MES Financial Coaching

08/05/2026

I wanted to share this in case it could help someone you know.

This workshop brings together three wonderful professionals who understand how overwhelming divorce can be. I think anyone going through it would find their insight, support, and different perspectives incredibly valuable.

The workshop is tomorrow, August 5, at 1:00 p.m. ET and is free to attend.

Learn more or register here:

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07/30/2026

One of the things I love most about financial coaching is seeing the moment when something finally clicks.

Recently, I had the privilege of seeing that happen twice.

One person realized they weren't actually "going over budget."

They simply needed to decide how much additional income they wanted to contribute to their household each month and then build their plan around that decision.

Another realized that waiting for someone else to rescue them financially wasn't creating confidence or security.

Learning they could make their own financial decisions was.

Two completely different situations.

Two completely different people.

But the breakthrough was the same.

When people begin to see the choices they have, money often feels a little less overwhelming.

That's why I love what I do.

If you're feeling stuck and wondering what your next step could be, I'd be happy to help you think it through.

07/21/2026

My daughter runs cross country.

One thing I've learned is that she doesn't wear the same shoes for every run. The shoes she trains in aren't the same shoes she wears on race day because each pair has a different purpose.

It got me thinking about money.

So often, we're told there's one budget, one system, or one "right" way to manage our finances.

But that's rarely how life works.

What works well for one person may not work well for another.

Our incomes, responsibilities, priorities, and goals are all different. The way we manage our money should reflect our own lives - not someone else's.

That's one of the things I enjoy most about coaching. Every client brings a different story, different challenges, and different priorities. Together, we build an approach that makes sense for their life.

If you've been trying to make someone else's system work and it's just not fitting your life, maybe it's time for a different approach. I'd be happy to help.

07/17/2026

One of the messages I hope people take away from my conversation on The Awakening Show podcast is this:

Financial abuse isn't always about someone taking your money. It can also be about control, fear, isolation, or making someone feel like they're incapable of managing their own finances.

Recognizing it is often the first step toward rebuilding confidence and creating a healthier financial future.

If you haven't had a chance to listen yet, here's the conversation with Tina Huggins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5U2us763Bs&list=PLM8TxiTYtwl3HGmAzxLuRFY19Nbd8u_Ab&index=7

07/16/2026

I'm excited to share that my conversation on The Awakening Show is now live!

Thank you, Tina Huggins, for inviting me to be part of this important conversation.

We talked about financial abuse - what it is, why it's often misunderstood, how it can affect every part of a person's life, and practical steps someone can take to begin rebuilding their financial confidence and independence.

This topic is especially meaningful to me because I see firsthand how financial uncertainty can leave people feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. My hope is that this conversation brings greater awareness, encouragement, and hope to anyone who needs it.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5U2us763Bs&list=PLM8TxiTYtwl3HGmAzxLuRFY19Nbd8u_Ab&index=2

I'd love to hear what resonates with you after you listen.

06/26/2026

After a major life transition, it's easy to feel like you need to have everything figured out before you can move forward financially.

A new job.

A divorce.

A growing family.

A different income.

A move.

A major life change can leave you feeling like there are too many unknowns to make good financial decisions.

But waiting until everything feels certain often means waiting longer than you need to.

You don't have to know exactly what the next five years will look like.

You don't have to have every answer.

You just need to know your next step.

That's often where clarity begins.

If you're navigating a major life transition and would like someone to help you think through your next financial steps, I'd be happy to help.

06/22/2026

"I've tried budgeting before and it didn't work." If you've ever thought that, you're not alone.

Many times, the issue isn't the budget itself. It's that you're trying to use a system that doesn't fit your life.

A budget that feels restrictive.
A spreadsheet that takes too much time.
A process that works great for someone else but not for you.

The goal isn't to force yourself into a money system that you dread using.

The goal is to find an approach that supports your priorities, your responsibilities, and the way you actually live.

If something you've tried before didn't stick, that doesn't mean you've failed.

It may simply mean you haven't found the right approach yet.

06/10/2026

One of the biggest changes I see in long-term financial coaching isn't a number.

It's confidence.

Not the kind that comes from having all the answers.

The kind that comes from understanding your situation well enough to make decisions without constantly second-guessing yourself.

At the beginning, many people are worried about making the wrong choice.

Should we pay off debt or build savings?

Can we afford this?

Are we doing enough?

What am I missing?

Over time, as they gain clarity, build habits, and learn what works for them, those decisions often become less overwhelming.

Not because life becomes perfect.

But because they trust themselves more.

That's one of the things I love most about the Intentional Money Journey.

It's not just about improving finances.

It's about helping people feel more confident navigating them.

06/05/2026

Sometimes the reason your finances feel harder isn't because you're doing something wrong.

It's because life changed.

Maybe you welcomed a new baby.

Maybe you changed jobs.

Maybe your spouse changed jobs.

Maybe you're helping support a parent.

Maybe one income became two.

Or two incomes became one.

The way you were managing money before may not fit your life anymore.

I see this often with people who are navigating major life transitions. They're working hard, trying to make thoughtful decisions, and wondering why everything suddenly feels more complicated.

Often, it's because they're trying to make yesterday's system work for today's reality.

That's exactly the kind of situation the Money Bridge Session was created for.

When life changes, the way you manage your money often needs to change too.

The goal isn't to start over.

It's to create a plan that fits where you are right now so you can move forward in these next few months with more confidence and less second-guessing.

06/01/2026

This is for the person who keeps putting off checking their bank account.

Not because they're irresponsible.

Because they're afraid of what they might find.

I've worked with people who knew they needed to look.

But they kept waiting until tomorrow.

Or next week.

Or after payday.

The interesting thing is that avoiding the account usually creates more stress than the balance itself.

Because when you don't know what's there, your mind tends to fill in the blanks.

One of the first things we often do in a Financial Clarity Session is simply get a clear picture of what's actually happening.

Not to judge it.
Not to shame it.

Just to replace uncertainty with information.

And almost every time, people leave feeling lighter because they finally know what they're working with.

If this sounds familiar, a Financial Clarity Session can help you get a clear picture of where you are and what to do next.