You don’t usually avoid things.

You’ll have that tough conversation with your sweetie -- because you know it’ll bring you closer together.

You try to look more lovingly at the person in the mirror. You work on bringing mindfulness and compassion into your family dinners, your work, and your parenting.

Being a “work in progress” is a great thing. After all: isn’t reflecting deeply what makes life better and better?

Normally, you’ll look the toughest taboo in the eye.

Heck: you’ll pour it a glass of Pinot Noir and share a few laughs.

But there’s one nagging, glaring exception. One area of your life that feels … off. Shameful. Misaligned, maybe.

Ooof.

It’s that thing you’d rather not think about. (Let alone talk about.) Gulp. Sweaty palms. Scary, pit-in-stomach icky feeling.

But IT keeps coming up, anyway. It’s the elephant in the room … that for some reason, you keep turning your back on.

The Money Elephant was there when you panicked after splurging on those amazing $200 boots. Can I actually afford these? What’s my bank account even AT, right now? Aaaaah, when will I be a grownup with money?

The Money Elephant was in the room when your new client asked about your rates and your tongue dried up like the Sahara. I want to “charge what I’m worth,” but what does that even mean?? And what if I just really need the money?

And the Money Elephant was plopped right between you and your sweetie that weekend after you maxed out the credit card -- and gave each other the silent treatment. She spent that much on fancy lotions?? How do couples even TALK about money??

Maybe you’ve tried forcing yourself to get along — by creating super-restrictive budgets. But you inevitably slip up — and feel worse than ever.

You’ve tried visualizing abundance — but that doesn’t really help when you need to hire a bookkeeper.

You’ve tried out-running the elephant. Or throwing all your bills away, hoping if you ignore them long enough you just won’t have to deal with them.

But the elephant isn’t going away. So … what if you could bring all that love and mindfulness and work-in-progress optimism to this area of your life, too?

He doesn’t bite. (Pinkie promise.) And he’s not really a big, scary monster. When you give him a chance, you’ll see: he can be a powerful, loyal friend.

He will move mountains for you to create the life you want.

Want to be closer to your sweetie? He’ll light the candles and pour the wine.

Want to feel more empowered and aflame with purpose? He’ll walk that path with you, pointing out opportunities for clarity and peace of mind.

Want to trust yourself more, and grow into the person you know you can be? He’ll let you ride on his back as you tour realms of profound wisdom, intuition, and personal power, deep within yourself.

Most of us have no idea how to do this, though. We simply weren’t taught how to work with money, from childhood on up. And we certainly weren’t taught how to deal with our emotions about it!

That’s why money is the final frontier of a conscious lifestyle for many, many people.

That’s why I do what I do.

And that’s why I’m so excited to share with you the fullest expression of my work: a year-long program called The Art of Money. It's a year-long, online money school designed to help you transform your relationship with money.

Hi, I’m Bari Tessler Linden.

Financial Therapist, Mampreneur, Mentor Coach, and author of the award-winning book, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness.

Over the last 19 years, I’ve guided thousands of people into new, more loving, and refreshingly honest relationships with money. My work has been featured on Oprah.com, Inc., The Cut, Mindful Magazine, Reuters, MindBodyGreen, Experience Life Magazine (to name a few) and too many blogs and podcasts to count. A decade before I started teaching my Financial Therapy work, I trained as a psychotherapist and have a Masters in Somatic Psychology from Naropa University.

Eight years ago, we shared something completely new with the world: a one-year money school called The Art of Money. It’s the thrilling culmination of over two decades of my money, emotional, and body-centered work — and the absolute best way I’ve found to share this deep money work.

The results have been nothing short of incredible. Extraordinary healing. Heart-opening insights. Deep transformation. Astonishing community support.

Now, we’re about to welcome a new group of Money Adventurers to our eighth year: The Art of Money 2020. It’s going to be our very best year, yet: with added support, new Guest Teachers, a new teaching platform and an oomphier-than-ever mission to create a global, conscious money movement.

You can transform boring, dry “money stuff” into a creative, loving self-care practice.

You can transform tense money conversations (or deafening silence) with your sweetie into intimate Money Dates that bring you closer than ever.

And you can transform money itself into an adventure of deep visioning, mindfulness, and joy … so that it stops holding you back and starts helping you live your dreams.

Because when you finally look into the elephant’s warm, brown eyes and give him some love, he’ll love you right back.

We’ll pour the chamomile.

January - December 2020

… a year-long program for profound + practical money transformation
… with a treasure trove of content
… eclectic, expert Guest Teachers
… monthly live group coaching calls with Bari
… support from a heart-plucked team of Transformation Assistants
… a kindred, enthusiastic global community
… accountability, love, and support
… 12 months of teaching in a thoughtful, flexible structure
… practical, ready-to-use resources
… access to my entire library for the lifetime of the program
… for veteran students and brand new adventurers
… for solo journeyers and couples
… for anyone with a willing heart and curious mind.
One complete tapestry weaving together personal, couple, and entrepreneurial money teachings.
… All at our most affordable monthly price, ever.

It sounds hokey, but the Art of Money course has changed my life. After 16 years of intense therapy and lots (and lots) of change, I felt like I was ready for something bigger. I was pretty unconscious about my money issues when I heard about Bari, but was intrigued by her work.

Going through the AOM program each month with Bari’s gentle but firm questioning technique allowed me to uncover areas of shame and undervaluing myself (many of which that had NOTHING to do with money). Once the healing began, I grew bigger and was able to begin to see my own power and abilities in a new light, no longer shrouded in that unconscious shame from my past.

Since doing the program I’ve developed a new plan for my work that includes leaving district education and launching into my own business that is closer and truer to my deepest heart and calling. “It’s about the money and it’s NOT about the money” as Bari says. And it’s absolutely true.

Lori McDonald

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Here's an overview of the territory we cover on the journey in the program...

3 Phases of Money Transformation

Money Healing, Money Practices, Money Maps

Money Healing

This is the emotional work of creating an honest, mature relationship with money. Here, we dissolve shame. We get clear on the “Money Story” we’ve accumulated over the course of a lifetime (and all the patterns we’ve inherited from our family of origin, lineage, and culture). We identify and unwind patterns that no longer serve us. We claim our value. We learn mind and body-based practices to support our journey, and ensure we are working with self-care, acceptance, and love along the way.

We’ll spend 4 months here, learning to apply massive doses of compassion, listening, and love.

• Learn what emotions come up for you around money
• Practice somatic (body-centered) tools to help you work with these emotions in money interactions
• Get honest about your money story and bring it into the light.
• Understand the nuanced, subtle, and complex forces driving your money patterns which comes from family conditioning, personality, culture, socio-economic factors and more.
• Create your own money rituals for refreshing peace, clarity, and acceptance.
• Experience forgiveness, un-shaming and fear-busting … in droves.
• Explore deep money healing
• Celebrate your strengths, heal your wounds, and begin to step into a healthy relationship with money — on your own terms.

