Vanessa A. Lindley, the CEO of Lindley Consulting Group LLC, is a transformative thought leader, trainer, coach and author. She has 25-plus years’ in the finance industry and is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business program. Her firm, Lindley Consulting Group, is a certified Minority Women Business Enterprise. Her mission is to transform the lives of individuals, organizations and communities. As an author, Vanessa has written publications and curricula such as, “Your Emotions are Managing Your Money: 7 Steps to Take Control,” “Realizing the American Dream,” “Life Balance for the Women on the Rise, “Breaking Free,” “Financial Coaching: Helping Clients Reach their Goals” and “Delivering Effective Financial Education for Today’s Consumer.” She is also the financial contributor for Women of More magazine and a blogger on Medium. A nationally recognized leader, Lindley has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, universities and small businesses. Clients include Citi, Chase, the State of New York, Columbia University, St. John’s University, NeighborWorks America, the FDIC, and National Urban League, among other organizations. She’s a frequent award recipient whose honors include All Star Agent, Entrepreneur and Community Leader of the Year.