Mark Trautman, host of Mark's Money Mind and a seasoned member of the FI community, joins Christine Wheatley, a Nashville business owner, to explore life beyond numbers. They highlight the power of community at the FI Freedom Retreat in Bali, discussing how these connections foster personal growth. Christine shares her experience managing her tours while embracing extended breaks for rejuvenation. They emphasize that financial independence involves not just financial mastery, but also deep emotional exploration and the value of sabbaticals.