We’re Jason and Daravy — a husband-and-wife team creating independent media for people who want more from life than just a paycheck and a cubicle.
At 40 North Media, we produce content that helps people rethink the way they live, travel, and manage their money. Whether it’s chasing financial independence, exploring far-off places on a budget, or building a lifestyle with more freedom and intention — we tell the stories that help people get there.
Our journey started in our 30s when we walked away from the 9-to-5 grind. With a paid-off house, a growing nest egg, and a shared vision for a different kind of life, we set off to explore the world — and brought our audience with us.
Today, we run a small but focused network of YouTube channels and websites:
- 40 North Finances – early retirement, FIRE, and smart money habits that actually work
- 40 North Travels – Vlogging the real life of early retired travelers
- 40 North Retirement – real-life insights for retirees living abroad
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- 40 North Stays – honest hotel reviews and room tours
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- 40 North Walks – immersive 4K walking tours from destinations around the globe
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- 40 North Street Food – the world’s best street food, one bite at a time
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We serve an audience we deeply understand — because we’re part of it. Most of our viewers and readers are over 40, either retired or planning to retire soon. They’re thoughtful, financially aware, and ready to spend on what matters: meaningful experiences, financial freedom, and living well — now and in the future. We speak to both men and women who value honesty, simplicity, and a life that feels truly theirs.
That’s also where the 40 North name comes from — a nod to the stage of life where freedom and intention meet opportunity. We didn’t just name our brand after a milestone — we built it for people navigating that exact moment.
We’re not here just for views. We’re here to share ideas that matter, build real trust with our audience, and create partnerships that make a difference — for everyone involved.
Want to work with media that’s real, focused, and built on purpose? Let’s connect.
Featured On
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – Associated Press – We were featured in an Associated Press article about how the meaning of millionaire status has changed, especially for the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) community. The story shares how we reached $1 million by saving 70% of our income from a $60,000/year salary, leading to early retirement nine years ago. It highlights our choice to live simply: budgeting tightly, keeping expenses low (about $1,500/month in the U.S.), driving a 2005 Toyota, and skipping luxuries like Netflix and Uber Eats. The article emphasizes that for us, a million dollars isn’t about extravagance, but about freedom and peace of mind: “We’re not yacht rich, but for us, we’re time rich.”
Range of Change Podcast – We were featured in a conversation about the FIRE movement — not just as a money strategy, but as a path to freedom. We shared how we retired in our 30s by living simply, making intentional choices, and building a life rooted in our values — without shortcuts or luck.
4 Different Levels of FIRE Retirement – GOBankingRates — We were featured as a financial expert discussing the four distinct approaches to Financial Independence, Retire Early. We shared our perspective on Traditional FIRE as the balanced middle path, where you’re financially independent with room to breathe and can say yes to spontaneous trips, nice dinners, or upgrading your phone without guilt. Our insights focused on how FIRE fits people who want balance in life, especially those raising kids or seeking a little margin while still being mindful of money without saying no to every latte or family vacation.
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