The Financial Marathon

Comment passe-t-on de femme de ménage dans les appartements de luxe du 16ème arrondissement à cadre dirigeante accomplie et riche ?Dans cet épisode bouleversant de The Financial Marathon, je reçois Francesca Irma (@francir_28). Francesca nous livre un témoignage brut sur la résilience, le sacrifice maternel et l'audace brute.Arrivée en France avec des diplômes non reconnus, Francesca a dû naviguer entre le déclassement social et la nécessité de protéger son enfant du regard des autres. Elle nous raconte comment elle a "menti" par amour, comment elle a confié son destin à des inconnus pour décrocher un stage tardif, et surtout, comment elle a transformé chaque obstacle en une opportunité de richesse.Au programme de cette conversation :- Le choc du déclassement : Gérer l'ego quand on passe de diplômée à femme de ménage.- Le poids des apparences : Pourquoi elle a caché son métier aux parents d'élèves du 16e.- La stratégie du culot : Comment elle a trouvé un mode de garde en collant des mots sur les portes de ses voisins.- La vision "au-delà du visible" : Pourquoi ignorer sa réalité actuelle est la clé pour construire son futur.- L'émancipation financière : Passer de la survie à l'abondance et à la liberté totale.Si vous avez l'impression que votre situation actuelle définit votre plafond, cet épisode va vous prouver le contraire."Parfois, il faut ignorer ce que tes yeux te montrent pour ne pas manquer des opportunités."

As a digital marketing veteran and the founder of Tracefuse, Shane views visibility in the AI era not just as a strategy, but as a critical survival skill.In this episode, he demystifies the transition from corporate employee to successful entrepreneur.Drawing from 25 years of experience scaling Fortune 500 companies and fighting the digital "Sea of Sameness," he reveals how to build systems that protect your brand and turn your hard-earned skills into lasting financial freedom.Useful links:https://tracefuse.ai/https://www.learncorporate.com/

As a VC driving the future of digital commerce, Trevor views money not just as currency but as a language and a tool. In this episode, he demystifies investing to teach the psychology of wealth. Drawing from lessons with his father and the fast-paced world of online storefronts, he reveals how to shift from an 'earner' mindset to an 'owner' mindset and turn income into long-term opportunity.Useful links : https://wilsonvencap.com/https://www.learncorporate.com/

"What happens to your finances and your identity when the corporate world decides you are no longer 'essential' ?"In this episode of The Financial Marathon, we sit down with Tessa Callan, a former senior manager in the pharmaceutical industry whose career took a sudden turn when she was laid off. This experience led her to write the thought-provoking book, “Let Down: What Happens After You Are No Longer Essential.”We dive deep into the intersection of career stability, personal finance, and the psychological impact of losing a high-level position. In this episode, we explore:- The Corporate Illusion: Why being "essential" is a fragile label and how to protect your finances before the storm hits.- The "Let Down" Effect: The hidden financial and mental costs of a layoff that no one warns you about.- Turning Crisis into a Lever : How Tessa transitioned from a senior corporate role to finding a new voice and mission.- The Future of Work : Why the traditional career path is changing and how to adapt your financial strategy to a more volatile world.Don't just run the race ; learn how to survive the hurdles.Connect with our guest:Book: Let Down : What Happens After You Are No Longer Essential by Tessa Callan.Join the Conversation : If this episode resonated with you, share it with a colleague or friend. Remember to subscribe to The Financial Marathon on your favorite platform and leave us a review!

I met Donna during a conversation about retirement.She is an early retiree who worked her entire life, and retiring early made her realize how important it is to rest and feel alive again.While there's still a need for better work conditions, Donna offers the wisdom of her work experience, which is truly fascinating.What made her early retirement possible was her financial discipline...Donna has been investing since the early days of her career.Find out more by following our work : learncorporate.com

🎯 Welcome to another episode of The Financial Marathon!In today’s episode, I sit down with Daniel Rodgers, a former tech professional who went from being deeply in debt to achieving early retirement —> all through discipline, smart financial planning, and intentional living.Daniel spent years working in high-pressure environments, carrying the weight of student loans, financial stress, and the expectations of modern career success.In this candid conversation, Daniel shares:🎓 What it’s really like to start your adult life buried in student debt — and how he mentally and financially navigated it.💸 The mindset shift that led him to take full control of his money (and life).🏃 His personal plan to “escape the clock” —> and how he retired early without lottery luck or inheritance.📉 Why budgeting is a superpower —> and how anyone with a salary can use it to build freedom.We also explore:1) The realities of the American debt system, and what people often get wrong about financial independence.2) How to stay focused in a noisy world filled with pressure to spend and compare.3) Daniel’s advice to employees who want to future-proof their lives, starting now.💬 If you’ve ever asked yourself,“Is this all there is?”or“Could I do more with what I earn?”—> this episode is your sign to start asking better questions and building smarter answers.📩 Don’t forget to join the newsletter for:- Exclusive takeaways from this episode- Tools and strategies to take control of your money- Access to future episodes with finance pros, investors, and people just like you

