383 | What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

Most people cling to careers they've outgrown because they fear what comes next — but what if you could test-drive your dream life without burning everything down? Jessica, who previously appeared on episode 229, has spent the past two years doing exactly that. She quit her job to launch a coaching business, and now she and her husband Corey are planning a three-week road trip through Maritime Canada while working remotely. Their story challenges the rigid either/or thinking around financial independence and careers, revealing how concepts like Coast FI and Slow FI can create breathing room to experiment with what you actually want. Timestamps [00:01:54] Introduction to Jessica Jessica shares what's changed since her last appearance on the podcast. [00:02:45] Jessica's Journey to Entrepreneurship Started a coaching business on the side Transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship Importance of aligning work with personal values [00:03:36] Location Independence Plans Plans for a three-week road trip to Maritime Canada Exploring the concept of working from the road [00:10:12] Societal Pressures in Career Choices The 'shoulds' imposed by society Understanding personal desires versus societal expectations [00:19:43] Understanding Slow FI and Coast FI Slow FI: an intentional pace towards financial independence Coast FI: reaching a savings point for long-term financial goals without further contributions Coast FI Explanation [00:41:05] Experimentation and Confidence Experimenting with different life choices to find satisfaction Taking small actions and learning from them Key Quotes Jessica: "Aim to be a person who loves life and inspires others." [00:16:01] Jessica: "Financial freedom opens doors to being and doing anything you desire." [00:45:20] Action Steps Identify one area in your life where you can experiment and test a new direction [00:41:05] Reflect on and differentiate between what you want versus societal 'shoulds' [00:10:12] Resources The Fioneers Blog [00:47:30]