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Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)

Greg, a Life Design and FI Enthusiast

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 77

The road to Financial Independence (FI) can seem long and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to get freedom way before reaching FI! Using FI strategies and Life Design, we discuss practical tips to help you buy your time back, so you can start enjoying your journey to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), instead of delaying your freedom until you retired. Whether you want to be debt free, quit a job, spend more time with family, start a passion project, change career, take a sabbatical, find purpose, do nomadic travel or even geographic arbitrage, we got you covered. Let's do this!

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76. Quitting Corporate for a Creative Career w/ Michelle Varghese (Build a Wealthy Spirit)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 • Duration 01:07:54

Michelle Varghese left her corporate career in tech sales in 2021 to take a sabbatical and pursue her passion projects. What was supposed to be 1 year sabbatical turned into an indefinite one. She started creative projects (like the Build a Wealth Spirit Podcast with her sister Sammie), which led to different work opportunities and collaborations. They worked together on the podcast for 4 years, she’s built a readership of 1,200 on Substack, an engaged audience of over 2,300 on X, has worked with communities like Small Bets, The Pathless Path, Write of Passage. She also created courses and now focus on being a writing coach.

We wanted to get her on the show as she is an inspiring example of how to go about pursuing work that is meaningful to you whilst balancing your finances at the same time.

Watch the full interview on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/3zjkNJdd_8A

The things you’ll learn:

The 3-5 projects keeping her busy right now
How she got into writing coaching
Her experience and advice for others taking a sabbatical
How she got into FIRE and reaching Coast FI
How entrepreneurship has affected her FI strategy
Her investment portfolio
How she affords her creative journey and her monthly expenses
How she is less focused on retirement and is already enjoying her life
Her creative journey from leaving corporate until now
Running a podcast with sister for 4 years (Build a Wealthy Spirit)
Creative projects that stemmed from podcasting
Finding creative mentors
Getting into writing
Creating a sabbatical course
Working with online communities
Challenges on the creative journey
About her journey and purpose
Her ‘Sparketypes’ - Performer and Maven - how it shoes up in her life now
Her writing coaching and the process of being a writing student
Advice for beginner writers
Advice about taking a leap into creative journey

Quick-fire round questions at the end:

Something she wished she done 10 years ago
The daily habits that helped her on her journey
Her most important lesson in life
Her transformational book recommendations
1-2 small things listeners can do this week to get started

Michelle Varghese (Links):

Website: https://michelleelisabethvarghese.com/
Substack: https://www.varghoose.com/
Writing Coaching page: https://michellevarghoose.gumroad.com/l/writingcoaching
X: https://x.com/mvarghoose
Build a Wealthy Spirit Podcast: https://www.buildawealthyspirit.com/

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com
Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link
Linktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/freedombeforefi

Listen to FBF on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/freedom-before-fi-life-design-purpose-sabbaticals-coast/id1740083285

Listen to FBF on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/0XxPgEeuGayTqaEwUE19mk?si=cc8639ad8c28474e

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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75. The One Superpower that Saving and Frugality Gives You

Thursday, August 21, 2025 • Duration 07:25

There are some obvious and common benefits to being on the FI journey, although there are a few little aspects that are not talked about as much when in fact they are superpowers. On this episode I talk about the hidden benefit of saving and investing and how it can significantly help you especially when faced with difficult moments in life.

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com
Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomBeforeFI
Linktree (all links): https://linktr.ee/freedombeforefi

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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66. The Books That Changed Their Lives (Finance and Self Development Books)

Sunday, June 22, 2025 • Duration 11:09

In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today, you will hear the transformational books that have helped shape their lives. These books are mainly self development and personal finance/financial freedom related. There are also some podcast and YouTube channel recommendations as well.

On this first part you will hear from the following guests:

Episode 18: Allen from Bohol is Awesome Link To Episode
Episode 20: Kenneth, founder of the FIRE Movement PH Facebook Group Link To Episode
Episode 22: Dave Visaya, from the Big Picture PH Link to Episode
Episode 24: Steve, from the Frugal Expat YouTube channel Link to Episode

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com
Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link

65. The Simple Daily Habits of 8 Highly Effective Podcast Guests (Part 2)

Sunday, June 15, 2025 • Duration 05:38

In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets and continuing with that theme you will hear the positive daily habits that have helped them in their journeys. On this second part you’ll hear from the following guests:

Episode 35: Career Coach Lisa Hoashi Link to Episode

Episode 40: Career Break Expert Katrina Mcghee Link to Episode

Episode 42: Shang Saavedra, from Save My Cents Link to Episode

Episode 53: Matt from the Financial Imagineer Link to Episode

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com
Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link

64. The Simple Daily Habits of 8 Highly Effective People (Part 1)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Duration 07:35

In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets and continuing with the theme you will hear the simple daily habits that have helped them in their journeys. On this first part you will hear from the following guests:

