After spending several weeks in Wisconsin supporting family through serious health challenges, Nicki Slattery returns to Built to Radiate with a renewed appreciation for financial flexibility. Being able to travel, change her schedule, and step away from work gave those years of saving a deeply personal meaning: having room to be present for the people she loves.

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In this solo episode, Nicki shares the everyday choices that helped her build that flexibility, including driving her beloved “401K vehicle” for 15 years and choosing a smaller home with more space for her husband’s business. She reflects on the trade-offs involved, letting go of outside appearances, and learning which comforts and experiences mattered most to her.

Nicki also explores the shift from consumer to owner through investing and introduces a 90-day experiment for getting curious about your savings habits.

The invitation is simple: explore one expense you might change, preserve something that brings real joy, and notice what you learn about yourself.

This episode is for you if you’re craving more breathing room around money and want to explore how your everyday choices can reflect your own version of a fulfilling life.

As you listen, consider: What would greater financial flexibility give you room to do?

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