Life in Paradise on a Shoestring

At age 60, Tom got a job at a shipyard in Panama City, Florida after completing a 5000 mile sailing journey that started in California. He quickly acclimated to the business and got promoted.  The co…

In this episode Dawn dives into how our relationships with ourself and others develops. In the home environment for sure, but also when we enter and go through the educational system.  In Claim Your …

In this episode Dawn's guest is Marina Valentina George, an Emotional Release Facilitator and Coach who helps her clients find power in their pain and heal the heart.  As we delve into our quarterly …

Although reluctant  to go to Las Vegas with her friend for a network marketing convention, Dawn got out of her comfort zone and went anyway.  Apparently, it was her date with destiny as the keynote s…

When she was in her mid-fifties, Diana Devi started feeling like she was fading, almost like she was becoming invisible. She wasn’t sleeping well, didn’t have any energy,  was gaining weight and didn…

Few of us ever learn leadership and interpersonal development skills in school. While Tom learned many things on his journey to a remarkable career as an electrical engineer - how to work together an…

In celebration of Labor Day, in the USA this episode is devoted to the workers of the world. Dawn shares information and data from the US, but the trend she discusses isn’t limited to that country.  …

Ever get FIRED from a Job? Do You Like Change? Have you ever been frustrated by a job search? In this episode Dawn shares her story of getting a blind-sided firing at a law firm - which turned out to…

At age 35, his co-worker and other people thought he was nuts to walk away from a "great job" as a lineman for a Seattle area power company.  It was a good union job with a good income, great benefit…

As an undergraduate, John Fleming wanted to be a teacher. After getting credentialed, his first student teaching assignment was unpleasant.  He worked in many industries, got a cushy government job a…

Diane Huth loves helping other people succeed and finds innovative and out-of-the box ways to help them meet their goals. In her “day job” she is a nationally recognized career coach and marketing co…

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share discuss one of the scariest passages they ever made on Santorini.  Sailing is an independent activity and requires a high level …

It is exhilarating and terrifying to imagine running away home from to be able to live and work in paradise.  Diane has done it and thrived.  Now this expert career coach can help you get the same jo…

In this Book Review episode, Dawn shares one of her favorite books about building wealth. While "lost at sea" this month, she had in depth conversations with past podcast guest Cliff Holmes. He remin…

In this episode of Taking Command with Captain Tom, Dawn and Tom share the story of recent difficulties encountered during their trip from Isla Mujeres, Mexico to Progreso, Mexico.  What was supposed…

In this Book Review episode, Dawn share some of her best resources to build wealth. It all starts with increasing your Financial IQ.  She provides an overview of Mike Maloney's first book about inves…

In this episode Dawn goes back several decades to share detail about what happened during her worst year ever - and how she was able to recover.  She explains the single resource that helped her get …

Twenty years ago, after three divorces between them, Dawn and Tom said "I do". They were both blindsided by their first divorce, neither of them saw it coming. Listen and learn how the way we view "f…

How do you define "assets"? Does it refer to merely money and other tangible assets? In this episode explains that our most valuable assets are not these things. Technology has exploded and will cont…

Tanya Dryden was fortunate to work for a boss (Don) who mentored her for 3 1/2 year. After 9 months she became debt free, 3 months ahead of her plan.  Following what she learned from Don, she was in …