Money Practices

Create a clear, eyes-wide-open, refreshingly honest relationship with your finances. Soulful work is deeply rewarding — yet we also need the techniques, practical steps, and nuts ‘n bolts number-crunching to breathe it to life. Here, we empower ourselves by learning the language of money, choosing bookkeeping systems, practicing money dates, tracking money as it flows in and out and reviewing our numbers, patterns and deeply ingrained habits. We will learn new mindfulness tools to bring to this area of life. We will integrate our deep values into our bookkeeping. And, we will start to practice the spiritual side of money as well: trust, generosity, thriving and thankfulness.

We’ll spend 4 months here, applying actionable how-tos, fresh perspectives, and expert guidance.

• Create a money self-care practice that fits your life on a daily, weekly, monthly + yearly basis.
• Learn how to have compassionate money dates with yourself.
• Get empowered through learning the language of money and a bookkeeping system.
• Achieve new awareness with your Saving, Earning, Spending and Giving habits and learn to make the changes you want — with less resistance and more ease.
• Identify your deepest values -- and how to align your money habits with them.
• Learn about values-based bookkeeping with will help you Infuse more meaning + fun + creativity. And, it will transform dry, dreaded “bookkeeping” into something beautiful that supports your deepest values.
• Integrate your values into your earning, spending, saving, giving and investing.
• Learn about the different players on a Financial Support Team (Bookkeepers, Accountants, Financial Therapists, Financial Coaches and Financial Planners).

Money Maps

Zooming out to the larger view of our lives and how money supports our goal setting, dreams, and the phase of life we’re in. Here, we create Money Maps and learn to fine tune and dance with the ebbs and flows we go through in money and life.. We learn how to integrate our values with our numbers and dreams. We learn how to fine tune our earning, spending, saving, giving, paying down debt, giving and investing patterns. We learn how to make good money decisions in small, medium, and large purchases. We’ll learn what strategies to employ during big money challenges or curveballs. And, we’ll learn how to create yearly money practices that fuel our dreams.

We’ll spend 4 months here, giving you the space and tools to connect even more deeply with yourself and craft your own responses to some big questions:

• What are your big visions, dreams, and goals for this one precious life?
• Honor what life phase are you in, what phase are you moving into, and how this connects with your money journey.
• Learn how to create a 3-tier money map (aka: budget) which integrates your numbers with your values, dreams and goals
• Fine tune your Earning, Spending, Giving, Paying Down Debt, Saving and Investing.
• Practice how to be grateful in the present moment while planning for the future
• Learn tools to help you make solid money decisions in small, medium and large purchases.
• Learn how to work with big money challenges/curveballs.
• Begin to clarify how you get from here to where you want to go? In the next 2 - 5 years? (or beyond)

Here’s what’s included:

Money Healing. Money Practices. Money Maps. The program unfolds fluidly through these three essential elements. Engage with ease, knowing we’re holding the grand vision.

A year-long journey. Within the grand framework, we’ll dive deeply into one theme every month — from careers to kids, debt to ritual, Enneagram to bookkeeping systems. Explore the varied and vast reaches of your money relationship. With ample time to prepare for the journey and integrate what you’ve learned.

Live, 2-hour Group Coaching Call with me, every month. This is your chance to ask me anything. I’ll guide the community through our Monthly Mission and save plenty of time for live Q&A. (Don’t worry: you can always send your questions ahead of time if you’re unavailable -- or just shy!)

Amazing Guest Teachers. We’ll welcome an amazing roster of guest teachers throughout the year. (See below for the full list). Each month will include two main Guest Teacher interviews. They will share their expertise and you can enjoy the interviews in audio and transcription format. Additionally, in the library you'll be able to access my top Guest Teacher interviews from 2013 - 2019

My incredible team of Transformation Assistants. These women are wise guides in their own right -- and have been steeped in my Art of Money work for years. They’ll help me support all of you, in more ways than I can count. When you hit a wall, when you need a hand, or when you want some help celebrating (which you will!).

Monthly Missions. Start each month fresh and focused with a Monthly Mission email. You’ll also receive video, audio, and workbook exercises to guide your exploration deeper.

Irresistible exercises. You’ll be encouraged to continuously engage the material — at your own pace — with weekly homework, reflection prompts, exercises, and more.

Ongoing Guidance and Love. You’ll be held with so much love by me and my team. Expect emails, love letters, support, and resources each week.

Rich Community. Connect, share, and engage with your fellow Money Adventurers as much as you like within the private community forum. I’m very active here, so if you need a little nudge or reflection from me, just ask!

Access to my entire Library. I’ve been gathering incredible resources about money for 19+ years now. And you get all of it. Videos, audios, interviews, exercises, referrals for financial experts, recommended reading list and other resources galore. Don’t fret: we won’t overwhelm you with it all! Your Monthly Mission is curated and focused. But all these other goodies are here for you, whenever you want.

A Program to Engage and Inspire

The Art of Money is the culmination of over two decades of conscious money work with thousands of people from all walks of life.

My team and I have listened to our community and created this experience based on what truly works best. We’ve experimented, pondered, and fine-tuned. We’ve surveyed previous Art of Money Explorers and made this year’s program even better. We’ve balanced flexibility and accountability. Go-at-your-own-pace resources and community structure. Personalized attention and group support.

Join us for this deeply personal exploration. With friends, teachers, and wise ones. With practices, ongoing support, and massive amounts of love.

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Sonya and I have now had numerous conversations about money. Numerous! Conversations! MONEY. Lol. As little as a year ago, one of us would say something like, “I think I’ll buy a pack of gum” and suddenly we’re in a fight about money. Your program came at a particularly pivotal time because Sonya and I closed on a house at the beginning of June. We are two Black lesbians who have just purchased a home in the SF Bay Area!! THANK YOU for the tools, the resources, the permission! For speaking out loud what many of us wish to keep hidden.

Tijanna

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As a man with a traditional finance background, I was extremely skeptical of this seemingly feminine and feelings oriented course because I felt like I knew exactly what needed to be done for our financial health. But through the course, Bari won me over and my perspective has completely changed. If you are a married couple with young children like we are, and you are wondering if you should do this, I would strongly suggest it. I have been the money person in our relationship, and I always wanted my wife to care as much about saving money as much as I do. But I couldn’t get her to see my side of things. So it wasn’t a surprise to me that she proposed we enroll in this course. My instant reaction was that we should keep our money in our account instead of enrolling. I tried to convince her that I could teach her everything she needs to know about budgeting, money, investing etc. It turns out, Bari was a better teacher for her than I am. She needed a really kind, gentle approach, and a community of support to engage in money talk. Bari taught us techniques for being kind to ourselves and each other around a topic that brings up so much tension and stress. During the course, we paid off all debt completely and are both focused on building our savings. My wife does it without me nagging her now. Her inner money manager has been awakened. Our finances are better than ever before, and we are both involved now. I’m grateful to you Bari, for helping us connect on this issue so deeply.

Rene Cordova and Lumina Gershfield Cordova

What We'll Cover Each Month

Money Healing

SETTING THE STAGE

Setting intentions for the year-long journey and getting started with initial tools and overview

Here's what we'll cover:

• Make yourself at home here in the Members’ Area
• Familiarize yourself with some logistics so you know what to expect and can get the most out of this year
• Do whatever YOU need, to create a safe container so you can utterly transform, this year
• Why are you here? Turn within and clarify your intentions for this year
• Start practicing The Body Check-In: my #1 favorite tool for money transformation
• Get a solid overview of the Art of Money 3-phased-methodology
• Be ready to go deep: grab your Money Journal.

