Jolie Steele reduced her spending drastically to start her life after divorce.
Courtesy of Rachel Barehl
- Jolie Steele is a mom of two kids, who are 11 and 8.
- She knew she wanted a divorce but was scared to make the leap because of her finances.
- She held pop-up events at her house and rented a room to help rebuild her career.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jolie Steele. It has been edited for length and clarity.
I got married very young, soon after I turned 22.