Lena Keshysheva

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WORK OR BUSINESS

At Sapling Financial Planning and Wellness, we go beyond traditional financial advice by incorporating financial therapy into our practice. We understand that your financial well-being is deeply connected to your emotional and mental health. Our approach prioritizes financial therapy to help you navigate money-related stress and behaviors that may be holding you back. By addressing these emotional aspects alongside personalized strategies for budgeting, investing, and retirement planning, we aim to improve your overall well-being. Visit our website to explore how we can guide you toward financial clarity and peace of mind.

What brought you to Powell River?: I grew up in a small community near Odesa, Ukraine. After 18 years of busy life in Vancouver, I am finally ready to come back home - a small and vibrant community where my actions can make an impactful difference.

When you're not working, how do you like to spend your time?: My family and I enjoy spending the time on our boat. We also enjoy hiking, travelling, and singing karaoke.

What’s the first career you dreamed of having as a kid? : I wanted to be a police officer. I always stand up to what is right not for me but for the community. As a child, I spent my childhood defending kids from bullying and helping others. I have high standard for ethics and moral values.

What's one thing about you that surprises people?: I am an introvert. People think that I am an extravert because over time I had to learn how to be comfortable in social settings that allows me to grow my network and contribute to our community. Yet, after a busy day, I must recharge by just sitting at a beach and enjoying the ocean waves crashing onto a shore. Therefore, Powell River also became a natural choice for our family. The environment will allow me to be a better parent, a better community member, and it will also help me advance on my spiritual healing journey.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?: Be clear with your vision and yet do not overwhelm yourself by thinking what you need to do next month or next week. Instead, do one thing a day that makes you a better person and advances you one step closer to your life purpose and vision. Live in a present and enjoy every moment.

What is a dream you have that you’ve yet to achieve?: I dream to have enough wealth to be able to volunteer 50% of my time to help vulnerable and people in need in our communities. My passion always is with people and helping others. Many of us just need a friend that will listen so that they can heal. I am practicing Reiki and energy healing (just as a hobby). Also, before I die, I would like to learn how to play piano well so that I can play and sing at the same time.  

What do you love most about your career? : I love helping people. Building a portfolio is simple. The most touching part of my job is guiding people through difficulties in life and deeply understanding their needs and desires. I get to learn their stories and what's most important to them. I then get to create a tailored plan for them based on their individual needs and values. The most difficult part of my job, is navigating through death or critical illness of my clients or their family members. Yet, this is also the most rewarding part to be able to navigate clients when they are at a loss.