We recently connected with Ariel Nathanson and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Ariel, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
My work and business, Finances for Feminists, is about addressing our personal finances through a feminist lens. This perspective allows us to acknowledge the social and societal barriers that prevent access to wealth, resources, and stability. Think about the impact on our lives and financial well-being of the gendered pink tax, investment gap, wage gap, and more. These inequalities are exacerbated when we consider intersectional feminism and how race, class, orientation, ability, and other factors exacerbate systems of oppression. I use the framework of financial feminism to help my clients acknowledge the systemic issues while also empowering them to take actionable and informed steps on their own towards financial wellness. That, in and of itself, is a feminist act. This work can have a profound impact on our lives; the outcomes I see drive my business mission and purpose.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I walked away from a corporate career as a senior executive to run and start my own business during the pandemic! I am now a money coach and personal finance educator. I work with women and couples to provide financial education, personalized support, and accountability with their finances. In my work, I help break down patronizing financial jargon into concrete action items and tangible outcomes to help women gain clarity around their finances. We cover topics from savings goals to investing 101 and everything in between. It’s been a really fulfilling journey thus far!
Service Launches:
Finance Fundamentals is my 3 month one-on-one signature money coaching program. It breaks down all that you need to know about personal finance with six easy modules.
The Modules
Module 1: Get Clear on your Money Map
Figure out where you stand with your spending, debt, savings, and retirement. We’ll go through spending exercises together so you can spend more on the things you love. Get clear on where you are so we know how to get you to where you want to go!
Module 2: Articulate your Goals
What do you want to prioritize in your life? Explore exercises to help shift out the “shoulds” and uncover the life you want to lead. As Mary Oliver says, “what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” You’ll make values-based goals and break them down into specific and actionable steps so you’re already on your way to achieving them.
Module 3: Understand Retirement and Investing Fundamentals
Want investing to feel more accessible and attainable? I’ve got you! After this module you’ll be more comfortable navigating the investment waters and have the investing fundamentals down. Goodbye patronizing advisors and confusing financial jargon, hello confidence!
Module 4: Arrive at Automation Station
By this step you’ll know where you’re going and where you want to go. Let’s make it easy by automating! Want to boost your retirement contributions? Set aside money for that romantic getaway? Together we will automate concrete contributions towards these goals so you can have your money working for you every step of the way.
Module 5: Conquer your Credit
Credit scores matter! If you want to take out any kind of debt, higher credit scores can get you lower interest rates and save hundreds of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of a loan. But it can be daunting to tackle the ins and outs on your own. Learn how to improve your score and review your credit reports stress-free.
Module 6: Accountability and Action!
Building on previous sessions, you will receive a personalized action plan that reflects your financial wellness path. We’ll tackle and complete items on your action plan and you’ll receive guidance to stick to key changes and keep up the momentum.
Financial wellness is a journey, not a destination; these closing sessions will set you up for long-term success to hone in on the skills you learned, build on positive habits, and stay accountable to yourself, your vision, and your goals.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
1) See your work and business as an experiment. There are not failures just lessons learned. 2) If everyone says yes it means your prices are too low.
3) Social media isn’t for everyone. You can make meaningful connections and profit without it. #HOT TAKE 😉
How would you describe your ideal client?
Anyone who is curious, willing to learn, and open to new perspectives and change. Anyone who isn’t where they want to be with their money.
Anyone who wants to stop worrying and start taking action.
Anyone who wants more clarity and equity with money in their relationship or marriage.
Anyone who is tired of uncertainty and wants to feel more confident and in control of their finances.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.financesforfeminists.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financesforfeminists/
Image Credits
Tamara Merri Photography
