Stephanie Olano, Financial Trauma Speaker & Healer

Stephanie Olano is a Financial Trauma Coach & Healer who uses her expertise to spark transformative conversations about money, identity, and mental health. As the founder of Awkward Money, Stephanie helps audiences understand money as a nervous system issue—and empowers them to reclaim financial confidence and freedom through trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

In her speaking engagements, Stephanie combines clinical insight, humor, and lived experience to bring complex financial and emotional topics to life. Her workshops are designed for tech professionals, college and graduate students, creatives, and helping professionals who are navigating ADHD, financial anxiety, or burnout. Each talk weaves together:

• Education on how trauma, ADHD, and systemic inequities shape our financial behaviors.
• Somatic practices for grounding and nervous system regulation.
• Storytelling frameworks (like the hero’s journey) to help audiences reimagine their money narratives.
• Practical tools for trauma-informed budgeting, gamified money tracking, and value-aligned decision-making.

Stephanie is also known for her warm, funny, and relatable presence. She delivers presentations that are both educational and authentic—leaving participants with tangible tools to regulate their nervous systems, build financial confidence, and engage with money in ways that feel safe, empowered, and culturally aligned.