• The Real Money Pathway

  • By: David Kim
  • Podcast

The Real Money Pathway

By: David Kim
  • Summary

  • From bankruptcy to Big Tech leadership, join David Kim on a journey through financial recovery and wealth building that goes beyond theory to real-world strategies that work.


    In "The Real Money Pathway," host David Kim shares his raw and transformative journey from Marine Corps service through corporate success, devastating bankruptcy, and ultimately to senior leadership at a major tech company. This isn't just another financial advice podcast—it's a comprehensive guide built from hard-won experience and professional expertise.


    Each episode combines David's personal story with practical, actionable strategies for every stage of your financial journey. Whether you're rebuilding after setbacks, navigating a high-income career, or working toward financial independence, you'll find realistic guidance that acknowledges both the practical and emotional aspects of money management.


    From creating your first emergency fund to mastering complex equity compensation, David breaks down essential financial concepts into clear, implementable steps. His unique perspective as someone who has experienced both financial extremes provides insights you won't find in textbooks or typical financial advice.


    Join David weekly as he explores the foundations of financial recovery, protection strategies, wealth-building approaches, and creating lasting legacy. Discover why sustainable financial success requires more than just knowing what to do—it demands understanding how to implement that knowledge in real-world situations when emotions, family pressures, and life's complexities are factored in.


    The Real Money Pathway isn't about getting rich quick or following a rigid formula—it's about building financial wisdom that can benefit you and your family for generations to come.

    David Kim
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Episodes
  • Creating Your Financial Recovery Roadmap
    Apr 22 2025

    In Episode 3 of "Real Money Pathway," host David Kim shares the structured approach that took him from bankruptcy to financial stability. Drawing from his kitchen table moment of realization that scattered efforts weren't creating progress, David walks listeners through creating a comprehensive recovery roadmap. Learn how to conduct a brutally honest financial assessment, establish realistic recovery timelines with clear phases, build foundational financial habits before attempting advanced strategies, set progressive goals that maintain motivation through small victories, and track progress effectively without becoming overwhelmed.

    David introduces the "FInancial Recovery Milestone Tracker"—a practical tool designed specifically for those rebuilding after financial setbacks, available on realmoneypathway.com. This episode transforms the overwhelming journey of financial recovery into a series of manageable steps with clear direction and measurable progress.

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    33 mins
  • The Psychology of Financial Recovery
    Apr 15 2025

    In Episode 2 of "Real Money Pathway," host David Kim delves into the often-overlooked psychological impact of financial trauma. Drawing from his own experience of bankruptcy and recovery, David explores how financial collapse creates lasting emotional wounds that affect everything from daily money decisions to intimate relationships.

    Listeners will discover the emotional stages of financial grief, practical techniques for rebuilding financial confidence after devastating setbacks, and strategies for maintaining healthy relationships during money struggles. David also shares the vulnerable third-date conversation about his bankruptcy that created the foundation for his new financial partnership. This episode goes beyond numbers to address the emotional healing essential for true financial recovery.

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    28 mins
  • My Financial Collapse and What It Taught Me
    Apr 15 2025

    In this powerful premiere episode of "Real Money Pathway," host David Kim takes listeners on a raw and honest journey through his financial collapse—from corporate success with a six-figure salary to complete bankruptcy. Sitting across from a bankruptcy attorney with over $200,000 in credit card debt and a crumbling marriage, David shares how even his MBA and financial planning certification couldn't prevent his downfall.

    This isn't just another financial podcast with theoretical advice—it's a deeply personal story of falling and rising again. Learn the crucial lessons that transformed David's approach to money and how these same principles can guide your own financial journey, whether you're facing hardship or building wealth. Includes access to the interactive Budget Builder tool that became the foundation of David's recovery.

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    31 mins
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