Linda Grizely, CFP®

Linda Grizely, CFP®

Financial Wellness & Personal Finance

IL, US

25 reviews

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EMPOWERS people to build financial confidence and clarity. EQUIPS organizations to understand how money stress shows up at work and how it impacts focus, engagement, and performance. Book Linda, the go-to voice in financial wellness, to engage employees, inform leaders, and drive meaningful change.

25 reviews

5 verified

Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a Financial Wellness Speaker and Personal Finance Educator who helps people build confidence and clarity with money—and helps organizations understand how financial stress shows up at work and impacts focus, engagement, and performance.


Blending professional expertise with lived experience, Linda brings a human, judgment-free approach to money conversations that resonates with employees, leaders, and audiences at every stage of life. Her work challenges traditional, one-size-fits-all financial advice and replaces it with practical tools and mindset shifts.


Based in Northern Illinois, Linda’s perspective is shaped by both her career in financial services and her personal journey. Becoming a single mother at 16 and later rebuilding her life after divorce gave her firsthand insight into what it feels like to be overwhelmed, behind, or uncertain—and what it takes to move forward with clarity and confidence.


That experience led her to create MeMoney™, a mindset-first framework that reframes budgeting and financial decision-making from guilt and deprivation to alignment and intention. MeMoney™ is the foundation of her signature keynote "The MeMoney™ Method: You Can’t Build a Life You Love on a Budget You Hate", and is woven throughout her work with individuals and organizations alike.


Linda’s programs blend real-life stories, practical financial education, and money mindset strategies so audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped. Whether speaking to employees, leadership teams, ERGs, or community groups, her goal is the same: to make money feel human, approachable, and empowering—and to create financial wellness that lasts long after the event.


She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with a master’s degree in financial services a dual major bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Marketing. Her professional background spans holistic financial planning, business strategy, leadership, marketing, human resources, nonprofit consulting, association leadership, and sales. She is also a Maxwell Leadership® Certified Team coach, speaker, and trainer.


Her work has been featured by outlets including Grit Daily and Global Banking and Finance Review. She has been quoted in ThinkAdvisor and CNN and recognized by publications highlighting leaders in financial wellness and women’s leadership. She is the host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast and is a frequent podcast guest on shows focused on money, mindset, and personal growth.


Linda has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence by Women in Financial Services (2023, 2024, 2025), the Women of Achievement and Charlotte Danstrom Award from Women in McHenry County (2019), and is a contributing author to the Amazon bestselling books: Lessons From Thought Leaders (2024), Becoming Your Best Self (2025), WHEN Stories Vol. 3 (2025).


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Professional Disclosures:


Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.


While Linda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, The CFP® designation, for the purposes herein, reflects her education and training, not an active securities or investment advisory license.


The content Linda Grizely shares in her talks and programs is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, legal, or planning advice and does not constitute therapy or mental health counseling. Please consult an actively licensed and qualified professional for advice or help specific to your situation. Linda is not acting as a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or securities representative and does not provide personalized investment advice or recommend specific securities. Any financial information shared is for general education and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to take any specific action.





Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a Financial Wellness Speaker and Personal Finance Educator who helps people build confidence and clarity with money—and helps organizations understand how financial stress shows up at work and impacts focus, engagement, and performance.


Blending professional expertise with lived experience, Linda brings a human, judgment-free approach to money conversations that resonates with employees, leaders, and audiences at every stage of life. Her work challenges traditional, one-size-fits-all financial advice and replaces it with practical tools and mindset shifts.


Based in Northern Illinois, Linda’s perspective is shaped by both her career in financial services and her personal journey. Becoming a single mother at 16 and later rebuilding her life after divorce gave her firsthand insight into what it feels like to be overwhelmed, behind, or uncertain—and what it takes to move forward with clarity and confidence.