MONEY HEALING: LET'S START WITH THE BODY

Guest teachers: Karin Robbins - Somatic Tools for Your Money Relationship, Andrea Smith Gage - Somatic Tools and Boundaries

Here’s the great stuff you can expect to do this month:

• Learn what your body has to say about money.
• Learn somatic practices + tools to support this deep work.
• Begin to practice the Body-Check-in (my favorite somatic tool!)
• Begin un-shaming . . . in a big, beautiful way.
• Get really clear about your current money relationship.
• Examine your relationship to earning, spending, saving, giving … all in a healing, loving way.

MONEY HISTORY: YOUR MONEY STORY

Guest teachers: Jacquette Timmons and Olivia Mellan on Money and Couples

Here's what we'll cover:
• Understand the concept of a Money Story
• Unearth memories, beliefs, and attitudes about money from your childhood
• Discover the golden nuggets and challenging aspects of your money story
• Examine how your family lineage have impacted your money relationship
• Notice how your past is showing up in your present
• Listen to other's people's money stories from all different lineage and economic backgrounds
• Start to re-write your Money Story

LETTING GO: COMPLETIONS, FORGIVENESS, AND MONEY HEALING RITUALS

Guest teachers: Hiro Boga - Money + Energy, Julie Daley - Money + Healing Rituals

Here's what we'll cover:

• Figure out what’s really draining your energy and how you can reclaim your vitality from the four realms of financial “incompletes.”
• Banish overwhelm, paralysis, and shame.
• Free yourself from old resentments, shame, and anything that has a hold on you and your Money Story
• Learn the surprising reasons forgiveness is a major money practice -- and 5 myths that may be keeping you from forgiving
• Want to go even deeper? From blessing to releasing, ritual is a powerful way to consciously step into the future you want. I’ll walk you through the 7 elements to consider as you create your very own, personalized Money Healing Ritual.

Money Practices

INTRODUCTION TO MONEY SELF CARE

Monthly Mission: Money as Self-Care

Guest teachers: Sara Avant Stover - Money Practices, Geri Detweiler - Money + Debt, Cassie Price - Credit Scores

Here's what we'll cover:
• Transition from deep healing into practical money work
• Start learning the language of money (so empowering!)
• Learn what a Chart of Accounts is (it’s not that scary, I promise!)
• Start bringing more meaning, beauty, and compassion into your money practices
• Create (or fine-tune) your own personalized Money Practice -- with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly practices.
• Go beyond traditional bookkeeping by honoring your “intrinsic assets”
• Get a clear, birds eye view of your financial world by creating your very own Chart of Accounts. (Yes you can do this!)

VALUES-BASED BOOKKEEPING + TRACKING SYSTEMS

Guest teachers: Jess Salzman - Choosing a Bookkeeping System for personal and biz finances

Here's what we'll cover:
• Choose the best financial tracking system for you – and begin using it!
• Identify your deepest values … and learn how to align them with your bookkeeping.
• Revamp your Chart of Accounts with your very own, values-driven names.
• Do a bookkeeping assessment. How’s this going, for you?
• Bring oh-so-much gentleness + ease to your practice of checking in with your numbers. (Yes, it is possible!)

EXPANDING + REFINING YOUR MONEY PRACTICE

Guest teachers: Eva Konigsberg - Taxes and Financial Support Teams, Amy Bradbury - Cashflow, Systems, and Biz Models for Entrepreneurs

Here's what we'll cover:
• Get into the swing of a regular daily, weekly, and monthly money practice
• Make your money practices your own + deepen your self-care
• Get up close ‘n personal with your numbers in basic financial reports
• Bring on some financial support: who do you need to help you, right now? (Bookkeepers, accountants, financial planners, etc.)
• Learn about taxes and start thinking about financial planning and socially responsible investing

INTEGRATION + IMPLEMENTATION

Guest teachers: Kristen Wheeler - Living Your Native Genius, Marianne Elliot - Money + Courage, Fabeku Fatunmise - Money + Creative Entrepreneurship + Superpowers

Here's what we'll cover:
• Review everything we’ve covered so far
• Celebrate your victories. Big and small
• Revisit material and exercises you missed
• Identify your stuck places and growing edges
• Solidify your insights and progress now, so you can be fully available for our final phase, Money Maps (which starts next month).
• Enjoy plenty of time and compassionate encouragement as you implement, regroup, and integrate your new habits and approaches.

Money Maps

CREATING YOUR MONEY MAP

Guest teachers: Galia Gichon - Money + Financial Planning for personal and biz finances, Nona Jordan - Money + Entrepreneurial Adventures

Here's what we'll cover:
• Discover a whole new way to budget, infused with your personal dreams + values: your Money Map
• Make space for your “budget baggage” & and learn why most of your resistance is probably oh-so-wise
• Learn my absolute fave way to Money Map: Your 3 Tier Plan
• Vision, define, and create your very own Money Map
• Dance gracefully with your goals, projections, values, dreams -- and current reality
• Learn new tools + practices to make great money decisions.

VISIONING AND LIVING YOUR MAP OF INTENTION

Guest teachers: Mikelann Valterra - Unlock Your Earning Power, Barbara Huson (Formerly Stanny): Money + Overcoming Under-Earning

Here's what we'll cover:
• Dive deep into your dreams, values, and goals through guided visualizations
• Identify practical financial steps to take to bring your dreams to life
• Learn tools to dance with your real-world cashflow, whatever your reality: peaks and dips, steady income, couples, entrepreneurs, etc.

How to Dance with Your Money Map -
• Learn the 5 Money Areas:
• Earning and Income
• Spending and Expenses
• Saving
• Debt repayment
• Investing
• Find your way into right pricing and breaking through money ceilings

YOUR ANNUAL MONEY PRACTICE

Guest Teachers: Amanda Steinberg - Money + Earning, Jess Reagan Salzman - Profit First Accounting

Here's what we'll cover:
• Learn how to make smart money decisions that feel good to you
• Explore some ready-to-use frameworks and questions to help you make good money decisions in different scenarios -- and get inspired to create your own!
• Learn the warning signs that it’s not a great time to make a money decision with the H.A.L.T. method (so helpful)
• What do you do when time, energy, and money are all at a premium? Try out the 3 Pots method.
• Learn my Zen-inspired reframe for those big, huge money questions that feel impossible to answer (and how to solve them)

YOUR ANNUAL MONEY PRACTICE

Here's what we'll cover:
• Honor the ending of our Art of Money journey.
• Explore how you “do” endings, in general: what emotions do they conjure, for you. What do you need to feel complete?
• Explore your unique Holiday Money Story (we all have one!)
• Do a full End of Year Money Ritual to review the past year (in money and beyond) with loving awareness … and set the stage for the New Year with clarity and empowerment.

Experience it for yourself in a robust, miniaturized version. Whether you’re new to my teaching style -- or just new to The Art of Money -- get a behind-the-scenes peek so you’re confident you’ll love it before you buy. Get an Art of Money Sampler, including:

• Audio teaching introducing a Monthly Mission

• A Weekly Love Note

• A slice of a Monthly Mission -- in PDF format

• A Guest Teacher interview

• An audio excerpt of a live Q&A call, with Bari’s focused teaching and support.

