Financial Literacy, Investing with Confidence, and Belonging in Every Room with Shahmeen Kahn

What if your biggest financial obstacle isn’t money but what you believe about it?In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I down with Shahmeen Kahn, Wealth Management Advisor of Meridian Wealth Management, to unpack the real barriers that keep people stuck when it comes to money, investing, and long-term wealth building.Shahmeen shares her journey from Albany, New York to Texas, how family and faith shaped her path, and why so many capable people feel intimidated by financial conversations. Together, we explore how education, not perfection, is the key to building confidence with money.This episode is for anyone who wants to grow their wealth intentionally but feels unsure where to start, afraid to ask questions, or quietly wonders if they truly belong in financial spaces.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why financial literacy starts with awareness, not income The most common limiting beliefs about money and investing and how to challenge them Why you don’t need a large sum of money to begin investing How starting early and understanding compound interest can change everything Practical ways parents can introduce money, saving, and investing conversations with their children How community involvement and service create long-term impact What it looks like to navigate a male-dominated industry while staying rooted in faith and identityResources & Mentions:Meridian Wealth Management- https://meridianwealthllc.com/City of Allen Libraries BoardCommunity Development Corporation (CDC)Get to know Shahmeen:Shahmeen Khan is an Investment Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management with 20+ years helping families grow and protect their wealth. Passionate about financial education and empowering women, she serves as Vice President of the Allen Community Development Corporation and supports the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation. Shahmeen lives in Allen, Texas with her husband, Sheelpi, and two children, Arman and Ilan.Connect with Shahmeen:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shahmeenrezakhanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahmeen-khan-56a44653Meridian Wealth: https://meridianwealthllc.com/shahmeen-khan-fpqp/__________💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabethStay connected with Elizabeth on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elizabethbmahusayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebmahusay/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethMahusayWebsite: https://elizabethmahusay.com/ Ready to shift the way you think and lead?Pick Your Path by Elizabeth Mahusay is now available! Start learning how to break limiting thought patterns, strengthen your mindset, and step into more intentional leadership.👉 Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Pick-Your-Path-Leadership-Course-ebook/dp/B0H24Q8DYX? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.