Kim Manning, Trauma of Money Coach sitting on a furry stool, smiling, holding a smartphone, wearing a black jacket, beige top, and blue jeans.

Hi! I’m Kim.

I believe every woman deserves to feel empowered, aligned, and confident in her finances - not just on paper, but in her body and in her life.

But let’s be real, getting there isn’t always easy.

I’ve been there. As a single mom raising two daughters, I’ve lived the overwhelm, the uncertainty, and the feeling of treading water - knowing something had to change, but not yet knowing how.

What changed for me wasn’t just learning the numbers, it was learning how to rewrite my money story and build financial systems to support me.

I began to understand how my beliefs, habits, and past experiences were shaping my financial decisions, and how to break free from patterns that no longer served me.

Today, with over 22 years of experience in wealth management and formal training in trauma-informed money work, I help women build financial structure and the internal stability required to grow lasting wealth.

This work isn’t about quick fixes or shortcuts. It’s about doing the deeper work, healing what needs attention, and committing to a financial life that truly supports you and the people you love.

I’m here to meet you where you are - and walk alongside you as you build what comes next.

A Heartfelt Mission

Wealth isn’t just about numbers, it’s about freedom, alignment, and building a life that feels fulfilling and true to you.

I’ve lived through seasons of financial uncertainty and learned that small, intentional steps — paired with strong financial structure — can change everything.

This work isn’t just about my journey. It’s about creating a ripple effect for future generations of women — women who are not only emotionally empowered, but financially equipped.

When women understand their money, trust their decisions, and build strategic systems to support their growth, they break generational cycles and create lasting wealth.

My mission is to help women build both the financial foundation and the internal strength required to step into their full financial power. Through strategic systems and honest conversations, I guide women toward clarity, confidence, and long-term wealth stability.

Beyond my professional work, I’m deeply rooted in growth, reflection, and living what I teach. My daughters are my greatest reminder that resilience, courage, and financial leadership matter — not just for us, but for the generations that follow.

When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me journaling, moving my body, or walking my dog, Abby — staying grounded in the same steady presence I bring into my clients’ financial lives.

This business isn’t separate from who I am. It’s built on lived experience, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to guiding women toward clarity, confidence, and long-term wealth stability.

Who I Work With

I work with women who are ready to take full leadership over their financial lives.

Women who:

• Are earning, building, or stepping into their next level

• Feel the tension between growth and uncertainty

• Want clarity in their numbers and steadiness in their decisions

• Are done second-guessing themselves with money

 

Some are navigating divorce. Some are expanding businesses or careers. Some are growing wealth for the first time.

What they share is this:

They’re ready to stop reacting to money — and start leading it.

Experience and Certifications

With over 22 years of experience in the finance industry, my work is rooted in both depth and integration — combining traditional wealth strategy with emotional and behavioural insight.

For 18 years, I worked within Canada’s corporate banking system, building expertise in financial planning, wealth management, and client strategy. That foundation gave me the technical precision and structural knowledge to help women build secure, sustainable wealth.

But numbers along aren’t enough.

Through advanced training in trauma-informed money work, coaching psychology, and personal growth, I expanded my practice to address the emotional and behavioural patterns that shape financial decisions.

Today I integrate both:

  • Strategic Wealth Planning

  • Nervous system-aware money work

  • Behavioural and mindset integration

  • Long-term financial structure

Because lasting financial leadership requires both clarity in your numbers and steadiness in yourself.

Designations & Licenses

Registered Retirement Consultant (RRC)

Licensed in Life Insurance & Financial Planning

Trauma of Money Certified Practitioner

Life Coach (trained in positive psychology & neuroplasticity)

Reiki Level II (integrating energy awareness into personal development)

Each credential reflects one thing:

My commitment to helping women build wealth in a way that is both structurally sound and personally aligned.

Awards & Recognitions

Community Votes Financial Advisory & Coaching (2025)

Community Votes Financial Advisory & Coaching (2024)

Community Votes Financial Advisory (2023)

Community Service

As a proud member of the Board of Directors for the local YWCA, I’m passionate about supporting women fleeing domestic violence. This role aligns deeply with my mission of empowering women to reclaim their power and build a brighter future.

Core Values

1. Grounded Empowerment

True financial confidence begins with awareness — but it is built through structure, clarity, and consistent action

2. Integrity & Transparency

We lead with honesty and precision. Every strategy is rooted in clarity, alignment, and trust

3. Wealth as Integration

Money is not separate from who you are. Financial decisions reflect identity, values, and emotional capacity — and we honour the whole picture

4. Intentional Expansion

Growth doesn’t require chaos. It requires vision, strategy, and the willingness to lead yourself through change.

5. Sustainable Leadership

Financial freedom isn’t about dramatic breakthroughs. It’s about building systems and confidence that last.

If you’re ready to build lasting financial structure and emotional capacity — the Mentorship is where we begin.

Let’s Connect

Not ready for a long-term commitment?