We’re looking forward to introducing you to Dominick Spaulding. Check out our conversation below.
Dominick , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
“What am I being called to do now that I may have been afraid of before?”
I’m being called to step fully into the world of financial advising — guiding individuals, families, and business owners through life’s uncertainties with clarity and confidence.
It’s about having real conversations around money, legacy, and protection — the topics many shy away from — and turning them into opportunities for empowerment.
Not too long ago, I hesitated to enter a field that demanded such vulnerability and trust. But now, I see it’s exactly where I’m meant to be — helping others build and protect their dreams just as I’ve built mine.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Dominick “Coach Turbo” Spaulding, and I serve as a Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual, where I help individuals, families, and business owners create strategic, customized financial plans that balance both offensive and defensive strategies — building wealth while protecting it. My goal is to help clients not only plan for success but also gain peace of mind knowing their future, family, and goals are secure.
Before entering the world of finance, my professional journey was rooted in sports performance, education, and youth development. As a long-time strength and conditioning coach and the founder of AthletiCare, a nonprofit organization, I’ve dedicated years to empowering young people through four pillars — mental health, education, wellness, and athletic development. AthletiCare was born from a vision to help youth grow holistically — not just as athletes, but as confident, emotionally aware, and resilient individuals ready for life both on and off the field.
What makes my story unique is the way I’ve merged coaching, mentorship, and financial literacy into a single mission: to develop people at every stage of life. Whether I’m guiding a student-athlete through goal setting or helping a family craft a generational wealth strategy, my approach is grounded in the same principles — discipline, education, and empowerment.
At Northwestern Mutual, I bring that same energy and care to my clients. I believe financial planning is more than numbers — it’s about understanding people, their stories, and what truly drives them. Every plan I build is designed to align with purpose — ensuring financial freedom and stability support the bigger picture of a fulfilling life.
Currently, I’m working on expanding both my financial advisory practice and AthletiCare’s community reach, creating programs that educate families about money, mindset, and movement. My long-term vision is to bridge the gap between financial wellness and personal development, showing people that true success comes when your finances, health, and mindset all work together.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was — and still am — the greatest.
Not because of titles or recognition, but because I’ve always believed in becoming the best version of myself — mind, body, and spirit. Before the world tried to define me, I was driven by purpose, faith, and the desire to uplift others. That’s still who I am today — whether I’m coaching, mentoring, or helping families plan their financial futures.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me the lessons that success was never designed to reveal. It taught me humility, resilience, and the importance of perspective. When everything is going well, it’s easy to believe that progress is constant and that momentum alone defines growth. But suffering strips away comfort — it exposes what truly matters, and it forces you to confront yourself at a level success never demands.
Through difficult seasons, I learned how to listen more deeply, not just to others, but to myself — to understand what I value, what I fear, and what I’m truly capable of. Suffering taught me that leadership isn’t about control, it’s about composure. It’s about being steady when everything else is shaking. It taught me that character is built in the moments no one sees — the moments of doubt, fatigue, and uncertainty when you still choose to move forward.
It also revealed the true meaning of empathy. When you’ve walked through pain, you see people differently. You become slower to judge, quicker to encourage, and more intentional about how you show up for others. That shift changed the way I lead, the way I coach, and the way I serve — both as a Financial Advisor helping families navigate life’s uncertainties and as the founder of a youth development organization guiding young people through their own challenges.
Success taught me how to celebrate achievement, but suffering taught me how to appreciate endurance. It showed me that the value of a moment isn’t in the spotlight, but in the strength you gain when no one is clapping.
In short, suffering became my greatest teacher — because it taught me to become the kind of man success could never create on its own.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
My mom, my dad and my lady.
My lady represents someone that i admire because of her strength.
Her ability to problem solve.
Her ability to keep going.
Her ability to plan, execute, grow and develop.
My lady’s has this part of her soul that develops by moving away from pieces of herself that doesn’t serve her, so she can evolve into the space that needs her.
My lady is resilient. She is amazing and i could not ask god for a better person.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope people say that I was a man who lived with purpose, led with heart, and served with impact. That I didn’t just talk about changing lives — I actually did it. I want my story to be one of empowerment, where every person I encountered walked away feeling seen, valued, and inspired to elevate themselves.
I hope they say that I built bridges — between generations, between dreams and discipline, between potential and opportunity. That through AthletiCare, I gave young people the tools to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally. That through my work with Northwestern Mutual, I helped families create stability, generational wealth, and peace of mind.
But most importantly, I want to be remembered not for my titles, but for my character — for being consistent when life wasn’t easy, for standing firm in faith and integrity, and for always striving to bring out the greatness in others.
If the story people tell is that I made them believe more in themselves, planned smarter for their future, and never stopped giving, then my life will have spoken for itself.
Contact Info:
- Website: Https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/Dominick-spaulding/
- Instagram: Turbo Spaulding
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominick-spaulding-01b40611b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
- Facebook: Dominick Spaulding
- Youtube: Turbo Spaulding(Athleticareinc)
- Other: https://Www.turboacademy.org
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