What if retirement wasn’t an end, but a beginning?

Time Over Money is part memoir and part practical roadmap for anyone ready to trade hustle culture for a slower, more meaningful life abroad, for less than you would spend living at home.

Are you ready to rethink everything you’ve been told about success and aging, and allow yourself to envision a retirement that includes dancing with your newfound family in the hills of Nepal or finally learning to dive in Bali? This “radical idea” isn’t about escaping life; it’s about embracing it fully.

Through stories from my own journey (extreme downsizing, choosing freedom over worry, and realizing that even my budget can still afford me an extraordinary life,) I present you a different way forward. One where time is your greatest resource, the one thing you can’t buy back even with all the retirement funds in the world.

If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more waiting for you beyond the nine-to-five or knuckling though until 65 to actually break free, this book will help you explore options you may have thought were beyond your reach.

What You’ll Learn

I am an artist, communicator, and slow traveler who walked away from traditional retirement to build a life of purpose, exploration, and creativity. My travel blog and coaching helps others do the same, at any age.

My writing blends memoir with practical guidance, helping readers imagine their own version of a slower, more intentional life. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a snowbird or going on a global walkabout, my writing is designed to show you what’s possible on a modest budget and an open mind.

When I’m not on the road, you’ll usually find me clicking my shutter, painting a portrait of the hotel dog, or updating my travel blog from a cozy bean bag chair somewhere near the beach. More than anything, I hope my work inspires others to choose time over money, connection over consumption, and live their life with no regrets.