The Real Story
I didn't start out as the "money lady."
I spent 24+ years in education, working with students and families navigating financial stress, student loan chaos, and the quiet shame that comes with feeling "behind."
I watched brilliant women—caregivers, teachers, single moms, ministry leaders—hide their financial struggles because they thought it meant they weren't faithful enough or smart enough.
That's when I knew: the problem wasn't them. It was that no one was helping them think it through.
So I became a Certified Fiduciary Financial Educator and Coach—and built Rise-N-Shine Services to do what the financial industry doesn't:
Listen first. Guide with grace. Root every decision in stewardship, not shame.
My Approach
I work from a trauma-informed, faith-based lens because money isn't just numbers—it's story, identity, and stewardship.
Here's what that means:
✓ Trauma-Informed
I understand that your relationship with money is shaped by your story. We honor that without judgment.
✓ Faith-Centered
God owns it all. We're stewarding what He's entrusted. That changes everything.
✓ Clarity Over Complexity
I don't overwhelm you with jargon. I help you see what's true and decide what's next.
✓ Educational, Not Prescriptive
I'm not here to tell you what to do. I'm here to help you think it through so you can make confident, aligned decisions.
What I'm Certified to Do
Credentials matter. Here's what I bring to every conversation:
I'm not a financial planner, attorney, or tax advisor. I'm your Financial Thought Partner—here to help you think it through with wisdom, clarity, and faith.
Who I Serve
I work primarily with Christian women 45–65 who are:
- In transition (caregiving, retirement, grief, life shifts)
- Carrying student loan debt and overwhelmed by options
- Ready to align their finances with their faith
- Done with shame and ready for clarity
If that's you, you're in the right place.
Beyond 1:1 Services
I also speak, teach, and facilitate conversations about:
- Financial stewardship for faith communities
- Student loan navigation and advocacy
- Money story and trauma-informed financial clarity
- Legacy, generosity, and kingdom-aligned wealth
You don't need to have it all figured out.
You just need someone who will help you think it through—with grace, truth, and faith.
I'm honored to be that person for you.
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