Meet Melanie
Hi there! I’m Melanie, your Financial Coach! After having my own transformative experience with money, I am passionate about helping others overcome their money stress and achieve true financial confidence. Yes, this is actually possible! Here’s a bit about my background.
I hold a BS in Education from Appalachian State University. After teaching for 2 years, I moved into the corporate sector as a supervisor in the financial operation of Circuit City in Richmond, VA. In 2010, my husband and I opened Chandler Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab in Winston-Salem, NC. I manage our credentialing, finances, and HR needs. I’ve managed our personal and business finances throughout our adult and business life. Most recently, I’ve trained to be a financial coach through the Financial Coach Academy.
Why did I become a financial coach?
From a young age, I have been deeply fascinated by money and financial management. I started my journey by tracking every dollar I earned from babysitting in a spiral notebook, which gave me immense satisfaction and independence. This passion continued into high school, where I eagerly opened my own checking account. However, my financial path took a challenging turn in college when I relied on credit cards to manage expenses, leading to a cycle of debt and anxiety. Through perseverance and strategic financial decisions, my husband Jeff and I were able to stay out of debt, allowing him to attend grad school debt-free and enabling me to stay home with our children.
Today, as a business owner and mom of four, I am on a mission to help others gain financial clarity and get rid of money stress. I know first hand the anxiety of reactive money management. I love financial coaching because I get to know my clients’ values and work with them to develop a customized plan to gain control of their money without a restrictive budget. I’d love to partner with you to get ahead with your money and live the life you want- let’s accomplish something great together!