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Sneak Peek
After you sign up, I'll introduce you to the Three Bodhisattvas of Finance: Jizo, Manjusri, and Daruma. They embody the different energies needed to process our "money stuff" (and also our "stuff stuff") — Acceptance, Clarity, and Action.
For a sneak peek, here's your introduction to Jizo, the benevolent protector of children and travelers at crossroads. His unconditional acceptance reassures us that the journey to "the other side of change" will be safe.
"You’ll find Jizo, the Buddhist “patron saint” of children, travelers, pilgrims, and expectant mothers, nestled in roadside shrines and cemeteries, often wearing a red bib and cap, toys at his feet.
He is the perfect guide when you’re stuck, confused, or in an emotional shitstorm – that is, when you feel unsafe. To feel safe, you must receive compassion, acceptance, and love. That is, you need to feel protected."
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Meet Mariko
Your business is a living, dynamic and complex being. The spirit of your business has chosen you to bring it to life. And it’s your YOU-ness, in all its messy glory, that will make it flourish.
Well-tended, your business can be the most joyous, empowering and generative of creative expressions. Its challenges and triumphs will fuel your personal growth.
You can make sure the thrill is never gone, by finding the joy in stewarding your creation.
You can run your business, your finances and your life on your own terms. There’s no need to be afraid, to be someone you’re not, or to compromise your vision.
I built a $2.5B money management firm starting with literally $0 under management. I did it flying my freak flag high, building a firm that was not your typical, dog-eat-dog Wall Street shop.
I have spent 30 years analyzing companies, speaking to management teams, studying competitive landscapes, and taking apart business models. I can help you think about your business, rediscover the thrill if it’s gone, or launch a new venture with confidence.
~Mariko Gordon, CFA