My Story
From an early age, I have always been a dancer. When I was young, I danced ballet. Practicing, performing, and getting each step just right gave me a sense of accomplishment.
AS YOUR FINANCIAL COACH, I'LL HELP YOU ZERO IN ON THE DETAILS AND SEE HOW THEY MATTER.
In college I was introduced to the passion of salsa dancing. Salsa taught me how to follow my heart and hear the music of my dreams, and I still am an avid salsa and bachata dancer to this day. Partner dancing requires trust, communication, and a willingness to be joyful and experiment to see what works.
These are exactly the same things I love about coaching.
When I was in middle school, my whole family moved to China for my parent's work. I attended a local Chinese middle school where very few people spoke English. I learned Chinese within a year in order to understand my classes and make friends, and became fluent in 2 years. I know that new language and financial jargon can be hard to get comfortable with.
As your coach, I'll speak in real language and listen deeply to your dreams and experiences.
During the school day I am a Mandarin Chinese teacher. I explain new concepts and help students feel empowered as they master the world's hardest language. I make material exciting, see the worth in every person in my classroom, and bring the enthusiasm I have for learning to work every day.
I do the same thing as a coach.
I see that most of us carry a heavy weight inside us around money. This burden is amplified by the stigma associated with talking about money and our own financial journeys, be they good or bad. And I have seen in my clients time and again how feeling at peace with money and gaining financial wellness has a deep and powerful ripple effect across all corners of our lives.
I'LL CHALLENGE YOU TO SEE THAT YOU'RE WORTH IT. PEACE AND WHOLENESS ARE WITHIN YOUR REACH.
As a deeply spiritual person, I dove into meditation practice and frameworks like the Enneagram to help me understand my conscious and unconscious behaviors.
When we get clear on our drives and behaviors, we are empowered to change.
Walking the path to financial wholeness can sometimes feel impossible. It can be scary. And it can just be downright boring. Through these, I remind myself of my 'Why': A life filled with passion, joy, and peace. Trips to see friends abroad and family nearby. A life balance of teaching, coaching, and learning that I love. And, eventually, a time of exploration and relaxation in retirement.
what's your why?
As an Accredited Financial Counselor, I have spend thousands of hours training in the personal finance field and deepening my financial education practice. I started out by hosting community personal finance workshops, financial wellness workshops for educators, and money workshops for women. In 2017 I took my passion for financial wellness and started opening up my calendar for clients to sit with me for deeper conversations. I am proud to coach clients and couples along their path to financial wellness.
Who do I coach now?
I serve a wide range of clients - anyone who might:
Want to increase income and lead a richer life
Feel stuck or want a change in their financial situation
Struggle to feel or stay motivated financially
Want to move to the next level of financial wellness but aren't sure how
Feel like they should be doing more financially
Want to make sure they are on 'the right track'
Feel ready to invest in themselves and reach for financial wholeness and peace
If any of these sound like you, let's have a conversation. Experience positive, personalized financial coaching and see how it can change your life.