One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that people don’t like talking about money. It’s stressful, confusing, and honestly a little intimidating. Most people know they should budget, save more, or invest, but figuring out where to start is the hard part.
That’s what led me to the idea for Mindful Money.
I’m currently working in corporate finance, and throughout my career I’ve spent a lot of time looking at numbers and helping businesses make better financial decisions. It made me realize that while companies often have financial experts to lean on, a lot of everyday people don’t have anyone to ask without feeling judged or pressured into buying something.
I don’t want Mindful Money to be another business that just hands someone a budget and sends them on their way. I want it to be a place where people can ask questions, learn how money actually works and leave feeling like they have a plan they understand.
The people I picture helping are the ones going through life’s big transitions; getting married, buying their first house, starting a family, or simply trying to get ahead instead of living paycheck to paycheck. Those moments can be exciting, but they also come with a lot of financial decisions that people aren’t always prepared for.
This business is still growing as I work through my MBA, but every assignment has helped shape the idea a little more. My hope is that Mindful Money eventually becomes a resource people trust because the advice is practical, honest and focused on what matters most to them.
At the end of the day, that’s really what Mindful Money is about: helping people feel a little less stressed and a little more confident every time they make a financial decision.