EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 53 MIN
The “Boring” $ Move That Took 19 Years off of Her Debt Payoff Plan
from Rebel CEO Podcast w/ Breeanna Kay · host Business Strategy, Spirituality + Personal Growth for Creative Entrepreneurs
If you’ve ever thought life insurance was boring, morbid, or just something you’ll “deal with later”… this episode might genuinely change the way you see your entire financial strategy.This week on Rebel CEO Podcast, Breeanna sits down with life insurance agency owner Emily Bartz, a former six-figure medical device sales rep who walked away from corporate “golden handcuffs” to build a business that supports school drop-offs, financial freedom, and actual time with her family.And this is not a surface-level conversation.We’re talking about:Why relying on your employer’s life insurance could leave your family exposedWhat happens if you get diagnosed with something serious after you leave your job or if your job let's you go mid-health crisisThe real cost of funerals (and why GoFundMe shouldn’t be your backup plan)How certain policies include living benefits that business owners can use while they’re aliveWhy waiting until retirement to “live your life” is a dangerous gambleEmily shares how watching her mom work tirelessly her entire life, only to pass away one year into retirement, completely reshaped how she views time, money, and legacy.This episode is about more than insurance.It’s about:Designing a life now instead of laterProtecting your income as a business ownerMaking strategic financial moves most women were never taughtAnd building wealth in ways that aren’t talked about enoughIf you’re a female entrepreneur building something meaningful… this conversation is part business strategy, part wake-up call.Because freedom isn’t just about making more money.It’s about protecting what you’re building and making CEO level business moves to manage your money.CONNECT WITH EMILY:Instagram: @emilykaybartzEmily's Website: https://www.thebartzlifeagency.com/WORK WITH BREEANNA -Website: breeannakay.com/rebelceoFollow Breeanna on Instagram + TikTok: @rebel.ceo.podcastRebel CEO Podcast Shownotes: breeannakay.com/how-to-pay-off-debt-faster-with-life-insurance
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If you’ve ever thought life insurance was boring, morbid, or just something you’ll “deal with later”… this episode might genuinely change the way you see your entire financial strategy.This week on Rebel CEO Podcast, Breeanna sits down with life insurance agency owner Emily Bartz, a former six-figure medical device sales rep who walked away from corporate “golden handcuffs” to build a business that supports school drop-offs, financial freedom, and actual time with her family.And this is not a surface-level conversation.We’re talking about:Why relying on your employer’s life insurance could leave your family exposedWhat happens if you get diagnosed with something serious after you leave your job or if your job let's you go mid-health crisisThe real cost of funerals (and why GoFundMe shouldn’t be your backup plan)How certain policies include living benefits that business owners can use while they’re aliveWhy waiting until retirement to “live your life” is a dangerous gambleEmily shares how watching her mom work tirelessly her entire life, only to pass away one year into retirement, completely reshaped how she views time, money, and legacy.This episode is about more than insurance.It’s about:Designing a life now instead of laterProtecting your income as a business ownerMaking strategic financial moves most women were never taughtAnd building wealth in ways that aren’t talked about enoughIf you’re a female entrepreneur building something meaningful… this conversation is part business strategy, part wake-up call.Because freedom isn’t just about making more money.It’s about protecting what you’re building and making CEO level business moves to manage your money.CONNECT WITH EMILY:Instagram: @emilykaybartzEmily's Website: https://www.thebartzlifeagency.com/WORK WITH BREEANNA -Website: breeannakay.com/rebelceoFollow Breeanna on Instagram + TikTok: @rebel.ceo.podcastRebel CEO Podcast Shownotes: breeannakay.com/how-to-pay-off-debt-faster-with-life-insurance
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