It’s all delicious, delightful, and deep. Get your own Art of Money Sampler, for free, right here.

I have to tell you, reading this section gives me happy chills every time I look at it. I am humbled and honored to introduce you to this crazy-amazing lineup of teachers and contributors I’ve gathered to support you over the years.

I consider each a visionary expert in their field, and I’ve collaborated with them to choose the most potent topic to dive into together. Topics include: How to use somatic tools to help you understand your money emotions, How to create money healing rituals, How to choose the best bookkeeping systems for you, How to increase your credit score, How to pay down debt, How to increase your income and heal your earning issues, How to make solid money decisions and start saving and investing for the future and on and on.

In addition to the robust framework from me (money healing, money practices, and money maps), each month we’ll welcome two guest teachers to enhance your experience. (You’ll be able to enjoy the interviews via audio and transcription). Additional Guest Teacher interviews will be stored in our library.

This roster is hand-picked — no, heart-picked — by me, for you.

Feast your eyes, dear friends . . . .

The Guest Teachers for 2020:

Saundra
Davis

Jennifer
Lee

Rachel Robasciotti

Racheal
Cook

Vicki
Robin

Tara Nelson

Mark Silver

Hiro Boga

Amy Bradbury

Maketa Born

Mikelann Valterra

Jacquette Timmons

Rachel
Cole

Deborah
Price

Sonya
Brewer

Olivia
Mellan

Andrea
Gage

Makeda Pennycooke

Tad
Hargrave

Jessica Salzman

Fabeku Fatunmise

Gerri Detweiler

Galia
Gichon

Julie
Daley

Bernadette Anat

Barbara Huson

Christopher Peck

Karin
Robbins

Nona
Jordan

Amanda Steinberg

I have also lined up a fabulous crew of TA's to help support you inside the community, along with a great behind-the-scenes team to help support you.

It takes a village to do this work.

I’m honored to introduce you to our village’s incredible Wise Ones.

This diverse, seasoned group will help hold our container all year, offering loving support, creative solutions, fresh perspectives, un-shaming listening, and virtual high fives.

Jess Reagan Salzman
Bookkeeping Specialist
and Trainer

Sonya Brewer
Somatic Psychotherapist

Andrea Gage Smith
Somatic Trainer

Debbie Sassen
Financial Planner

Is 2020 your year?

As a Money Adventurer, you’ll be guided through my entire, time-tested approach — and enjoy brand-new teachings on a multitude of themes. From grand vision to monthly themes to baby-steps: discover a vibrant tapestry that lovingly weaves together every thread of your money relationship.

Got Questions? We’ve got Answers.

We’ve given every detail of this program oodles of caring thought. Want to know our reasons behind anything and everything?

PROGRAM STRUCTURE + LOGISTICS

When does the program start?

On January 1st, the program officially begins. Mark your calendar, because this is a big, beautiful day! This is when our first monthly content will got out and when our alumni-led private community with open with a loving global community of kindred Money Explorers. Our community calls will begin in January as well, so stay tuned.

We open the program for registration in October and January. When you sign up for the program during either of those registration periods, the program begins for YOU.

When you join during the January registration, you’ll instantly get full access to our beautiful private Members’ Area, where all of our course materials live: step-by-step coursework, teachings, worksheets, audio messages, interviews, and so much more. We’ll roll out this content in an easy-to-follow way throughout the year, so you don’t get overwhelmed. But if you’re raring to get started in January, you’ll have plenty of wonderful, introductory content available in January that we refer to as our “Preliminary Monthly Mission.”

When you join during the early-bird registration in October, you get immediate access to our private member area. There you will have access to our early-bird materials, which includes a (gentle) Kickstarter Call, that is recorded, along with material and handouts to help you get started. You will also get access to our library which has many interviews and resources that we have been collecting and creating for 19+ years. You will also receive supportive love-note emails from November – December to help you take some baby steps.

So, you see, as soon as you sign up, you will get access to the private member area and the program begins, for you … but the community aspects of the program kick off on February 1st.

How many months of content do I get?

How long do I have access to the Art of Money 2020 material?

Ahhh, we’ve got you covered on this one. You will have access to the private Members’ Area that houses all of the content from Art of Money 2021 for years and years to come (for as long as I am running the Art of Money business, which I foresee will be many years). So you are welcome to keep coming back to the material over and over at your own pace.

You can also choose to continue as an alumnus (about 25% of the community are alumni) and you’ll receive a generous, 50% alumni discount.

What if I can’t make it to one/some/all of the community coaching calls?

We’re welcoming people from all over the world, with diverse schedules, lifestyles, and working hours for this program — and we’re doing everything we can to make it easy and convenient for everyone to participate. So, we’re alternating the days and times for our calls: some will be during the day, others will be in the evenings.

We’d love for you to make every single call, but you truly don’t need to be there live to enjoy amazing transformative work.

If you can’t make the calls, don’t fret! We’ll be recording every single call; they are yours to keep forever. ALL of the recordings are downloadable so you can enjoy them while you are exercising, driving in the car, while nursing your child, etc. And you’ll always have the opportunity to email questions for Bari and the guest teachers if you won’t be there live. Even if you’re not on the call, you won’t miss a beat. We’re here for you — no matter where (or when!) in the world you are.

Is this self-paced, or are there weekly calls? How does this all work?

The Art of Money is mostly self-directed, so you can go at your own pace, selecting which pieces speak to you (and which you have time to do!). But there are also many community components to the program, which many people find invaluable to their experience.

All of the Art of Money content is organized in a private online member area, which you’ll get access to as soon as you sign up for the program. Once you get there, you’ll find a “How to Use this Program Manual” along with a video tutorial to help you navigate the private members area.

There’s a very clear framework to the program. We move through the 3 main phases of the Art of Money methodology: Money Healing, Money Practices, and Money Maps, spending 3 months in each phase.

On the first of each month, you’ll receive an email letting you know that the new content — the Monthly Mission — is live in the private members area. This includes all of the guest teacher interviews teachings from Bari, worksheets, articles, and resources for that month’s theme. We have an audio and written version for every piece in the main content. There’s also a large library of additional interviews and resources that you can access whenever you’re ready.

Keep in mind: once a Monthly Mission is unlocked, you can always go back to it anytime you like: later in the year OR years to come (remember: you have access to ALL of these materials for the lifetime of the program!).

You’ll also receive Weekly Love Notes (via email) every Friday to keep you inspired and help you take next steps. So, you’ll hear from us via email weekly and monthly, keeping you engaged with the program’s framework.

Within that framework, you’re completely free to engage with the material at your own pace, in ways that work for you. It’s up to you to find the best time to listen to the Guest Teacher interviews, for example, and to complete the exercises for that month’s Monthly Mission.

Some people love to complete every single exercise and listen to every single Guest Teacher interview. But most people pick and choose which pieces of content speak most to them. You’ll find loads of support within the program for helping you make this experience work for YOU: encouraging you to go at your own rhythm.

