Take charge of your finances and use your money as a tool for creating the life you want

Financial Coaching for Individuals, Couples, &
service-based Business Owners.

Most people are stressed about their finances, and even those who earn good money are often not sure where it all goes.

Are you feeling…

  • Unsure how to balance spending money on the things you love now while saving for your future self?

  • Anxious that you don’t yet have a system for managing your spending that’s both sustainable and intuitive? 

  • Confused about how to create a successful debt repayment plan that won’t put you right back where you started?

  • Tired of not being on the ‘same page’ with your partner around finances?

  • Stressed or overwhelmed about where to begin?

Everyone deserves to enjoy life without constantly stressing about money.

Our financial coaching process helps you make a clear plan for your money and learn to spend it in alignment with your goals and values.

  • Spend with Confidence

    Know how your spending fits in with your bigger-picture money plan.

  • Achieve Your Goals

    Use your money as a tool to achieve your goals faster.

  • Gain Peace of Mind

    Simplify and create a new and empowering relationship with money.

Apply to work together

“If you’re looking for someone to guide you through the financial implications of making your dreams come true, I cannot recommend Emily Gowen more highly!

My fiance and I sought her expertise for guidance in thoughtfully merging our finances, saving for our wedding and honeymoon, and eventually buying our first home. Looking back, I only wish we’d done this sooner! While we used to cringe at the thought of not only devising a budget, but sticking to it, Emily gave us the tools we needed to make budgeting (dare I say it?) fun! We continue to be amazed at how we’ve been able to grow our savings in such a short amount of time. Whatever it is you’re looking to do with your finances, rest assured Emily can help you find the way!” – Autumn, Portland, OR

Personal & Couples Coaching

I love supporting both couples and individuals in gaining more traction with their money. I help couples collaborate on a financial plan and learn how to follow through on their agreements together. Click here to learn more about our coaching process.

 

Business Coaching

All business owners will tackle their personal and business finances simultaneously while we get their systems dialed. Click here to learn more about our business coaching offerings.

I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by your finances.

Most people want to confidently manage their money, balancing enjoying life now with saving for their future self. The problem is, most of us weren’t taught how to manage money wisely. The amount of information out there can be overwhelming, so we put off facing our finances, making us feel anxious and stressed.

I'm a financial coach because I know what it feels like to be burdened by finances.

I want to help as many people as I can turn that stress and trapped feeling into hope and positivity about their financial future. I promise to provide an accepting, open and creative atmosphere to get you on track to where you want to be.

I’ve spent the last 8 years helping people no longer worry about money. Life can bring enough hardships, and I believe money doesn’t have to be one of them. 

What makes our approach unique: 

  • Budgets need to be inspiring, so we start by talking about what motivates or inspires you, what brings you joy, and what you want your money to do for you.

  • I care deeply about your success, which drives my desire to support you in creating a spending plan that is sustainable, realistic and as foolproof as possible. 

  • My 1:1 coaching programs are transparent and hands-on. I’ll be with you every step of the way as you make plans for your money in real-time. I want to teach as many people as I can how to intentionally use their money to create the lives they want. 

500+
hours of specialized training

8
years of coaching experience

400+
happy, financially-savvy clients

I’m a nationally certified AFCPE financial counselor who’s taken nearly every training I can find to improve my skills as a financial and business coach. 

I’ve helped hundreds of individuals and couples dial in their finances, pay off debt, break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and save more money than they ever have before — and over a hundred small business owners confidently pay themselves, get ahead on tax savings, and treat themselves like the awesome employee they are; with the paid vacations and the benefits they deserve.

Here’s how it works

  • Apply to work together

    Answer a few questions about what is most important to you and what you’d love the most support with

  • Gain clarity & make a plan during your Intensive

    Includes a 2-2.5 hour meeting to make a spending plan that prioritizes both your values and savings goals.

  • Enjoy your money and reach your goals

    Spend and save with clarity and confidence.

Apply to Work Together

  • "Emily is a kind, knowledgeable guide that has helped me to understand the flow of money in my life. Enormously helpful and absolutely worth it for my family's wellbeing. I feel more and more confident through our work together!"

    Lisa, Portland, Oregon

  • "Before Jan 2020 I felt frantic, anxious, and uncertain about money. I often spent down to zero in my accounts. I got behind in my taxes. I didn't have a ridiculous amount of debt, but for someone with a decent income I never had money. I can't really express how much this has changed my life. This has always been a blind spot for me, from childhood, and I never thought I'd get it under control. Unlocking the budget mystery was a huge epiphany that I expect will be very helpful to me as I head toward retirement."

    Jeanne, Portland, OR

  • "I chose to work with Emily because I needed to get honest, once and for all, about money. Emily immediately put me on a path of financial clarity and integrity (primarily involving simple yet honest budgeting) that has turned my financial life around. Because money affects so much of one's life, I've already gone beyond budgeting to discover greater clarity about major financial challenges like buying a home and preparing for (a hopefully early) retirement. Emily is practical, authentic, non-judgmental and knowledgeable. I highly recommend coaching with Emily to anyone who wants to achieve transformative breakthroughs in their financial life."

    Doug H, Portland, OR

Putting off getting your financial house in order could cost you…

  • Thousands in interest and fees

  • Lost savings toward goals or experiences you value

  • Financial stability and peace of mind

  • A relationship where you can talk openly and confidently about money

  • Guilt-free vacations paid for in cash 

With an experienced coach by your side, you’ll make smart decisions with your money, enjoy spending now, and get to where you want to be sooner.

 

Financial coaching demystifies money and replaces shame with empowerment and creativity

Let's take the stress out of managing your money and add some ease, creativity and even fun into the equation.

 

You are welcome here

I am not your traditional, conservative financial advisor- As a Financial Coach, I want to support you in creating the life you want. Let’s think outside the box and see how your money can best support you.

Why have just one freebie?

Here are a few free guides and workbooks I hope you’ll find helpful.