In this episode of the Future Millionaires Podcast, finance and real estate professional Kristi Nowrouzi shares how a girl who once “just wanted to play Monopoly” grew into an author, trainer, and money mentor dedicated to teaching people how to think differently about wealth. She talks about growing up broke while watching friends drive nice cars and wear name brands, trying multiple jobs and paths (including college debt and careers she didn’t love), and finally discovering her lane as a mortgage professional who solves real financial problems for real people. Kristi also opens up about being kicked out of a business she helped build, losing her sense of identity, and rebuilding her life with stronger boundaries, purpose, and clarity. She explains why your calendar is your most powerful tool, why you must invest in yourself every year, and how shifting from scarcity to ownership over your money can change everything. Her story is a powerful reminder that you don’t have to follow a traditional path to create financial freedom—you just need the courage to redefine your beliefs, your career, and the way you relate to money.