S4: Ep6- Ambition, Detours, & Divine Redirection

S4: Ep6- Ambition, Detours, & Divine Redirection

This episode encourages listeners to release old dreams with gratitude and embrace new paths aligned with their true purpose. Mariette shares her personal journey of pursuing her dreams, the detours she took, and how evolving passions can lead to fulfillment. Great Exercise: Write down a detour from your life and ask: What did it teach me? What skills did I gain from it? And what dream can I release with gratitude so I can move forward? I mentioned my friend Ang Barnard in this podcast, please follow her! Here's her website: https://www.angbarnard.com/podcast and you can find her podcast there! I also mentioned Silk & Sonder. You can check them out here! https://www.silkandsonder.com/ Chapters: 00:00 When ambition feels heavy instead of exciting 00:53 Welcome to Episode 4 of the Dreams Playlist 01:15 The childhood dream I buried under practicality 02:27 The Los Angeles trip that reignited my acting dream 03:39 Switching my major to keep the dream alive 04:38 Taking acting classes while working a 9-to-5 05:46 The layoff that gave me space to explore acting 06:55 Getting on set for Chicago Fire, Chicago PD, and auditions 07:44 Realizing the acting dream wasn’t what I imagined 08:29 How the dream evolved instead of disappeared 09:07 The dream that feels heavy may need to evolve 09:50 Your coaching exercise: what did the detour teach you? 10:38 Releasing an old dream is not giving up 11:08 What’s coming next: questions to sharpen your dream 11:50 Smart Moves Society and final sign-off Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/ Coaching: https://movingforsmarties.com/coaching Favorites: https://https://movingforsmarties.com/favorites Instagram: @mariettesonthemove LinkedIn: / mariettefrey Interviews from Seasons 1-3 on YouTube: / @mariettesonthemove Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming. In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist. Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up. Both shows work together: • (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences. • (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move. Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place. For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website. Thank you for stopping by!

From Notes to Themes: Building Your Future Self with Anchors

Mariette Frey guides you through transforming scattered notes into clear themes that define your future self. Learn how to identify your core anchors—community, health, creativity—and use them to make aligned decisions for a fulfilling life. This is from the Moving For Smarties YouTube Channel. Chapters 00:00 From Notes to Themes: Building Future You 02:45 Identifying Your Anchors: The Power of Patterns 05:23 Creating Your Future Avatar: A Vision for Tomorrow 08:05 Naming Your Dreams: Turning Themes into Action Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming. In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist. Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up. Both shows work together: • (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences. • (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move. Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place. For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website. Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/ Favorites: https://https://movingforsmarties.com/favorites Instagram: @mariettesonthemove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties

Dreams Part 1: Visualizing Your Future Self

Caution- this is a guided visualization exercise *Do Not Listen While Driving* In this episode of Moving for Smarties, host Mariette Frey guides listeners through a transformative visualization exercise aimed at helping them connect with their future selves. The session emphasizes the importance of picturing one's future to begin the journey towards achieving dreams. Through deep breathing and vivid imagery, listeners are encouraged to explore their aspirations, feelings, and environments, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of their desired future. The episode concludes with practical tips on documenting these insights and using AI tools to visualize their future selves more concretely. Takeaways * Visualization is key to moving towards your dreams. * Deep breathing helps clear the mind for meditation. * Engaging the senses enhances the visualization experience. * Writing down details solidifies the vision in your mind. * Your future self can guide your current decisions. * Neuroscience supports the power of visualization. * Keeping notes allows for reflection and growth over time. * AI tools can help create a visual representation of your future self. * The process of visualization is a journey, not a destination. * Trust the process and focus on what you want to achieve. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Guided Visualization 03:41 Entering the Visualization 10:01 Reflecting on the Visualization 12:53 Building Your Future Self Shout Outs From Episode: * Find Whitney Uland and all her coaching https://linktr.ee/whitneyuland?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=7fd93005-29d0-4ff6-8ac4-517dc6175213 [https://linktr.ee/whitneyuland?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=7fd93005-29d0-4ff6-8ac4-517dc6175213] * Awesome Meditation Music with Binaural Beats by Siarhei_Korbut, support them at https://www.tinevibe.com [https://www.tinevibe.com/] Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming. In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist. Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up. Both shows work together: • (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences. • (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move. Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place. For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website. Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/ Instagram: @mariettesonthemove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties

Before You Move: Are You Chasing a Dream or Repeating the Same Year?

