Everyday Courage with Jillian Johnsrud

How the Greatest Entrepreneurs Deal with Imposter Syndrome Jan 17, 2022

Entrepreneur Magazine’s editor-in-chief, Jason Feifer, joins Jillian to give practical advice on how the greatest entrepreneurs deal with imposter syndrome.

Growing an Audience with Bold Authenticity with Tori Dunlap Jan 03, 2022

When your audience grows, so will your critics. Tori Dunlap shares how she stays bold and vulnerable for her community, even when the haters come with the territory.

Fire the Haters Part 3 Dec 20, 2021

Concluding their series on Jillian’s book, Fire the Haters, August and Jillian talk about overcoming struggles, trusting the process, and finding your identity in actions rather than outcomes.

With her book out in the world, Jillian moved from creating to managing her expectations for how it is received. We can’t control the outcomes of our work, but we can optimize for not being discouraged.

Trust the Process

Rather than being pulled into the hurricane of how people feel about your work, learn to pause and take a breath, regain your composure, and move forward. Trust in the process.

If your identity is attached to outcomes, it can be devastating when things don’t go as planned. However, when you have a broad definition of success rooted in the process, you find yourself winning more often without tanking your self-confidence.

Test and Scale

“Maybe you want those audacious goals – break that down into, “What is the process I need to get there?” …That allows us to detach from the outcomes.”

You don’t have to go big or go home. You can test and scale in a way that makes your work sustainable for the long run. There will never be enough time to create the perfect plan and have every detail is in place before starting something.

“You can’t know everything you need to know before you start.”

Don’t get stuck at the starting line. Instead, consider what you can do in 1-4 hours to move your project forward without sacrificing yourself. Rather than striving for perfection, take action towards progress.

Allow Yourself to be Fully Human

“I could funnel my energy into perfectionism, or I could funnel my energy into progress. But those two things could not happen simultaneously”.

Outcomes aren’t guaranteed, making them a dangerous place to anchor your identity. However, actions in the process can be helpful in reminding yourself who you are. If you are writing, you are a writer. If you are making art, you are an artist. Permit yourself to elevate progress over perfection on your journey.

If you have read Jillian’s book, help her reach her audacious goal by leaving an Amazon review. Still, need a copy? Find it here.

How to Handle Internet Trolls with Pat Flynn Dec 06, 2021

Pat Flynn knows what it’s like to be criticized online, but by persevering, he has learned a few rules of engagement to help guide creators and entrepreneurs.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/rules-of-engagement-with-pat-flynn/

The Hope Effect Nov 29, 2021

Join Jillian, Joshua Becker, and The Hope Effect director Joe Darago to hear about how you can impact orphan care worldwide because every child deserves a family.

For more information, visit the show notes at https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/the-hope-effect

Building Again after Failure Nov 22, 2021

Two years after starting a business and excited about the enormous growth opportunities on the horizon, Christine Wheatley had to shut everything down. Was it worth it?

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When Christine started, A Little Local Flavor in downtown Nashville she was like all new business owners, excited about her great idea but facing her own imposter syndrome in light of the 136 other tour companies in the area. Her superpower to bridge the confidence gap was knowing that this new endeavor didn’t have to be her sole source of income.

Success isn’t a straight line. It takes a lot of experimenting, and sorting through your personal finances helps. You don’t have to have complete financial freedom, but:

“Have some financial runway with your business so you can try different things.”

There will be growing pains. You can’t know the perfect plan before your start. But, you will learn while doing the work (Learn more about how confidence and clarity come in the doing in Jillian’s book, Fire the Haters).

Christine emphasizes that the growing pains are worth it! Learning to be flexible and to trust yourself to overcome challenges helps you grow into your identity.

This wisdom didn’t come without its own price. Having dealt with her business’s growing pains and ready to take on the next season, Christine was excited! Until the pandemic.

“I shut everything down. It was awful.

I had no income.

I had to furlough my team.”

There is no guidebook on watching your business crash because of a global pandemic. You can plan for a recession, but how do you prepare for an immediate loss of all your business?

However, Christine pushes back against the fear that might prevent someone from starting a business.

“Do not ever not start a business because of what you’ve seen happen to hundreds of thousands of small businesses during the pandemic.”

When faced with her own introspective question, “Was it worth it?” instead of seeing all the hard things, she was met with a montage of all the good: happy people, her fantastic team, and the person she had become through it all.

