Send us a textToday we have the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Xenos, who, through investing wisely and living frugally in her twenties, managed to retire from NASA and SpaceX at just 32 years old. Now, she’s a financial coach and CEO of Money Muse, where she works one-on-one with women and travels around the U.S. to speak about investing. Her mission is to help women achieve financial independence and break free from situations where money might be a limiting factor. Whether it's preparing for a divorce or simply gaining better control over their finances, Stephanie equips women with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take control of their financial futures.Join us as we talk about the importance of taking that first step toward financial independence, the strategies Stephanie used to retire early, and how she's now using her experience to inspire and mentor others!Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:0:00 – Intro0:58 – Getting to know Stephanie5:16 – The FIRE movement + retiring early8:46 – How Stephanie started helping others12:44 – The importance of money mindset17:53 – Figuring out your retirement lifestyle20:06 – What Stephanie teaches + getting in touch Learn more about StephanieStephanie Xenos is a retired rocket scientist turned women's personal finance expert and speaker, specializing in investing and financial independence. Passionate about teaching women how to manage their finances and grow their wealth, Stephanie seeks to empower women of all ages and diverse backgrounds to jump-start their journey toward financial freedom.Stephanie’s introduction to finance began at the age of 18 when she first taught herself how to invest. She retired at 32 from a career at NASA and SpaceX then founded her company, Money Muse, with the sole purpose of helping women achieve financial independence. As a member of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community, Stephanie empowers women to make generational change and become financial leaders in their own communities.Episodes LinksStephanie on Purse Strings: https://pursestrings.co/professional/financial-coach/texas/austin/stephanie-xenos/Stephanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_xenosStephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniexenos/Join the Purse Strings Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/pursestringsco/ To learn more about money and access additional episodes, visit us online: https://pursestrings.co/