🎯 Bienvenue dans le Marathon des Finances !Je suis ravi de vous partager un nouvel épisode du podcast avec un invité exceptionnel : Sébastien Salin, fondateur de Acheter Pour Louer.Sébastien a fondé sa société à Hong Kong avec une mission claire : accompagner les expatriés et les Français vivant à l’étranger à investir dans l’immobilier locatif en France, pour préparer leur retraite et sécuriser leur avenir.Dans cette interview, il nous raconte :1) Son parcours depuis ses débuts jusqu’à la création de sa société d’accompagnement à l’investissement à distance.2) Pourquoi il est essentiel pour les expatriés de penser à leur stratégie patrimoniale, même loin de la France.3) Comment acheter un bien rentable depuis l’Asie ou le Moyen-Orient sans se déplacer, avec sérénité.4) Les erreurs fréquentes à éviter et les opportunités concrètes qui s’offrent à ceux qui veulent investir intelligemment pendant qu’ils sont encore en activité.💡 Ce podcast est fait pour les salariés, cadres et expatriés qui veulent :1) Comprendre comment se construire un patrimoine immobilier à distance2) Commencer à préparer leur retraite avec méthode et simplicité3) Agir aujourd’hui pour bâtir la sécurité de demain📩 Abonnez-vous à la newsletter pour :- Les résumés clés de l’épisode- Des conseils concrets sur l’investissement immobilier et la stratégie financière- Les coulisses de chaque invité du Marathon des Finances

🎯 You are in The Financial Marathon!I'm thrilled to share a new episode of The Financial Marathon —> this time featuring a powerful conversation with Angela Jimenez, an investor and former researcher in the clinical/medical space.Angela has worked on breakthrough innovations in health and life sciences, and today she helps fund the companies building the next generation of impactful, AI-powered startups.In this conversation, Angela shares:1) How AI is transforming the medical field: from early diagnosis to drug discovery and personalized treatments.2) Her experience moving from clinical research to investing, and how she evaluates what makes a startup truly valuable and scalable.3) Why we need to look beyond the AI "hype" and focus on real, useful innovation —> especially in a world facing structural shifts in work, health, and longevity.4) How to stay informed and empowered, even if you're not in tech —> and why understanding how innovation works is a financial skill today.💡 This episode is for employees, learners, and future-builders who want to understand:1) What AI really means for the future of healthcare and work2) How innovation is funded and shaped behind the scenes3) Why critical thinking is your best asset in the new economy📩 Subscribe to the newsletter to get:- Key insights from each episode (investors, coaches, insiders)- Clear and actionable tips to stay in control of your money- A front-row seat to the financial, tech, and career shifts of tomorrow

🎯In this episode, we explore what it really takes to start something… and actually finish it, in a world that’s moving faster than ever.I’m joined by Tanya, COO of Buddyhub.io and PhD in the theology of education, who brings both entrepreneurial experience and a deeply human perspective on why so many projects stall — and how to change that.We talk about:1) How to choose the right people to collaborate with so your ideas don’t die halfway.2) Why focus is the ultimate currency in today’s economy of distraction.3) The hidden cost of a society addicted to short-form content and instant gratification.4) Theology and stories around faith - because all begins with faith.💡 This conversation is for anyone who’s ever had big plans… but found themselves stuck halfway through.📩 Join the newsletter for:Exclusive episode summaries.Practical tips to protect your focus and momentum.Tools to help you get from idea → action → result.#FinancialMarathon #Productivity #Focus #Collaboration #DeepWork

🎯 Nouveau temps fort dans le Marathon des Finances !Aujourd’hui, je vous partage une interview exclusive avec Arold Alet, conseiller en investissement et en patrimoine, qui accompagne des profils salariés comme entrepreneurs dans la construction de leur stratégie financière.Dans cet échange, on parle :- De ce que tout salarié devrait savoir avant même de penser à investir- Des différences fondamentales entre “épargner”, “placer” et “investir intelligemment”- Des bons réflexes à avoir dès qu’on touche un salaire- Et surtout, de comment poser des bases solides, même avec peu, pour construire un patrimoine durable

New episode of The Financial Marathon!In this conversation, I sit down with Manu, the founder of Infotik, a groundbreaking social media app designed to help users break the doomscrolling cycle and turn screen time into learning time.We live in a world where attention is fragmented, dopamine overload is constant, and staying focused feels harder than ever.That’s why Manu built Infotik —> to create a healthier digital experience where users consume real news, facts, and valuable knowledge rather than endless distractions.In this episode, we talk about:1) Why social media is broken —> and how it’s quietly shaping our minds, moods, and money.2) The science behind dopamine fatigue, lack of deep work, and the impact on productivity.3) How Manu came up with the idea for Infotik —> and the party moment that sparked it all.4) What it means to build a mission-driven tech product in a world dominated by addictive design.5) Real user stories: how people are using Infotik to reclaim time, attention, and purpose.Whether you're a professional struggling to focus, or just tired of wasting hours on your phone with nothing to show for it —> this episode is your wake-up call.💡 What if your phone could help you build knowledge instead of draining your energy?📩 Subscribe to the newsletter for:- Episode highlights & takeaways- Tools to reclaim your time and attention- Exclusive updates from The Financial Marathon

🎯 You are in the Financial Marathon!I’m excited to share a new interview in The Financial Marathon.This time, it’s the story of Lucky, an experienced professional who spent 12 years in Silicon Valley, contributing to major AI and tech breakthroughs until he was laid off in January 2025.In this conversation, Lucky opens up about:- How it feels to suddenly lose your job even when you’re senior, skilled, and part of the “tech elite.”- What it really means to live without income for months, between jobs, in a time of mass layoffs.- How he’s rethinking his relationship with money, work, and what’s next.This marathon is for you the employees, the tech workers, the professionalswho want to take back control over your finances in an economy that’s shifting faster than ever.No empty promises. Just honest talks with experts and real people who’ve been there.