“Even if I never reopened, I would never trade that.”

She is reopening, A Little Local Flavor and has a new superpower she is bringing into her business: fearlessness. She knows she can weather the storm, and she knows it’s always worth the effort, growing pains, and learning that come with any good adventure and endeavor.

Fire the Haters Part 2 Nov 08, 2021

August and Jillian talk through part two of Fire the Haters.

Learn how to move past procrastination and give yourself permission to ship your best self - at this moment - into the world.

Imposter Syndrome, with Ryan The Minimalist Oct 25, 2021

Ryan Nicodemus from The Minimalists stops by to talk about embracing imposter syndrome and failure as you put your work out into the world.

When Ryan was starting out as part of THE Minimalists, a lot of pressure came with that name. There is comfort in knowing that everyone, no matter how successful, has likely dealt with imposter syndrome. Learning to accept that one never truly “arrives” has allowed Ryan to keep growing and learning.

“There is a piece of me that hopes I never actually get there…I don’t think about being a master at something anymore. I think about being genuine.”

When it comes to the critical voices in your life, the ones that feed that imposter syndrome, none is more painful than those from friends and family.

Ryan points out that criticism projected at you and your work is usually not about you. It’s about the critic. There is a difference between criticism and feedback.

The voices in your life that can present a problem with kindness and even help you move towards a solution are valuable, but the critic merely wants to destroy or discredit your work.

We will all fail. We will have our work criticized. Unfortunately, it’s the rule rather than the exception.

“If you put work out there and it is not getting criticized, then your work is probably not that impactful.”

We want to make people feel something. So, embrace the journey.

“The longer you put off embracing failure, the longer you are going to put off being successful.”

Check out Jillian’s book Fire the Haters for more information on creating in a critical world.

Fire the Haters Part 1 Oct 11, 2021

Jillian sits down with her dear friend, August, to talk about part of her new book, Fire the Haters.

Empowering yourself and your work starts with setting boundaries.

Finding courage in an online world is intimidating, but you and your work are worth taking the risk. Jillian shares three hints on how to be successful online and in your personal life, too.

#1. Set up rules for yourself

“Other people can’t know your rules for you.”

We all have our limits. When we feel burned out, it is often because we either didn’t communicate our rule well or we stopped following it. The expectations other people have for you are endless, and they will distract you from focusing on what you really want.

Consider what keeps you working, productive, and happy. Then, align your values and schedule to those things. That may mean not replying to every email within 48 hours or making sure you get 8 hours of sleep every night.

#2. Give yourself the gift of being misunderstood

Your work can feel like an extension of yourself, but the reality is that you have created it, and now you have to let it speak for itself. Of course, people will get it wrong, but trying to moderate your way into making them understand is a losing battle.

“You can’t protect things online. If it’s not grown, don’t ship it.”

#3. You can create a wide circle around your triggers

We all have our stuff. We have bruises that most people may not see, but if they get poked, they are very painful. So you have permission to create a wide circle around those bruises. It is your best chance for survival. You don’t have to engage with the thing that hurts the most.

By “firing the haters,” you empower yourself to set boundaries, decide what is and isn’t allowed, and free yourself from other people’s bad behavior. That’s a step in the right direction.

Get your copy of Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World on Amazon.

Growing a Business During a Mini Retirement Aug 23, 2021

Could things be different? That is the question Nicole Santiago answered when she embraced the art of flexibility and pivoted careers during her mini-retirement.

Nicole connected with Jillian in 2017. A full-time teacher who just had her third child, Nicole and her husband were stuck. Nicole, highly invested in her classroom but wanting to do more, was looking for a way to spend more time with her family and not be so stressed out.

Through her blog, she found an outlet and more purpose.

“I got a taste for work that was really impactful.”

Seeing the value in her side-gig, Nicole wondered if she could find a way to shift away from her nine to five job.

Enter Jillian’s mini-retirement course.

“Working through the course gave me the plan to say, ‘This is actually possible, and here are the steps’.”

Nicole helped get her husband on board by leading with an idea he would love: living in Puerto Rico for a year.

After selling their house in the expensive city of D.C., they set out on a three-month road trip. Landing in San Antonio, it became apparent that the stability of Puerto Rico, after the governor was overthrown, was not ideal for their young family.

So, they pivoted. The Santiagos bought a home in San Antonio because it was cheaper than renting.

