Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We left U.S. poverty behind and stopped worrying about money â not by getting rich, but by changing our environment. In this video, I talk openly about the rising cost of living in the United States, financial stress, burnout, work-life balance, minimalism, and time freedom. This is an unscripted reflection on why so many Americans feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode, and how redefining abundance changed our life.
*If youâre ready to stop just surviving and start building financial freedom â I made this for you.*
A 20-week financial literacy curriculum based on 8 powerful money books. raising-wildflowers.com/courses-curriculum/p/financial-literacy-curriculum
*buy me a coffee:* ko-fi.com/raisingwildflowers
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Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
Chapters
0:00 Leaving the U.S. and Finding Financial Freedom
3:16 U.S. Cost of Living Crisis - Transportation
3:43 Cost of Housing
5:00 Affordable Quality Childcare
5:58 Food Security - Healthy Options
8:06 Affordable Healthcare
8:38 Retirement Is a Dangerous Promise
12:15 Time Is the Real Currency
13:20 Work That Feels Meaningful Changes Everything
15:02 Minimalism = Awareness & Moments of Awe
17:43 Privileged to be traveling with USD & harming other cultures
19:40 Remote Income - How we afford to travel
21:24 Changing Your Money Mindset
â Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
We left U.S. poverty behind and stopped worrying about money â not by getting rich, but by changing our environment. In this video, I talk openly about the rising cost of living in the United States, financial stress, burnout, work-life balance, minimalism, and time freedom. This is an unscripted reflection on why so many Americans feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in survival mode, and how redefining abundance changed our life.
*If youâre ready to stop just surviving and start building financial freedom â I made this for you.*
A 20-week financial literacy curriculum based on 8 powerful money books. raising-wildflowers.com/courses-curriculum/p/financial-literacy-curriculum
*buy me a coffee:* ko-fi.com/raisingwildflowers
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCpqeQfTMn6ac3LjmBGjlxCw/join
*Travel Gear* (affiliate links)
TomToc 40L Travel Backpack amzn.to/3WgchDj
Xero Shoes Women's H-Trail Barefoot Hiking Sandal amzn.to/4hdW1fC
DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Vlogging Camera amzn.to/4hFrV3C
DJI Mic 2 Wireless amzn.to/43flU8O
Insta360 Action Camera amzn.to/4o6IlFo
Electronics Bag amzn.to/3DKZUZB
Portable Charger Power Bank amzn.to/4nF3Jlf
TSA Approved Travel Toiletry Bag amzn.to/40MjlJE
Compression Packing Cubes for Suitcases amzn.to/40MjoFk
Sawyer Squeeze Water Filtration System amzn.to/4gKVuR8
Minimalist Wallet amzn.to/42C6c8v
Little Seed Farm All Natural Deodorant amzn.to/4jFnYNV
All-Natural Tea Tree Oil Shampoo Bar amzn.to/4hhCObP
Eco-friendly Laundry Detergent Sheets amzn.to/40J3GKS
Fitbit Charge 6 amzn.to/4nF3Jlf
Saalt Soft Menstrual Cup amzn.to/46ONz2U
Business Email: katieraisingwildflowers@gmail.com
Chapters
0:00 Leaving the U.S. and Finding Financial Freedom
3:16 U.S. Cost of Living Crisis - Transportation
3:43 Cost of Housing
5:00 Affordable Quality Childcare
5:58 Food Security - Healthy Options
8:06 Affordable Healthcare
8:38 Retirement Is a Dangerous Promise
12:15 Time Is the Real Currency
13:20 Work That Feels Meaningful Changes Everything
15:02 Minimalism = Awareness & Moments of Awe
17:43 Privileged to be traveling with USD & harming other cultures
19:40 Remote Income - How we afford to travel
21:24 Changing Your Money Mindset
â Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
