Mihaela Jekic, Ph.D. and Mark Lancia are entrepreneurs, life coaches, authors and speakers who empower people to become the best version of themselves, build financial freedom, and live life on their terms.

Mihaela’s evaluated 1000’s of startup funding applications and pitches, earned a biomedical engineering Ph.D., and performed on a TedX stage. She’s gone from losing everything during the Bosnian civil war and being a refugee to paying cash for her home in her early 30’s.
Mark is a cost saving expert who has saved companies over $10M dollars in parts and labor, and helped many individuals design a lifestyle and budget they feel great about. He went from humble beginnings to making work optional by the time his youngest kid starts kindergarten.
Mark and Mihaela speak and conduct workshops on personal growth, entrepreneurial mindset, and financial freedom. They co-authored Money for Meaning: Philosophy for a Life of Extraordinary Freedom
Recent Podcasts & Radio Interviews
Build a Bigger Life: What Work Optional Looks Like
WDLR Public Radio: Off the Shelf Radio Show
Couple Money: Being Debt Free and Happy
2 Frugal Dudes: Death Regrets, Breaking Fear and Cheap Movies
Richer Soul: Overcome Fear, Find Meaning, and Build Wealth
Ditching9to5: Finding Your Priorities in Life
Featured In:
PhD to Life: From PhD to Life and Money Coach
Couple Money: Paying Cash for Everything – Even a House!
The Travelling King: Save Money for Your Next Trip – And Your Life
The Lantern: Columbus Improv Group Merges Performance and Life
My Family on a Budget: Money for Meaning Book Review