My Purpose
My mission is to help you discover new dreams amidst life’s challenges, including financial difficulties and their aftermath.
If you glance at my credentials—CPA, CA, M.B.A., CFDS—you might assume I’m a typical accountant.
But I’m not.
Becoming an accountant wasn’t my plan at all. Ask my friends—I avoided anything remotely related to business or accounting until my twenties. For years, I even downplayed my qualifications. “Who, me? An accountant with an MBA? No way!”
But life has a way of redirecting us. During the upheaval of my separation and divorce, I found that my accounting skills and strategic thinking were my lifelines. I leaned on them to rebuild, and in the process, I discovered a new path—one far removed from the rules and expectations I once thought defined me.
My divorce was emotionally exhausting, but it forced me to relearn who I was and create a new life for myself and my two children. It helped me embrace my strengths and set us on a new course filled with dreams I never imagined.
Today, I use that experience to guide others through their own life transitions. I understand how medical, legal, financial, or educational systems can feel like barriers to the lives we want. I aim to help you navigate those challenges and find your way to a brighter future.
My Approach
As an accountant, my approach is not typical. I do not begin by analyzing the numbers. Instead, I prioritize talking with you to gain insight into who you are beneath any obstacles hindering your progress. This helps me understand your unique situation and find the best way forward for you.
I also do not believe in saving and making money at all costs. A financial plan is a means of progress, not a restriction.
Pulling from my own experience and the school of life, I help to clarify the financial confusion. With my assistance, you can find your way forward with the necessary tools and understanding to calm your fears.
Getting Off the Transformation Rollercoaster
I understand the ups and downs of personal transformation and how it can make you feel brave one day and overwhelmed the next. It can be challenging to stay on track when every twist and turn feels like an invitation to disaster. I aim to work with you to achieve balance while helping you find a new life path free from the rollercoaster of emotions.
Boring as it may sound, having a plan for your money can keep you calm and centred.
The financial plans we build together for you are based on your values, needs and circumstances, not mine.
My goal is to help you move beyond a financial and life predicament so that you can embrace your future with clarity and hope.
Why am I so good at helping people align their values with their financial reality?
Because I have lived it, I know the stress (and financial havoc) of not living according to my values. I found this out when faced with marital collapse and the prospect of living as a single mom with two young children after 20 years with the same person.
If you are in a conflict involving financial difficulties, you may feel you cannot live your dreams.
I will help you find a path out and help you get back on track. It is never too late to start.
Some of my credentials:
Collaborative Divorce Vancouver – Co-Chair from 2020 to 2022 and Current Board Member