From Paychecks to Purpose

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&a...

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=c2...

In this episode, my husband and I discuss our meal prepping journey and the strategies that have worked best for us. I also review Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin and Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (an D&D inspired anime that values simple/slow living). Frieren: Beyond Journey's End: https://www.netflix.com/title/81726714 Rich Girl Nation: https://moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nat...

In this episode I discuss home decorating ideas that have worked for me, as well as the concept of simple/slow living and how I bring that into my life. I also highlight multiple content creators in the home decorating and simple/slow living spaces. Caroline Winkler: https://www.youtube.com/@Caroline_Winkler Tori Phantom: https://www.instagram.com/tori.phantom/ Maigomika: https://www.youtube.com/@...

In this episode I discuss sleep tips and exercise tips that have helped improve my life. I also introduce a segment where I review media - this week I reviewed a recent podcast episode from The Reframe on the value of time, and the popular K Pop Demon Hunters. Links: The Reframe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4GUPd9H3OT3Bu38X0gbl0K?si=tsW6YS3TRLmVDlqHsFLXDQ Liz Gets Loaded: https://open.spotify...

This episode covers how much money you need to save for retirement. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format. Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice. Links: IRS Quick Calculator for Social Securit...

This episode covers how to save money on travel - from Google Flights to credit card points. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format. Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice. Links: Instagram: htt...

This episode is an overview of how to earn/spend/save money strategically in order to build your best life. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format. Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice. Links:...

This episode covers how to save for retirement and why to do so early. This is a part of a limited series of educational deep dives I made on personal finance topics. It's a rare chance to hear me in scripted format. Disclaimer: I am not a personal finance expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional finance advice. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode, I discuss my backstory and cover my first topic - which is explaining FIRE to a newbie in a non-intimidating way. Disclaimer: I am not a financial expert. This content is for entertainment purposes only. It is not professional financial advice. Links: CoastFIRE Calculator: https://walletburst.com/tools/coast-fire-calc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frompaycheckstopurpose/