A Path Forward

Financial Coaching Where Grief, Trauma, and Money Intersect

What Is Your Relationship With Money?

Grief and trauma can deeply affect our relationship with money; a death, divorce, bankruptcy, job termination, an estranged child or parent.

Even traumas from our childhood; growing up poor, growing up rich, watching our parents constantly fight and argue.

With any Grief or Trauma, it can be decades later, and we are triggered, our mind is right back to that memory, whether we realize it or not.

Relationships with friends, family and partners suffer. And we engage in a struggle with ourselves.

You’re not alone

I created Drumbeat of Wealth for you.

We are a financial coaching organization specializing in untangling, calming, and finding clarity when life-changing events cause our relationship with money, others, and ourselves to become complicated.

Our Proven Process

We Walk Together, We Are Curious Together, We Take Action Together, We CELEBRATE All Along The Way!

Fear can hold us back. Hope can set us free.

There is hope. There is a path forward.

Take the first step, a complimentary 45-minute Meet and Greet.

We provide a path forward for individuals, couples, families, and groups who are struggling with:

  • Money Avoidance

  • Money Worship

  • Lack of Confidence with Money Decisions

  • Sudden Wealth

  • Compulsive Spending

  • Penny Pinching

  • Nervousness Concerning Money

  • Financial Enabling

  • Money Guilt

  • Obsessing over Money

  • Fighting over Money

Enough is enough.

Let's begin your journey towards a happier and healthier future.

Let’s Journey Together

I’m DonJay Rice, a Financial Coach and sole owner of the Drumbeat of Wealth.

Prior to having the official title of Financial Coach, I was a Financial Advisor for 28 years and early in my career I made a discovery. 

When people wanted to talk money, they desired more than a discussion about stocks, bonds, or a net worth statement. They longed for conversations about how money made them feel.

Being a survivor of multiple childhood and adult traumas, I was drawn to those who had experienced grief or trauma. They needed someone to sit with them. To help them slowly untangle and find clarity. To help hold what they didn’t want to hold alone. To discover a path forward.

It became my purpose. A purpose from deep inside my soul.

For the last 25+ years I have studied and developed tools, methods, and skills to walk with clients on this journey. I use a proven process to help clients move forward, while also giving space to the fact that everyone’s story, drumbeat and journey is unique.

Lifelong Learning is my Passion!

  • Indiana State University-Bachelors in Business

  • Indiana State University-Bachelors Mechanical Technology

  • Creighton University-Masters Cert in Financial Psychology and Behavioral Finance

  • Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®®®®®

  • Board Certified Trauma Informed Coach

  • Board Certified Life Coach

  • Certified Enneagram Coach

  • 25+ years of experience working with clients

  • “It’s a true treasure to be able to refer to DonJay. He is ethical, kind, and intelligent. He applies these skills thoughtfully as he helps others understand their relationship with money. What a treasure to have him as a resource in the mental health field.”

    - Kelly Woyewodzic MD, Adult and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • “DonJay has a unique talent of breaking down complex issues into an easy-to-understand format. I felt so at ease with him guiding me. His empathy, patience, and compassion are a rare find in today’s world.”

    - Derek I.

  • “DonJay is a consummate professional. He is measured in his approach and very thorough. He has great follow-through and is calm and mindful. While he doesn’t overwhelm his clients, he delivers very intelligent strategies.”

    - Natasha Silverbell, Founder and CEO of SilverBell Global

  • “DonJay provides a rare blend of financial expertise mixed with kindness, compassion, and empathy. He provided clear direction for me in the midst of one of my darkest times. I highly recommend anyone to work with him.”

    - Lysa P.

  • “I had been looking for a wealth coach who would be kind, a good listener, and meet me where I am. DonJay far exceeded my expectations. He asked thoughtful questions and his insight was exceptional! I received the very best coaching!”

    - Arielle H.

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