PDX Money Coaching is a financial coaching practice based in Portland, OR, led by Emily Gowen, AFC®. The business helps individuals, couples, and service-based business owners overcome financial stress by creating clear, values-aligned spending plans and money management systems.
Services include Financial Clarity Intensives, personal and couples coaching, and business coaching. The coach brings 10+ years of experience, 500+ hours of specialized training, and has helped over 500 clients. The approach emphasizes sustainability, transparency, and empowerment, with a focus on breaking the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and building long-term financial confidence.
Budgets are made inspiring by starting with what motivates and brings joy
Transparent and hands-on 1:1 coaching with real-time money planning
500+ hours of specialized training and 10 years of experience
Focus on sustainable, realistic systems rather than restrictive budgets
Accepting, open, and creative atmosphere
Services
Financial Clarity Intensive
A 2-2.5 hour meeting to create a spending plan that prioritizes both values and savings goals.
2-2.5 hour sessionSpending plan creationValues and goals alignment
Personal & Couples Coaching
Ongoing 1:1 coaching for individuals and couples to build sustainable money management systems.
6-week minimum commitmentDay-to-day money management supportSustainable spending systems
Business Coaching
Coaching for service-based business owners to manage personal and business finances simultaneously.
Business financial systemsTax savings strategiesPay yourself confidently
Self-Paced Course
Financial Clarity Foundations course for those not ready for one-on-one coaching.
Self-paced learningFoundational financial clarityAlternative to 1:1 coaching
Credentials & Certifications
AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor)
Financial Coach Academy Mastermind & Symposium
12-month Elite Coaching Program through Financial Coach Academy
You Need A Budget Certified Coach
Certifi
Reviews
Rating
5
★★★★★
Reviews
20
"I would easily refer them to my friends, family, and future clients."
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes your financial coaching approach unique? +
Budgets are made inspiring by starting with what motivates you, what brings joy, and what you want money to do for you. Coaching is transparent, hands-on, and focused on sustainable, realistic systems.
What is the Financial Clarity Intensive? +
A 2-2.5 hour meeting where you gain clarity and make a spending plan that prioritizes both your values and savings goals.
Do you offer ongoing support after the intensive? +
Yes, optional ongoing support with a minimum 6-week commitment to help set up a new system for making confident money decisions.
What types of clients do you work with? +
Individuals, couples, and service-based business owners who want to feel confident and at peace with their finances.
What credentials does the coach hold? +
Emily Gowen is a nationally certified AFCPE financial counselor with 500+ hours of specialized training and 10 years of coaching experience.
Can business owners get coaching for both personal and business finances? +
Yes, business coaching addresses both personal and business finances simultaneously while getting systems dialed.
Is there a self-paced option for those not ready for 1:1 coaching? +
Yes, a self-paced Financial Clarity Foundations course is available as an alternative to one-on-one coaching.
What areas of experience does the coach have? +
Self-employment, defining financial freedom, gardening and landscaping, hiking, creating functional spaces, and prioritizing quality of life.
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