Lauryn Williams: Olympic Star to Financial Leader
Many have the impression that they can’t perform excellently in areas beyond what they are used to, and therefore would rather remain in their comfort zone than venturing out. However, Lauryn took an exception to that norm. Not only was she an Olympic track and field Medalist but equally went on to become a bobsled Olympian. She pushed past certain barriers before she was able to excel in the field of finance. In doing so, she was able to assist other athletes and fellow students on how to manage their debt.
Lauryn is a good example of how one should trust their instincts.
Lauryn Williams an Olympic Medalist, but also Founder of Worth Winning Financial. Highly experienced in discussing the effects of student loans. We can’t forget to mention her five-star rated podcast "Worth Listening". Lauryn empowers people in need to plan for financial success.
How did your own life experience transition you from being an Olympic star to becoming a financial expert?
I saw gaps in the information I was looking for as an athlete and the information I actually needed. I wasn't sure what a financial adviser did and I also didn't know there were different types of financial advisers. I was busy and wanted to make good decisions but with the help of an expert. I asked friends what they were doing to be responsible with their money and seldom got a clear answer. These were the gaps I wanted to fill and what led me to financial planning as a career.
Before anyone publicly knows our new route of passion and purpose feel it internally. Did you have any apprehension when letting others know publicly about your transition?
I did not have apprehension but I was met with a sort of shock and even subtle disappointment by many who only saw me as an athlete. I got to follow up questions like "what aren't you coaching?" This led to me feeling a little less confident because I saw that people were doubting me before I even got going.
How did you begin the process?
I went to a conference for young financial planners that specifically aim to help young professionals. There is a conference for just about everything nowadays and getting to be in the same space with like-minded people and to have the opportunity to do some fact-finding about best ways to proceed is very important when beginning a new venture.
When thinking about moments that standout, what was your greatest moment when starting and your lowest moment?
My greatest would probably be getting my first client to say yes without questioning my fees. Rejection is apart of the process when starting something new however it is incredibly painful in the beginning because….
