Speaking Topics —
Financial Education for Women Who Lead

Taunya Abaya helps women turn financial uncertainty into financial clarity so they can make confident decisions without stress or anxiety. A Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), and founder of Abaya Wealth Management, she delivers practical, fiduciary-minded financial education for women interested in building long-term wealth, making smart investing decisions, and creating a retirement plan they can actually trust—without jargon, hype, or confusion.

Taunya’s seminars are structured, fast-paced, and immediately usable—covering the real-world topics that shape stability and well-being: cash flow, investing, retirement planning, debt decisions, and protection planning. Participants leave with a clear framework for what to do next: the right questions to ask, where to find trustworthy answers, and how to connect money decisions to life goals.

Below are sample topics. To schedule a seminar or discuss a customized session for your audience, please reach out. (Workshops are educational only and do not provide individualized financial advice.)

Workshop topics:

The Financial Playbook for Women Leaders

Organizations invest in developing women leaders, yet many women feel uncertain about core personal finance decisions. This seminar is a fast-paced, high-impact education session that builds confidence through practical clarity—covering account organization, net worth, cash flow, emergency preparedness, and key retirement, insurance, and estate planning essentials. When women have a strong financial foundation, they make confident, informed decisions that build lasting security and a future they truly direct.

You will Learn How To:

  • Locate and organize all financial accounts and assets.

  • Calculate your net worth and track it confidently.

  • Create cash-flow clarity to reduce stress.

  • Build financial security for a brighter, more vibrant future.

  • Strengthen protection: emergency fund, insurance, and estate essentials.

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10 Essential Money Questions Every Woman Should Be Able to Answer

Women are expected to make big financial decisions with confidence, yet many were never taught the fundamentals—or where to go for trustworthy guidance. This is a structured, lecture-based session that builds clarity and confidence by covering account organization, net worth, cash flow, emergency preparedness, and essential retirement, insurance, and estate planning decisions. This is education—not a sales presentation or individualized advice—designed to reduce uncertainty, strengthen long-term security, and support a more vibrant future.

You will Learn How To:

  • Identify what you have, where it’s held, and how it’s titled.

  • Understand your financial baseline using net worth and key ratios.

  • Clarify monthly cash flow so your plan matches real life.

  • Build a readiness plan for unexpected events and transitions.

  • Create a clear, repeatable plan for your future decisions.

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Invest in Yourself: How Women Build Lasting Wealth

This is a practical, confidence-building seminar that turns “I should be doing more” into a clear, doable plan. You’ll learn the real difference between saving and investing, how common investment options work, as well as when and where to invest. We’ll also connect wealth-building to retirement income planning, so today’s choices support tomorrow’s freedom—with straightforward guidance and zero jargon.

You will Learn How To:

  • The difference between saving vs. investing and why it matters.

  • Common investment types and how they fit different goals.

  • Where to invest: differences between investment accounts.

  • How wealth accumulates over time (and what accelerates it).

  • How investing connects to retirement income and future cash flow.

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Unburdened: Moving Forward Without Bad Debt

Ever wish you could use debt strategically—rather than let it quietly limit your choices? This practical, empowering seminar shows you how to spot good debt vs. bad debt, and how interest, minimum payments, and credit utilization can work for you, not against you. You’ll leave with realistic strategies to pay off high-interest debt, use credit cards effectively, and build a simple plan to stay debt-free long term.

You Will Learn:

  • What debt is—and how interest really impacts your money.

  • How to identify bad debt and prioritize payoff.

  • Practical strategies to pay down balances faster.

  • How to use credit cards wisely to build credit.

  • How to create a realistic plan for a debt-free future.

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Request a Customized Session

Interested in bringing a seminar to your organization or group? Contact me to share your audience, goals, and preferred format, and I’ll design a customized presentation that fits your needs and supports your priorities.

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What people are saying

  • “As someone with no financial background Taunya gave me reassurance that I am on the right track. She didn't try to sell anything and gave great advice. She is very easy to speak with and provided honest feedback. Highly recommend.”

    Ann Windish

  • “I wish I had started working with Taunya sooner! She made moving my 401k from my previous employer quick and simple, and has helped me create a plan for maximizing my retirement savings going forward. I highly recommend working with Taunya.”

    Cassie Conroy

  • “Taunya is always available and quick to help with any question or concern. Her knowledge around the markets, financial and retirement planning is second to none. I would highly recommend Taunya for anyone seeking a financial planner or advisor.”

    Michael Cabra

  • “When my husband and I decided that we needed to start planning for our future, we didn’t know where to start. Taunya was recommended to us by a family friend and from our first meeting she was invested in us as a family and took the time to listen to what we were trying to accomplish. She doesn’t just invest money for us, she teaches us along the way and our understanding of the financial world has grown tremendously. I would highly recommend Taunya!”

    Kathryn Kitchen

  • “Working with Taunya is one of the smartest financial decisions our family has made. She has helped us prepare financially for retirement and our children’s college tuition. We have seen consistent gains even during times of uncertainty. She is extremely professional and responsive. If you are in any need of financial services look no further.”

    Joe Acosta

  • “Taunya has been our personal, family, and business financial advisor and planner for many years. She has kept us on track to meet our goals, helped us grow money that was static, and guided us on financial decisions. She has been an amazing and accurate resource whenever we have questions. I highly recommend Taunya Abaya!”

    Tara Bazilian-Chang

  • “Taunya is very knowledgeable and very easy to work with. She is receptive to questions and provides quick and easy answers. I am getting close to retirement and Taunya is providing the guidance that I need. Give her a call or schedule an introduction, you won't be sorry.”

    Kurt Engle

  • “Taunya's extensive knowledge of financial planning gives a client peace-of-mind that she knows how to best help you. A big part of that is she suggests products that are low in managing fees. She works for you, it's clear her clients' needs come first.”

    James Waack