Finance for the Culture; How a young woman is helping Canadians become financially attractive

BY ADRIAN REECE

Canadians are earnestly searching for a way to improve their financial lifestyles. The hardship surrounding Canadian lives, and the current economy is increasingly breaking young Canadians’ morale.

Shay Myers, a young woman passionate about financial literacy, is making waves in the industry. Through her company Finance for the Culture, she is helping others improve their financial situations. Allowing others to become what she calls “financially attractive.”

She works with a plethora of individuals at their current financial state, to reach the goal that they are searching for.

Shay started out similarly to most of us, not much money in her account and a desire to live a different lifestyle. It was four years ago that Shay decided to live differently. Seeking out a mentor and taking a real hard look at her choices up to this point allowed her to redirect her path towards a more favourable future.

Through Finance for the Culture, Shay seeks to educate everyday Canadians on the realities of finances and how it can be an asset to them. Since the creation of FFC, Shay has hosted over 130 financial literacy workshops and has helped clients clear over $115,000 dollars in debt, while simultaneously making financial information accessible and digestible.

Shay approaches each client with empathy and understanding, and also gives them the opportunity to face the reality of their situations. Knowing where they are reveals which steps they will need to take in order to accomplish their financial goals and reach a state of financial attractiveness. Patience is required to move through the teaching process, as finance is a sore spot for many people, it requires a slow approach to breach the walls surrounding the shame, or insecurity surrounding these topics. The first step is figuring out where we are, and then figuring out where we want to be. Simple things like understanding how much we make and then weighing needs vs wants.

Shay seeks to create a money mindset in her clients, through reshaping the mind and realizing how valuable you are and what you want your life to be. This shift in mindset gives rise to a new approach to money, and the feeling of having it becomes something that is almost second nature. Essentially your mind determines your finances, and this is a holistic approach to life and finance.

Shay also understands that motivation only goes so far, discipline is needed to shape your future and make the decisions on a consistent basis in order to see change. There are sacrifices involved to change your life.

Long term, Finance for the Culture seeks to build a team of people who can continue to educate Canadians and put more people into a position of financial attraction. Shay Myers wants to change the lives of tens of thousands of Canadians and continue to help people meet their goals and advance their lives.

Finance is a lifelong journey that everyone has to navigate. Through Finance for the Culture is a path towards success in money and money management. Many people won’t take the necessary steps to do so, but Shay has created a path that continues to grow to show Canadians a way forward without fear and without judgement.