Meet your host: Emily
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In this episode, we get to know Emily, one half of The Finance Girlies duo. Emily shares her journey from outdoor educator to freelance personal finance writer, her reasons behind the transition, and how she managed her own finances along the way. Emily highlights her experience with saving, opening a retirement account, and making career decisions that align with her values. Listen in as Emily shares how broadening her financial knowledge and taking calculated risks changed her relationship with work and money.
01:00 - Introduction and Emily's background
03:00 - Early savings habits and childhood money memories
05:00 - College years and first job
17:00 - Realizing the limitations of a low-paying job
21:00 - Discovering freelance writing during the pandemic
24:00 - The unexpected security of freelancing
28:00 - Why personal finance matters, especially for women
30:00 - The power of basic financial knowledge
31:00 - Wrapping up
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