Meet our speakers
We have brought together some of the biggest bloggers in the Financial Independence (FI) space for our 2022 Chautauqua events. Find out more about them below and maybe hop over to their platforms to learn more.
One of the highlights of the Chautauqua is to get a 1 on 1 with one of the bloggers below. Find out more
One of the highlights of the Chautauqua is to get a 1 on 1 with one of the bloggers below. Find out more
JL Collins
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Read JL Collins' Manifesto hereJL Collins spent most of his career in the publishing business, but that is almost completely unimportant. What matters more is his driving ambition to have FU Money. Of all the things you can spend money on, the most important, he says, is your freedom.
JL Collins' blog is one of the original FI blogs and includes the rather legendary original stock series posts that gives you everything you need to get started investing for FI. JL gave a talk at Google on investing and FI. Check it out here JL is the author of the best selling book: The Simple Path to Wealth & How I lost money in Real Estate before it was fashionable. Vist JL Collins' Blog here |
Millennial Revolution
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What is the Millenial Revolution?Kristy and Bryce (aka FIRECracker and Wanderer) are Canada's youngest retirees. They used to live in one of the most expensive cities in Canada, but instead of drowning in debt, they rejected home ownership. What resulted was a 7-figure portfolio, which has allowed them to retire in their 30s and travel the world. They now spend their time helping people with their finances and fulfilling their travel dreams on their blog "Millennial Revolution" In retirement Kristy and Bryce co-wrote Quit like a Millionaire, which was published by Penguin Random House.
Visit the Millennial Revolution blog here |
Doc G - Earn and Invest Podcast
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Listen to the Earn and Invest PodcastJordan Grumet was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1973. His interest in becoming a doctor was ignited when his father, an oncologist, died unexpectedly in the prime of his life. This profound loss not only inspired him to practice medicine, it has given him a unique perspective as a financial expert, challenging him to think deeply and critically about concepts like wealth, abundance, and financial independence.
After years of blogging about financial independence and wellness, Jordan launched the Earn & Invest podcast in 2018. In 2019 he received the Plutus Award for Best New Personal Finance Podcast and was nominated in 2020 and 2021 for Best Personal Finance Podcast of the year. His book, Taking Stock: A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life is being published by Ulysses Press in August 2022. |
Ken Okoroafor - The Humble Penny
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Ken Okoroafor is the Co-Founder of The Humble Penny (blog) and Financial Joy Academy platforms with the core mission of helping at least 10,000 families achieve Financial Independence this decade and ultimately create lives of Financial Joy.
Ken and his wife Mary also run a popular YouTube Channel with around 55,000 subscribers over at The Humble Penny. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge. He has over 12 years of experience as an executive Chief Financial Officer in the Investment Business in London (UK) and took the leap in April 2020 to begin running The Humble Penny full time together with his wife, as business partners. He became Financially Independent aged 34, having started his journey as a first-generation immigrant to the UK aged 14. He has 2 children and loves exploring the outdoors, reading and travelling to explore new cultural adventures. Together with his wife, their work has helped millions of people change their relationship with money and has been featured across the BBC, ITV, Financial Times, British Vogue, The Sunday Times, iNews, Metro, Channel 5, The Guardian, etc. |
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Alan Donegan - Rebel BusinessRebel Business SchoolAlan built Rebel Business School out of the frustration of setting up his own business and the lack of good advice available.
Since the business school launched in 2012, it has helped 15,000 people launch businesses and is changing the way entrepreneurship is taught around the world. He also hosts the Rebel Entrepreneur Podcast, which has the same mission. In 2020, Alan and his wife Katie launched Rebel Finance School together to do the same thing for financial education that they have been doing for entrepreneurship Alan has spent years ripping up the traditional way to do things, whether it is how to start a business, finances or how to build your own life. Want help to create something extraordinary? Alan is the man to talk to. Find out more about Alan on his website here |
Past Chautauqua Speakers
Over the years we have had some incredible speakers at Chautauqua. From Mr Money Mustache to the Mad Fientist and beyond. Below you will find information about some of the speakers we have had over the years.
Carl "Mr 1500"
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Check out Mr 1500's website hereCarl, who writes as Mr 1500, is on a mission to encourage and inspire others to abandon their consumer, spendaholic ways in favor of a more fulfilling existence. Carl says, "I've seen what life is like on the other side. I've lived in a massive home and purchased new cars. These things provide short-term happiness but often have the opposite effect long-term. I realized that I was working at a job that I didn't like to support a life of paying for disposable nonsense." About early retirement, Carl says "FIRE is a worthy goal, but remember that the true objective isn't to quit work but to live life on your own terms. When I'm 90, I want to look back on my life and know that I lived well."
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Playing with FIRE
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Check out Playing with FIRE hereScott & Taylor Rieckens are subjects of the film Playing with FIRE: A Documentary that captures the truths and dispels the myths of the growing culture known as F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence Retire Early). The film follows the Rieckens’ family on their year-long odyssey to test their ability to adopt this extraordinary path in their own lives. With a book and podcast also covering the journey, Scott and Taylor attempt to chronicle the emotional lows and highs as they devote everything to FIRE, and learn from all the amazing influencers, writers and practitioners they meet along the way. Filled with inspiring case studies and powerful advice, Playing with FIRE is one family’s journey to acquire the one thing that money can’t buy: a simpler — and happier — life
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Montana Money Adventures
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Check out Montana Money Adventures hereJillian became financially independent at 32. Before that her and her husband: paid off 55k in debt, adopted 4 kids, lived abroad for 4 years, travelled to 27 countries and paid cash for their home. Now they live in Montana with their 5 kids and dog named Cheesy Taco. Jillian writes, speaks and coaches others on intentional living, creating financial freedom and building a passion income in addition to passive income. She's an avid reader and drinker of tea.
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JD Roth - Get Rich Slowly
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Check out Get Rich Slowly hereJ.D. Roth is an accidental personal-finance expert. In 2006, he founded the blog Get Rich Slowly to document his journey out of debt. He sold the website in 2009; in 2017, he bought it back. (Ironically, writing about how to get rich slowly allowed him to get rich quickly.) J.D. published Your Money: The Missing Manual in 2010, contributed to the "Your Money" column for Entrepreneur magazine for four years, and launched the year-long "Get Rich Slowly" course in 2014. J.D. is more interested in the mindset of money than he is in the math. He's been speaking about purpose and personal finance for more than a decade.
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Once you get to Bogota, Colombia, your ticket includes everything...travel to and from the venue, accommodation, food and the talks.
Tickets start from £2,200 |