In this episode, I talk about something I’m still learning myself: how to rest without guilt.

I share a personal story about almost working 14 days in a row (again) and what made me stop mid-email. I’ve always believed that more work equals more worth — and it’s a belief I’m actively unlearning.

This is an episode for anyone who feels the urge to fill every blank spot on their calendar, who struggles to slow down, or who has trouble seeing rest as something valuable.

We’ll talk about: – Why rest isn’t laziness – How overworking shaped my thinking – Why productivity often starts with a pause – Giving yourself permission to do... nothing

💬 Let’s normalize recovery. Let’s see blank space in our calendar as something we earned — not because we did enough, but because we exist.

Let me know if you’ve felt this too — message me on Instagram @onestepwealthier.

If this episode speaks to you, feel free to share it with someone who also needs this reminder today. 💛

📩 Want to chat about your money journey? I’m opening up a few free money coaching spots. DM me on Instagram @onestepwealthier or email onestepwealthier@gmail.com. No pressure—just a chat.

🌱 Want to start investing but feel overwhelmed? Download my free guide Start Investing Without Freaking Out here: onestepwealthier.carrd.co

In this episode of One Step Wealthier, I explore why true financial freedom isn't about endless earning — it's about needing less. I share a parable of two brothers, one a royal advisor and the other a monk, to illustrate the balance between ambition and contentment. Drawing from my own experience working hourly jobs and building toward independence, I unpack why lowering your needs can raise your freedom. If you've ever felt stuck between chasing more and wanting peace, this episode is for you.

📩 Want to chat about your money journey? I’m opening up a few free money coaching spots. DM me on Instagram @onestepwealthier or email onestepwealthier@gmail.com. No pressure—just a chat.

🌱 Want to start investing but feel overwhelmed? Download my free guide Start Investing Without Freaking Out here: onestepwealthier.carrd.co

In this week’s reflective episode, I talk about the rejection that turned out to be a blessing in disguise. After going through a six-stage recruitment process for a financial advisory firm, I was devastated to be turned down — but in hindsight, it saved me from a career that would have clashed deeply with my core values.

I share my experience, my take on integrity in the financial industry, why I stepped away from becoming a financial advisor, and how the Rebel Finance School helped confirm that path. If you've ever faced rejection or questioned whether a “dream job” is truly for you, this episode is for you.

✨ Let’s talk FIRE, freedom, and finding peace in walking your own path — even when it's not the one you thought you'd take.