The Time Freedom Podcast

Brian Herriot, Kirby Denison
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Work hard, save more, retire someday—right? What if you could live fully now? The Time Freedom Podcast with Brian Herriot and Kirby Denison shows you how to blend flexible work and smart investing to cover your lifestyle, build security, and create more time for what matters—often in just three years. Learn the Time Freedom Formula, design your ideal life, and join the growing freetimer community. It’s not about work-life balance. It’s about a whole new way to live. Subscribe to The Time Freedom Podcast and start your journey to more freedom, more control, and more life—today.

  1. 4D AGO

    Veena Harbaugh and Trevor Blondeel Put Time Freedom to the Test

    Top 5 Takeaways: Running the numbers creates relief. Both Veena and Trevor describe the same feeling: once you see it on paper, fear turns into confidence. You don't have to prove your value. Veena's biggest mindset shift was letting go of the belief that she had to constantly earn her worth. Money personalities can improve relationships. Trevor and his wife had better conversations once they understood their different styles. Working longer can be more freeing than retiring early. If you love your work, extending it beats sacrificing now for some future number. Some of the best people you meet come later in life. Trevor reminds us that new friendships can be just as meaningful as old ones. Chapters: 0:00 – Why the Time Freedom Calculator Brings Relief 1:07 – Meet Trevor + Veena (Background + What They Do) 2:43 – Welcome + How They Know Brian (AJ Harper Writing Community) 3:13 – Beliefs That Changed (Time, Identity, and Proving Yourself) 9:20 – Life Stage Snapshot: Work, Marriage, Kids, Entrepreneurship 10:39 – What Time Freedom Means (Choices, Impact, and Agency) 11:55 – The Calculator Effect: Seeing a 6-Month Dip as a “Small Blip” 12:18 – Real-Life Optionality: Being Present for Family When It Matters 18:23 – Money Styles + Better Money Conversations With Partners 24:42 – The Books They’re Writing + Designing Life 10 Years Out VEENA HARBAUGH  Veena Harbaugh is a sustainability strategist based in the Bay Area. She spent over a decade helping Fortune 500 companies build environmental and social programs that actually work. Veena is currently writing her first book, Meet the Moment, a guide for change-makers who want to stay effective without burning out. You can connect with Veena at veenaharbaugh.com. TREVOR BLONDEEL  Trevor Blondeel spent 25 years leading manufacturing operations before launching his own consulting and coaching business. He helps leaders in manufacturing, logistics, and construction get better results by building trust and accountability through real conversations. Trevor hosts the Manufacturing Greatness podcast and is writing a book by the same name. You can connect with Trevor at trevorblondeel.com.   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    40 min

  2. MAR 3

    AJ Harper Built Her Dream Life Around Authorship

    Top 5 Takeaways: You can design your work around your ideal life. AJ built a studio that funds her dream lake home. Thinking in "seasons" beats rigid daily time blocks. Intense work periods are sustainable when you know they'll end. Writing is a learnable craft, not just a natural talent. Commitment to learning matters more than innate ability. The mindset "my art will sustain me" becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Limiting beliefs about creative work hold people back. If you want to become an author, start by reading, and get honest about what level of success you actually want. Chapters:  0:00 – Introduction + Why Sustainable Authorship Matters 3:05 – AJ Harper’s Time Freedom Journey 8:11 – Inside the Publishing World: From Insider to Strategist 12:58 – Taking Risks & Choosing the Entrepreneurial Path 15:06 – Seasonal Living: New York & Madeleine Island 20:27 – Designing a Flexible, Intentional Life 24:59 – Transitioning Fully Into Authorship 29:52 – Craft, Mindset & the Making of a Sustainable Writer 43:14 – Building a Body of Work (Not Just One Book) 47:34 – Creative Freedom + Where to Find AJ AJ HARPER AJ Harper is an author, book coach, and collaborative writer behind multiple bestselling books, including her work with Mike Michalowicz on Profit First and the upcoming The Money Habit. She's the author of Write a Must-Read and creator of the Top Three Book Workshop, where she helps authors write books that actually deliver on their promise. AJ is also co-host of the Don't Write That Book podcast. You can connect with AJ at ajharper.com   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    48 min

