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This week on the Journey to Launch podcast, Sarah Li Cain of Beyond the Dollar shares how she became a six-figure freelance writer with a six-figure net worth. She went from teaching and living abroad, to a writer, mom, and wife, with more money and freedom to enjoy life. Through her writing and podcast, Sarah blends practical tips and mindset strategies for those trying to change their financial life. She also integrates physical, spiritual, and mental wellness in her advice so you learn how to use money as a tool to enhance your life. In this episode you will learn: What is geoarbitrage and how to use it to boost your net worth The pros of a teaching career and how to find a job teaching overseas Steps to building a successful freelance writing business How to achieve semi-retirement, a different form of financial independence Ways to find balance between work, family, and your self-care How to add value to a client so you can get paid your worth, and more Special thanks to our podcast sponsor, Empower. Get $5 into your account when you download the Empower app and reach your savings goal. Enter code JOURNEY at signup here. Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: If you want to start your freelance writing career, check out the website Sarah used when she started. Sarah also recommends reading Happy Money by Ken Honda if you want to be more present in life. Check out these other great episodes. Hear them again or for the first time if you’re new to the podcast. Episode 64 (Most Downloaded): Your Guide to Becoming a Minimalist with Joshua Becker Episode 82 (2nd Most Downloaded): Your Guide to Financial Freedom and Having All the Money You'll Ever Need With Grant Sabatier Episode 86 (Interview with a Fellow Journeyer): Real Estate & Having a Networth of $100K without a 6 Figure Salary with Ashley Copeland Episode 2 (Best Throwback Ep): How My Husband and I Saved $85K Go to Journeytolaunch.com/freedomsummit to join me at the Financial Freedom Summit in May. I use Michael Hyatt’s Full Focus Planner to keep me focused so I get things done. If you are looking for a planner consider using this one. Check out the other tools that help me with my finances and business here. Check out the Journey To Launch Podcast index here which categorizes all of the Journey To Launch podcast episodes by subject. Now you can binge on your favorite topics or type of episode. Join The Weekly Newsletter List Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! Watch me on News12 Watch my latest segments on News12 YNAB – Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. Connect with Sarah Li Cain: Website Twitter: SarahLiCain Instagram: BeyondTheDollar Connect with me: Instagram: @journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: Journey To Launch Join the private Facebook Group Join The Money Launch Club