That experience led her to create MeMoney™, a mindset-first framework that reframes budgeting and financial decision-making from guilt and deprivation to alignment and intention. MeMoney™ is the foundation of her signature keynote "The MeMoney™ Method: You Can’t Build a Life You Love on a Budget You Hate", and is woven throughout her work with individuals and organizations alike.


Linda’s programs blend real-life stories, practical financial education, and money mindset strategies so audiences leave not just inspired, but equipped. Whether speaking to employees, leadership teams, ERGs, or community groups, her goal is the same: to make money feel human, approachable, and empowering—and to create financial wellness that lasts long after the event.


She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with a master’s degree in financial services a dual major bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Marketing. Her professional background spans holistic financial planning, business strategy, leadership, marketing, human resources, nonprofit consulting, association leadership, and sales. She is also a Maxwell Leadership® Certified Team coach, speaker, and trainer.


Her work has been featured by outlets including Grit Daily and Global Banking and Finance Review. She has been quoted in ThinkAdvisor and CNN and recognized by publications highlighting leaders in financial wellness and women’s leadership. She is the host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast and is a frequent podcast guest on shows focused on money, mindset, and personal growth.


Linda has been recognized with the Circle of Excellence by Women in Financial Services (2023, 2024, 2025), the Women of Achievement and Charlotte Danstrom Award from Women in McHenry County (2019), and is a contributing author to the Amazon bestselling books: Lessons From Thought Leaders (2024), Becoming Your Best Self (2025), WHEN Stories Vol. 3 (2025).


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Professional Disclosures:


Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP®, and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.


While Linda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, The CFP® designation, for the purposes herein, reflects her education and training, not an active securities or investment advisory license.


The content Linda Grizely shares in her talks and programs is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, tax, legal, or planning advice and does not constitute therapy or mental health counseling. Please consult an actively licensed and qualified professional for advice or help specific to your situation. Linda is not acting as a registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, or securities representative and does not provide personalized investment advice or recommend specific securities. Any financial information shared is for general education and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to take any specific action.





You Can’t Build a Life You Love on a Budget You Hate: The MeMoney™ Method

Signature Program: Engages nearly any audience by meeting people where they are — everyone has a money personality.

Format: Keynotes (10–50 min) | Workshops & Lunch-and-Learns | Webinars & Breakouts | Fireside Chats | Custom Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Women who are constantly in “caretaker mode,” juggling roles as professionals, partners, parents, and...
MindsetHealth/WellnessAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingPersonal Finance

Financial Wellness for Real Life

Format: Keynotes (10–60 min) | Workshops & Lunch-and-Learns | Webinars & Breakouts | Fireside Chats | Custom Sessions

 

This program is perfect for:

  • Individuals and teams who feel financially capable on paper but overwhelmed in real life
  • Professionals carrying unspoken pressure, guilt, or self-doubt around money decisions
  • Organizations seeking practical, human-centered financial wellness without...
EmpowermentWomen in BusinessHealth/WellnessEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingPersonal Finance

Burdened: When Money Walks Into Work

Format: Keynotes (10–50 min) | Workshops & Lunch-and-Learns | Webinars & Breakouts | Fireside Chats | Custom Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Leaders and HR teams seeking to understand hidden drivers of performance, morale, and engagement
  • Organizations noticing burnout, distraction, or disengagement without a clear explanation
  • Employees navigating financial stress while trying to stay...
WellnessEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingEmployee Engagement

Unburdened: The ROI of Financial Well-Being

Format: Keynotes (10–50 min) | Workshops & Lunch-and-Learns | Webinars & Breakouts | Fireside Chats | Custom Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Organizations ready to move from awareness to action around financial wellness
  • Leadership teams focused on engagement, retention, and sustainable performance
  • HR and people leaders building strategic, people-centered initiatives

FinanceEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changingEmployee Engagement

