Sailing from Vanuatu to Australia: What It Taught Me About Risk, Money and Freedom

This episode wasn’t planned—but life rarely is. A single email this morning pulled me back to 2018, to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, on a yacht I had no business being on.With no sailing experience, not much swimming confidence, and a head full of doubts, I joined a 70-something New Zealander named Peter Mortimer on a voyage from Vanuatu to Australia. It changed me.In this unscripted episode, I share what sailing taught me about fear, freedom, and the stories we tell ourselves about what’s "safe." I talk about:Doing things before you're ready (because you're never really ready)Letting go of the 9-to-5 blueprint and seeing new ways to liveHow less stuff = more freedomMoney as a tool, not a finish lineWhy control is often an illusion—and that’s okayThis journey helped shape the person I am today. I hope it gives you a nudge to take your own leap, even if you’re not sure where you’ll land.📸 Photos + article: Check my Instagram @onestepwealthier 💬 Coaching spots: DM me or email [email protected] if you're curious—no pressure.🔗 Links Mentioned:Tamariki does Attenborough Among the birds at Chesterfield Archipelago (https://classicyacht.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Issue-122.pdf)Thanks for listening. Stay brave, stay curious—and stay wealthy in the ways that matter most.📩 Want to chat about your money journey? I’m opening up a few free money coaching spots. DM me on Instagram @onestepwealthier or email [email protected]. No pressure—just a chat.🌱 Want to start investing but feel overwhelmed? Download my free guide Start Investing Without Freaking Out here: onestepwealthier.carrd.co