Nicole was not giving up her vision for their future. This mindset was crucial when six months in, her husband’s work in special events completely disappeared because of Covid.

Rattled but persistent and curious, they pressed on.

“You have to grab on tight because things will come that will shake you.”

Nicole is so thankful they stayed the course, grew her business, and settled into their envisioned life.

Find more about Nicole’s work supporting parents and their children with learning differences as an executive function coach on her website and Instagram.

Recovering from Burnout with a Mini Retirement Aug 16, 2021

One week into his mini-retirement, Josh Obermyer joins Jillian to discuss the challenges and intentions he has to destress, decompress, and figure out what’s next.

Burnt out with his ever-increasing workload and long commute, Josh was ready for a break.

An active member of the FIRE community, Josh has embraced the mindset that life is more than the destination. Committed to enjoying the journey, he planned for a mini-retirement.

Professionally, Josh is at the top of his game. He is an expert in his field and a leader in his career. So, stepping away in his 30’s is a surprising move and one that veers from the path of most of his peers.

Taking a career “gap year” will allow him space and time to do what he wants to do while figuring out the next steps. Josh anticipates that this time, decompressing and refreshing while spending time with dear family, taking road trips, visiting national parks, and attending conferences might be the bridge that helps him transition into self-employment.

The mini-retirement challenges he faces now, like figuring out health insurance options and learning to spend rather than being a diligent saver, will help him gain clarity for his next chapter.

“I’m a natural saver. I’m going to be spending down that horde of cash that I have. And that’s gonna be a bit of a trick in my mind.”

You don’t have to wait until you get to some imaginary finish line to begin enjoying the fruits of your labor. So what would it look like for you to take a mini-retirement as a stepping stone to your next life transition? Is it more possible than you might think?

Testing the FIRE Lifestyle with a Mini Retirement Aug 09, 2021

A sabbatical meant to last two months has stretched into two years, and an indefinite mini-retirement as Paul learned that time is more valuable than money in this season of life.

When Paul and his family, including four children, decided that it was time to leave their work in the developing country of Zambia, they knew they needed rest. So, they planned a month or two away in between jobs and before they moved to their future home to allow themselves to relax, decompress, and reset.

However, a trip to FI Chautauqua would challenge their – keep it small – mentality and encourage them to pursue a longer mini-retirement in a place they really wanted to be. Invigorated by this idea, they weighed their options.

Knowing that traveling the world with four children would be exhausting for their already weary family, Paul researched areas that might be a better fit for an extended stay. They wanted a place that would allow their children to experience a new culture and an opportunity for the family to build community wherever they landed.

After striking out with their first choice location in Spain, Paul, his wife, and the entire family traveled for a week to option number 2. This location just felt right, and the decision was made.

As they settled in, moved past the initial discomfort of doing something unknown, and reevaluated their to-do lists, Paul recognized that their new way of life was transformative for their personal and familial happiness. What began as a short-term situation has shifted their life trajectory.

This mini-retirement is extended indefinitely. Paul does not want to return to traditional full-time employment.

“I value the flexibility of time more than the security of income coming in.”

Every season of life brings new opportunities. For Paul and his family, a mini-retirement allowed them to test out an entirely new lifestyle. Find out more about their experiences at www.cuttingthroughchaos.com.

Taking a Mini Retirement Between Jobs Aug 02, 2021

Melissa took advantage of her family’s move across the U.S. to launch their mini-retirement travel adventures. Could a job transition help you step away and into your bigger goals?

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Melissa, from the Travelling Wallet, connected with Jillian in 2017 through Jillian’s blog. They met in person at FinCon, and Melissa signed up for a paid mentorship with Jillian. She was even able to participate in the first retreat Jillian hosted. So, it is no surprise that Melissa has continued on her FIRE path and embraced mini-retirements, minimalism, and adventure.

When their family decided to move from Californian to Michigan, it provided a unique opportunity to travel with their young family. They were able to take twenty-one days to road trip across the United States and explore the cities and national parks along the way.

When that leg of the trip finished, they headed to El Salvador and Ecuador to spend time immersed in the Latin American culture that Melissa experienced as a young girl. She wanted to give her children the same opportunity to be shaped by their Latino heritage.

Two hurdles stand in front of most families when they consider taking a mini-retirement:

How do we pay for this?
Can we survive without earning an income while on the mini-retirement?

