Hello Divers, Want to learn how you or your kids could go to college for free? In episode 12 we’re joined by Kara Walker who graduated from college debt-free and is now on a quest to help other students do the same with her podcast ‘Money and Mental Peace’ and her upcoming course The Debt-Free College Blueprint. Kara is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur snowboarder, and recovering over-achiever. Kara enjoys goal-setting, budgeting, and living a debt-free lifestyle, and wants...

Hello Divers! In episode 11 we’re joined by Jully-Alma Taveras. Jully, also known online as Investing Latina, is a Plutus Award-winning bilingual personal finance expert. She writes for publications like CNBC, Time's Next Advisor, HuffPost, and others on money topics ranging from saving to investing. Jully is a sought-after Fortune 20 speaker and facilitator that has led workshops at Nasdaq, Google, Verizon and at The White House Economic Council among others. She has taught over 8,000...

Hello Divers!   On today’s episode we’re joined by Brandon Peele, best-selling author, CEO of Unity Lab, and an expert in purpose, leadership and culture change. He's trusted as a keynote speaker, consultant and program leader by organizations such as Google, Johnson & Johnson, Stanford University, Morgan Stanley, the U.S. Marine Corp, LinkedIn, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Coast Guard.   Brandon is the author of Purpose Work Nation (2022), The Purpose Field Guide (2019), and Planet on...

Hello Divers!   On today’s episode we’re continuing the discussion on spending less! We go through the major categories of expenses and break down tactical strategies you can implement to reduce costs in housing, transportation, food, and healthcare. You don’t need to be cheap. But you should be smart :)  By implementing some of these strategies you can get your savings rate up and reduce the time it takes to become financially independent.    References from today's show: BLS...

Hello Divers! On today’s episode I’m talking about saving money! A key formula on the path to financial independence is your savings rate. Your Savings Rate = Monthly Savings / Monthly Net Income. Listen in to learn what good looks like and how your savings rate impacts how long you have to work.   References Blog: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/01/13/the-shockingly-simple-math-behind-early-retirement/   How to connect with me: Website: www.9to5Dive.com Facebook...

Hello Divers! On today’s episode I’m joined by Alex Moore. Alex is the founder of Greywhale Capital, a private real estate investment firm in San Francisco. She is a nurse practitioner and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and spent 10 years in internal medicine working with patients of all ages and backgrounds from South Philadelphia to Silicon Valley. She started investing in real estate while working full time and now runs Greywhale Capital. Greywhale acquires tax-advantaged...

Hello Divers! On today’s show we are joined by Whitney Elkins-Hutten who is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com and a partner in a $700MM+ real estate business. She also has experience flipping over $3MM in residential real estate. Whitney talks to us about how she stumbled onto real estate and her path to becoming a significant passive income investor with a focus on real estate. We cover various strategies from buy and hold, to flips, to syndication. Whitney also...

Hello Divers! On today’s show we are joined by Dominique Mas, a surfer and adventurer who’s lived and worked in 7 countries in Europe, Asia and the U.S. She is now Head of Coaching and Curriculum at Medley, a company that harnesses the power of small groups and she is also the Co-Founder of Group Coaching HQ, a certification program for coaches who want to master the art of group coaching.     Dom walks us through her decision to step away from her job as a school administrator, the...

Hello Divers! On today’s show we are joined by Dominique Mas, aa surfer and adventurer who’s lived and worked in 7 countries in Europe, Asia and the U.S. She is now Head of Coaching and Curriculum at Medley, a company that harnesses the power of small groups and she is also the Co-Founder of Group Coaching HQ, a certification program for coaches who want to master the art of group coaching.     Dom walks us through her decision to step away from her job as a school administrator, the...

Hello Divers! On today’s episode I go through some fundamentals! What is Financial Independence and how much money do you need in order to stop working forever. This episode is short but mighty. If you’ve ever wondered how much money you would need to step away from your job then this episode is for you.  We cover the history of why 65 is the de facto retirement age, what financial independence is, the benefits of financial independence, and how you can become financially independent...

Hello Divers! On today’s show we are joined by Lyz Keating, a public health professional and yoga instructor who lives in Oakland, CA. Lyz went from being laid off from her corporate health job to working independently for a year as a yoga instructor and freelancer, to ultimately rejoining the workforce. While Lyz has gone back to working a job, she is doing it at a place that aligns with her values and that respects her boundaries. We cover a broad range of topics from finding work that...

Hello Divers! Have you ever wondered ‘What is my purpose’? On today’s episode I go through the 5 criteria to find you single motivating purpose! Identifying your purpose can help you develop new businesses that are more in tune with who you are and what you’re interested in. I’ve done this exercise many times over the last 10 years and hope you find it just as useful as I do! The 5 Criteria to Find Your Single Motivating Purpose (SMP): There is one SMP that ties together all themes of...

Hello fellow Divers! Welcome to the very first episode of 9 to 5 Dive! On today’s episode I’ll tell you a little bit about myself and my journey, as well as cover off on what you can expect to hear on the show going forward.  Are you ready to get inspired?! Let’s dive in! Luis   How to connect with me: Website: www.9to5Dive.com Connect on Instagram: @9to5Dive Email me: [email protected] 

Hello and welcome to 9 to 5 Dive! In this podcast you will hear inspiring stories of people who left their 9 to 5 jobs to pursue more lifestyle-oriented paths and learn how to do it yourself. If you’re finally ready to leave your job and design a life that truly makes you happy, you are in the right place.   Get ready for financial coaching, investment advice, lifestyle design, and creating new income streams.  Website: www.9to5dive.com Connect on Instagram: @9to5dive Email me:...