  3. FEB 24

    Kelly Poquiz Burke on Why Time Is the Ultimate Flex

    Top 5 Takeaways: Time is the ultimate flex. Kelly took eight and a half weeks off in her first year of entrepreneurship. That was never possible in corporate. Increasing your income beats budgeting. Kelly tripled her income by investing in herself with an MBA, and it paid off faster than 8% in the stock market ever would. You don't have to marry rich or live in a tiny home to have time freedom. Kelly's realtor showed her that strategic choices make it possible for anyone. Sometimes it takes multiple pushes. Cancer didn't change her mindset, but her daughter's words did. Stability comes from self-belief, not your employer. When you believe in yourself more than you doubt yourself, everything changes. Chapters: 00:00Introduction and Initial Connections 01:58The Journey of Entrepreneurship 06:26Personal Stories and Vulnerability 07:55Shared Experiences of Generosity 09:04The Journey to Health and Time Freedom 10:09Defining Time Freedom and Personal Background 11:02Designing Your Ideal Life 14:35Facing Life's Challenges: A Personal Story 19:51The Transformation of Priorities 20:34Financial Strategies for Time Freedom 27:54Crafting a New Career and Life Purpose KELLY POQUIZ BURKE  Kelly Poquiz Burke is a career and leadership coach and keynote speaker based in Dallas, Texas. She spent 14 years climbing the corporate ladder in advertising and marketing, including roles at Frito-Lay where she led the Doritos brand. After being diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy and navigating motherhood through the pandemic, Kelly left corporate America to help others overcome burnout and lead more authentic lives. She works primarily with marketing and advertising professionals in middle management.  You can connect with Kelly at careerslay.com.   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    35 min

  4. FEB 17

    Hanna Horvath on Twenty-Somethings Pursuing Time Freedom

    Top 5 Takeaways: Freedom is optionality. Hanna defines it as being able to say yes to things without financial constraint, not as never working again.Rest is productive. Your best breakthroughs often come from deliberate rest, not relentless doing.The "savings mountain" can paralyze people. Focusing on building skills and income streams may be more empowering than fixating on a number.You don't have to buy a house just because everyone else is. Flexibility and experiences might align better with your actual values.Comparison culture keeps people feeling behind. Much of what you see on social media is aspirational marketing or outright fake.Chapters: 0:00 – Meet Hannah Horvath + The Slash Career Life3:49 – Rest, Productivity & Rethinking Hustle6:32 – Influential Mentors & Early Money Experiences11:59 – Money Psychology: How Your Past Shapes Your Financial Decisions17:41 – Money Personalities & Defining “Enough”20:25 – What Does Freedom Actually Mean?21:11 – Home Ownership: Wealth Builder or Wealth Trap?25:57 – Optionality: Savings Mountain vs Cash River31:35 – Debt, Financial Anxiety & Psychological Burden36:49 – Retirement, Autonomy & Building a Healthy Relationship with MoneyHanna Horvath is a Certified Financial Planner and money psychology expert based in Brooklyn, New York. She writes the newsletter Your Brain on Money, exploring the hidden psychological forces behind our financial decisions. A Syracuse journalism grad with a master's from NYU, Hanna previously served as Managing Editor at Policygenius and held editor roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and Bankrate. Her work has appeared in NBC News, Business Insider, CNBC, and USA Today.  You can connect with Hanna at yourbrainonmoney.com.   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    47 min

  5. FEB 10

    Bernadette Joy Crushed Her Money Goals and Retired at 40

    Top 5 Takeaways: Time freedom might accelerate financial freedom. Saying no to low-value obligations frees you to focus on what actually moves the needle.Test your retirement before committing. Bernadette's sabbatical was a trial run that made retirement feel possible.Confidence in your ability to make money is a backup plan. That skill matters as much as a nest egg.You do not owe everyone unlimited access to you. Protecting your calendar is not selfish, it's necessary.Book marketing is about building advocates, not just readers. Bernadette booked 50 collaborations at one conference by being intentional.Chapters: 0:00 – You Don’t Owe Everyone Unlimited Access to You (Cold Open)0:49 – Welcome + Meet Bernadette Joy2:46 – The Opening Question + Showing Up Without the “Mask”7:53 – Bernadette’s Story: Corporate → Financial Freedom → “Retiring” at 4010:26 – The Catalyst Moment: Loss, Perspective, and Choosing a Sabbatical14:31 – What Retirement Looks Like Now: Intentional Living + Slowing Down16:39 – Money vs Skill: What Actually Creates Freedom?19:19 – Time Freedom vs Financial Freedom: What She’d Do Differently24:12 – Trolls, Certifications, and Representation in Finance32:50 – Book Launch Strategy + Where to Find BernadetteBERNADETTE JOY  Bernadette Joy is a first-generation Filipino American money expert who paid off $300,000 of debt in three years and hit a net worth of over $2 million by 40. She's the author of Crush Your Money Goals and founder of the coaching program by the same name. Bernadette has been featured on CNBC, Forbes, MarketWatch, and Yahoo Finance, and has spoken at FinCon, South by Southwest, NASDAQ, and TEDxHouston.  You can connect with Bernadette at crushyourmoneygoals.com.   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    49 min

