courses are in progress

 6  sessions

Classes will be recorded and available to enrolled students only

This course is for newcomers to the concept of financial independence/retire early (FIRE) who want to better understand and manage their finances in order to gain freedom and flexibility. In a supportive and encouraging environment, you will be guided step-by-step through calculating your net worth, assessing your spending patterns, estimating your current time to retirement, auditing your current investments, and designing a personalized plan to meet your financial independence goals.

Week 1:   The 4% Rule — Your Net Worth  

Week 2:   Savings Rate — Your Time to Retirement  

Week 3:   Decisions, Not Deprivation — Your Expenses  

Week 4:   Index Funds — Your Investment Strategy  

Week 5:   Tax Optimization — Your Retirement Funds  

Week 6:   Flexibility and Customization — Your FI Plan

Classes and hub access only: $399

With package of 4 half-hour coaching sessions: $599

"Elisabeth helped me understand how to manage my finances today and how to set realistic financial goals for the future." — Amy D.

 31 Days

Daily written and video prompts and check-ins, live group journaling sessions twice a week 

Live sessions will be recorded and available to enrolled students only

Numerous studies show that journaling reduces anxiety and depression, improves mental clarity, and even improves immune function. Greater self-awareness is achieved along with improved problem-solving. Best of all, it's an enjoyable practice that immediately calms stress and shifts your mood — similar to meditation.  

What this course provides  

You'll get everything you need to jump-start a journaling practice, with daily written and video prompts provided along with ongoing instructor interaction and encouragement. Live sessions are offered twice a week to journal together and discuss the process. 

What you'll gain 

After completing your 31-day journey, you will have a meaningful time-capsule of this period in your life and the foundation for an ongoing journaling practice. You'll also gain insights to improve your decision making, confidence, and courage to pursue what you want.  

How the course is structured  

You'll start with gentle, warm-up exploratory exercises to get comfortable with this style of writing. Gradually you will move toward more personal and emotional writing and begin to reflect on past experiences and future goals. You'll be introduced to a number of different journaling approaches and tools to craft a practice you love.   

Classes and hub access: $499 

"I was quite surprised about the insights and new perspective I gained." - Patricia F.   

"I am amazed to (re)discover the grounding and perspective-altering power of journaling." - Yvette P.  

"The prompts were extremely helpful, much more than I expected." - Sylvia V. 

 "I really liked how some prompts spoke to each other and how some days build over the other. The connections were brilliant." - Sujata S.  

Coming this Fall

New Year's Event

Winter 2023

"Elisabeth employs a compassionate, judgment-free approach that deftly combines self-reflection, revelation, and growth with actionable steps. Through her coaching, I have learned breakthrough strategies for daily living that improve time management, focus, and my ability to complete tasks. " — Ashlyn N.