Episode Summary
In this powerful Soul Thursdays conversation, Nishaea Richardson, financial coach and founder of Healing & Wealth, opens up about her transformational journey from financial struggle to empowerment. She explains how money is deeply tied to emotional wellbeing and how creating a safe, judgment-free space helps her clients rewrite harmful internal narratives about wealth, stress, and self-worth.
Nishaea also introduces her new coaching initiatives designed to build financial literacy, community support, and sustainable wealth practices — especially for Black women navigating the pressure to be endlessly strong.
💡 Key Takeaways
Nishaea’s coaching work began with her own financial struggles.
Emotional wellbeing directly affects how people manage money.
Safe spaces are essential for honest financial conversations.
Mindset shifts are foundational to financial transformation.
Financial literacy helps reduce long-term financial stress.
Community support accelerates wealth-building success.
Many clients hold deep negative beliefs about money.
Self-care is necessary for coaches and clients alike.
Nishaea’s new initiatives focus on financial skill-building and community engagement.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 — Introduction to Financial Coaching and Nishaea Richardson
02:28 — Nishaea’s Journey to Financial Literacy
06:28 — The Emotional Connection to Money
08:22 — Incorporating Mindset in Financial Coaching
10:33 — Addressing Financial Stress and Anxiety
13:11 — Engagement and Community Initiatives
16:57 — Understanding Client Needs and Goals
18:11 — Audience Q&A on Financial Strategies
Bonus Content
25:26 — Introduction to Dr. April Harris Britt
26:59 — Dr. April’s Origin Story
31:07 — Advocacy and Representation in Psychology
32:42 — The Strong, Silent Black Woman: A Complex Identity
36:32 — The Burden of Resilience
38:39 — Recognizing Mental Health Challenges
40:21 — Advice for Future Psychologists
41:37 — The Importance of Self-Care
43:12 — Changing the Narrative on Strong Black Women
44:17 — Future Endeavors and Community Engagement
