467 | The Power of Community | Amy, Diania, and Stephen
Dec 11, 2023
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"The Power of Community" features guests Stephen, Amy, and Diania, who organize live events for the FI community. They discuss the impact of attending in-person events, the benefits of community support, the value of vulnerability, and the energy in the room. They also explore the evolution of FI events and the ways attendees find value. This episode emphasizes the importance of in-person connections and the power of community in the financial independence journey.
Attending in-person FI events can have a transformative impact on one's life, providing the confidence and support needed to take action towards financial independence.
In-person events offer opportunities for deepening relationships and making valuable connections through intentional conversations and creating an open and vulnerable atmosphere.
Deep dives
The power of community and in-person events
In this podcast episode, the importance of community and the power of in-person events are discussed. The guests, who are creators of various events, share insights on how attending in-person events can change one's life and support their journey towards financial independence. They highlight the difference between knowing and doing, emphasizing how in-person connections and relationships provide the confidence needed to take action. The guests also share personal experiences and success stories of attendees finding support, forming relationships, and even getting job opportunities at these events. Overall, the episode highlights the value of attending in-person events and the transformative power of community.
Creating meaningful connections through in-person events
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of human connection and the sense of belonging that in-person events provide. By being intentional with conversations and creating an open and vulnerable atmosphere, people have the opportunity to deepen relationships and make valuable connections. The episode showcases examples where attendees have found support, made lifelong friendships, and even met their partners at these events. The power of facilitated discussions, accountability groups, and shared experiences are highlighted as valuable elements of these events.
A transformative experience for newcomers
The podcast episode acknowledges the apprehensions of those who are new to the financial independence movement and unsure about attending in-person events. However, it emphasizes that these events are designed for people at various stages of their financial journey, including newcomers. By attending these events, individuals gain valuable knowledge, build confidence, and receive support from a welcoming community. The episode also highlights instances where attendees have had life-changing realizations, discovered new possibilities, and developed new friendships and connections.
In this episode: community, structuring FI events, unstructured time, the energy in the room, and vulnerability.
We all know that the online FI community can help you along the journey in a variety of ways, but the abundance and ease of access to that community can lead to us forgetting the impact live FI events can have on your life. Our Guests Stephen, Amy, and Diania from CampFI, FI Freedom Retreats, and The EconoMe Conference respectively can attest to the power of in-person communities as they are the ones who work so hard to put them together! Together with Brad, the foursome talk about the different benefits that can come as a result of joining these conferences, and how “the energy in the room” can help you find value and take in information in ways you never thought possible!