What happens when life throws you a curveball, and you find your true calling in the most unexpected place? Dawn Mabery Chestnut, experienced a life-altering layoff from her political career only to discover her passion for financial literacy. Join us as Dawn shares her transformative journey of becoming a financial planner and what it means to align your career with your personal interests. From teaching financial concepts to kindergarteners to advising adults, Dawn shows how financial education can impact lives at every stage. Her story is a testament to the unexpected joys that come from life’s pivots.

Dawn also takes us through the profound impact of her upbringing on her financial behaviors and beliefs, shedding light on how childhood experiences can shape our adult financial habits. Hear about the challenges she faced while transitioning into entrepreneurship and the grace required to navigate this complex journey. Reflecting on her journey, Dawn underscores the importance of inner listening and staying true to personal values. Soak up wisdom on finding purpose through continuous learning and teaching, and learn how to embrace life’s twists and turns with grace and grit. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that promises to leave you enriched and motivated.

Guest Bio:

​​​Dawn Mabery Chestnut is a Washington, DC fee-only financial advisor serving clients locally, the metropolitan area including Montgomery County, Maryland and Prince Georges County, Maryland, greater Northern Virginia, and across the country.

Financial advice can be intimidating and complex, but I’m not your average financial advisor.  I strive to make managing money simpler by speaking plainly (no jargon!) and offering genuine help instead of hard sales tactics.  I prefer a more informal approach – without the stuffy suit.

When I’m not crunching numbers, you might find me tending to my backyard garden with my ducks waddling around, jogging (though trotting is more accurate), or biking with friends – an activity made even better at night thanks to colorful glow-in-the-dark lights we put on our wheels.  My recent fascination is learning to sew clothes.  I also have an amazing and supportive husband.

Follow Dawn on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maberyconsulting

Connect with Theresa and Ivana:

Websites:

Theresa, True Strategy Consultants: https://tsc-consultants.com/

Ivana, Courageous Being: https://www.courageousbeing.com/

Instagram:

Ivana: https://www.instagram.com/courbeing/

Theresa: https://www.instagram.com/tscconsultants/

LinkedIn:

Step into the Pivot: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/step-into-the-pivot/

Theresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tree-conti/

Ivana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivipol/