Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 1, Ep 149
What happens when your financial planner keeps telling clients to quit their jobs? Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® and Bri Conn, CFP® unpack the now-infamous tagline: "I'll Make You Quit Your Job." From sabbaticals to soul-searching, this conversation is full of real talk, tough love, and a refreshing challenge to the status quo—especially for the Childfree crowd.
🔹 00:30 – Why Bri says Dr. Jay's tagline should be “I’ll make you quit your job”
🔹 02:25 – The truth about job dissatisfaction and the “File” lifestyle
🔹 05:00 – Why your 18-year-old self shouldn't make your lifelong career decisions
🔹 10:00 – Dr. Jay’s three-step sabbatical formula (Netflix included!)
🔹 15:30 – The $100K myth and why money doesn’t buy meaning
🔹 20:00 – The messy magic of making a change—and the light on the other side
🔹 22:00 – Whose voice is in your head... and how to find your own
Whether you're burnt out, bored, or just stuck—this episode dares you to imagine what life could look like if you actually did what you wanted.
About Childfree Life by Design:
Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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Ready to design your ideal Childfree life? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast...
