We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Nashira Lynton a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Nashira , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.

The idea for my business really began with my first venture in personal finance. I focused on foundational topics like debt management, cash flow, and saving. The business was called “Breaking Cycles,” and it was born from my own experiences of identifying and breaking patterns—habits and financial behaviors that weren’t helping me achieve my goals. I recognized these patterns weren’t just mine; they were cycles passed down through generations, even from family members I had never met. I wanted to end those cycles, get rid of my debt, and ultimately improve my financial health. As I succeeded, I started helping others do the same.

Out of that first business, I was inspired to launch my second venture in financial therapy. On the journey to becoming an accredited financial counselor, I attended a webinar on the relational side of money, and it really resonated with me. It led me to discover a graduate certificate in financial therapy at Kansas State University. This program introduced me to theories and tools to help people examine how they think, feel, and behave around money. One of these theories, Acceptance and Commitment Theory, had a profound impact on me. When I applied it to my own life, I noticed how it amplified my financial progress. Within a year of starting that certification, I made my final debt payment on $60,000, and a year after that, I had reached a net worth in the six figures.

I didn’t jump into launching a new business right away. Instead, I tested this approach by freelancing, using Acceptance and Commitment Theory to guide clients through understanding and changing their financial behavior, step-by-step. This was a risky move; I wasn’t sure how clients would respond to the idea of financial therapy, especially given that therapy itself still has a stigma for some. But the results spoke for themselves. Clients were achieving their financial goals even faster than I had, and it became clear that this approach worked for a specific group of people: those who had achieved some career success but were quietly struggling with financial stress, no matter their income level. With Acceptance and Commitment Theory, they learned to engage with their thoughts rather than fighting them, allowing them to make authentic financial decisions without constantly battling with themselves.

Is this a completely unique problem to solve? Maybe not, as there are other financial therapists out there. But using this particular theory in this way is unique, and that’s what sets my business apart. What excites me most is seeing clients gain confidence as they uncover their beliefs and values around money. They end up discovering what truly matters to them and the impact they want to create in the world. It’s not just about the numbers or hitting specific financial goals; it’s about seeing them walk away with a clearer sense of who they are and what they want to achieve. That transformation is what drives me every day.

Nashira , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

A little bit about me: my name is Nashira Lynton, and I’m a first-generation Latina. I found my way into the personal finance space as part of a new journey in my faith. When that shift happened, I realized that managing money was one of my biggest challenges, and the way I handled it reflected a lot of my underlying beliefs about money. So I threw myself into learning everything I could, reading books, taking courses, and understanding that money was about much more than numbers. My commitment was clear: I would learn it until I could teach it. And that’s exactly what I did.

After pursuing accreditation and a graduate certificate, I dedicated myself to helping others confront their finances. One of the biggest issues I help my clients tackle is avoiding responsibility with money. Together, we work to understand what they truly desire in life and how their finances can help make that a reality. I’m especially proud of my clients who have pushed past anxiety, stress, and limiting beliefs around money, like the ones who once believed they’d never own a home or succeed in business, or single parents who have strengthened their families by learning to communicate honestly about money.

I’d love people to know that, at heart, I’m a genuine, down-to-earth person. My kids like to say I’m “50% hood, 50% holy,” and I think that mix of my Brooklyn background and my faith really works well for my clients. I’m not here to sugarcoat things; my role is to hold them accountable, even if that means giving a little tough love. When they feel overwhelmed, my job is to be the steady support and nudge they need to get back on track. At Renewed Walk Therapy, we’re here to build a community that helps people achieve financial success from the inside out, with accountability and heart.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

When I first started out as a business owner, I was living in New York City, and I had spent 14 years in corporate America. I learned a lot about building connections, giving and receiving referrals, and establishing a strong business network. Most of my business at the time was built on these in-person connections. But when I moved to Texas, I quickly learned that business was approached very differently. The way relationships and connections were formed felt entirely new to me.
The biggest lesson I had to unlearn was how I approached networking and relationship-building. In New York, I was used to a fast-paced corporate environment, where I could rely on my established network and in-person connections. In Texas, I had to start from scratch and figure out how to translate those skills into a virtual space to grow a business that was truly my own. I had to lean into online networking to establish relationships that would bring in referrals, create a pipeline of business, and allow me to connect clients with the right people.
It was a big adjustment, but through unlearning my old methods and embracing new ways to connect, I found a way to build a solid foundation for my business in a completely different environment. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability and reminded me that growth often requires letting go of what once worked.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

When I first started building connections on LinkedIn, I focused on learning as much as I could. I signed up for free webinars, got a few introductions through a mastermind group I was part of, and connected with a LinkedIn coach who helped me understand the basics of building connections and a presence on the platform. One of the biggest things I learned was the value of engaging with others by commenting on their posts. Even though I am not a consistent poster myself, I am very consistent with commenting and making connections.

I make it a priority to spend at least an hour on LinkedIn a few days a week, dedicated entirely to connecting with people who are either relevant to my industry or would make great referral partners. Building these relationships often leads to conversations, and I regularly jump on calls with people I connect with. Many of these connections have turned into friendships or professional relationships with people I enjoy following and learning from.

My approach is to build genuine relationships, not just gather a large audience for the sake of numbers. For me, it’s about quality over quantity. Having a lot of followers doesn’t necessarily lead to new clients or sales, especially when trust is essential. In my field, people need to feel a strong sense of trust before they’re willing to share something as personal as their financial information. So my advice is to focus on building real, authentic connections. This approach has helped me create a network of people I value and who value me back, whether they become clients, friends, or referral partners.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://renewedwealththerapy.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashidaaaa
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nashiralynton/