Hi! I'm Lyss (a.k.a. the money whisperer)

You don't have to struggle alone any longer. 

You are not broken. You are not "bad with money." I believe that every action you take has a positive intention behind it. And I also believe that you have the  ability to transform your life.

Isn't it ironic? You went into business to make money, chart your own destiny, create a life of your own design, earn without limits, leave a legacy for your family. You want to live a good life and be financially free - and you just have NO idea how to make this happen.

Guess what? Very few people were taught how to manage their finances in real life. Even fewer will admit to it or talk about it.

That's okay if it's your past. Your future can be different. 

CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING HERE! That's a great first step!.

Hey there! I'm Lyss! 

I help business owners become financially calm, confident and in control so they can finally relax, overcome their financial stress, and build a life and business they love.

My purpose is to help you to master your money so that you can ultimately create financial freedom.

I'm a solutions-focused coach and financial coach for business owners who are ready to transform their lives by deeply connecting their purpose and mission to mastering their money and creating a custom financial management plan, while enjoying the journey along the way. 

It's my mission to help business owners up-level their personal finances, develop the skills and mindsets to ditch their debt, and finally make their money work harder for them while they get to do what they love.

HERE IS MY STORY

When I was 25yrs old, I read the book "Retire Young, Retire Rich" and it drastically changed what I believed was possible for me. I had a new, inspiring vision for my future that looked way better than "work until you can't anymore and hope you have enough money to retire and enough health to enjoy it."

After a divorce in my 30s left me over 6-figures in debt, I literally moved back  into my childhood bedroom in my parents house. I had no network, no professional career and no prospects.

My dream of becoming financially free seemed over before it even began. It's hard enough starting from ground-zero, but starting in the red by 6-figures was truly scary. I'd lost all hope.

But, I had do keep moving forward...what else could I do? Quit?!

First, I stabilized by raising my income. Then, wonderfully, I met the man who become my husband. And...he was also 6-figures in debt! We quickly realized that if we were going to have a good life, we needed to get serious about getting out of debt. 

We read books, blogs, watched videos, took classes and ultimately hired a coach who asked us two life changing questions. We implemented wise plans and have been living debt-free ever since! 

Mastering our finances allowed us to own our time. 

My mission is to help business owners master their finances so they can focus on expanding their business and enjoying life. 

SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

• I'm an off-the-charts introvert (but at least I'm not shy anymore!)
• I love all things sci-fi.
• I learned how to pilot a 40-ft boat and we sailed all the way from Richmond, VA to Norfolk, VA (10-hr trip).
• I've never owned a new car (on purpose).
• Faith, Family, Friends & Fun are cornerstones in my life.
• I'm always learning. Always.
• It took us 12 years to go from 6-figures of debt to "early retired."

PROFESSIONAL BIO

Lyss Johnston is a solutions-focused and financial coach for business owners who are ready to transform their lives, master their money and become debt-free while enjoying the journey and who they become along the way.

Through 1-2-1 coaching services, Lyss helps business owners (and those who dream of opening a business someday) up-level their money mastery skills t so that they can invest in themselves, their families, business and communities faster and with more impact than they'd hoped.

Lyss has a B.A. in Anthropology (University of Virginia), a Level II certification in Business & Financial Management (DAU), is a trained Master Financial Coach (Ramsey Solutions) and Solutions-Focused Coach (Erickson Coaching International) and is on the path to earning her Professional Certified Coach credentialing from the International Coach Federation. She has 16+ years in real-life application of wise personal finance, 6+ years experience in coaching and is obsessed with helping clients transform their lives through money mastery, money mindsets, and debt-freedom roadmaps.