By saving three months’ expenses, dropping their housing expenses while they moved, having an emergency fund, and embracing minimalism, Melissa and her family found a workable formula. She encourages other parents to find the formula that works for their families.

“Don’t wait too long to travel with your kids.”

Find more tips on how to make memories, stretch your dollar, and travel with just one backpack at Melissa’s website, on Twitter, or Instagram.

Mini Retirements for Medical Professionals Jul 26, 2021

It is common for medical professionals to become burnt out in the often toxic and high-stress environments they work in.

Brenda Krygowski shares how taking a mini-retirement helped her unplug from the system and find something better.

How to Take Multiple Mini-Retirements Jul 19, 2021

What is a mini-retirement? Jillian has taken six of them and knows how transformative they can be in helping you get unstuck in life and motivated on your journey to financial independence.

What would you need to do to make room in your life to take a mini-retirement? What would you want to do with that time?

For help getting started, check out Jillian’s free resource: 6 Simple Steps to Taking a Mini Retirement at www.jillianjohnsrud.com/mini and check out her new course in August!

How To Design a Planning Weekend May 10, 2021

Adam and Jillian wrap up the season with an encouragement to plan a weekend with your partner to get on the same page, celebrate your progress, and dream big for your future together!

Supercharge Savings to Become Self Employed with Jamila Souffrant May 03, 2021

Behind every successful, married entrepreneur is a supportive partner. Jamila Souffrant offers helpful advice on how to get on the same page as your spouse on the journey to self-employment.

How to Communicate About Spending with Peter Polson Apr 19, 2021

Peter Polson of Tiller Money brings practical advice on learning to ask the right questions and finding the right tools when collaborating with your partner to reach your shared money goals.

Dealing with Stock Market Fluctuations as a Couple Apr 12, 2021

Investing as a couple is more than just the technical aspects; it also means learning to work through the emotions of market fluctuations together.

First Generation Immigrants and Building Wealth with Humble Penny Apr 05, 2021

By shaking free of their parents’ patterns and broader cultural mindsets regarding money, Ken and Mary have been able to forge a different path towards wealth that doesn’t come at the expense of their marriage.

Best Way Spend an Unexpected Lump Sum - Stimulus Income Mar 29, 2021

Jillian and Adam discuss the pros and cons of supercharging your allocation plan or mixing it up with something different when receiving a lump sum of money.

FIRE Compromises in Marriage with Money Coach Mel Mar 22, 2021

One Hour Millionaire money coach Mel joins Jillian to talk about making money compromises with her partner on the way to FIRE.

The Saver vs The Spender - Conflict, and Fun Money Accounts Mar 15, 2021

Join Jillian (the saver) and Adam (the spender) for practical advice on how separate “fun money” accounts can help resolve conflict and offer stress-free opportunities to enjoy your money.

Resolving Money Conflicts in Therapy with Andy Hill Mar 08, 2021

Guest, Andy Hill, talks about how good financial advice went wrong early in his life and how inviting a third-party facilitator into the money conversation in his marriage made a world of difference in achieving their financial and life goals.

For more, visit https://www.jillianjohnsrud.com/resolving-money-conflicts-in-therapy-with-andy-hill

Jillian and Adam's Early Money Fights Mar 01, 2021

Talking with your partner about money can be challenging.

Join Jillian and Adam as they share how they navigated the very different money patterns they brought into their marriage on their way to becoming millionaires.

6 Listeners Best of 2020 Jan 04, 2021

Is there a silver lining to 2020? Clients and friends join Jillian to share their best moments from the last year.

You will be surprised and encouraged by the progress made during an unpredictable year.

6 Listeners 10 Year Time Capsule Dec 28, 2020

What can happen in a decade?

Join Jillian, her husband Adam, and six guests as they recount their own ten year time capsules and the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way as they pursue financial independence and strive to create a life they love.

Using Rental Property to Accelerate FI with Coach Carson Dec 21, 2020

Coach Carson is a trusted voice that Jillian seeks out when it comes to real estate investments.

Hear helpful advice on how to make real estate a part of your ten year plan towards financial independence on this episode of Everyday Courage.

Becoming FI to Follow Your Passion with MK Williams Dec 14, 2020

“Nobody cares”, is an unusual nugget of advice, but MK Williams is here to bring her honest and helpful encouragement to anyone ready to make the next decade worthwhile.

10 Years to a 4 Hour Work Day Dec 07, 2020

For most, the idea of a four hour work day sounds like perfection on the way to financial independence. Jillian reminds us that attaining that goal will take time, curiosity, and courageous growing along the way.

