What does it really take to retire at 30?

In this REWIND episode of Money Noticias, Sunem and Israel sit down with Purple, the creator of APurpleLife.com, who achieved financial independence and retired in 2020—at just 30 years old.

Purple, a Black woman who worked in marketing, began documenting her journey to financial independence in 2015. By strategically tripling her income through job hopping and cutting her expenses in half using domestic geo-arbitrage, she reached FI faster than most—without sacrificing her quality of life.

Today, she lives a nomadic lifestyle, traveling the world and spending her time birdwatching, stargazing, writing, and redefining what “retirement” can look like.

This episode challenges the idea that early retirement is boring, unrealistic, or joyless—and offers a refreshing, practical look at how flexibility and intentional living can accelerate your path to financial freedom.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What financial independence really means—and how to define your “enough” number
• Why job hopping can be one of the fastest ways to increase income
• How domestic geo-arbitrage can lower costs while improving your lifestyle
• What life after early retirement actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not boring)
• How to balance aggressive saving with enjoying your life now
• Why staying open to change can unlock unexpected opportunities

If you’re curious about early retirement, financial independence for women, or building wealth in a nontraditional way, this episode is a must-listen.

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• Instagram
• Blog

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#154: In this REWIND episode, we share 9 proven steps to help you reach your first $100K in investments — one of the most important milestones in building long-term wealth.

You’ll learn:

• Why compound interest works best over time (and how to stay patient)
• How defining your “why” keeps you consistent and motivated
• How automating your investments makes wealth-building easier
• The unique challenges first-generation investors face — and how to overcome them
• Why community and accountability can accelerate your path to $100K

Perfect for beginners and first-time investors ready to build wealth with clarity and confidence.

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#153: In this REWIND episode, hosts Sunem and Israel sit down with Jessica, co-founder of The Fioneers blog and YouTube channel, to talk about financial independence, intentional living, and using money as a tool to design a meaningful life.

Jessica shares her journey toward financial independence (FI) and how she and her partner aligned their values, careers, and spending to gain flexibility without sacrificing long-term security. The conversation explores how redefining success, building wealth with purpose, and making conscious financial choices can lead to greater freedom and fulfillment.

Sunem and Israel also reflect on their own path toward financial freedom, discussing how Jessica’s work has challenged them to rethink traditional approaches to money, work, and lifestyle design.

Key Topics Covered

• What financial independence really means
• Using money intentionally to support the life you want
• Lessons from The Fioneers’ journey to FI
• Rethinking work, wealth, and long-term security
• Building a values-based approach to personal finance

Connect with the Fioneers

• Website
• Instagram
• Youtube
• Coast FI Calculator

If our podcast has inspired you, made you feel seen, or helped you on your journey, consider buying us a coffee. Your support keeps us going—one thoughtful cup at a time. We’re so grateful for you. ☕💛

• Buy us a coffee

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• Instagram: Follow Us
• Website: Visit Here

Free Resources

• Download our Free Money Guide & Training
• 6 Strategies to Take Control of Your Debt Guide

💬 Work With Us

• 90-Minute Investing Clarity Session

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