Podcast Appearances

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 Three Non Identical Strangers

Have you ever struggled with identity? Maybe because of a job or change in lifestyle? Today our guests struggled in a whole different way. They are siblings but didn't find this fact out till later in life. Listen to this incredible story of learning who we are and what role family plays in this concept. 

 Camp Fi Live Week 2

Doug and Carl answer a potpourri of audience questions at CampFI Rocky Mountain with help from meteorologist Kristen Knapp and frequent guest co-host/friend of the show Dusti Young. 

Tornadoes, Breaking Bad Habits & Financial Independence

 Mindy (and Carl) interview KMOV meteorologist and good friend, Kristen Knapp.

• Kristen forgives Carl for his weather jokes
• Being a meteorologist isn’t as glamorous as what you’d think
• Kristen’s crazy backstory
• Reading Money magazine. As a kid!
• Breaking out of generational habits
• Does worrying serve you?

 Community Wisdom-A Conversation With Kristen Knapp

In this episode, Mark sits down with Kristen Knapp at CampFI Mid Atlantic 2024 to discuss financial independence, in-person FI events, semi-retirement, and travel aspirations. 

They delve into Kristen’s TV meteorologist career, experiences at various FI events, benefits of the community, and her plans for transitioning to part-time work and potentially living abroad in Spain.

 Stories & Lessons From Missteps (LIVE from CampFi Midwest 2024)

 What does retirement mean in today’s world? For some, it’s no longer about quitting work for good, but about transitioning to something more purposeful and fulfilling. Today, Joe, Doc G, and our guests explore the many facets of retirement, purpose, and the balance between work and personal passion. Join us as we take you to CampFI Midwest 2025, where we’ll share stories from amazing Stackers on their journey to financial independence. 

 Coast Fi: Semi-Retiring Early-Kristen Knapp

  Doug chats with Kristen Knapp, a meteorologist from St. Louis, about her Financial Independence journey, how she made it to Coast FI, and the importance of the FI community.  Kristen shares how her frugal upbringing & early financial literacy set the stage for financial stability, details her transition from a full-time meteorology career to a part-time Coast FI lifestyle (including all of the life events that influenced her decision), and shares what she’s doing now to fill her time.  She also discusses her new venture, FI Friends Travel, where she plans trips tailored to the FI community. 

 Coast FI or Slow FI – Best Way to Retire Early 

 Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the principles of Coast FI and Slow FI.  Going beyond mere definitions they explore the benefits of these strategies, including reduced stress & greater life satisfaction, along with insights into working part-time, investing strategies, lifestyle design, unexpected life events, and the significance of intentional spending & saving.  They also answer a couple related questions from the Facebook group. 

 Weathering Financial Storms

  After 28 years of playing the weather girl on TV, Kristen Knapp moved to part time work to follow her passion for travel planning for the financial independence (FI) community. She shares her fascinating backstory of growing up in poverty, dealing with childhood money trauma, becoming a successful broadcast meteorologist, and ultimately achieving FI. As someone who loves to travel, loves to plan travel, and loves spending time with the FI community, she thought why not combine those things? So, she launched a new venture called 'FI Friends Travel' which offers travel experiences that bring the FI Community together to see the world! Join us as Kristen takes us through how she made this unlikely transformation, even after getting a late start. 

 Travel Hacking 101

 Doug chats with Kristen Knapp about the world of travel hacking, beginning with the basic principles and strategies for earning and maximizing points & miles.  Kristen shares her personal experience with travel hacking, highlights key rules and tips for getting started, offers practical advice on how to choose the right credit cards, the importance of being organized, and tips for utilizing various travel apps. 

 Travel Hacking 201

  Doug and Kristen continue their conversation about travel hacking (picking up from MHFI 258), this time moving on to more advanced techniques & tips.  They discuss credit card referral bonuses, maximizing redemptions, airline alliances, the intricacies of business credit cards, and the Chase 5/24 rule.  Kristen also emphasizes the value of using tools & apps for tracking and optimizing points.