Barista FIRE at 36 with ONLY $500K by Trading “Stuff” for Substance

Summary

This BiggerPockets Money podcast episode features Julie Brose, who achieved Barista FIRE at age 36 with $500k, sharing her journey from overspending, to getting laid off, to discovering FIRE and side hustles to finance a nomadic lifestyle. She discusses her investment strategies, how she handles healthcare on the road, and her perspective on finding purpose beyond a traditional career. The key is a flexible mindset and balancing enjoying life today with building long-term financial security.