“Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about me! I’m Missy and I wear many many hats. I’m a mom, a partner, a bonus adult for my partner’s daughter, a financial coach, a teacher, a student, a creator, a manager, and so much more.

I started Balance And Grow, LLC to help people live better through financial independence. As a former real estate agent, I spoke to and saw people struggling financially and it hit a nerve.

I was raised below the poverty level and struggled with money consistently in my teenage and early adult years. I understand the psychological impacts this kind of upbringing can have because I still continue to experience them. It takes focus, self-control, and encouragement to recognize these conflicts and work through them.

Credit cards and student loans were my “safety blankets”. They made me feel like I was going to be ok. I acquired tens of thousands of dollars of debt by my early 20’s. I was spending more on payments than on savings and fun and the immense pressure I felt became overwhelming when I struggled to find work. I fell behind in my payments. My bills went from default to delinquent and the collection calls only fueled my anxiety and frustration.

I had enough. I started reading financial wellness books, listening to finance radio stations, and diving deep into my alarming financial situation.

Through continued research of financial wellness, I’ve found that there are things that will and won’t work for me. I’ve found this to be true of others as well which is one way Balance And Grow is different. While people have developed tried and true ways to improve financial wellness for themselves and others, finance is NOT a one-size fits all. Our finances impact us all differently.

When you work with me to Balance your spending And Grow your financial future, you’re not getting the same advice everyone else is getting. We talk about your goals and how to work towards them. Again, what works for others may not work for you and it’s my goal to creatively help you navigate a plan that will work for you.”