Manisha Thakor

Who Is Manisha Thakor?

Manisha Thakor is a passionate advocate for financial literacy, especially for women. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, her mission is to empower women to achieve both financial and emotional wellbeing—a philosophy she calls “MoneyZen.” As an author, speaker, and consultant, Manisha dedicates herself to simplifying personal finance and showing how money can be a source of freedom and joy.

What is her Background?

Throughout her career, Manisha has held various roles, from institutional investment management to financial life planning for individuals. She is the founder of MoneyZen LLC and serves as Vice President of Financial Wellbeing at Brighton Jones, where she leads multimedia initiatives and hosts the popular podcast *True WELLth*. Manisha is the author of three personal finance books, including *MoneyZen* and the critically acclaimed *On My Own Two Feet* and *Get Financially Naked*. She also teaches at institutions such as the Omega Institute and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and serves on the advisory board of Savvy Ladies, a nonprofit focused on empowering women financially. Her work has been featured in outlets like CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and PBS.