Episode 20: Kenneth, founder of the FIRE Movement PH Facebook Group & Cacao Culture Link To Episode
Episode 22: Dave Visaya, from the Big Picture PH Link to Episode
Episode 24: Steve, from the Frugal Expat YouTube channel Link to Episode
Episode 33: Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley (Beyond a Break Community) Link to Episode

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com

Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

63. 9 Expert Guests: Share Their Most Important Lesson in Life (Part 2)

Thursday, May 29, 2025 • Duration 05:18

In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets starting with their most import life lesson so far in their journeys. On this second part you will hear from the following guests (guest 6-9):

Episode 35: Career Coach Lisa Hoashi Link to Episode
Episode 40: Career Break Expert Katrina Mcghee Link to Episode
Episode 42: Shang Saavedra, from Save My Cents Link to Episode
Episode 53: Matt from the Financial Imagineer Link to Episode

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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62. 9 Expert Guests: Share Their Most Important Lesson in Life (Part 1)

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Duration 06:44

In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets starting with their most import life lesson so far in their journeys. On this first part you will hear from the following guests (5 of 9):

Episode 18: Allen from Bohol is Awesome Link To Episode
Episode 20: Kenneth, founder of the FIRE Movement PH Facebook Group & Cacao Culture Link To Episode
Episode 22: Dave Visaya, from the Big Picture PH Link to Episode
Episode 24: Steve, from the Frugal Expat YouTube channel Link to Episode
Episode 33: Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley (Beyond a Break Community) Link to Episode

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

61. 3 Steps to Start Index Fund Investing w/ Ryan King (of Making Money Simple)

Thursday, May 15, 2025 • Duration 01:07:43

Ryan is the host of Making Money Simple, a personal finance platform helping people (mainly based in the UK) save and invest. He’s been steadily investing for 7-8 years, amassing around 140k pounds in investments mainly through global index funds. He recently moved from the UK to Australia and calls himself a ‘normal bloke’. On this episode, Ryan breaks down the step by step process of how to invest in global index funds from his book ‘Stop Waiting Start Investing: Build Wealth With 10 Minutes Of Work’.

The things you’ll learn:

Ryan’s quick intro
What life is like in Melbourne, Australia
How he invests from Australia
Ryan’s hobbies and interests on his FI journey
Is Making Money Simple his Ikigai
His investment portfolio allocation (140k GBP total invested)
Global index funds and why he recommends them
How much money Ryan has invested compared to gains
Books that influenced his investing journey
Mistakes he’s made on the journey
Ryan’s FI target number
Balancing saving and living a good life
Why he wrote the book Stop Waiting Start Investing
How beginners can start investing
Part 1 - Investing foundation
Part 2 - Index funds Overview
Part 3 - 3 step blueprint to investing (platforms, tax-advantaged accounts, index funds)
How much to invest monthly
Potential Part 4 of the book

Quick-fire round questions at the end:

Something you wished you done 10 years ago?
The daily habits that helped Ryan in his life
Ryans most important lesson in life
Ryans transformational book recommendations
1-2 small things listeners can do this week to get started investing

Watch on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/Ik-6zVrjUVM?si=VS9M17utKTStE1vv

60. 4 Important FI Life Lessons (From Running a 16km Race Event)

Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 08:22

Sometimes you need to shut off or put yourself in a situation without gadgets and gismo’s to reflect and think. Long distance running events are a great way to do that. I recently ran a 16km race in Manila and I was reminded of some key life lessons - on the financial independence journey - while on the race and I wanted to share them with you.

Freedom Before FI Links:

Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/
Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com
Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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59. Early Retirement in Panama and ‘The Ultimate Mini-Retirement Guide' with Andy Ovaseas

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 • Duration 01:12:24

Our guest today Andy Ovaseas retired early at 35 and used Geoarbitrage (living in a low cost of living country) as well as tax advantages living in South America (Panama) to help him get there. Andy writes at the blog ’60 Seconds to FIRE’ and also is the author of the book the ‘Ultimate Mini-Retirement Guide'. He also runs a Facebook group ‘Retire with Geo FIRE’ which has over 2,700 members and counting.

The things you’ll learn:

How long Andy has been FI
The reality of being Financially Independent
How being FI has made him more productive
His journey to get to FI by 35
How he started investing in Crypto
Why he moved to Panama (and Tax Advantages)
The Basics of Options Trading and how he uses it to earn an income
His monthly passive income targets
How you can return an extra 10+ % from trading Options
How Options pays for his living costs
How others can move to tax advantage country and also trade options for income
Benefits and challenges of doing geoarbitrage in Panama
Mini-retirement guide book - introducing the book and why he wrote it
Advice for anyone thinking about geoarbitrage and mini-retirements - using the book as a guide - step by step process from before the trip to while on the trip
Integrating into a new community

Quick-fire round questions at the end:

Something you wished you done 10 years ago?
The daily habits that helped Andy in his life
Andy’s most important lesson in life
Andy’s transformational book recommendations
1-2 small things listeners can do this week to help them retire early

Andys Websites/Socials:

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/15XJXUESbz/Retire with GeoFire

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