financial literacy & a relationship with the universe with Sheeshum Galle

In this conversation with Sheeshum Galle – financial educator, citizen of the world, integral part of the universe – we explored an intersection of the very worldly (especially finance and play) and the very philosophical including Sheeshum’s relationship with the universe and its role in her path. ***More about Sheeshum in her own words:Sheeshum is an Indian working in the field of finance in Belgium. Her education and work enabled her to live in different countries over the last decade; an experience which she cherishes a lot. 3 years ago, she moved to Belgium and made a career switch into real estate investment management. She is also a Guest Lecturer at a business school in Belgium. Recently, she has started an online group to share basic financial information with people to help them build a better relationship with money.Find Sheeshum on LinkedInSheeshum chose to highlight Kiva, a worldwide microloan organization, empowering people to grow in and of their own communities. ***All Up in It is a project by coach SB Rawz focused on telling stories of growth and change from the thick of learning. Learn more about SB & her projects at https://rawzcoaching.com.***Some key moments in our conversation:Sheeshum left a job that wasn’t working for her despite the fear of not knowing what’s next“I’m trying to reevaluate my relationship with the universe. I have a zero to zero or 1 to 1 relationship with the universe.”Hear about Sheeshum’s unique experience and understanding of how what she puts into the world relates to what she gets backShe can do what she needs to do and trust that the rest will take care of itself – which hasn’t been a path of perfection or zero disappointment but rather a way to stay on her own track.Her focus on language learning, creating a group for teaching financial literally and combat taboos around money, and her focus on having a little more fun this year than last yearWhat it’s like being in the financial world related to her intersections of identityTools:Her community of loved ones, friends, and mentors – “as though the universe conspires to have someone there for me.”Feedback on her various projectsPlanners to organize tasks and priorities – “a roadmap to walk on”A focus on progress rather than what’s left undoneDrawing inspiration from techniques that worked for her from her own pastHighlight: Kiva, a worldwide crowdfunding platform to empower people in their own lives and communities