Elizaveta Shafir
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Intentional Living for Women & Families: Money as Your Life’s Engine
Studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Works at Google
Available Saturday at 5:00 PM UTC
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Elizaveta's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $200/hr
Get help with Investing, Budgeting, and .
Elizaveta’s Personal Finance Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
10+ people coached for Personal Finance
My approach to financial coaching is built on my own lived experience navigating major life transitions. I have managed my finances through the complexities of being an immigrant, a parent, a graduate student, and going through a divorce. These experiences, combined with my career as a Tech Employee, have shown me that personal finance is not just about numbers—it is the structure and engine behind your goals. As an AFC® (Accredited Financial Counselor) Candidate, I help others build the lives they envision by treating money as the backbone of their dreams. I focus on practical systems that reflect your actual priorities, ensuring your financial habits support the life you want to lead. Whether you are navigating a career change, a family transition, or simply seeking more control, I provide the grounded, real-world frameworks necessary to align your money with your intentions.
Elizaveta can help with:
Investing
Budgeting
Retirement & Employer Benefits
Career Changes & Income Optimization
Saving & Emergency Funds
Financial Planning
Major Purchases & Life Events
About Elizaveta
Originally from Chelyabinsk, Russia, and now based in California, I spent several years pursuing my dream of graduating from MIT. My route was non-traditional: I first earned a MicroMasters online to prove my capabilities, which paved the way for me to join the on-campus program. Building on that foundation, I established a successful career in Google Supply Chain, earning two promotions over six years. I balanced this intense professional and educational growth with raising my two daughters and navigating two major cross-country moves - from Chicago to Cambridge, MA, and finally to California.
Why do I coach?
I coach to empower women, mothers, and immigrants to pursue their own ambitious dreams. I want to share the practical strategies I used to navigate elite academic and corporate environments, build personal financial peace, and raise children while navigating complex family dynamics. My goal is to help you take calculated risks and advocate for your own potential - in your career, your finances, and your home.
Work Experience
Founder
Intentional Money
September 2025 - Present
I am the Founder of Intentional Money and a dedicated personal finance guide (AFC® Candidate) on a mission to empower women and their families to build financial clarity and confidence on their own terms. My work and writing are focused on four key areas: - Foundations: Establishing clear cash flow, intentional spending plans, and a non-negotiable safety net. - Mindset: Exploring the psychology of money, aligning spending with core values, and transforming limiting beliefs. - Family Finances: Creating financial partnership, improving communication, and raising financially confident children. - Wealth Building: Charting a path to long-term goals, from investing fundamentals to financial independence (including managing RSUs). I bring my unique perspective from a corporate tech background and experience as an immigrant navigating the U.S. financial system, providing practical, empathetic guidance. I am committed to helping you make intentional decisions that shape a life you truly love.
Senior Program Manager
July 2019 - Present
Senior Program Manager on the Integrated Planning & Systems Transformation Team As a Business Lead and Senior Program Manager on the Integrated Planning & Systems Transformation Team, I define the strategy and policies that drive Google's Cloud Technical Infrastructure planning. I go beyond coordination to actively author proposals and architect the changes needed to modernize our systems, serving as the primary business voice for large-scale, cross-functional transformations.
Demand Planner
ARYZTA
June 2017 - December 2018
Demand Plannign Manager
PepsiCo
September 2012 - February 2017
Strategic Buyer
Nestlé
March 2010 - September 2012
Elizaveta was also given offers to work at
Wayfair
Welch's
Microsoft
Tesla
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters of Applied Science, Supply Chain
2019 - 2019
My time at MIT was defined by a unique hybrid journey. I began with the Supply Chain Management (SCM) MicroMasters, completing rigorous graduate-level coursework online to earn my admission to the residential program. While the subsequent semester on campus was extremely intensive, the defining aspect was the community and lifelong friendships we built. Serving as Class President allowed me to shape that experience directly; I advocated for student needs and organized cohort activities, a role that honed my leadership and communication skills while fostering a strong sense of belonging among my peers.
Higher School of Economics
Masters, Strategic Logistics
2010 - 2012
Moscow State Institute of International Relations MFA Russia (MGIMO-University)
Bachelor of Economics, International Economy
2006 - 2010
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