MISSON STATEMENT
Copper Seed empowers women to take control of their future and live life on their terms through flexible, affirming and individualized financial coaching.
COMPANY PHILOSOPHY
You’ve heard the conventional wisdom—watch your expenses, save and invest, and over the long term, you’ll reach financial security. But have you struggled to put this into practice?
If you have, this might be why: Money’s more than dollars and cents. It’s a tool to help you build a unique life that brings you fulfillment. And money works differently for each of us; we don’t have a one-size-fits-all relationship with money.
At Copper Seed, we hold 2 core beliefs:
- Each of us has a unique relationship with money and a unique vision for our life. Understanding that relationship and vision is key to using money to build a life we love.
- Financial success begins with knowledge. Knowledge leads to practice. Practice leads to confidence. And confidence results in empowerment. Feeling empowered, you can accomplish anything!
Copper Seed empowers you through personalized, flexible, and affirming financial coaching so you can live life on your terms
ABOUT THE TEAM

Vaishali Shah
Founder
I firmly believe that, with a clear vision and supportive education and financial coaching, you can achieve your life dreams. So, I combined 20 years of teaching and financial services experience into Copper Seed with a mission of simplifying money for women and entrepreneurs like you through education, planning, and financial coaching.
I developed this drive through my own financial journey, leaning on education during challenging times. Read my story here. I hold a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia, a Master of Teaching degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an MBA from Wake Forest University. I’m a CFP® and CAP® Certificant and teach for the Love School of Business at Elon University.
We, at Copper Seed, are here to help you strengthen your journey as well!

Sophia Carpenter
Marketing Intern
I firmly believe that, with a clear vision and supportive education and financial coaching, you can achieve your life dreams. So, I combined 20 years of teaching and financial services experience into Copper Seed with a mission of simplifying money for women and entrepreneurs like you through education, planning, and financial coaching.
I developed this drive through my own financial journey, leaning on education during challenging times. Read my story here. I hold a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia, a Master of Teaching degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an MBA from Wake Forest University. I’m a CFP® and CAP® Certificant and teach for the Love School of Business at Elon University.
We, at Copper Seed, are here to help you strengthen your journey as well!

Carrie (last name)
Position
I firmly believe that, with a clear vision and supportive education and financial coaching, you can achieve your life dreams. So, I combined 20 years of teaching and financial services experience into Copper Seed with a mission of simplifying money for women and entrepreneurs like you through education, planning, and financial coaching.
I developed this drive through my own financial journey, leaning on education during challenging times. Read my story here. I hold a BA in Biology from the University of Virginia, a Master of Teaching degree from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an MBA from Wake Forest University. I’m a CFP® and CAP® Certificant and teach for the Love School of Business at Elon University.
We, at Copper Seed, are here to help you strengthen your journey as well!
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