Hey there, it’s Nikki and Ian! What initially began as a small passion project (GOLDEN LIFE vs GOLDEN YEARS, how can we “retire”early and live our best life TODAY while helping others to do it as well) quickly evolved into a full-fledged business. We felt our message resonated with so many others out there, and it was something that needed to be heard!
Just a few weeks ago Ian, who had been a store manager for a big retail chain for two decades, got the news that his job was ending because the company went bankrupt. Then, just a week later, I found out my stable job that I enjoyed of nearly 8 years was also coming to an end. Talk about timing, right?
We’ve always had side hustles for moments like this (thank goodness), but deep down, We’ve always dreamed of running our own business and working from home to free up time to be with the people we love . We’ve been firm believers in having an emergency fund because, let’s face it, unexpected expenses can really throw you off if you’re not financially prepared.
Instead of panicking, We saw losing our jobs as an opportunity to finally work for ourselves and have control over our finances, real control. While I loved the people I worked with, I knew we couldn’t achieve our true goals of financial freedom and leaving a powerful legacy by working for someone else.
The inspiration for this journey came from my parents, who never made it to enjoy retirement (That social security they were promised, gone). They were following the “Golden Years” path where you work until you’re old, then enjoy your “best” years. They passed away before they could see their dreams come to life (My mom wanted to write books for children and my dad wanted to travel more). In their memory, We’re determined to empower as many people as possible to realize that life is about seizing opportunities, believing in yourself, and taking risks.
Time waits for no one, so why wait to start living your best life? Let’s make today count, not tomorrow.