#5 Dr. Miguel Marquez’s Guide to Financial Independence on a Teacher’s Salary, Language Mastery as a Linguist, and Lessons from an Author

Unlocking Potential Through Language and Financial Freedom with MiguelIn this episode of She Evolve, Anji speaks with Miguel, a French and Spanish linguist at Southern University of Science and Technology, writer of three books, and advocate for financial freedom. Miguel discusses his journey of living abroad, overcoming challenges, and learning languages. He shares his perspective on the importance of living a fulfilled life, financial independence, and the power of communication in relationships. Miguel also delves into how his experiences in different cultures shaped his worldview and his professional advice for language learners.Episode & Guest Intro: I’m thrilled to introduce Dr. Miguel Marquez in this special episode. Not only is he the first linguist and teacher at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) to join the podcast, but he’s also a dear friend and a big supporter of the SheEvolve community.Miguel is a French and Spanish linguist with a wealth of experience teaching around the world, including Spain, France, the US, Germany, Canada, Portugal, Brazil, and China. Beyond his academic career, Miguel is the author of three impactful books: Do You Speak Happiness? 50 Ways to Make Money with Your Languages, and Financial Freedom on a Teacher’s Salary. After completing his doctorate and approaching his 40s, he realized his financial situation wasn’t where it needed to be, which led him to take control of his finances and work toward financial independence.In today’s conversation, Miguel shares how mastering languages, creating financial freedom, and staying true to your values can transform your life. He talks about his personal mission to help those committed to financial growth, even on a modest salary, and how his books and teachings have empowered people around the world to unlock their potential.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:31 Miguel's Journey and Achievements01:10 Living Abroad and Embracing Mortality03:22 Teaching in Shenzhen04:49 Overcoming Language Barriers07:17 Inspiration for a Career in Languages12:28 Writing and Personal Finance17:30 Financial Independence and Freedom21:59 Relationships and Happiness28:27 Advice and Final ThoughtsConnect with Miguel Marquez:● Website: www.libertadfinancierapp.com● Books Published: 3 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07C6TTYLW/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=16561513-39e2-4dba-9709-7b8e0c74f96b&ref_=ap_rdrhttps://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B07C6TTYLW?ingress=0&visitId=ff11d50c-d68f-4065-8e0f-444359ac5b361. Do you speak Happiness? (Spanish & English Edition Available)on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Do-you-speak-Happiness-languages-ebook/dp/B0798WMX3N2. 50 Ways to make money with your languageson Amazon:https://www.amazon.in/Ways-Make-Money-your-Languages-ebook/dp/B0795759CX3. Libertad financiera para profesores(Spanish Edition) /Financial freedom on a teachers salaryon Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Libertad-financiera-para-profesores-tranquilidad-ebook/dp/B0C9VZL2CK?ref_=ast_author_dpOne of the most powerful pieces of advice Miguel shared with me is beautifully simple: "If you feel good with someone, spend more time with them. If not, just walk away. You don’t always need to understand everything." In a world full of overthinking and endless analysis, this reminder to trust your feelings helped me step out of my head and see relationships with fresh clarity. It’s a testament to Miguel’s gift for distilling life’s complexities into meaningful, actionable wisdom.E-mail: [e-mail]: Libertad financiera ppOn Air Platforms:You can subscribe for free onApple Podcasts, Spotify, AmazonMusicor wherever you listen to podcasts. Please enjoy!