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Cheers to 10 years of Money Memoirs

Dear Money Adventurer,

Ten years ago, I sent an invitation out into the world: join me and 33 brave souls for a month of money truth-telling, one money story at a time.

I called this experiment in collective money mindfulness “Money Memoirs.”

Since 2013, this intimate interview series has illuminated the money stories of folks from around the world and all walks of life.

In this interview mini-series, I talked to folks from all different backgrounds and walks of life — and asked them...

4 Ways to Work with Me this Fall

Dear Money Adventurer,

Fall has officially arrived!

As we shift into a season of routines and rituals, I’m reflecting on more than 20 years of the Art of Money.

On nearly two and a half decades of teaching, checking, adjusting, fine-tuning, professional growth, and personal discovery.

And how this ever-unfolding journey continues to offer me the opportunity to serve this community in practical, money-savvy ways.

This year has brought some exciting new offerings and opportunities, ...

Bookkeepers and Accountants and Money Financial Planners, Oh My!

Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about your financial support team

Please say it with me:
I do not have to know everything.
I can ask for help.
Sometimes, getting support is the strongest, bravest thing to do.

Years ago, I was a diehard DIY’er, when it came to money stuff.

Back in the early days of my Financial Therapy work, I advised everyone to keep their own books — essentially, to be their own bookkeeper — at least for awhile.

You see, so many people (myself included!...

How our teenager money hacked the family budget

Dear Money Adventurer,

I’m not sure if I’ve ever used the word “hack” before. It’s always kind of turned me off. But lately this is the word that’s been coming to me so I’m rolling with it.

So, what’s my latest money hack?

We’re shopping at Trader Joes instead of Whole Foods and we are spending A LOT less on groceries.

That’s it! It’s that simple. And, I’m proud to say that the idea came from our teenager.

In the past I might have referred to this money hack as “cleaning up money ...

Got questions? Want to hop on a private call with me?

Hello, my dear colleague,

If you’re thinking about joining the Art of Money Mentor Program but have some questions, how about we hop on a quick 15 minute call and chat about them?

Just you and me.

You can schedule a time for a talk with me here.

Registration for the program closes in 3 days.

Looking forward to chatting with you if that would be helpful.

All the best,

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In Their Words: Real Life Stories From Mentor Program Alumni

Hello, my dear colleague,

If you have a business that involves working with clients, what do you do when a difficult money conversation comes up during a session, and your client breaks down, overcome with emotion?

What tools or personal practices can you turn to in the moment when your client’s big money emotions trigger your own?

How do you learn to work with those difficult emotions and the money stories behind them?

What about the fundamental financial understanding you need to b...

Why does a trauma-informed approach to money matter?

Hello my dear colleague,

When we do personal money work, or help clients do theirs, it involves a fair amount of digging into the past.

Yes, we’re uncovering things like old stories about money, beliefs passed on to us by friends or family, or ways of interacting with money that no longer serve us.

But there are often harder emotions that surface. Emotions connected to traumatic events in our past.

The way we relate with money is so often tangled up with past trauma for so many peopl...

This is Why Financial Therapy Matters

Hello, my dear colleague,

Here’s a wild stat to chew on: 90% of all money decisions are based on emotion.

Yes, emotions, not logic or calculations.

This deep connection between feelings and finances shapes how we interact with money, each other, and the world around us.

In the tapestry of human experiences, financial therapy is the compassionate art of unraveling the threads of those money emotions and the stories behind them.

Why Financial Therapy is the Essential Tool You’re Mis...

Can the AOM Mentor Program help you make more money?

Hello my dear colleague,

If you’re looking for a roadmap to business growth and development that’s infused with your own personal growth – you found it.

It’s right inside The Art of Money Mentor Program – a transformative personal and professional journey that holds the keys to unlocking a new dimension of your practice.

This intimate, small group program goes beyond theories.

It’s an immersive experience that blends mentorship, financial therapy, business development, and personal g...

The Missing Piece In Your Professional Training.

Hello, my dear colleague,

Money brings up so many emotions, right?

But you already knew that.

Every day you see your client’s emotions around money shape their relationships, their beliefs about money, and the life decisions they make.

In fact, studies have shown that 90% of money decisions are based on our emotions.

You see it in your own life, too.

You see it in moments like your intimate partner’s somewhat hidden spending and justification of purchases.

Or in the kaleidos...