Bitesize: The Secret to Real Wealth: Time, Freedom & Purpose with Kathy Fettke #109

2025-07-24

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In this episode, we hear the true story of how a melanoma diagnosis changed everything. What began as a health crisis turned into a journey to uncover the secrets of wealth—and ultimately create a movement that’s helped thousands of people achieve financial freedom through passive income and real estate. Our guest shares: How she went from news anchor to founder of Real Wealth The terrifying moment her husband was given six months to live Why she shifted from reporting news to teaching passive income The deep fears and limiting beliefs she...

Our guest shares:

How she went from news anchor to founder of Real Wealth
The terrifying moment her husband was given six months to live
Why she shifted from reporting news to teaching passive income
The deep fears and limiting beliefs she uncovered around money
What truly wealthy people think and do differently
The importance of investing not just in money—but in what matters most
How religious and cultural conditioning can keep us poor
The real definition of “Real Wealth”: time, freedom, and love

You’ll learn:

Why mindset is more important than money when it comes to building wealth
How to identify and rewire subconscious beliefs that block abundance
Practical ways to begin your journey toward passive income and freedom
The truth about money, meaning, and living life on your terms

Key Themes:

Abundance vs. Poverty Mindset
Financial Freedom Through Real Estate
Personal Growth & Healing
Family, Time, and the True Meaning of Wealth
Faith, Fear, and Breaking Generational Beliefs
From Struggle to Service: Teaching Others to Prosper

Guest info: https://realwealth.com/about/kathy-fettke/

Listen / watch the full episode here:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-wealth-overcoming-adversity-and-designing/id1712661051?i=1000696519915

https://youtu.be/PzepA0Io0lE?si=R2CldPzEl3Ce0gp1

About the host:

Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.

Connect with the host:

https://www.theonehourceo.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

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Finding True Success: The Power of Energy, Love, and Inner Purpose with Doug Gordon

In this episode, host Paul chats with Doug Gordon about the deeper meaning of success and the importance of aligning one's career with inner passion and purpose.

They explore the stark contrast in energy levels when engaging in activities you love versus those you don't, emphasizing the significance of connecting to your 'heart self' rather than your 'head self.'

Doug shares personal anecdotes and lessons, from his own career highs and lows in the financial services industry to his transformative experience with healing and mindfulness. They discuss the impact of positive and negative energy, the importance of emotional intelligence, and practical steps for self-improvement and finding fulfilment.

Doug also highlights stories from his book and how combining external strategies with internal well-being can lead to true success, all while sharing insights on managing stress, fostering empathy, and sustaining vibrant energy.

00:00 The Energy of Passion and Purpose

00:48 Defining True Success

01:00 Connecting to Your Heart and Soul

01:50 The Midlife Awakening

03:13 Living in the Moment

04:25 The Power of Family and Simple Joys

05:16 Helping Others and Finding Fulfilment

08:16 Responsibility for Happiness

09:16 Emotional Intelligence and Self-Regulation

17:58 The Impact of Meditation

20:12 The Journey to Healing

22:44 The Energy Around Us