When  I started working with Tarah I was in a state of absolute panic when it came to my finances.

For the first time in my life, I was making REAL money and I had no idea how to manage it. I would shame myself for spending and lived in constant restriction.

In my first check in the language I used surrounding my finances was so negative! “Uncomfortable” “Anxious” “Punish” 

Throughout my 4 weeks working with Tarah I gained financial ease and a sense of confidence I didn’t know I had in me. I learned how to allocate money to my self care, my “fun” fund and how to begin investing! I also learned how to let go of some of the control I was gripping so tightly to. 

For me, my mindset was my biggest issue. Tarah really took the time to listen to my fears and challenged them. She made me feel heard and taught me how to tell myself a new narrative when it came to my finances.

Tarah is intuitive, knowledgeable, compassionate and a natural born teacher. 

The homework that she assigns is purposeful, easy to manage on a tight schedule and will set you up to have the best understanding of your finances and goals.

When I think of my finances now, a few words that come to mind are:

Proud. Excited. Confident - (but still curious). Empowered. Secure.

I truly believe that Tarah has found her purpose with Her Canadian Dollar. 

I am so grateful to have learned so much from someone so kind, intentional and inspiring.

-P

Working with Tarah on my financial literacy was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The whole coaching experience from start to finish was SO EMPOWERING and truly life changing. My finances were “working” but I did not feel like I was in the driver's seat of my financial experience. Tarah walked me through my finances step by step, giving me bite sized homework that felt manageable and never overwhelming. She was completely non judgemental and so encouraging as she supported me through the process of intimately understanding what was happening with my money. For the first time in my life I felt like I could actually plan for my future and not just hope it worked out. Through her support I was able to make a few spending adjustments so I could prioritize paying off credit card debt and saving an emergency fund. I’m now delighted to say that I’ve even started my investment portfolio! There is so much shame and confusion when it comes to personal finance but it really doesn’t have to be that way. I would 1000000% recommend Tarah to anyone who is tired of having their head in the sand when it comes to money. She is definitely someone you want in your corner! 

I know Tarah first as a co-worker then as a friend. Being in a similar industry and knowing that she and I had similar upbringings, I know personally of the success Tarah has achieved through skilled work and mindful strategy. Even though we share a similar career, I had moved from a city setting to a rural one, having my income and expenses change dramatically. Having experienced personal success to provide financial security for myself once before, I knew I was capable of doing so again - I just couldn't see the equation and was needing guidance. It felt like learning Math and required a tutor. I did have reservations to begin the work needed though, primarily feeling embarrassed at where I was at this stage in life. With Tarah, I felt ok to feel "exposed" in order to be able to see a bigger picture. 

Once we began, I was hooked - I was so excited and felt instantly hopefully! Tarah talked about money as magic, as energy, being able to make your reality possible. My inner childhood Witch was hooked on every bit of homework she cast my way! Tarah made communication accessible, allowing me to ask for help and be honest on what I had accomplished, along with the areas I was avoiding. The goals that have been set have been attainable. By the end of the 4 weeks, with the information given, I had been able to see the increments in savings. It's taken conscious work, don't get me wrong - but by doing the work done, the work showed for itself! 

The financial counselling I received from Tarah has been literally life-changing. Coming from a female dominant family and working in a female-dominant industry, it is important to me to support women. And feeling supported by other woman, especially those who you view as being successful for themselves, becomes empowering. I look forward to having my three month follow-up and definitely recommend investing in themselves through financial counselling."