In this episode, I'm introducing you to the Dreams Part 1 playlist from the Moving For Smarties YouTube channel which tells you about what and discusses the importance of living a fulfilling life and the role of dreams in shaping our reality. To watch the video, head to https://www.youtube.com/@Movingforsmarties Before you move, there’s one big question you need to ask yourself: Am I chasing a dream — or running from something? In this episode of Moving for Smarties, Mariette Frey introduces the Dreams Module of the FRED Framework: Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, and Dreams. This is where the smart move journey begins, because before you can figure out the money, the logistics, the support system, or the destination, you need to understand what is truly pulling you forward. Using the powerful idea that some people live 90 years while others repeat the same year 90 times, Mariette invites you to look honestly at your life, your dreams, and the version of yourself you may be ready to become. This episode is not about figuring out the “how” yet. It is about getting clear on the “what.” What do you want your life to feel like? What kind of energy do you want to live in? Are you being pulled toward a dream, or pushed by fear, stress, boredom, or burnout? Mariette also shares a personal story about dreaming of moving from San Diego to San Francisco, sitting by the Golden Gate Bridge, imagining the life she wanted, and watching that dream eventually become a real, practical next step. Because your dream is not fluff.Your dream is data. And data leads to decisions. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: * Why every smart move starts with the question: Am I chasing a dream or running from something? * What the Dreams Module is inside the FRED Framework * Why Mariette starts with Dreams before Finances, Robustness, and Ecosystem * How dreams help you reverse engineer the rest of your relocation decision * Why the “what” comes before the “how” * How to identify what is pulling you forward versus what is pushing you away * Why fear-based decision making can keep you stuck * How old dreams can expire — and why that does not mean you failed * Why specificity matters when imagining your future life * How one clear vision can become a compass for your next chapter “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco,” -Mark Twain That was the quote I couldn't figure out how to say right about San Francisco- see why it's tricky?! WHAT YOU’LL NEED * A notebook or piece of paper * A pen * A quiet moment to think honestly * Willingness to imagine boldly * Permission to write before judging whether the dream is practical REFLECTION PROMPTS FROM THIS EPISODE Use these as journaling prompts after listening: * Am I chasing a dream or running from something? * What am I truly trying to move toward? * What am I trying to get away from? * What kind of energy do I want to live in? * If I were living fully, boldly, and with total confidence, what would my life look like? * What would I see, hear, smell, and feel in that future life? * What city, neighborhood, home, routine, or community keeps showing up in my mind? * What am I trying to prove? * Who am I trying to prove it to? * Is this still my dream, or is it an old dream I have outgrown? Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Living Fully 03:07 Understanding Dreams and Their Energy 05:55 Visualizing Your Dreams 09:08 Documenting Your Dreams for Clarity If you’re exploring a move, dreaming about a new city, or trying to figure out what’s next, subscribe to Moving for Smarties and follow along through the full Dreams playlist. And if you want support, planning tools, community, and real conversations about finding a place that fits who you are becoming, join the Smart Move Society, you can find it on our website, movingforsmarties.com

Planning For Living, Not Dying: Life Insurance & Estate Planning Essentials With Stephanie Prestridge

Life insurance disputes are not only legally exhausting but also emotionally draining. Mariette Frey talks about the right way to deal with them with Stephanie Prestridge [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-prestridge-69803926], an attorney and founder of Life Claim [http://www.lifeclaim.com/]. They explain why many people overlook the importance of planning for living, not just dying, especially when they own a home. Stephanie breaks down how to properly navigate the loss of a loved one and how it requires both emotional and legal considerations. She also explores the significance of regularly updating beneficiary designations, why the power of attorney is your most important legal document, and how to have open conversations about estate planning with your loved ones.   Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com [http://www.decidingtomove.com]. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon! Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming. In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist. Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up. Both shows work together: • (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences. • (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move. Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place. For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website. Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/ Favorites: https://movingforsmarties.com/favorites/ Instagram: @mariettesonthemove LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties