In this honest and personal episode of Be The Hummingbird, Laura Johnson, owner of Hummingbird Wealth Management, shares a recent experience that serves as a reminder that financial stress doesn't disappear just because you work in the financial industry.

From paying down debt accumulated through building a business, home repairs, and unexpected expenses to facing the reality of financing a vehicle while working toward becoming debt-free, Laura opens up about the emotional side of financial decision-making and the curveballs life can throw our way.

This episode isn't about perfection - it's about resilience, adaptability, and making thoughtful decisions when life doesn't go according to plan.

Because financial confidence isn't about avoiding challenges. It's about having the tools, perspective, and plan to navigate them when they arise.

If you've ever felt frustrated by a financial setback or wondered if you're the only one trying to make progress while life keeps happening, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Be The Hummingbird, Laura Johnson of Hummingbird Wealth Management explores a question many people ask as retirement approaches: "How much do I need to retire?" But what if retirement readiness is about more than a number?

Join Laura as she discusses why true retirement confidence comes from understanding your income, planning for longevity, and creating a financial strategy that supports the life you want to live. Through thoughtful insights and practical guidance, she'll help you shift the conversation from simply accumulating assets to building the confidence and freedom to make choices in retirement.

Because retirement isn't just about reaching a financial milestone - it's about creating a future filled with purpose, flexibility, and peace of mind.

What does retirement really mean to you?

In this special episode of Be The Hummingbird, host Laura Johnson is joined by fellow Hummingbird Wealth Management advisor, Laura Beall, for a thoughtful conversation about retirement - and why it's about so much more than reaching a certain age or hitting a specific financial number.

Together, they share insights from real conversations with clients who often focus on the dollars and cents of retirement while overlooking some of the most important questions: What will your lifestyle look like? What will give you purpose? What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind?

Laura Johnson also shares a personal story about losing her mother at the age of 71 and the powerful reminder that none of us has a crystal ball when it comes to time. The Lauras discuss why retirement planning should include healthcare considerations, travel goals, family relationships, passions, and the life you want to create - not just the money needed to fund it.

They also explore retirement planning challenges unique to women, including longer life expectancies, caregiving responsibilities, financial confidence, and the risks many women face after becoming widowed. For business owners, the conversation highlights the importance of creating an exit strategy alongside a retirement strategy.

Whether retirement is decades away or right around the corner, this episode will encourage you to think beyond the numbers and start building a plan centered on freedom, purpose, and legacy.

Tune in and discover how to create a retirement that's not just financially secure - but deeply meaningful.

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