How to Create a Life you Don't Need to Retire From

Welcome, ladies, to the Real Estate InvestHER Show! In this episode, we are going to get inspired to achieve financial freedom with Diania Merriam. Diania is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, catering to the FIRE movement. She hosts the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily (1M downloads/month), narrating articles from top personal finance blogs. She achieved financial independence by eliminating $30k of debt, saving 60% of her income, and retiring at 33. Featured on Business Insider, CNBC, and other outlets, she inspires others on the path to financial freedom. In this episode, we explore Diana's journey to financial independence through the FIRE movement. Discover how she went from $30,000 in debt to achieving financial freedom in just 11 months. Diana shares her approach to reducing expenses while still enjoying some luxuries and how it sparked her creativity. Learn how cutting costs can unlock creativity and the importance of being mindful of our values. The conversation also delves into financial awareness, understanding take-home pay, and reviewing expenses on a quarterly or yearly basis.   “Reducing expenses in a really creative way doesn't have to feel like deprivation. It can actually open up a level of creativity that you didn't know you had.” (06:56 – 07:02) “Here's the thing that I've come to learn about money: it is the only thing in life that you can completely mess up and you could still fix it and be totally fine. You can't say that about your health. You can't say that about relationships.” (17:28 – 17:48)   Connect with Diania Instagram: @economecon LinkedIn: Diania Merriam Website: The EconoMe Conference   Resources Mentioned: The Simple Path to Wealth by J.L. Collins   How To Join the InvestHER Movement  1) InvestHER CON 2024 Austin, TX Omni Barton Creek Resort June 3-4 - "ALL IN – It’s Time to Thrive” Here is what you can expect at InvestHER CON 2024: Pre-event network, 2 full days of transformational experiences, access to over 20 Sessions with Keynotes and Speakers, recordings from all sessions, access to investors, mentors, and influencers, mindful networking, opportunities to connect with our sponsors + vendors, coffee and lunch included, Final Reception: Red Party, Live 30-day Group Accountability Virtual Session with the Founders Liz and Andresa, Exclusive Breakfast for STRIVE members only. "InvestHer CON was truly a transformative experience. I have felt so alone for so long and now I feel like I have a community of support. I don’t have to be the master of everything and take it all on my shoulders, I just have to do what I am excellent at." - Heather Giammichele Join us in. Get your ticket today https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon 2)  InvestHER Community on Facebook : a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!    3)STRIVE Membership - for highly ambitious and decisive Real Estate investors looking to grow your Real Estate portfolio on your own terms while making deeper relationships with successful women playing at the same level.  APPLY today at https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/membership 4) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe : attend in-person meetings held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Find the location near you: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investhercon    5)The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - straight talk and inspiration for current and aspiring female real estate investors to live both balanced and financially free lives. Subscribe here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-estate-investher-show/id1346815972   6)InvestHER™ ORG with eXp : all-woman investment group for agents and build your personal portfolio while creating generational wealth! Get the benefits of being part of a team without extra fees! Schedule a discovery call: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investherorg