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Financial planning for
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Practical money guidance for people whose lives don't fit the standard financial services template — CalPERS employees, LGBTQIA+ families, neurodivergent thinkers, and everyone in between.
How to Advocate for Yourself in Financial Planning (Especially If You're Neurodivergent)
If you’ve ever left a financial meeting feeling overwhelmed or unsure, but didn’t feel like you could speak up, this one’s for you. Learn how to ask for what you need, from extra time to written recaps, and find planners who actually work with your brain, not against it.
Financial Planning, Made More Human (and Neurodivergent-Friendly)
This post explores a more inclusive, neurodivergent-friendly approach to financial planning, from sensory-considerate meetings to clear, flexible communication strategies. It’s about making money management more accessible, less overwhelming, and authentically human.
Why Did I Quit A Stable Government Job?
I’m queer, neurodivergent, and a woman of color. For years, I thought I was too sensitive, too blunt, too complicated. But over time, I realized existing spaces weren’t built with people like me in mind.
That’s part of why I created Kite & Compass: a financial planning practice where queer, trans, neurodiverse, poly, kinky, and otherwise “different” folks could bring their full selves and be met with clarity, respect, and warmth.
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