Protect Your Future with the Power of Financial Wellness with Melissa Northway

Melissa Northway

Melissa Northway is a financial wellness advocate, award-winning author, and licensed insurance professional dedicated to helping individuals, especially women, business owners, and families, build wealth, protect assets, and take control of their financial futures. She founded several financial literacy initiatives and brings a heart-centered approach to budgeting, life insurance, planned giving, and wealth preservation.  


Ranked in the TOP 20 Female Career Agents at National Life Group and a member of Million Dollar Roundtable (top 10% of financial and insurance agents in the country). Immediate Past President of NAWBO CA, and mom of a teen off to college this fall, and married for 24 years with two cats and a dog.

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • Discover how understanding finances can transform your life and empower women, families, and business owners.
  • Learn why financial wellness is crucial for overall health and how stress from financial worries can impact your well-being.
  • Gain insights into the often-misunderstood role of life insurance in financial planning and how it can serve as a safety net during critical life events.
  • Identify the typical pitfalls people encounter in their financial journeys and how to avoid them for a more secure future.
  • Understand the significance of building a trustworthy relationship with your financial planner and how it can enhance your financial journey.
  • Get actionable steps on how to begin your financial planning, regardless of your current income or savings.
  • Explore how to balance saving, investing, and spending to achieve your financial goals while managing risk effectively.
  • Hear inspiring examples of how financial planning and life insurance have made a significant difference in clients' lives during challenging times.
  • Learn the importance of being your own advocate in both health and financial matters to ensure you are making informed decisions.
  • Discover the value of diversifying your investments and how to protect your wealth against market fluctuations.

In this episode…

Have you ever wondered how your financial health impacts your overall well-being? Melissa dives deep into the emotional aspects of money, revealing how stress related to finances can affect your physical health. She discusses the importance of having a solid financial plan and how it can alleviate anxiety, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—your health and happiness. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intricate relationship between financial stability and personal wellness.



But that's not all! Melissa also sheds light on the often-misunderstood world of life insurance. Many people have preconceived notions about its importance, but Melissa challenges these beliefs by explaining how life insurance can serve as a powerful tool for financial protection and legacy building. With real-life stories that illustrate the impact of having the right coverage, listeners will gain a fresh perspective on why this topic deserves their attention.


In this episode of Beauty Talk, host Daniel Gouw interviews Melissa Northway, a financial wellness advocate, award-winning author, and licensed insurance professional. Melissa shares her journey into the financial industry, sparked by her desire to enhance financial literacy among women, particularly in areas like budgeting, life insurance, and wealth preservation. With her impressive credentials, including being ranked in the top 20 female career agents at National Life Group and a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, Melissa discusses her heart-centered approach to helping individuals and families take control of their financial futures. Tune in to gain valuable insights on building wealth and protecting assets while managing the challenges of modern life.

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