Linda Grizely, CFP®
Financial Wellness Speaker | Personal Finance Educator | Creator of the MeMoney® Method
Travels from Chicago IL, USA
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Speaks on:
Financial Literacy
Wellness
Workplace Wellness
Personal Development
Employee Experience
Leadership Development
Speaks to:
Associations & Membership Orgs
Small & Medium Businesses (SMBs)
Formats:
Keynote
Workshop
Linda's Bio
Linda Grizely is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, financial wellness speaker, and personal finance expert, educator, and guide. She created the MeMoney™ Method, a practical framework that helps people make confident, values-aligned decisions with money, and is the host of the Real Money, Real Life™ podcast. Linda addresses the emotional, behavioral, and practical realities of money that many people experience but rarely name. She translates complex financial topics into clear, usable tools and blends mindset, clarity, and real-world application. Her approach meets clients where they are, without judgment or lecture, and helps them move forward with confidence in their finances and their life. Her work is reshaping how financial wellness is understood — moving beyond budgeting tips to the deeper patterns that drive behavior. Everything she does is based on one simple truth: You deserve to feel confident with money and good about how you spend it™.
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Linda Offers the Following Talks
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The Human Variable: Financial Wellness, Reimagined
A clear understanding of how their money history and personality type are shaping every financial decision — often without their awareness
The ability to identify the hidden behavioral drivers behind financial stress — including the five money personality types and the "shoulds" keeping them stuck
Three practical, human-centered financial habits — built around who they actually are, not a one-size-fits-all system
A reframe of financial wellness from a discipline problem to a design problem — and the confidence that comes with that shift
Language and a framework to keep building: their own financial strategy, on their own terms
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45 - 90 minutes
You Can’t Build a Life You Love on a Budget You Hate: The MeMoney® Method
A mindset shift from guilt-based budgeting to intentional, values-driven spending
Practical tools to carve out MeMoney™ and regain a sense of financial clarity and control
A framework to move out of survival mode and make financial decisions with intention
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30 - 90 minutes
The Core 7 Money Basics: Foundations of Personal Finance
A clear understanding of the 7 essential building blocks of financial health
Greater confidence navigating everyday money decisions
Language and clarity that replaces confusion with capability
Basics of: Cash Flow, Credit, Debt, Saving, Investing, Retirement, You
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0.75 - 2 hours
Investing Made Simple: What You Need to Know to Get Started
A clear understanding of what investing is, why it matters, and how to begin
Reduced anxiety and confusion around investing concepts
Confidence to take next steps—even starting small
A grounded mindset that supports long-term financial well-being
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30 - 90 minutes
Financial Wellness for Real Life
A clear, realistic definition of financial wellness that fits real life, not perfection
Insight into how money patterns and over-giving quietly drive stress and decision fatigue
Language and frameworks to make aligned financial decisions with more confidence
Simple, immediately usable shifts that support clarity, sustainability, and self-trust
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30 - 90 minutes
Burdened: When Money Walks Into Work
A clear understanding of how financial confidence connects to engagement and performance
Insight into why financial well-being is both compassionate and strategic
A framework for viewing financial wellness as an investment—not an expense
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0.5 - 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Linda
What should I know about working with you?
I’m professional, prepared, and easy to work with. I collaborate with event organizers to align with conference goals, communicate clearly throughout the process, and deliver a polished, engaging keynote or program designed to resonate with your specific audience.
What's included in your fee?
My fee includes strategy and prep time, customization for your audience, and delivery of the program. Extras like meet & greets or add-on workshops can be included or added—just let me know what you need! Travel is arranged separately and discussed based on the event location and other factors.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Absolutely. I tailor each session to your audience demographics, event objectives, and theme. I collaborate with organizers in advance to ensure the content, stories, and examples align seamlessly with your conference goals and create meaningful impact.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
I actively support event promotion through coordinated social sharing, newsletter mentions (when aligned), and collaboration on messaging. I’m happy to help drive engagement and attendance.
How do you engage audiences post-event?
I equip attendees with practical takeaways and optional resources to reinforce the message. Participants who choose to opt in can receive follow-up tools and insights to help them continue building momentum after the event.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
Yes. I’m available for meet-and-greets, extended Q&A, book signings, and follow-up workshops. These can be integrated into your agenda to enhance attendee engagement and extend the impact of the program.
My organization has a limited budget. Do you have any flexibility in your pricing?
I understand that budgets vary. While I maintain standard rates, I’m open to discussing alignment and exploring options when there’s strong fit. I’m happy to connect briefly to see what might work.
Will I receive post-event materials (slides, recordings, handouts)?
I provide a QR code for attendees to access resources and submit feedback. Post-event, I share feedback with your team. Slides or recordings are available by prior agreement.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
Recording and media rights are discussed in advance. I do not permit full recordings without prior written agreement. Short clips for promotional use may be approved upon request. All usage terms are outlined clearly before the event.
What are your specific travel requirements?
I'm based near Chicago O’Hare (ORD). Travel arrangements are coordinated in advance based on event location and schedule.