Hi, I’m Lianne Hannaway.
I teach people-pleasing professionals to heal their relationship with money and build lasting wealth that creates freedom for themselves and their families.
About me.
As a Chartered Professional Accountant and finance executive with over 15 years in the financial services industry, I've seen firsthand how money stress can impact our lives, relationships, and well-being.
My mission is to help women, especially Black women, transform their relationship with money to live better and create a lasting impact for their families, communities, and economy.
Through my financial education and coaching platform, I've helped hundreds of professionals move from financial anxiety to abundance by addressing the practical aspects of wealth-building and the underlying emotional patterns that often hold us back.
What makes my approach different? I understand that for many people-pleasers, the journey to financial freedom isn't just about learning investment strategies or budgeting techniques—it's about healing your relationship with money itself.
My Journey.
From Following "Good Advice" to Finding My Own Path
For years, I followed traditional financial advice—saving diligently, living frugally, and working hard at my finance career. I was doing everything "right," yet still felt constant anxiety about money. Despite my expertise as a CPA, something was missing in my own financial life.
The Missing Piece
I discovered that the missing piece wasn't more knowledge—it was understanding and transforming the money stories I'd been telling myself. As a classic people-pleaser, I realized I was making financial decisions based on others' expectations rather than what I truly valued.
The Transformation…
By developing a framework that addressed both practical financial strategies and deeper money narratives, I transformed my own relationship with money. I went from operating in scarcity to building six-figure investments, increasing my income by 40%, and achieving financial milestones years ahead of schedule.
Helping Others Do the Same
Today, I've helped hundreds of professionals—especially women who struggle with people-pleasing tendencies—apply this same framework to transform their financial lives. My clients learn to create a seamless connection between their financial actions and their deeper values, leading to both wealth and wellbeing.
My Credentials.
Education 🎓
Bachelor of Mathematics and Master of Accountancy from the University of Waterloo
Professional Experience 📊
Chartered Professional Accountant with leadership roles at Toronto Stock Exchange, KPMG Canada, KPMG France, and the Black Professionals in Tech Network
Continuous Growth 🏆
Obtained Trauma of Money certification to enhance my ability to serve clients
My Community Impact.
I believe in using my financial expertise to create positive change in our communities. As a CPA with the Institute of Corporate Directors designation (ICD.D), my commitment to service includes board positions with organizations that align with my values of equality, support, and empowerment.
Currently, I serve on multiple boards including Meridian Credit Union ($28.3B AUM), where I'm a member of the Audit and Governance Committees, and Embark Student Corp & Foundation ($6B AUM), supporting post-secondary education savings. I also serve as Board Member and Chair & Treasurer of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee for the Equality Fund, a Canadian-led international fund supporting gender equality worldwide, and Kids Help Phone, Canada's only 24/7 national support service for youth.
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