There is also a group coaching call with Bari (and your fellow Art of Moneyers) once a month. You’ll find the schedule of these calls within the program (and get reminder emails). You can participate LIVE via phone or web browser. Since we have folks participating from all around the world, not everyone will be able to make every call live, and that’s OK. We record all of these calls, so you can listen whenever works for you. We also make it easy for you to submit questions anonymously ahead of time.

We also have a private member forum. This is where you can really connect with other Art of Moneyers (whenever suits you), ask for advice relating to the material, be witnessed in your journey, and get support. Bari is active here, as are the four Transformation Assistants. The TA’s provide support here within the group setting, NOT one-on-one. That’s so the whole group can benefit from everyone’s questions and answers.

So, there are many different components to The Art of Money, and you can choose which parts are best for you. Overall, the program is mostly self-paced. We deliver content each month in the private Members’ Area, Weekly Love Notes via email, a private members community you can access whenever you like, and a monthly group coaching call you can attend live or listen to whenever works for you.

ALL OF THAT CONTENT, OH MY!

What’s the course structure like?

Our program has a yearly, monthly and weekly framework although it is also self-paced, so you’ll need to determine how much time you want to spend in each section.

During the year, we cover three main phases: Money Healing, Money Practices, and Money Maps. We spend four months in each phase.

Each month has a specific theme — or “Monthly Mission” — with teachings and exercises delivered in audio + written format. You’ll find two Guest Teacher interviews in each month (in audio and transcript format). All of this content lives in our private, online Members’ Area, On the first of each month, you will get an email letting you know that the new month’s material is live in the member area. You can read about the syllabus and the monthly themes on the program page.

You’ll also receive a Weekly Love Note each Friday with support, encouragement, and next steps to keep you going which are connected to the monthly themes and content.

We do a live, two-hour community call each month where you can ask questions, get guidance, and get live, laser coaching from me. These calls are SO wonderful. They’re also recorded, so you can access them even if you can’t make it live.

There’s also our alumni-led private forum where our global community hangs out. This is where Art of Money members connect with each other and our team to ask questions, get support, celebrate victories, and enjoy that oh-so-needed witnessing.

The private member area also has a Library with my entire Resource Library with additional interviews, additional resources, recommended reading, and more. All of the interviews can be downloaded and taken with you on walks, commutes, cooking dinner, etc.

So, the course is mostly self-paced, even though there is a very clear yearly, monthly and weekly outline. You can participate in the community group, share and ask questions as much as you need to. Otherwise the member area is a place to privately engage with the content at your own pace. And, you are always welcome to send in private questions to our team behind the scenes who also help support the community with resources and love. There is a good combination of DIY + weekly support in the community group and monthly community calls.

Can I go at my own pace? Do I need to do everysinglething?

This is completely up to you. Some people have gone step by step, completing every exercise, in order. Others jump around, cherrypicking the interviews and practices that seem most “alive” for them. Most people pick and choose which pieces are best for them.

There’s a lot of material available to you! You have access to it all, but it’s up to you to create the time and space to sit with, practice, and implement everything you are learning.

We never know what kind of year we’ll have (form the challenging to the beautiful). So this is a journey of pacing yourself throughout the year and doing as much healing work as you can, creating practices that work for you. Everyone starts in a different place and ends in a different place. And you’ll find support, suggestions, and tools inside the program to help you go at the best pace for you.

How much time and energy should I set aside for the program each week or month?

You can truly spend as little or as much time as works for you.

Like most things, what you put in will be what you get out. There is no right or required, way to do this. Everyone will have their rhythm, and everyone will be supported to find, nurture, and accept that rhythm. I will support you in crafting your own journey here!

There is an incredible framework as you are ready, and you have lifetime access to all of the materials, to return to again and again. Everything is recorded, which frees you up even more to go at your own pace. Also since it’s a year long program, your energy input will of course fluctuate with your life — and we welcome that.

What if I get behind?

There’s no such thing.

Actually, this is such a Big Hairy Deal for most people already, in their money relationships (“I should already have figured all of this out by now!”) that there’s a whole, big teaching on it within the Art of Money program, which I refer to again and again, throughout the year. “I’m so behind” is an old, outdated script that so many of us fall into, and it just keeps us stuck and ashamed. It’s not helpful. So, if you’re already worrying about falling behind, you have this teaching to look forward to, which you will LOVE.

In the meantime, just keep in mind that how (and how much) you engage with this program is up to you. Nobody will wag their finger at you for not finishing every exercise or missing a community call! A year is a long time and lots will happen.

Some folks will do every piece and part of the program and engage with it in the exact order that I am presenting it.

Some will pick and choose which exercises and Guest Teacher interviews are most needed and interesting. Some will jump around in the different phases and themes. This is one of the biggest side teachings of my work: YOU will get to listen to what’s best for you and craft your journey in the best way for you. There is no “right way” to approach this. It’s about finding YOUR right way and showing up fully for that.

OK but I really want to do everything. What if I don’t get through it all by the end of the year?

Yes, there truly is an embarrassment of riches! But it’s given to you in the spirit of generosity and support — NOT obligation. You will be reminded again and again to honor YOUR pacing and self-care — and that you are never “behind.”

For those of you that love to do every piece, there is a checklist built into our teaching platform and it will track how much of the content you do.

You will still have access to your 2021 member’s area for the lifetime of the program (years to come!). That means: all the teaching materials, the resource library, guest teacher interviews, recorded group coaching calls, and even program emails will still be there for you, whenever you need them. (Whew!)

Many people choose to continue the Art of Money journey with us for a second or third year — because they love the ongoing support and community AND this money work is truly the work of a lifetime, growing and evolving and deepening, right along with us. If you choose to continue, you’ll receive a generous, 50% alumni discount. (Sweet, right?)

Wait, I get lifetime access?

Yes, you will get lifetime-access to the private Members’ Area that houses all of the content (for the program year you signed up for). Lifetime access means you will have access to your “program year content” for as long as Bari is running the Art of Money program.

And, you can revisit that year’s content at your own pace and to your hearts’ desire. Also note: The private forum area closes on December 31st every year. The content is archived so you can go back to the resources but you will no longer be able to post or receive support from Bari or the TA’s in the forum.

Many people continue to go back to their year’s content over and over throughout the years and this is a great option for many. And, for those of you that want more support, we offer the alumni option. To access the new year, community and content, you can join as an alumni, which we offer at 50% off the regular pricing.

What format is the content delivered in?

The program content is delivered in audio and written format through the members area and via conference call (audio) for the live community calls with Bari.

All of our sample content for Art of Money is also in written and audio format as well as all of our blog content/podcast content. There are a few video interviews from over the years, although 95% of the content is delivered in audio and written formats.

We know that people have different learning styles and this is what works best for us at this time. We will not be adding visuals, such as powerpoint presentations to any of our content because this is not in alignment with Bari’s teaching style. We have found that students who are visual learners typically like to get a journal and draw, illustrate or make notes while listening to the audios.

We have been curating these materials for many years now and when we have a solid piece, we keep it. Every year we review the material, update some, delete others and create new content.

What is Bari’s teaching style like?

Bari has a very gentle, nurturing, compassionate, loving, although very direct when needed, teaching style. Our program also has a feminine style to it, from the way the program is structured, to how the content is delivered, to how Bari teaches.

