453 | From Food Stamps to FI | Theresa

In this episode: the importance of community, finding financial literacy, pulling the levers of FI, and the hot seat.
We’ve heard incredible stories of FI from many of our listeners, but this week we are lucky to hear from someone who overcame so much in order to achieve the life she always wanted. This week we are joined by one of our listeners Teresa, where we discuss her incredible story of navigating and overcoming debt as a single mother to building a strong foundation of financial literacy and knowledge for herself and her daughters! Some of us on the path to FI may not have grown up surrounded by great financial models, and maybe some of our listeners may feel overwhelmed with the new tips and knowledge that FI brings, but please remember that feeling unprepared is no reason to count yourself out on this journey! Your past failures or mistakes shouldn’t hold you back from building the life you want and the life you deserve, but rather they should motivate you to learn and grow into the best future version of yourself!
Timestamps:
1:06 - Introduction 2:52 - Theresa's Story 9:02 - Awakening 16:31 - Finding Financial Literacy and What Came With It 22:22 - The Importance of Community 31:36 - You've Recovered Financially, Now What? 39:43 - Pulling The Levers of FI 49:02 - The Opportunity FI Provides 55:37 - Theresa Takes The Hot Seat 64:41 - Conclusion
Resources Mentioned In Today’s Episode:
Dave Ramsey Coach Carson "Everyday Cheapskate's Greatest Tips" By Mary Hunt "Retire Inspired: It's Not an Age, It's a Financial Number" By Chris Hogan Financial Peace Graduates | What Next? | Andy Hill | ChooseFI Ep 68 Welcome To The FI Community | ChooseFI Ep. 100 "The Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life" By J.L. Collins Grumpus Maximus Subscribe to The FI Weekly!
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[@catherineb2595]

Great story and good delivery. Theresa, you have a beautiful radio voice!

[@freddiemoses467]

I really enjoyed this interview and am happy that Theresa found Paul and everything worked out. This episode really drove home how it is important to select a partner who will stand by you and has similar values - something which really is the key to having a smoother life in general and financial help. Congratulations Theresa

[@garyxyz4400]

Good video. Everyone has a great story to tell. Some parts are very similar to my own while others were not. At 55 now and trying out early retirement. It's nice having work as an option. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to part 2.

[@vulpixelful]

Thanks for sharing! I hope people keep in mind that there are more people on assistance and in credit card debt like Theresa than any stereotyped image they have in their mind.

[@batyushki]

Great story, well done to her and best of luck in the future.

[@bartz4439]

Well done! Everything is doable inyt?