Telling Your Truth with August Cabrera Nov 30, 2020

Longtime friend and author, August Cabrara, shares how the blog she started with Jillian ten years ago helped give her the courage to tell her whole truth about her mental health issues, grief, and everyday life.

10 years to 50 Percent FI Nov 23, 2020

How realistic is it for the average person to pursue financial independence (FI)?

Jillian offers a hopeful message about making progress in the next decade toward FI.

Nicole Walters on Motherhood and 7 Figure Entrepreneur Nov 16, 2020

Inherit Learning Company CEO, Nicole Walters, shares how she went from corporate darling to living the self-employed dream.

Finding contentment, purpose, and learning to banish fear paved the way to her success.

Hot Mess Joy Club #5 Nov 09, 2020

If you dug up Jillian’s ten year time capsule to success it may surprise you. She shares how naked butts and basement floods have impacted her progress in this season's Hot Mess Joy Club.

Financial and Relational Growth with Millennial Revolution Nov 02, 2020

Millennial Revolutionaries, Kristy and Bryce, talk about how 2020 forced them to take a closer look at their relational portfolio and deal with the problems money couldn’t fix.

Starting a Debt Free Business with Alan Donegan Oct 26, 2020

The always delightful, Alan Donegan, shares how focusing on personal development has helped him create a life that is unrecognizable from where he was a decade ago.

Opting Out with Cait Flanders Oct 19, 2020

Jillian is joined by Cait Flanders, author of Adventures in Opting Out, to discuss how Cait’s last decade of living intentionally emboldened her to abandon the paths that lead her to places she didn’t want to go.

10 Year Time Capsule Oct 12, 2020

What did your life look like ten years ago?

Jillian reflects on her life in 2010 and how one of the worst years of her life became the catalyst for change and growth.

Future Journaling Oct 05, 2020

Would you be ready if someone gave you the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of?

This episode equips us to think through what we need to make our dreams a reality.

Creating a Winning Partnership with Brad and Jonathan Sep 28, 2020

Trust and respect are the hallmarks of any successful partnership.

Brad and Jonathan from ChooseFI share how they went from unlikely partners to some of the best in the business.

Reader Questions - Dysregulation, & How to Start a Coaching Biz Sep 21, 2020

You have questions, Jillian has answers! Join us as we tackle messy conversations and daunting career transitions.

Most Experty Expert Sep 14, 2020

While there will always be someone who knows more than you and your idea has probably already been done, Jillian reminds you that you don’t have to be the “most experty expert” to be enough.

Rich and Regular on Climbing the right ladder Sep 07, 2020

Are you climbing the right ladder to success? Kiersten from Rich and Regular shares her story of switching ladders to fit her goals.

Hot Joy Mess Club: Pooping on Planes Aug 31, 2020

Isn’t everyone a hot mess when it comes to public speaking?

Join Jillian as she recounts three memorable, conference related, fails that help her maintain her membership to the Hot Mess Club.

Measuring Success with the Right Two Metrics Aug 24, 2020

How do you measure success? Jillian challenges the listener to rethink their metrics and adopt a more holistic gauge of personal and career success.

Entrepreneur John Rampton- Planting Seeds to Grow Your Tribe Aug 17, 2020

John Rampton shares how he develops networking connections by building authentic relationships.

Jillian and John explore what it means to show up for people in a way that fosters growth, personally and professionally.

1000 Seeds Aug 10, 2020

“I have an hour. Maybe I can help.”

This phrase has helped move Jillian into spaces of growth and relational development. Learn how living generously can reshape the way you network.

Dr. Kerry Ann Returns - Getting Unstuck by Finding Your Wolf Pack Aug 03, 2020

Are you stuck? Join Jillian and Kerry Ann Rockquemore as they nudge us towards embracing weakness and learning to ask for what we need.

Best in the Biz Aug 03, 2020

What's Your Relationship with Money with Nick True and Jillian Jul 27, 2020

Jillian and Nick True (Mapped Out Money) discuss how our relationship with money is less about how much we make and more about the underlying feelings, attitudes, and habits.

From Teachers to Entrepreneurs with Bobby and Coral Hoyt Jul 20, 2020

Bobby and Coral Hoyt weren't sure what they wanted to do professionally after high school. They started as teachers only to discover this wasn't an ideal fit.

