Member Spotlight
Tara Russell
Financial Coach, TARA Financial
2025 Chapter Scholarship Recipient
Featured on The Ramsey Show helping a family to pay off $51,000 of debt in 24 months.
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"I've been married to my husband, Robert, for 23 years and we have two kids ages 19 & 14, and a Bernese Mountain Dog named Cash. I've been a homeschool mom for 5 years and graduated our daughter. My hobbies include running and reading books on personal finance and theology." - Tara
Maggie Nielsen, MBA
Partner, Purse Strings
Board Member, WIFS-KC
If there is one thing Maggie Nielsen, MBA, is passionate about, it is making sure women feel seen, heard, and empowered when it comes to their finances. As a Partner at Purse Strings, Maggie helps drive financial education for women, training for professionals, and a powerhouse membership for experts who want to connect with female clients. Whether she's building resources, amplifying financial professionals, or shaking up the status quo, Maggie's work is all about financial confidence accessible to women everywhere.