discover: 1. When technology doesn't serve us. 2. How tech might n...

Tanya Dryden was fortunate to work for a boss (Don) who mentored her for 3 1/2 year. After 9 months she became debt free, 3 months ahead of her plan.  Following what she learned from Don, she was in a position to retire at 42. She still works - because she wants to.  There are many forms of Wealth besides money and tangible assets. Some others are wisdom, experience, courage, empathy and curiosity...

In this monthly book review episode, Dawn share a book she's recommended for many years. In fact, she believes it should be required reading in high school.  Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! could be the best investment you'll ever make! Author Sandy Botkin , CPA, Esq., is a former IRS attorney who has taught hundreds of thousands of taxpayers how to save on their taxes with his Tax Reductio...

In the last episode The New Rich: The Cost of Midlife in Paradise Dawn explained how Freedom is the new currency that determines how "Rich" we are. In this episode Tom explains how his career choices have led to freedom. Entrepreneurship was a logical choice once he became a single dad full time, and what that meant. As a business owner, it's not always wine and roses.  Listen and l...

The old definition of Rich is having a great deal of money or assets, in a word: Wealthy.  The NEW definition of RICH is the ability to do what you want, when you want, where you want, with whom you want, for as long as you want . With ENOUGH money to do so, in a word: FREEDOM. But as Dawn explains in this episode, freedom isn't free. The Law of Sacrifice means there is always an exchange inv...

Do you ever find yourself thinking - or saying - "I'm too old to..." Is there an age where we cross the line and become “too old”?  Is it smarter to just mark time until we die, instead of  wanting a better life? If you're bold enough to say "heck no!" then you'll enjoy this inspirational episode. Dawn shares the stories of many "late bloomers" who foun...

To celebrate the 1 year release anniversary of her book, host Dawn Fleming makes a special announcement: a limited time offer to get a complimentary copy of her book (USA Only). Go here  to order your copy before they're gone https://claimyourdreamlifebook.com In this episode Dawn walks you through a chapter by chapter summary of what's waiting for you inside. Chapter 1: Claiming Your Dr...