They share how they paid off debt and found work they love through trial and error.

Your Questions Answered #3 Jul 13, 2020

Jillian tackles your questions around how to set boundaries, deal with conflict and handle other's disappointment.

Being you, bravely, means finding the boundaries in relationships.

Tragedy and Discovering Your Purpose with Doc G Jul 06, 2020

A learning disability and tragedy shaped Doc G's childhood.

He shares how he used that experience to create the very best version of himself and shape his career trajectory.

Welcome to My Hot Mess (Joy) Club #3 Jun 29, 2020

Fear and embarrassment abound in this Hot Mess (Joy) Club episode.

From old fears of "what if no one comes to my birthday party" to getting pulled over in a van so messy, the police requested backup.

Four Tendencies, the Obliger with Gretchen Rubin Jun 22, 2020

Gretchen Rubin talks about the Obliger tendency from her book the 4 Tendencies.

If you have ever felt like you put other's needs before your own goals, this is a must-listen!

How to Write Affirmations that Don't Suck Jun 15, 2020

Jillian explains why most affirmations set people up for failure.

And how to write affirmations that will slowly change your perspectives and actions, even on hard days.

Forging Your Own Path with Paula Pant Jun 08, 2020

Family and cultural expectations don't always point us in the direction we should go.

Paula Pant shared the struggle of disappointing her parents and how she managed other's disapproval while creating an amazing life for herself.

Life Integrated, Your Full Self Jun 01, 2020

When we shove old hurts under the rug and avoid them, we can be easily triggered. How to we become more fully integrated with our past so we can bring our full selves into new situations?

Jillian shares her journey and some helpful tips for others getting started.

Clear is Kind Communication with Brad Barrett May 25, 2020

Being clear about your boundary's, wants, and expectations can be terrifying for people pleasers!

Jillian talks to Brad about an old fight they had and how they could have used "clear is kind" communication to handle it differently.

How to Actually Find Your Passion May 18, 2020

Jillian talks about her least favorite advice she hears, "Find Your Passion!"

Instead, she breaks down how to go about growing your passion step by step. "Finding Your Passion" doesn't work like a game of hide and seek.

There is a process anyone can use.

Get Out of Your Own Way with Dave Hollis May 11, 2020

Dave Hollis shares how he was struggling through a mid-life crisis, leaning too much on alcohol.

His wife, Rachel Hollis, helped inspire him to reexamine his hesitation around tools he had long disregarded, like therapy, retreats, and self-help.

His new book, Get Out of Your Own Way, is truly a skeptics guide to self-help.

Be You, Bravely May 04, 2020

What does it mean to "Be You, Bravely"?

Jillian explores how boundaries, clear communication, and figuring out your path requires courage but also allows us to be fully ourselves.

Demystifying Index Fund Investing with JL Collins Apr 27, 2020

Figuring out how to invest is a challenge for many, including Jillian. By the time she and her husband started investing, they had paid off all their debt and saved up a lot of cash. Like many people, Jillian waited far too long to start investing. She was scared, intimidated and didn't really understand it. JL Collins says this is all too common, and he is here to make investing simple.

Navigating Career Changes Financially with Stefanie O’Connell Apr 20, 2020

Stefanie O'Connell, a champion for helping women conquer their work and worth, joins Jillian to discuss money mindsets. Stefanie dives into the impact your mindset can have on your earning potential and your ability to take risks with work.

Your Questions Answered (Round 2) Apr 15, 2020

Season 2 of the Everyday Courage podcast is all about how to be good with money. Jillian takes the time to answer five reader questions about money management.

How to Find Work You Love with Nick and Hanna True Apr 13, 2020

Nick and Hanna True are a young couple who leveraged their money to live their best (alternative) life. First, they had to get on the same page. They join Jillian to discuss managing money as a couple and taking risks with life choices.

Grow and Guard the Gap: How to Save and Invest Your Money this Year Apr 06, 2020

Jillian sums out how to be good with money in six words. Grow the gap. Guard the gap. After listening to the episode, you can download the workbook to calculate your gap number and start creating a financial plan that works.

Building Financial Confidence with Tori Dunlap Mar 30, 2020

Being good with money starts with being comfortable talking about money. Tori explains how her parents helped her understand being a business owner and managing college costs, which transferred into adulthood of negotiating wages and having money dates. Download the free workbook to design your own money date.