Some of the recordings are succinct and some are not.

This is 100% Bari’s teaching style and can be seen in all of our public content and again in the sample content that was provided from the registration page on our site.

During the program enrollment period though the sales page, sample content page, FAQ page and our emails we make every effort to be as clear as possible about the type of style of the program, what it is and what it is not. We do this intentionally so anyone interested in the course can easily see if it’s a good fit before they sign up.

At the heart of it, this is a personal growth course that gives you a journey and an experience that supports members to change their relationship with money on practical, emotional, psychological and spiritual levels. This takes time and while there is a clear framework and specific tools, it’s not a succinct program nor does it have a succinct style. It’s really not a business, quick-fix, get to the point, kind of program.

The Art of Money program has worked for hundreds of students over the years. But it won’t be right for everyone.

ALL ABOUT PAYMENTS

How much is the program?

You can choose to pay monthly for 12 months —OR— pay in full for a discount.

— Solo Journey: $88.00 x 12 monthly payments — OR— $850.00 pay in full.
— Couples Journey (+ Buddy Rate): $108.00 x 12 monthly payments — OR— $988.00 pay in full.

Alumni receive a 50% discount:

— ALUMNI Solo Journey: $44 x 12 monthly payments — OR— $425 pay in full.
— ALUMNI Couples Journey: $54 x 12 monthly payments — OR— $494 pay in full.

You’ll find the special links for alumni discounts in emails from us. If you’ve misplaced those, email us at: [email protected].

Wait, I can pay monthly? So is this like a monthly membership/subscription?

No. This is NOT a membership, and you cannot cancel partway through. The Art of Money is a product — an experience that unfolds over time — and you may pay for it in one lump sum OR by monthly installments.

We offer the monthly payment option to make The Art of Money more accessible for folks, but it is NOT like a gym membership or magazine subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

When do the monthly payments start?

If you choose the monthly payment option, your payments start right away and will be automatically withdrawn each month via our payment system, and that starts right away, regardless of when you sign up for The Art of Money.

So, if you sign up during our earlybird registration on October 8th, for example, your payments will automatically be withdrawn around the 8th of each month.

Since the payment plan is for 12 monthly payments, earlybirds finish paying for the course several months before the end of the year program.

Is there a money-back guarantee or refund policy?

No. The Art of Money is a non-refundable investment in your relationship to money. We gave a lot of thought as to whether or not we’d offer a refund policy — and we’ve decided not to offer one. This is not a product you can try out and return, and it’s not a monthly membership that you can “pause” or opt-out of if life gets in the way. It’s a year-long, participatory experience that you must commit to. It’s an unfolding process that empowers you to dance with your money relationship, even (especially!) when life gets sticky.

For more on this, scroll down to the section of the FAQ on the Big Why behind our no-refund policy. (This is also listed on the program page right below the payment buttons.)

Do you offer scholarships for the program?

We’ve thought long and hard about this behind the scenes and we don’t offer scholarships (full or partial) at this time.

We’ve found that it is truly challenging to assess the real need behind a scholarship because being able to “afford” something can be very relative based on what we value or how we feel.

We’ve also learned that when people don’t pay for this work, they’re actually far less likely to get a lot out of it. People tend to get the most out of the program when they invest in it, emotionally and financially. And we want everyone in our community to benefit as much as possible from the Art of Money experience!

It’s also important to clarify that we have kept the price point of the year-long Art of Money course the same for 9 years and have not increased it. (Please see our blog article: “Why I’m NOT raising the cost of the Art of Money – and proud of it.” for more on this.) We feel we are doing our best to keep the program as reasonably priced and accessible for the most amount of people in our community. And, we get this is truly all relative.

During this AOM 2021 early bird registration period, we’re trying something we’ve never done, and it’s something we may never do again: you can join the program with a buddy at the lower rate that we’ve only ever offered for couple’s joining together. We’re now calling that rate the “AOM Buddy Rate,” and after you and a friend join via this option, the two of you can split the cost.

Your buddy could be your sister, your mom, your cousin, your friend, your haristylist...it could be anyone that you want to do the program with. Please check out the Couples/Budy Rate in the payment section.

If you feel that $88.00 per month is not possible for you, we now have our beautiful book available by a similar name, The Art of Money: A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness and loads of free content on our site via our blog articles and our 7 day free mini Art of Money course. And, if you need a small support group, please set up a bookclub using our Art of Money bookclub guide, right here.

What if I am an alumni?

If you are an alumni, we offer a 50% discount to you so you can have continued support and encouragement as you progress with your money work. All alumni get access to their content for years to come but if you want to join the community aspect of the program again (community calls, private forum, new interviews, updated resources), this is for you.

This deep money work is a lifelong practice and we want to make it as easy and accessible as possible for you to keep up your momentum in the coming year with continued community support. Please contact us here for the link to our alumni page with the 50% off sign up links.

THE BIG WHY BEHIND OUR NO OPT-OUT/NO REFUND POLICY

The Art of Money is a non-refundable investment in your relationship with money. It’s an invitation to listen, learn, connect, explore, and transform. It’s a year-long experience that can be paid monthly or in full — but it is NOT a monthly membership program that you can cancel and opt-out of at any time.

My team and I thought long and hard about whether or not to offer a “30-day money-back guarantee” or some other sort of refund/opt-out policy. Ultimately, we decided it didn’t feel right to us to offer one. We asked ourselves a lot of questions about this and finally recognized it as an opportunity to provide a conscious money teaching — right here in your decision-making process, before even clicking “buy.”

Here are our reasons for not offering refunds or an option to opt-out of The Art of Money once you’ve joined:

Reason #1: This is your chance to make a clear, confident money decision. A big part of conscious money work is empowering you to engage every money decision mindfully, lovingly, truthfully, and directly. By not offering a refund for this program, or allowing you to opt-out at some point during the journey, we’re asking you to make the truest decision for you, right now. So check in with yourself. Take a breath. Look at your numbers. Reflect on your intentions. Consider the value. Ask yourself: yes or no?

Reason #2: Everything you need to make an informed decision is right here. On the fence? Get a full taste of the program right here. Catch our Money Mocha series, which are delightful, quick shots of Art of Money awareness and wisdom, right here. Check out our beloved Money Memoir series, which is an intimate gathering for truth-telling about money. Folks from all different lineage and economic backgrounds tell their honest money stories, right here.

Browse the archives on this site and see if my approach to money feels good to you. Does it make sense? Does it align with your way of being in the world — or do you want it to? Do you want more of it? Do the guest teachers for the program intrigue and excite you? Does the format feel like something you’d love? Am I, Bari, the right guide for you? We’ve given you all the details to empower your decision.

Reason #3: The transformation we’re offering can only be measured by you. If you engage with the entirety of this program — all the coaching calls, exercises, community support, and resources — if you do the deep inner work and implement the practical steps we recommend — we’re confident you’ll experience profound shifts, in your money relationship and beyond. Yet what these look like will be different for each participant.

We offer a helpful framework -- but the responsibility for what you get out of it belongs to you, and you alone. Some of you will choose to do every single exercise -- others may pick and choose from what we offer and still benefit tremendously.

