Spotlight : Building financial wellness with Money Coach, Cat Rikihana

Ko Cat Rikihana tēnei, recently launched as Cat Rikihana - Money Coach.

Cat has whakapapa connections to Ngāi Tahu and Holland, and lives in Palmerston North with her tane. Cat brings a unique blend of cultures to her mission, drawing on the life experiences they’ve had together.

Having developed a career over the years in financial mentoring and budget services in her community, after completing an indigenous coach training, Cat has found herself merging her skills together, to offer her unique services as a Money Coach.

Cat’s superpower is an intuitive knack for spotting untapped potential in others, empowering her clients through coaching, and supporting them to see a way forward with their finances. Her passion and years of working in financial wellbeing has added many tools to her kete.

As a participant in our six month business development programme, we’ve seen Cat really lean into her expertise and brand as a Money Coach, getting super clear on how she wants to serve people through her pakihi. Cat launched her new brand, and offers during programme and is excited to work with new clients.