My podcast co-host and I just wrapped up an intensive six week mastermind. We built Etsy businesses from scratch and met weekly over Skype with group members to discuss progress and swap strategies. One thing that came up in the discussion was how to motivate ourselves to do work even when we're tired. We all lead busy lives and this mastermind was something extra for all of us on top of everything … [Read more...] about How to Stay Motivated and Achieve More
14 Awesome Etsy Printable Shops from our Etsy Mastermind
Gwen and I were inspired by Ep. 31 of FIRE Drill with Laura of I Heart Planners and decided to start our own Etsy printable businesses. We invited listeners to join us in a small mastermind as we built our businesses together and it's been awesome. What the group has accomplished in 6 weeks is really impressive! I'm writing this post in week 5 as we turn the corner into our last week. It's crazy thinking … [Read more...] about 14 Awesome Etsy Printable Shops from our Etsy Mastermind
Give a Girl the Gift of FIRE
There is no debate that a really high income can speed up the path to FIRE. I just read this article from California Sunday about a bunch of twenty-somethings who plan to retire in their late twenties with hundreds of thousands of dollars in the bank...due to the combination of high tech salaries & financial discipline. It's no surprise that many of the popular financial independence bloggers currently or … [Read more...] about Give a Girl the Gift of FIRE
March 2018 Income Report – Etsy and Blogging for $1500
I made just over $1,500 this month from my side hustles so things are looking up from February's income report, where I shared I made $1,300. If you want to know my blog traffic and other metrics, check out that previous income report. I want to focus on new and different things this week. Let's start with Etsy - $39 (and growing!) My Etsy shop is back!! This time with all new digital download … [Read more...] about March 2018 Income Report – Etsy and Blogging for $1500
March was Women’s History Month and I have the Giggles
March was Women's History Month and in honor of that, we offered some sponsorship spots to women content creators on FIRE Drill Podcast. It was pretty amazing to be supported by three amazing women. I'll feature them below and recommend you check out their sites and show them some love. I also recommend you read to the end of this post where I share some um, interesting feedback we've received on FIRE … [Read more...] about March was Women’s History Month and I have the Giggles
Edinburgh Trip Report – Harry Potter and Haggis
This past week I went to Edinburgh on a work trip and it was awesome! I feel so fortunate to have the job that I do. I'm on an international project and the office culture is positive. I'm valued and I have great coworkers. It's the best situation one could hope for in the lead up to financial independence. This post is my trip report of Edinburgh. I've been binging Outlander (set in Scotland over two hundred … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Trip Report – Harry Potter and Haggis