The Hidden Reason High Achievers Feel Empty

What if the reason you've been successful is also what's holding you back? In this episode of Financial Rebellion, Todd Romer reconnects with Ida Abdalkhan more than 20 years after she wrote for Young Money magazine. Since then, Ida has built an impressive career—from managing global brands at Procter & Gamble to founding a successful marketing agency and launching Be Unlost, where she helps high achievers replace anxiety-driven success with purpose-driven living. Together, they explore why so many ambitious people achieve everything they thought they wanted yet still feel unfulfilled. In this episode: ✔️ Ida's best and worst money decisions in her 20s ✔️ Why your skills aren't the same as your gifts ✔️ How fear and anxiety secretly fuel high performers ✔️ Why external success doesn't always create happiness ✔️ The surprising science behind laughter and emotional well-being ✔️ How to discover the work you were meant to do Whether you're just starting your career or questioning what's next, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, fulfillment, and purpose. 📬 Subscribe to the Financial Rebellion newsletter: https://financial-rebellion.com Follow Financial Rebellion for more conversations about money, investing, entrepreneurship, and building a life you actually want.