Stephanie Olano

About

Stephanie Olano is the founder and CEO of Awkward Money, a financial trauma and anxiety coaching platform dedicated to bridging the gap between financial literacy and mental health. With a mission to empower individuals navigating financial anxiety, impulse spending, and scarcity mentality, she offers trauma-informed financial coaching tailored to diverse and marginalized communities. Her work is rooted in the understanding that financial struggles are not just about numbers but about deeper emotional and systemic factors.

With a background as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in financial trauma, Stephanie integrates mental health expertise with practical financial tools, ADHD-friendly strategies, and decolonized financial planning. She helps clients develop sustainable financial habits, build confidence, and overcome financial shame through educational resources, one-on-one coaching, and culturally responsive approaches.

Stephanie’s passion for financial empowerment extends beyond coaching—she creates ADHD-friendly financial templates, decolonized budgeting tools, and trauma-informed money strategies to make financial well-being more accessible. Whether guiding clients through budgeting that actually works, tackling financial avoidance, or fostering financial confidence, she is committed to providing actionable, compassionate support.

When she’s not coaching, Stephanie enjoys listening to EDM, reading Image Comics, and watching Hitchcock films. She is passionate about making financial empowerment approachable, engaging, and relevant for all.