Our Story Started With A Simple Question
Why do some people feel confident about money decisions while others freeze up completely? After years of research and real conversations, we discovered it's rarely about the numbers themselves.
Where It All Began
Back in 2019, we were both working in traditional financial services. Bellamy noticed clients would nod along during meetings but never implement advice. Celeste kept seeing people make the same money mistakes repeatedly, despite knowing better intellectually.
The breakthrough came during a coffee conversation about our own financial hang-ups. We realized we'd been treating symptoms instead of addressing the underlying beliefs and emotions around money. That's when creolexivant was born — not as another advisory firm, but as a space to explore the psychology behind financial decisions.
We started small, running workshops in Adelaide community centers. People shared stories we'd never heard in boardrooms. The vulnerability was incredible. And the results spoke for themselves.
Meet The Humans Behind creolexivant
We're not your typical financial professionals. We believe in honest conversations, practical tools, and meeting people exactly where they are.
Bellamy Thorne
Founder & Financial Mindset Coach
Former investment advisor who got tired of watching smart people make decisions based on fear instead of facts. Bellamy combines behavioral psychology with practical money management. He's particularly good at helping people who overthink every purchase understand their decision-making patterns.
Celeste Bridwell
Co-Founder & Behavioral Finance Specialist
Psychology graduate who spent five years in banking before realizing the real work happens in people's heads, not spreadsheets. Celeste specializes in family money dynamics and helping couples navigate financial conversations without the usual drama.
What We Actually Believe
Most financial education feels like being lectured by someone who's never struggled with money. We take a different approach because we've been there — the late-night worry sessions, the relationship tensions, the shame around past decisions.
Money Stories Shape Everything
Your relationship with money started forming in childhood. We help you identify which stories serve you and which ones need updating. No judgment, just awareness and practical tools for change.
Progress Over Perfection
We're not interested in creating perfect budgeters or investment gurus. We want to help you make better decisions more often and stress less about money in general. Small shifts compound over time.
Real Talk, Real Results
Generic advice doesn't work because everyone's situation is unique. We dig into your specific challenges, celebrate your wins, and adjust strategies based on what's actually happening in your life.
Ready To Explore Your Money Story?
We're always happy to chat about what might be possible. No sales pitch, just genuine conversation about where you are and where you'd like to be.
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