FIRE Yourself First

Hello, wonderful listeners! It's Wendy Verwey, and I'm back with another episode of *Fire Yourself First*. Today, I'm keeping it real in my pajamas as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of side hustles.   Let me share with you my own experiences and insights, dispelling the myth of a one-size-fits-all solution to financial freedom . Side hustles are as diverse as our unique talen...

Do you struggle to get shit done?  This episode with fellow strategist Jen Klonecki dives deep into why it's hard to stick with your goals and how to get back on track!   Follow Jen on IG https://www.instagram.com/seven.trains.of.thought/ And if you want to find out YOUR True Hourly Wage (what your job COSTS you to have it), grab my free calculator here:  https://www.wendyverwey.com/thw-calculator...

Maria Crider (aka The Course Whisperer) and Wendy get real about the passive income opportunities from building online courses. In today's world, we're sold so many 'get rich quick' schemes without truly understanding the how and why they may or may not work for us. If you've ever wondered if joining the 'knowledge broker' world is for you, this episode will be enlightening!  If you've got dreams...

Start your money transformation journey with our latest FIRE Yourself First podcast episode. This episode cuts through the noise, offering practical advice on achieving the life you've always dreamed of. No fluff, just straightforward insights. Discover my Strategic Life Design tools - Focus on how you want your life to feel; it's the first step to turning your dreams into reality. We delve into t...

Get ready to save money, your family's health AND your mind! Today's guest is Whitney Cardosi ( @whitney_cardosi ; @whitneycardosi ).  Whitney's mission is to take the overwhelm out of filling the fridge and corralling the kitchen chaos for millennial moms. Her goal is to bring more joy and less "FML" when it comes to health and feeding your family.   This episode is so full of tips and tricks on...

Chatting with my amazing friend Laura Glass on today's podcast episode! We met online and instantly connected. She's a talented brand strategist and designer, helping small businesses and individuals express their true selves. Join us for a fun and creative conversation! 🎙️✨    Here's a sneak peek of where our conversation flowed:   Crafting careers out of what you love Finding work that doesn't...

🎙️ Welcome back to Fire Yourself First! In this episode, I am beyond excited to introduce you to a powerhouse of inspiration, my dear friend, Andrea Dunn. 🌟 Join us on a journey through Andrea's remarkable story as a seasoned dream builder coach who turned the challenges of living with rheumatoid arthritis into a message of strength, hope, and empowerment.   🔍 Inside the Episode:   🌈 From Mess...

Welcome back to FIRE Yourself First!   We took a short holiday  break and are now back with one of my favourite humans - Kali Tougas.  Kali is a Human Design mentor and educator - she helps people take LEADERSHIP of their lives by using the gifts that they already have.   You've heard me mention Human Design briefly in a few past episodes.  THIS is the one where we dive in.   You'll learn about WH...

As the year winds down, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we've had on the "Fire Yourself First" podcast. Buckle up for a nostalgic ride through the highs, the lows, and the transformative moments we've shared together.   New Beginnings Beyond New Year's Resolutions In this last episode of the year, I chatted about the hype around New Year's resolutions, emphasizing th...

Join me on this enlightened conversation with the wonderful Monica Morrissey!   Monica was a public educator for over thirty years. Her experience teaching others helped her gain the knowledge she would need for the unexpected career change; becoming an author and Spiritual Healer. Following her intuition like never before, she began sharing stories about synchronistic events revealing that our so...

This week I celebrated THREE YEARS of retirement from the corporate world! In this solo episode, I talk about my last day of work and what that felt like (spoiler alert - it was pretty anticlimactic…) I've had a lot of time to reflect in the last 3 years about who I am, what I want, why I want it and most of all - HOW TO GET IT. Life really is a journey and it took this long to put into words what...

🎉 Exciting news! The latest "Fire Yourself First" episode just landed, and it's a game-changer!   In this episode, Wendy and Dr. Sarah Henry go deep on:   🚀 Breaking Free from "Shoulds": Discover the emotional weight behind these little devils and how swapping them for wishes can transform your mindset.   🌟 The Power of Self-Awareness: Learn how self-awareness played a role in bouncing back fro...

Hey Firestarters!   🌐 In this eye-opening episode:   🛍 Dealing with Commercial Onslaught: Wendy dives deep into the challenges of handling constant sales pitches and advertisements, particularly in the pursuit of financial independence. She shares her concerns about the overwhelming pressure created by relentless consumerism, fueled by events like Black Friday.   💸 Unsubscribe for Financial Libe...

Halloween has just passed and it got me thinking about money (as most things in life do…). In this short episode, I offer a different perspective on money and how to get more of it in your life. I hope you enjoy it! To find out more about my programs and services, head over to www.wendyverwey.com and get all the details about how we can work together - to get YOU more money in ways that light you...

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 us...

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 wonde...

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, f...

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 y...

  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...

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 pass...

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...

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 figurin...

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 he...

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 fiel...