Some of you already have clarity around your numbers, but need help being more gentle and forgiving around money. Others of you might already overflow with financial compassion, yet need help with a nuts ‘n bolts money practice. You might need help recovering from debt — or you may have an overabundance of money that feels equally overwhelming. The shifts you experience are unique to your financial history, situation, and goals.

Reason #4: When you’re all in, you’re all in. This experience will most likely challenge you. Holy moly, will stir up resistance -- and that looks like falling behind in the program, getting triggered by lessons or teachers, or even wanting to throw the towel in completely. It will flow through phases of excitement and grief, clarity and difficulty.

Often the biggest breakthroughs come just after the greatest resistance. By denying you an escape route when things get tough, we hope to encourage you to work through your tough spots — whether they come in Month #1 or Month #12. We’re inviting you to be an active co-creator in this experience, to trust the process, and commit to it. Because life happens -- and it will happen during this year.

Things will come up, related to this program and outside of it. Growth spurts. Paradigm-shifting pivots. Births, deaths, job shifts, moves, and life-changing parties. It’s up to you -- and only you -- to commit to this deep work, not only when it’s convenient, but especially when things get tough. Because devotion is beautiful. And it’s all and only yours to claim. But speaking of all that …

Reason #5: You get access for the lifetime of the program. Every recording and resource we offer is yours, for the lifetime of the Art of Money. So even if you hit resistance in the moment -- or if “life happens” during this year and you fall behind -- you may reconnect with these teachings in a few months and suddenly glean all their value.

We want to welcome you to this community of kindred money adventurers — and we know the warmest welcomes come when you show up fully, right from day one, knowing this is where you want to be (even if it feels vulnerable/scary/big).

FOR COUPLES

My parter/honey/spouse and I want to participate in the program together. Do we need to pay twice?

No. Take advantage of our special pricing for couples: $108/month OR a 1-time payment of $988.

This couples pricing is just slightly more than the price for an individual. We want to make it as easy as possible for couples to share this journey, because we know just how powerful it can be when you do deep money work together.

We’re not allowing couples to join for the price of one for two reasons. First, we’ve noticed that sharing access with others doesn’t actually do them a huge favor: when people make a financial investment, they’re far more likely to follow through and take full advantage of the program. And second, we’ve realized that we do need to charge a little more for couples, so we can cover the expenses and the oodles of time and support you’ll receive from our team.

I’m in a relationship and my partner isn’t willing to do this work with me. Will I still benefit from the program?

Yes, goodness, absolutely, yes! Even if you’re journeying solo — join. Your clarity and empowerment are yours to claim.

And you never know — your honey may well catch a glimpse of your transformation and decide to join you down the road. We’ve been amazed by the what happens when just one partner shows up for this work. First, little shifts happen. You claim more empowerment. You become more clear, honest, and loving — with yourself and with your partner. And then, over time, bigger shifts happen.

We’ve seen mountains moved in this gentle, loving way. And many times, the willing partner is pleasantly surprised to find their spouse/partner/honey getting curious about this work down the road. We’re not advocating being pushy here! But we are advocating doing the work you are inspired to do — because when you commit to your own healing, it ripples out through the rest of your life in wonderful, irresistible ways.

If you’re still feeling concerned about doing this work when your partner isn’t on the same page with you, we think you’ll love this sample content page. It includes a clip from behind-the-scenes of the Art of Money, from one of our monthly Q&A calls, and Bari addresses this very issue with one of the community members.

What if I want to share this program with my roommate/business partner/daughter/best friend? Can we use the couples pricing?

For the first time EVER in The Art of Money program, yes! We're offering a new payment option for Art of Money 2021 Early Birds. It's called, AOM Buddy Rate.

You and a friend/mother/father/brother/sister/colleague/etc. can join the program together for the same special rate we've always offered couples who join the program.

That means you and a friend will be able to join at the discounted couple's rate and you can split the expense between you.

With all that's going on in our painful and beautiful world, it's more important than ever to find a safe community space where you can talk through money issues. That is one of the most important parts of the Art of Money program…the community support, both from me and other members in the program.

We’re doing everything we can to make The Art of Money accessible to a wide community. That’s why we lowered the price when we turned this into a year-long program … and we haven’t increased the price in seven years.

When you do your own money work, you’ll find the benefits rippling throughout many areas of your life. Plus, you’ll get support around conscious communication, entrepreneurship, and beyond in the Art of Money to help you with these other relationships.

We’re so happy that you’re excited to share this with others in your life! We love it when friends and family join the program at the same time. This work is so rare and against the grain, we can use as many close allies as we can get. We hope you’ll send the program page their way … and we trust that anyone who’s ready for this work will sign up.

THE COMMUNITY CONNECTION

How many people will be in the Art of Money?

The truth is, we’re not sure yet! We won’t know until we close registration.

In our inaugural year, we welcomed 320 people from around the world. In 2018, we had 500+ community members. Our community gets a little bigger each year. 2020 will be the eighth year of The Art of Money, and we’re expecting our biggest, most diverse group, yet. But don’t fret: we’ve beefed up our support team to make sure you get the cheerleading and guidance and handholding you deserve!

Our mission is to create a global conscious money movement. So our community will be rich, diverse, and wide — and I’ve made sure there will be enough love & support to go around.

In addition to guidance from Bari (that’s me!), we have a wonderful team of TA’s (Transformation Assistants!). I’ve hand-picked these wise ones to help me hold and guide this journey, and offer this community their invaluable support, guidance, and help.

We trust 100% that the constellation of this group will be perfect, and have lovingly designed and refined and re-refined this program to welcome and support a large number.

This is not a small, intimate mastermind group (and we’ve priced it to reflect that). I taught very small group formats for years, and I love the deep work that can happen there! But when we opened the Art of Money program (a new teaching format, a new price point, a new experience), we intentionally grew our community. We want this work to be more affordable and accessible for a much more diverse group of people.

I still love creating an intimate, nurturing loving environment — and we think we’ve found an elegant way to offer that experience within a large community through this program. We’re committed to every member of this community: if you show up, your questions will be answered and your process will be witnessed.

One amazing way to get heard and held throughout this year is in our private member's forum. I have been utterly blown away by the community conversations in the groups for previous years. Utterly. Blown. Away. Plus, our TA’s will keep close tabs on the community, chiming in with resources and guidance for you. Most of all, I’m incredibly active in the group. Yes: you’ll see my smiling face in there all the time, cheering you on!

Remember: you can email your questions prior to group coaching calls, you can speak during calls, and you can post in the group any time. I’m excited to be your guide, and I also know that so much of your learning will happen through each other.

That said, The Art of Money is a group program, not Private Financial Therapy.

If you want to dig into your process while receiving my undivided attention, you may consider private Financial Therapy with me.

I will be offering 1 – 2 private Financial Therapy sessions to members of The Art of Money in 2020. This is NOT included in the price of The Art of Money (it’s an optional addition). I have very few spots available for private Financial Therapy, and Art of Money students will get first dibs. So, if you’re interested in private Financial Therapy with me in 2020, your best bet is to join The Art of Money 2020.

I’m an introvert. Will I be forced to participate/share/show up more than I’m comfortable?

