by Jillian Johnsrud | Jun 12, 2025 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary Jillian and JL Collins explore the themes of financial independence, the value of mini retirements, and the importance of life experiences. They discuss the parable of the monk and the minister, which illustrates the balance between wealth and resilience. The...
by Jillian Johnsrud | May 14, 2025 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary In this conversation, Jillian and Doug discuss the concept of mini retirements and how they can lead to a fulfilling lifestyle while pursuing financial independence. Doug shares his personal experiences with mini retirements throughout his career, emphasizing...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Mar 24, 2025 | Mini-Retirements
Crazy, right? That’s what most people would say. The idea of giving every employee a full month off every year sounds radical—maybe even impossible. But is it? We’ve put people on the moon. We’ve created the internet. We’ve made enormous strides in workers’ rights...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Mar 18, 2025 | Mini-Retirements
Burnout doesn’t just hit overnight. It creeps in—slowly at first, then all at once. One day, you’re pushing through long hours, checking off endless to-do lists. The next, you wake up dreading work, feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, and wondering if...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Mar 14, 2025 | Mini-Retirements
One of the biggest challenges in making a career transition is finding the time, space, and clarity to do it well. Too often, we’re stuck in the daily grind, feeling exhausted and uninspired, yet too busy to make meaningful changes. That’s where a mini retirement can...
by Jillian Johnsrud | Jan 29, 2025 | Mini-Retirements, Podcast
Summary In this conversation, Mitch shares his journey towards a mini-retirement, discussing the challenges of decoupling his identity from work, the role of therapy in his transition, and the planning involved in their adventure. He reflects on the joy of spending...