The Core 7 Money Basics: Foundations of Personal Finance

Format:  Workshops | Lunch & Learns | Webinars | Breakouts | Virtual Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Employees who feel overwhelmed, behind, or stressed about money and want a clear starting point
  • Workplace audiences following a financial wellness or employee engagement initiative
  • Organizations looking to reduce financial stress by improving day-to-day money confidence
  • ERGs, EAPs,...
WellnessEducational / InformativeEmployee EngagementPersonal Finance

Investing Made Simple: What You Need to Know to Get Started

Format: Workshops | Lunch & Learns | Webinars | Breakouts | Virtual Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Employees who want to start investing but feel intimidated or unsure where to begin
  • Workplace audiences seeking clarity around investing basics without pressure or complexity
  • Organizations continuing financial wellness education beyond foundational topics
  • ERGs and teams looking to build...
Educational / InformativeEmployee EngagementPersonal Finance

Finding Focus: Your Personal Mission, Vision, and Values

Format:  Workshops | Lunch & Learns | Webinars | Breakouts | Virtual Sessions


This program is perfect for:

  • Employees or professionals seeking greater clarity in their personal or professional direction
  • Individuals feeling pulled in too many directions and craving focus
  • Solopreneurs and small business owners navigating growth, change, or decision fatigue
  • Women in business balancing...
EmpowermentWomen in BusinessHealth/WellnessAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeInspirational / Life-changing

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Flourish Careers

Virtual

J.S., HR Consultant, Flourish Careers
Verified @flourish.careers

The stories and practical tips you shared were inspiring—they’ll definitely make a lasting impact. Thank you again for sharing your wisdom and energy.

Empowering Women Lake County

On-Site

M.L., Founder & CEO, Empowering Women Lake County
Verified @gmail.com

Linda Grizely was a panelist and speaker at an event I hosted at The Boardroom in Libertyville for Empowering Women of Lake County. Linda's presentation was about money mindset, and the audience was completely captivated with her message. Money Mindset is a new concept for many, and Linda did an incredible job of explaining it and encouraging women to consider how their mindset is affecting their lives. Linda is a powerful speaker who can simplify the message to ensure everyone in the audience could learn and put Linda's tips to use! I personally learned a lot from her presentation, and I absolutely will invite her back to speak again!

Pockets of Knowledge

Virtual

D.S., Podcast Host, Pockets of Knowledge

Linda was such a fantastic guest! She brought so much clarity and heart to the conversation around money—breaking it down in a way that felt super approachable and empowering. I loved her emphasis on understanding our money personality as the first step toward making smarter, more aligned financial choices. Once we know how and why we spend the way we do, it becomes so much easier to take control without the guilt. Her explanation of the five distinct money personality types was incredibly helpful. Linda’s MeMoney™ Method is such a fresh and thoughtful approach to personal finance. Highly recommend her as a guest—she brings a perfect blend of expertise, compassion, and practical wisdom to the conversation.

Women's Online Network

Virtual

M.R.., Attendee, Women's Online Network

You were very informative, and this webinar was exactly what I needed.

Women's Online Network

Virtual

J.K.., Attendee, Women's Online Network

While everyone preaches restriction, you're creating actual financial freedom. Your "stop putting yourself last" message with CFP® credibility? That's the emotional-financial bridge women desperately need.

Women's Online Network

Virtual

M.P.., Attendee, Women's Online Network

Your MeMoney™ approach just broke my brain! That insight about traditional budgeting skipping "you" explains why most financial advice feels like punishment instead of empowerment.

The Feminine Codes Podcast

Virtual

T., Host, The Feminine Codes Podcast

Linda has so much knowledge her field of expertise. I was so excited to have her on and walked away with so many wonderful gold nuggets.

Skirts Up

Virtual

S.M., Host, Skirts Up

Her past and knowledge is fascinating and you really leave the session with TANGIBLE simple steps to start taking control of your finances. Kinda makes girl math actually make sense.

