What?

W-T-Finances is a financial education brand that works with folx who want to shift their relationship with money and reclaim their own prosperity. We work with corporations, schools, individuals, and small businesses through events, workshops, or one-one consulting. We use The Trauma of Money Method which is an approach co-founded by Chantel Chapman. This method is a decolonized and trauma-sensitive approach to financial education and coaching.

WHO?

Chantel Chapman

As the co-founder of The Trauma of Money and founder of What The Finances, Chantel Chapman is considered the money teacher you’ve been waiting for; renowned for her cutting-edge, relatable, and trauma-informed money guidance. Drawing influence from 14 years of experience as a mortgage broker, 10 years as a financial literacy consultant, and extensive research in addiction, behavioural science, trauma, and mindfulness, Chantel’s distinct disciplines make learning about money the antithesis of anything you would experience through traditional schooling. Chantel has written personal and entrepreneurial finance curriculums for Universities, and Accelerator programs such as Humber College and EntrepreNorth. Chantel was the lead player on building Canada's first-ever, award-winning digital mortgage experience with free credit score and a consultant on several other innovative products for one of Canada's largest Fintech brands. Chantel is also the co-founder of School by K&P, an online school for creative entrepreneurs that also provides free education for communities that have been marginalized across North America. Along with her partner Hiroko Demichelis, Chantel developed and currently runs The Trauma of Money Method - Canada's one and only accredited course certifying professionals in facilitating healing around trauma and money.

Zandile Chiwanza

Personal finance journalist and financial wellness educator Zandile Chiwanza is on a mission to improve financial health among Canadians. As a journalist, she channels her financial savvy and apt for writing into a clear but thundering call to action: Get your mindset and your money right. In just a few years, she’s proven herself a force within the industry and has earned features on popular personal finance podcasts while gaining recognition for her work to highlight the connection between financial wellness, mental health and race. Her words have also appeared in CBC, Refinery29 Canada, Best Health Magazine, The Globe and Mail and LowestRates.ca. As a self-proclaimed “budget warrior” her overarching message is for everyone: No matter your circumstances, financial wealth and wellness are attainable.