Hi, I’m Michaela
I am a purpose-driven investor and entrepreneur on a mission to get more women confidently managing—and investing—their money.
I started Savvy to create space for thoughtful discussion and community because I believe managing your money doesn’t mean doing it alone.
I’m so glad you’re here.
My story
In my 20s, I saved, invested, and checked the financial boxes I thought I was supposed to check. But I didn’t give much thought to what I was actually building toward—or what my money could make possible before retirement.
Then something shifted.
I realized my financial goals weren’t external benchmarks. They had to come from within.
I began approaching my personal finances with more intention to understand what I had and what I actually wanted.
But the biggest shift was giving myself permission to let go of the ‘should’.
I stopped asking what I should do and started asking what I wanted my money to make possible.
Money became a tool to amplify what matters most to me
I wanted my money to give me more flexibility in how I spend my time, to give me the freedom to make autonomous career choices, and the ability to impact my community today — not someday in the future.
Just as importantly, conversations with women at different stages of their investing journeys gave me new ideas, challenged my thinking, and reminded me how much we have to learn from one another.
I wanted to create that same experience for other women: a place to talk openly about money, exchange knowledge, and make more intentional financial decisions together.
My perspective is informed by nearly two decades managing my own investments and building early-stage companies, an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin, the Series 65, and ongoing CFP® education.
Today, I’m bringing those experiences together to build the financial community I wanted for myself.
My values
Community builds wealth. Every woman has something to learn—and something valuable to share.
Growth through clarity. Financial freedom isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress, awareness, and consistent action.
Money as a tool. We use it intentionally to design lives we love and to create impact that reaches beyond ourselves.
Authenticity always. Because feeling safe to be yourself, wherever you are on your financial journey, is the foundation of true wealth.
Savvy brings together women with different levels of investing experience who share a desire to talk more openly about money.