BEHAS

Virtual

D.S.M., Host, BEHAS

Linda has a compelling story and a depth of knowledge in finance, emotional intelligence, and literature, which is truly engaging.

Your Financial Maven®

Virtual

S.M.B.C., Host, Your Financial Maven®

I just love what Linda has to offer in the understanding your money space. Her concepts on being clear about your money really resonated.

Faith Over Addiction

Virtual

T.G., Host, Faith Over Addiction

Linda ... doesn’t just talk about finances—she connects the dots between mindset, shame, and empowerment in a way that truly resonates... If you're looking for (someone) who brings clarity, compassion, and no-fluff wisdom, Linda is it.

Inspired Stewardship

Virtual

S.M., Founder, Inspired Stewardship

Linda does a great job sharing her message. She cares deeply about being honest and transparent showing both the hard parts and the easy parts of finding the deep why behind why we all struggle with money.

Millionaires Are Made

Virtual

A.M., Podcast Host, Millionaires Are Made

Linda was incredible on our Financial Health episode. She speaks to the heart of what so many women feel but rarely say out loud. With wisdom, warmth, and zero judgment, she helped us explore how money and self-worth are deeply connected and how healing one helps heal the other. Her work is transformational, and her presence on the show was a gift.

PodMatch

Virtual

R.N., Podcast Host, PodMatch

Linda is an amazing guest who made us reflect about how our management of finances is a mirror to how we see ourselves, the inner dialogue and beliefs that we use to make decisions and how we can empower ourselves by having a healthy relationship with money.

Women In McHenry County

On-Site

L.D.., Member, Women In McHenry County

“I can’t say enough about Linda and her infectious, tenacious spirit. She is genuine and lives what she teaches - giving me the tools to be resilient and stay focused on achieving my goals.”

Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino Podcast

Virtual

J.D.., Media Personality, Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino Podcast

“Linda has a straight forward strength and drive that has created quite a narrative. You need to hear it.”

Profit Up LLC

Virtual

B.I.., Attendee, Profit Up LLC

“A very inspiring, full, and heartfelt talk about resilience.”

Profit Up LLC

Virtual

W.B.., Facilitator, Profit Up LLC
Verified @wendybabcock.com

“It was such and eye-opening talk. To think about how I have dealt with challenges, how I have grown through some of them, and got stuck on others. (Linda) gave some really great tips on how to move through that (and) stay positive.”

Give a Heck Podcast

Virtual

D.H.., Financial Planner, Coach, and Podcast Host, Give a Heck Podcast

“Linda is a wealth of knowledge on how one can acknowledge their past, put in the work to change, and level up their life. Highly recommend.”

Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC

On-Site

C.M.., Coaching Client, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC

“Linda has been an inspiration to me, empowering me to be a better person, woman, version of myself.”

Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC

On-Site

K.J.., Coaching Client, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC
Verified @gmail.com

“Thanks to Linda, self-doubt goes on the backburner so that you can be in the driver's seat of your life, climbing to new heights.”

Profit Up LLC

Virtual

S.M.., Attendee, Profit Up LLC

“Thank you, Linda, for reminding me of the life-giving energy of resilience.”

Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC

On-Site

L.S.., Coaching Client, Linda Grizely Ventures, LLC

“Linda was a great source of encouragement for me. She encouraged me to trust myself and my instincts and to challenge myself to try (and eventually succeed at) feats outside my comfort zone.”

Mindset & Money, LLC

Virtual

M.B.., Course Participant, Mindset & Money, LLC

“This course helped me understand my financial triggers and shift my mindset. I’m now making more responsible money decisions with confidence - and finally feel like I’m not alone on this journey.”

Mindset & Money, LLC

On-Site

M.D.., Course Participant, Mindset & Money, LLC
Verified @e-ssistant.net

“The Money Mindset Mastery Cohort was incredibly engaging and supportive. I loved the diversity in the group—women from all walks of life sharing honest conversations about money in a judgment-free space.”