How Carolin Helff Saved Big, Quit Her Job, and Took a Sabbatical — Without Going Broke (And Built Wealth Doing It)

The Unschool by Andi Alleman

Andi sits down with financial educator and digital nomad Carolin to talk all things personal finance, freedom, and finding community on the road. Carolin shares how she transitioned from a high-earning corporate job to designing a life rooted in flexibility, aligned spending, and unapologetic self-investment.

Together, they unpack the mindset shifts required to build wealth (even on the go), how to let go of financial fears, and what it really means to invest in yourself as a woman entrepreneur. Whether you're dreaming of a sabbatical, building a business from Bali, or just trying to get your savings strategy straight—this one is packed with tangible steps and soulful perspective.

The conversation ends with a lightning round on money tips..

Takeaways:

Community is essential for personal growth and emotional support.

Financial literacy is foundational to female empowerment.

A home base can help ground you while living a nomadic lifestyle.

A high savings rate creates financial flexibility—and freedom.

Traditional education leaves major gaps when it comes to money.

Robo-advisors can be powerful tools for beginner investors.

Investing doesn’t have to be intimidating when broken down.

WhatsApp groups and digital communities help travelers stay connected.

Mindset shifts are just as important as strategy.

Self-investment is the most important wealth-building habit.

Aligning your spending with your values is the real flex.

Chapters:

Personal finance journeys and financial awakening

Preparing financially for a sabbatical or career shift

Letting go of traditional career expectations

Demystifying investing and using robo-advisors

The importance of community while living nomadically

Building confidence and literacy around money

Creating flexible and joyful lifestyles with intention

Breaking free from financial fear and scarcity

Self-investment as a form of empowerment

Reframing wealth as a tool for values-based living

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