Paula Pant (Afford Anything, @AffordAnything)
Paula Pant hosts Afford Anything, a podcast that dives into financial independence by exploring how to prioritize what matters most—whether it’s funding dream vacations or retiring early. With over 60,000 followers, Pant interviews experts like CBS News analyst Jill Schlesinger and FIRE achievers who retired by 30, offering actionable insights on real estate, investing, and using credit card rewards for travel. Her philosophy, “You can afford anything, but not everything,” resonates with readers aiming to balance FI with a travel-rich lifestyle.Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett (ChooseFI, @ChooseFI)
ChooseFI, hosted by Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett, is a go-to podcast for the FIRE community, focusing on financial independence and early retirement. With diverse backgrounds—Brad as a CPA and Jonathan as a pharmacist who tackled $168,000 in student loans—they interview everyday people achieving FI. Topics include tax optimization, investing, and travel hacking, like earning points for free global adventures. Their actionable tips and community-driven approach make FI feel achievable for anyone dreaming of financial freedom and travel.Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench (BiggerPockets Money Podcast, @BiggerPockets)
Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench host the BiggerPockets Money Podcast, blending financial independence with real estate investing. They interview financial experts and FIRE gurus, sharing strategies on debt reduction, smart spending, and wealth-building through rentals or house flipping. For your readers, their discussions on using real estate cash flow to fund travel rewards are a goldmine, offering practical ways to grow wealth while exploring the world.Diania Merriam (Optimal Finance Daily, @OptimalFinance)
Diania Merriam’s Optimal Finance Daily is a daily dose of financial wisdom, narrating the best advice from top personal finance blogs. As the mind behind the EconoMe conference, Merriam covers budgeting, investing, and early retirement strategies in short, digestible episodes. Her focus on simplifying complex concepts—like maximizing credit card points for travel—makes this podcast a must-listen for your audience seeking to master money management and travel smarter.Cody Berman and Justin Taylor (The Financial Independence Show, @TheFIshow)
Cody Berman and Justin Taylor host The Financial Independence Show, championing “Financial Independence For All” through real stories of FI journeys. They cover entrepreneurship, investing, and travel hacking, with guests like Grant Sabatier sharing insights on building wealth for a location-independent life. Their episodes on geoarbitrage and using points for travel offer your readers practical steps to achieve FI while exploring the globe.