Welcome to My Hot Mess (Joy) Club #2 Mar 25, 2020

Jillian is back with a new hot mess. The Hot Mess Joy Club (Part 2) covers a particularly painful moment in the dressing room and forgetting an important milestone for her daughter.

How to Pay Off Debt and Still Find Belonging with John and David Mar 23, 2020

The Debt Free Guys, John and David, join Jillian to uncover the secret to living fabulously without going broke. Spoiler alert: it meant digging up the financial truth about their debt in order to make serious changes going forward.

Budgeting as a Couple with Fun Money Accounts Mar 16, 2020

When Jillian and her husband first got together, they never seemed to be on the same page when it came to finances. Arguments ensued, but they found the solution. Jillian walks you through this simple solution to couple money arguments: the fun money account.

Investing for Beginners: Pick an Account and Go For It with Amanda Holden Mar 09, 2020

Does investing make you nervous? That’s totally normal. Amanda Holden from Invested Development joins Jillian to clear the air and the anxiety about investing with the simple idea of containers.

What is FIRE: The Inspiration and Journey with Mr. Money Mustache Mar 02, 2020

Mr. Money Mustache (MMM), one of the well-known FIRE movement figures, joins Jillian to discuss how to optimize money so you can create the life of which you have dreamed.

Accomplish More by Quitting: How to Craft a Quit List Feb 24, 2020

As we close out this season it is a good time to reflect on all the ideas from the show that culminate to the idea of creating space and making it a great year. If you want to make this a great year you are going to have to let some things go, and this episode provides some insight on how you might go about that.

Finding Your Professional Confidence with Kayla Wells (My Former Assistant) Feb 17, 2020

Have you ever struggled with your knowing who you are as a person? Kayla Wells, Jillian's former assistant, joins her on the show to talk about finding her identity and gaining the professional confidence to pursue her passions,

Your Questions Answered Feb 10, 2020

In this episode Jillian answers questions from you, our listeners. She takes a look creating compelling goals, getting on the same page with a spouse, and parenting intuition.

How to Lean in and Find Focus Feb 03, 2020

Life is hard, and it can be hard to find the time especially when you want to do all the things. This episode is to encourage you to lean in to the things you need to, and create that space.

A Year of Depth with David Cain Jan 27, 2020

Sometimes we can get distracted by a new hobby, book, or life pursuit. Jillian speaks with David Cain from Raptitude about focusing in and going deeper in the things that are already in our lives rather than branching and getting derailed by things for which we truly don't have the time.

Welcome to My Hot Mess (Joy) Club #1 Jan 23, 2020

It's been a long day, you managed to lose your glasses while they are sitting on your face. You are holding your phone in one hand and trash in the other, and throw out the wrong one. Your life feels like a hot mess. Jillian is here to commiserate with you.

Perfect but Unhappy with Andrea Robinson Jan 20, 2020

We can often get so wrapped up in our need for perfection that we lose sight of what is important. Jillian talks with Andrea Robinson, creator of the You Do You Journal, about how Andrea escaped her need for perfection and external validation, and learned to love herself.

Get Unstuck from a Mediocre Life Jan 13, 2020

It's easy to identify the really awful things in our life that should go, but what about when things are just mediocre? Jillian talks about the importance of picking out the things that are a six so that we can have a "nothing wasted" kind of life.

Recovery and Healing with Deanna Jan 06, 2020

Sometimes we find ourselves in a dark place with no respite in sight. In this episode Jillian talks with Deanna Broaddus from Recovering Women Wealth about the road to recovery from addiction and debt.

Find Three Compelling Goals for the Decade Jan 03, 2020

How to find the right sized goals. We often overestimate what are able to accomplish in a year, but underestimate what we are able to accomplish in a decade.

How Action Creates Identity with James Clear Jan 03, 2020

Intention is great, but how do we turn intention into action and in the process create a new lasting identity? Jillian talks with NY Times best selling Author James Clear about his book Atomic Habits

Celebrating Before Your Best Year Ever Jan 03, 2020

Jillian shares her strategy for celebrating the end of the year wins with her husband and what they look forward to in the coming year.

The Courage to Find Your Dream Job (Again) with Kerry Ann Rockquemore Jan 03, 2020

Jillian shares a conversation she had with Kerry Ann Rockquemore (recorded at her retreat in Montana 2019). The focus of the conversation was finding the courage to move on from a toxic work environment and find or build your dream job

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