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Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)

Greg, a Life Design and FI Enthusiast
Financial Independence
Life Design
Sabbaticals
Personal Development
COAST FI
Fire Movement
Geoarbitrage
Investing
Sabbatical
Lean Fire
Purpose
COAST Financial Independence
Time Management
Work-Life Balance
Career Coaching
Geo-Arbitrage
Career Breaks
Burnout
Ikigai
Goal Setting

The road to Financial Independence (FI) can seem long and out of reach. Luckily, there are ways to get freedom way before reaching FI! Using FI strategies and Life Design, we discuss practical tips to help you buy your time back, so you can start enjoying your journey to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early), instead of delaying your freedom until you retired. Whether you want to be debt free... more

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FIRE SPARK Retreat Teaser: The Retreat will be held in August 2026 on the Gold Coast of Australia. It's a weekend getaway for the FI Community to make new friends, learn from the community and get inspired on their journey to FI. On this special epis... more

Meghan quit her high paying corporate tech job and downshifted to Barista FI and now works part time as an actual Barista in a coffee shop. She now has a less stressful job and has time to explore other hobbies like book writing and spending more tim... more

One of the ways you can enjoy your path to FI is by finding work you enjoy. That might involve quitting a career thats not serving you, or making some changes in your current work place. Today, we’ve got Ben Fox on the show to talk to us about career... more

We’ve reached the 100 episode milestone at Freedom Before FI! Over the course of two years I’ve been sharing tips and strategies to help you find your version of freedom before getting to Financial Independence and I’ve also interviewed some amazing ... more

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Recent Guests

Meghan Combs
Host of Everyday FI Podcast
Everyday FI Podcast
Episode: From Corporate to Barista FI w/ Meghan Combs (Everyday FI Podcast) | Ep.103
Ben Fox
Career coach focused on helping senior software engineers leave toxic environments
Ben Fox Coaching
Episode: How to Quit a High-Paying Toxic Career for Meaningful Work w/ Ben Fox | Ep. 102
Jess from the Fioneers
Co-founder of The Fioneers, designer of Life Design frameworks
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Episode: 100. The 3 Step Process to Life Design w/ Jess from the Fioneers
Ato Jay
Host and founder of Savvy Wallet
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Episode: 93. Work Optional by 45 w/ Ato Jay of Savvy Wallet (Bridge Pot Method)
Jean Voronkova
YouTuber who retired at 38 with her husband Vitaly, formerly a lawyer in Singapore.
Episode: 80. The Truth About Early Retirement: Lessons From Early Retirees (Pt.3)
Vitaly Voronkova
Husband of Jean Voronkova, retired to live a simple life in Bali.
Episode: 80. The Truth About Early Retirement: Lessons From Early Retirees (Pt.3)
Alan Donegan
Early retiree and co-founder of Rebel Finance School who retired at 40.
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Katie Donegan
Early retiree and co-founder of Rebel Finance School, who retired at 35.
Rebel Finance School
Episode: 80. The Truth About Early Retirement: Lessons From Early Retirees (Pt.3)
Richard and Jackie
Early retirees who travel the world after retirement
Early Retirement Wanderlust
Episode: 79. The Truth About Early Retirement: Lessons From Early Retirees (Pt.2)

Hosts

Greg
Host with repeated appearances discussing Freedom Before FI and FIRE paths, often tying life design concepts to practical FI steps.
Ato Jay
Founder of Savvy Wallet; guest and host on multiple episodes discussing disciplined saving, investing, and work flexibility.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Bringing Fun and Insight to FI

    Greg does a wonderful job of bringing lightness and fun to a topic that generally makes most people want to run away. It's clear that he has thought deeply about how to live a purposeful life on the path to financial independence. His interviews and advice reflect an intelligence mixed with lived experience. If you're looking for solid advice on making your journey to financial independence meaningful and enjoyable, give Freedom Before FI a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Fox Coaching
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Content - Exactly What I Was Looking For

    Great content in here Greg! I just started listening to your podcast but I love your philosophy of freedom before FI. This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m on Episode 3 but I’m sure I’ll be bingeing the rest of the episodes. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mbearlgrey
    Canadaa year ago
  • Great insights and practical advice

    I’m always interested in how people have approached FIRE practically in their lives. This podcast has shown me there are many more ways than one (and you don’t have to hate your life until you FIRE!). Great tips and insights on how to live a good life by your own definition 💯🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    siranthonyb
    Philippines2 years ago
  • So much value!

    There are so many practical tips in this podcast - it is packed full of value! Greg brings his unique perspective to educate and inspire you to live your best life while working toward financial independence. 💙Julia Levine - Podcasting for Introverts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    daylightfading22
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, actionable FI tips that fit real life and avoid doom-and-gloom narratives.
Guests are valued for offering diverse perspectives on budgeting, career design, and life experiments.
The host's mix of coaching insight and personal experience is repeatedly highlighted as authentic and relatable.

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100. The 3 Step Process to Life Design w/ Jess from the Fioneers
Q: What have you learned from coaching students in your program?
Many students pursue FI with different motivations; common barriers include fear of failure and societal expectations, but through experimentation and community, they transition toward meaningful, flexible work or sabbaticals.
100. The 3 Step Process to Life Design w/ Jess from the Fioneers
Q: What is the core three-stage lifestyle design process you teach?
Stage one is creating a compass to define what you want; stage two is dreaming big and brainstorming possibilities; stage three is experimentation, taking small actions to test ideas and learn from them, with continuous refinement.
88. Test Driving Retirement by Slow Travel (w/ Not Your Ordinary Plan)
Q: Could you talk us through your FI journey from that time when you were in debt, 90k up to the point when you decided to go on this sort of retirement test drive?
They shared their journey from $90,000 of student debt, adopting frugal living, hitting milestones like Coast FI, and eventually deciding to test drive early retirement after a car accident made them reconsider their timeline.
76. Quitting Corporate for a Creative Career w/ Michelle Varghese (Build a Wealthy Spirit)
Q: What are your current projects?
I'm focused on writing coaching and building my business while spending time with family and friends.
76. Quitting Corporate for a Creative Career w/ Michelle Varghese (Build a Wealthy Spirit)
Q: Did you ever think you'd be a writing coach before?
It was totally a surprise; I didn't know I would end up here.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freedom Before FI

What is Freedom Before FI about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on achieving freedom before traditional FI through life design, sabbaticals, coast FI, and geo-arbitrage. Episodes blend practical tactics with mindset shifts—covering sabbaticals, delayed FI testing, Lean and Coast FI paths, minimalism, and travel-based strategies—often featuring guests who share real-world experiments and coaching outcomes. The host(s) emphasize designing a meaningful life now, testing retirement ideas, and using deliberate experimentation to buy time and happiness while approaching financial independence. Unique angles include integrating travel, nomadic practices, and geographic arbitrage with sustainable, purpose-driven living, making it useful for listeners who want actionable steps without waiting f... more

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2. Ben Fox
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5. Jean Voronkova
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7. Alan Donegan
8. Katie Donegan

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