Meet Tess
I’m Tess. And before I ever coached anyone, I had to coach myself.
I became a single mom with a 560 credit score after my divorce. I remember staring at bills, feeling embarrassed, overwhelmed, and honestly… scared. I didn’t know where to start. I just knew I had to pick myself up for my kid and for my future.
So I started small — tiny habits, little bits of money hygiene, one steady choice at a time. No magic tricks. No overnight miracles. Just consistency.
And slowly, things changed.
- I got out of debt.
- I paid for college.
- I bought my own house.
- I bought my own car.
- I started getting better deals because my credit was finally working for me instead of against me.
- And eventually… I reached an 850 credit score.
That journey changed my life. And it changed how I see money, habits, and confidence.
I became a certified Ramsey Personal Finance Coach because I wanted to help people the way I wished someone had helped me — with honesty, compassion, and practical steps that fit real life.
I’m not here to judge you.
I’m not here to pressure you.
I’m here because I’ve lived this.
And I know how powerful small, steady habits can be.
Let’s take this one step at a time — together.
Why Tess coaches
“I coach because I know how hard it is to rebuild your financial life while everything else is happening. You deserve guidance that feels human, not judgmental — and habits that fit your real life.”
What Tess is not
I’m your credit confidence coach — not a financial advisor, lender, or credit-repair service. I help you build habits, understanding, and confidence so you can make steady progress toward your goals.