Friends That Invest

This week, Sim breaks down the money conversations every couple needs to have, from financial red flags and secret debt to budgeting, investing, prenups, and building wealth together. She shares practical advice on combining finances, navigating different money mindsets, and why financial compatibility matters just as much as emotional compatibility in long term relationships. Sim also opens up about her own relationship, FIRE journey, and the habits that help couples create financial security without losing their independence. 

This week, Sim answers your biggest money, investing, and lifestyle questions in a candid Q&A episode covering everything from spending anxiety and lifestyle creep to FIRE, investing strategy, and building financial discipline. She shares her honest thoughts on wealth, index funds, market bubbles, and why reaching financial independence completely changed the way she thinks about retirement and work. Sim also opens up about the emotional side of money, navigating comparison culture, and how to create a rich life without losing yourself in the process. 

This week, Sim shares the deeply personal story of becoming financially retired at just 29 years old and reveals the exact strategies that helped her achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). She breaks down her FIRE number, the investing habits and side hustles that accelerated her wealth, plus the mistakes she wishes she avoided along the way. Sim also opens up about the surprising reality of “retirement,” why financial freedom didn’t look the way she expected, and how reaching FIRE changed her relationship with work, money, and purpose.

This week, Sim breaks down Start With Yourself by Emma Grede, sharing key lessons on money mindset, career growth, and building a clear vision for your future. She unpacks practical strategies like making decisions with confidence, negotiating your worth, and managing emotions in business and life. Plus, Sim addresses the criticism around the book and what it really means for ambitious women navigating wealth, success, and personal finance.

This week, Sim sits down for an interview with angel investor and entrepreneur Jaclyn Johnson to unpack how startup investing really works behind the scenes. They break down how to start angel investing with as little as a few thousand dollars, what to look for in founders, and how women can access opportunities traditionally kept behind closed doors. If you’ve ever been curious about investing in startups but felt intimidated, this episode gives you a clear and practical starting point.

This episode breaks down the real pros of starting a business in today’s economy, especially for women navigating job insecurity and income ceilings. Sim shares why traditional “job security” isn’t what it used to be, how business ownership can unlock higher income potential, and why it’s never been easier to start something of your own. If you’ve been thinking about starting a business but feel unsure, this episode gives you a grounded, honest look at what that path can offer.