  6. FEB 3

    Jillian Johnsrud Retired at 32 by Taking More Breaks, Not Fewer

    Top 5 Takeaways: Mini retirements don't just help your personal life. They often accelerate your career and finances in unexpected ways."Stuck at 6” is the hardest place to change from. When life is just OK, the upside feels small and the downside feels huge.You can fund mini retirements for life by saving just 6.5% more, or by landing one job switch with a modest raise.Experiments that go horribly wrong teach you more than ones that go fine. Failure is a goldmine of insight.The real cost of staying put might be a million dollars. Jillian's friend proved that not switching jobs and not taking breaks can leave serious money on the table.Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Jillian Johnsrud1:44 – Jillian’s Journey to Financial Independence11:38 – What Are Mini Retirements?14:45 – The “Stuck at Six” Problem17:03 – The Courage to Step Away from the Grind18:31 – Experimentation, Growth & Mini Retirements20:05 – Learning from Failure and Career Missteps21:50 – Mini Retirements as a Long-Term Lifestyle25:55 – The 6.5% Rule Explained31:52 – Career Shifts, Income Growth & Timing36:08 – How the 6.5% Rule Funds Time Freedom38:06 – Job Switching, Earning Potential & Flexibility38:57 – Time Freedom Book Promotion + Closing ThoughtsJILLIAN JOHNSRUD Jillian Johnsrud is an author, speaker, and financial independence advocate who achieved financial freedom at 32 while working low-earning jobs and raising five kids. She's the author of Retire Often and hosts the “Retire Often” podcast where she shares real stories of people who've taken mini retirements. Jillian's work has been featured on All the Hacks, ChooseFI, and at FinCon. You can connect with Jillian at retireoften.com.   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    40 min

  7. JAN 27

    Pia Silva on Why Making Money Beats Having Money

    Top 5 Takeaways Time freedom is about working to live—not living to work.The 50–25–25 rule creates sustainable income and personal freedom.True freedom comes from the ability to create income on demand.Overcoming debt can build confidence and clarity in business decisions.Authority content works best after a solid business foundation is built.Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome + Introduction to Pia Silva3:00 – Working to Live, Not Living to Work7:45 – The 50–25–25 Rule Explained13:30 – From Revenue to Real Profit17:15 – Pia’s $40K Debt Wake-Up Call21:30 – Skills Over Savings: The Real Definition of Freedom25:45 – Designing a Business That Fits Your Life29:30 – Writing Scale Solo: Process & Insights34:45 – Authority, Referrals & Building a Profitable Business39:45 – Long-Term Vision, Investing & Time Freedom42:15 – Where to Find Pia + Final ThoughtsCheck out Pia's book at NoBSMastery.com/book   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

    42 min

  8. JAN 20

    Mike Michalowicz has Big Goals and Time Freedom Too

    Top 5 Takeaways Time freedom means owning your schedule—not being owned by it.Intentional living shapes both your work and your relationships.Health span matters as much as lifespan when designing your future.You don’t need big money to achieve meaningful, impactful goals.Vulnerability and authenticity build authority, connection, and growth.Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome + Real-Life Podcasting Moments1:36 – Introduction to Mike Michalowicz4:03 – Podcasting Journeys & Trying New Things6:48 – Marketing Yourself (Even When It’s Uncomfortable)9:33 – Embarrassment, Visibility & “Risk It for the Biscuit”12:26 – What Time Freedom Really Means14:56 – Intentional Living & Goal Setting17:47 – Health Span vs. Life Span20:23 – Quickfire Questions & Personal Insights22:49 – Upcoming Projects & Book Launch26:28 – Time Freedom in Practice29:03 – Authorship as a Catalyst for Opportunity30:26 – Passion, Purpose & Helping Others32:38 – Time Freedom Book Promotion   🎧 Pre-order Time Freedom and get the audiobook FREE today. Normally it takes three copies to unlock the audiobook, but for podcast listeners, just one. 👉timefreedombook.com | code: PODCAST Enter code PODCAST and you'll get instant access (your paper copy arrives in September). Pre-orders help the book land on more shelves on launch day, so thank you!

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Work hard, save more, retire someday—right? What if you could live fully now? The Time Freedom Podcast with Brian Herriot and Kirby Denison shows you how to blend flexible work and smart investing to cover your lifestyle, build security, and create more time for what matters—often in just three years. Learn the Time Freedom Formula, design your ideal life, and join the growing freetimer community. It’s not about work-life balance. It’s about a whole new way to live. Subscribe to The Time Freedom Podcast and start your journey to more freedom, more control, and more life—today.

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  • Creator
    Brian Herriot, Kirby Denison
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
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