What steps are you taking toward realizing your creative dreams & your Financial Independence? You don’t have to be perfect to make progress, you just need to be a little more courageous every day. In this episode, Jillian Johnsrud points out how she became financially independent, and how she and her husband overcame debt, worked on saving money & pursued their goals together. She offers great advice on how to follow your creative or entrepreneurial dreams and not let limiting beliefs or the impostor syndrome get in your way. If you're interested in learning more about how to achieve financial freedom and pursue a creative entrepreneurial endeavor this episode is an excellent resource for you!

Jillian became Financially Independent at age 32 with kids while never earning more than 5-figures in combined income with her Husband. She is an Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Coach, and mother of 5 children, spends half the year traveling, and takes lots of Mini Retirements. Her latest book "Fire The Haters" empowers Creative Entrepreneurs to truly flourish despite all the noise that comes along with any creative endeavor.

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Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 15:45] Opening Segment

• Jillian’s journey to financial independence

The shared money journey with her husband

How life could look like having more financial freedom

• What financial independence means

[15:46 - 32:08] Being Intentional with Your Time & Money

• Justin shares how he reached financial independence

•  The value of investing in real estate

How Jillian manages her properties

• How to become and stay financially independent

[32:09 - 46:37] What If You’re Buried in Debt

• How Jillian overcame debt

The ability to negotiate it down

• Where Jillian’s entrepreneurial path started

[46:38 - 59:11] Fire the Haters

• Jillian’s big self-reflection growth point

• How to get over your limiting beliefs

Permit yourself to be great in any area of life

• Why Jillian wrote Fire the Haters

[59:12- 1:18:25] The Impostor Syndrome

• What the impostor syndrome is all about

There's resiliency and value in variety

• If you feel uncomfortable you’re in the right place

• What people can do not to get stuck in preparation

[1:18:26 -1:35:33] Closing Segment

• Giving yourself the gift of being misunderstood

Connect with Jillian by visiting https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/ 

Key Quotes:

“I can look rich, or I can be rich. But I can't do both.” - Jillian Johnsrud

“There are seasons in our life, there are opportunities that if we don't do them now, they'll pass us by.” - Jillian Johnsrud

“Outside of your comfort zone is where all of the growth happens.” - Jillian Johnsrud

Resources Mentioned:

Fire the Haters

Everyday Courage Podcast

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