Meet Weslia

I co-founded Trinity Financial Coaching back in 2011 and earned my Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) designation in 2015. Instead of jumping straight into my budgeting tips, how I brought my credit score up to 800, or my go-to investments, I want to share a more personal story—one that really connects with my faith and reflects the challenges many of us face when trying to find divine direction in the midst of financial uncertainty.

 

I know I’m not alone in this journey. In fact, 58% of Americans feel like their finances are in control of their lives instead of the other way around. Here’s my story:

 

Just two months after my youngest daughter was born, I landed my dream job as a Financial Advisor at a national brokerage firm. I was riding high on that achievement when we received some tough news—my daughter was diagnosed with "failure to thrive." It was a term I had never heard before, and it was heart-wrenching to learn that she was undernourished and couldn’t get enough calories. At just 9 pounds, she stopped growing at only two months old. We faced a whirlwind of tests and doctor’s visits, trying to figure out why she couldn’t keep food down. Her low body fat meant that even a simple cold could become life-threatening, and she ended up hospitalized for a month.

 

During this time, I was juggling work, studying for my Series 7 exam, and praying and fasting for my daughter’s healing. Failing that exam would mean losing my job, and not working just wasn’t an option for us. I constantly worried about how we would afford the special formula my daughter needed, which was nearly three times the cost of regular formula. I had to fully surrender to God, trusting Him with my daughter’s health and my career, and it truly tested my faith.

 

Fast forward a few years—when my daughters were 3 and 6, my husband and I were making strides in our careers and entrepreneurial pursuits. But, boy, was the daily grind taking its toll! My heart ached even though I kept telling myself that quality time mattered more than quantity. I found myself praying for guidance, asking the Lord how I could be the mother I wanted to be, support my husband, and still do what I loved as a financial advisor. Once again, I turned to God for wisdom and direction.

 

Then, the very next day, I was offered a job that included the flexibility I had been yearning for, allowing me to fulfill my calling. The catch? It was at half my previous salary. I felt God nudging me in this new direction, and with faith and obedience, I took the leap.

 

We began to hold ourselves accountable for what we prayed for, realizing we couldn’t let our finances dictate our lives anymore. We needed to take control! Despite facing challenges, our STEWARD Identity® helped us build the confidence we needed to carve out our own unique path to financial freedom and fulfillment. 

 

Now, my husband has been a successful entrepreneur for over 30 years, and I’ve been happily married for just as long. We’ve embraced the life of “snowbirds,” spending half the year in Michigan and half in Arizona as proud empty nesters! Our daughters are thriving in their late 20s, and we’re excited to start making a lasting impact and legacy through our philanthropy.

 

I truly understand what it’s like to live a life filled with God’s reality, initiative, and provision—without the fear of missing out. I’m so grateful to be experiencing financial fulfillment.

 

This is my story. What about you? How is God guiding you on your journey to financial fulfillment?