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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 14 MIN

#368 - FREEDOM TO CHOOSE: My Why Behind Wanting Financial Independence

from Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson · host Kristina Karlsson, Dream Life

Welcome to a deeply personal episode. I’m opening up about something that has profoundly shaped my life – freedom. Not just the idea of it, but the raw, powerful freedom to choose. The kind of freedom that comes from doing the inner work, from dreaming boldly, and from aligning your daily life with your truest values and passions. I take you right back to the moment that sparked it all – a 3am conversation with Paul when I was just 22, lost and unsure, with nothing but a pen and a blank piece of paper. That night, I wrote down my dreams for the first time, and something inside me shifted. I didn’t have the answers, but I had a vision. And I realised: that’s where freedom begins. In this episode, you’ll discover: 🌟 The power of giving yourself permission to dream🌟 How I rebuilt my life after losing my business🌟 Simple, everyday practices that anchor me in freedom Whether you’re navigating change, rebuilding after a loss, or simply seeking more joy and meaning in your daily life, I created this episode with you in mind. I want you to walk away feeling inspired, supported, and most importantly — free to design your own dream life. 💛 So grab your journal, make yourself a cuppa, and hit play. This might just be the episode that helps you choose differently — for you. As always, I’d LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let’s keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful weekend 💛 Dream Life & kikki.K Founder SHOW NOTES: Follow me on Insta and TikTok Join my Platinum Coaching Program (NEW Member Trial offer - save $200!) - where in July our focus is on Creating a Life of Freedom: Reconnecting with what freedom means to you - taking small, empowering steps to create it.
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