I’ve always known I wanted to help people.

Becoming a therapist was a natural fit. I earned my Master’s in Clinical Social Work and dove headfirst into supporting women, families, and individuals through life’s biggest transitions.

What I didn’t realize at the time was how much that training shaped my money mindset — in ways that held me back. I walked away with incredible clinical skills and some deeply rooted beliefs that being of service meant I shouldn’t expect to earn well. For years, I believed I had to choose between helping others and creating financial stability for my family.