You are most welcome to this community and you can engage as much — or as little — as you like. We’ll make every effort to make you feel as comfortable as possible and help you know that this is a safe place.

Sit back and watch. Listen. Witness. Be as loud or quiet as you need. Share your stories or keep them to yourself. We trust you know what’s best for you. And we’re here if you need help along the way.

I’m an extrovert, a talker, an open book. Will there be enough space for me to get support?

Are there men in The Art of Money program?

In general, it is a very heavily dominated female space with probably 80% women and 20% men. The women take up most of the space in the forum too, although there are always some men and men are very welcome!

We get some single men and some men who come in with their female partners as a couple and men who come in with their male partners.

Bari’s approach has always drawn more women, but for the men that feel a connection with this style, we wholeheartedly welcome them into the space.

For some reason, men tend to hire a financial planner privately more or work on their own, or they are drawn to a more traditional masculine style, i.e. Dave Ramsey.

Some of the Art of Money’s guest teachers are male, although the TA’s (teaching assistants) inside the forum are all female.

Lastly, Bari is married to a man and they have worked together for 18 years on their money relationship. Her husband has a very different style than she does and she has a lot of experience with this.

I am a financial professional, will your program be helpful for me?

Bari loves to support other financial professionals. There are many financial professionals who take our year-long program to do their own money work (which we all need to do) and also learn a lot of tools, practices and Bari’s Art of Money methodology to bring to their clientele.

So every year, we have bookkeepers, financial coaches, financial planners, etc. who take the course along with everyone else who wants to do their own money work.

Bari has been asked to do a certification for financial professionals and therapists/coaches and she has been planning to do this for some time, but she’s recently signed a second book contract, which takes priority over the certification. The Art of Money certification will be moved to 2021.

Also please note, the year-long Art of Money program will be a prerequisite for everyone who takes the next level training and certification.

HOW MUCH BARI DO I GET?

Bari, I love you. How much Bari-time will I get?

I love you, too!

You have direct access to me in our live, 2-hour group coaching calls every single month. That’s your chance to raise your hand and get live support and laser coaching from me. If you have a question and are too shy to ask live on the group coaching call (or won’t be able to make it live), email me beforehand and I’ll do my best to answer it on the call. I’ll read your question without sharing your name (so it’s anonymous).

While I’m the main guide, you also have access to our alumni-led community. I am so excited by this. This group of alumni (from around the world) have been steeped in the Art of Money framework for a few years so will have tons of wisdom to share on the trials and tribulations of the journey.

What if I want some extra, personalized support from Bari along the way?

I’m all yours. You are so brave to show up for this work, and I care deeply about getting you the support you need! That’s why I make myself so available to you: in the private member's forum and in our group coaching calls.

And, I’ve already heard from some of you that you’d love some additional, quality time, one-on-one with me.

I’ll be opening up sessions of Private Financial Therapy with me in 2021, and Art of Money members get first dibs. Each Art of Moneyer will have access to one or two slots of single-serving, 60-minute sessions with me.

These are NOT included in the price of the Art of Money: they’re additional private sessions with me. These sessions usually sell out extremely quickly when I open them up to the larger community (like: within 24 hours), so that’s why I’m making them available first and foremost to YOU, my Art of Money members. (I most likely won’t open them up to the larger community in 2021.)

If you hit a rough patch or just know you could really use some personalized support — at any point in this journey — 1 – 2 of these sessions are available to you! Learn more about private Financial Therapy with me right here.

If you need support from any other kind of financial pro, we make every effort to connect you with the best. In my decades of money work, I’ve created a lengthy list of top, trustworthy financial experts, and you’re welcome to the full Rolodex: bookkeepers, accountants, trainers, coaches, planners, and on and on.

IS IT REALLY FOR ME?

I have followed your work for years. Will The Art of Money have enough new material to make it worth it?

This money work is a lifelong journey. The material you have already encountered will reappear as the foundation of this experience. However, everything is updated: this is the fullest, most current culmination and evolution of my work. Plus, I’ll be teaching live in our monthly group coaching calls and weekly email love. There are so many new teachings from me, and brand new teachings from the guest teachers. Not to mention, you’ll be in the company of a brand new, and no doubt, stunning community of Money Adventurers.

In short: yes, it’s so worth it. We welcome you, veteran students.

I’m brand new to this work. Will this go over my head?

Do I have to use a particular bookkeeping system/tracking tool in this program?

I don’t live in the US. Will this program support me as an international member of the community?

We welcome international students! This community will have students from all over the world –in 2014, we had students in 17 countries, and in 2019 we had 370 students from 24 countries!— and we love the diversity and fresh perspectives this brings to us all!

95% of the material is “international-friendly,” if you will. The only pieces that might be irrelevant, or need tweaking for you are as follows: We will be covering some bookkeeeping/tracking systems that are only offered in the US, and we’ll also be covering some tax subjects that will not be relevant. That’s it! Know that we will also provide resources for tracking systems you can use in your country — and will make every effort to support you in this way. We’ll do some research for you, and make sure you have what you need.

EEEP I’VE GOT SOME RESISTANCE

As soon as I saw this program, I thought “YES! This is what I want and need.” And then I froze. I’m not sure I can do it.

You’re right on track. When people start truly engaging with money, resistance often (OK, almost always) shows up. This can look like paralysis, confusion, anxiety, or a dozen other things. We welcome and make space for all of this in The Art of Money experience and walk you through this tricky terrain with compassion and gentle tools. Thanks for being so aware – this will serve you so well in this program!

It seems odd to me to spend money on my relationship to money. Any suggestions for how to make this decision?

How astute and thoughtful of you. When facing any money decision, I recommend considering five main factors:

The Numbers: Do you know if you have enough money right now to make this purchase (this program will help you if you’re afraid to look at your numbers)? Also, brainstorm ways to create $88/month in your life (a few lattes here, scaling back there – it could be more possible than you think).

The Timing: Do you need this right now? Is your relationship to money calling (or screaming) to you? Have you been asking for this kind of support?

The Value: Is this valuable to you? If so, how valuable? Are you willing to spend your money to reflect this value?

The Cost: How much is it costing you to NOT give yourself this work? How is not doing this work hurting you or your relationships?

The Intention: Is this a self-loving decision? Are you ready to receive the value of this investment?

If you’re prepared to gently, lovingly hold yourself accountable for receiving the value of this investment …
If you feel empowered, trusting, and loving towards yourself in making this investment …
If you’re prepared to invest not only your money, but your mind, your heart, your time, and your consciousness, as well …

Then everything is aligned for you to receive a powerful return on your investment.

So: Take a deep breath. Check in with yourself. Look at your numbers. Consider the timing. Weigh the value. Reflect on your intentions. Is this your time? Only you can know!

Boy, I’m still on the fence! Help?

We’ve got you covered on this one too. Remember: we’re all about conscious money decisions, so we want you to feel 100% clear and empowered as you decide whether The Art of Money is right for you. So here are some amazing resources to help you get even more clarity:

Get a free Taste of The Art of Money. It’s a great way to get a sneak peek at the kind of content we include and how it’s presented. It includes an audio teaching introducing a Monthly Mission, a Weekly Love Note, a slice of a Monthly Mission (in PDF format), and a Guest Teacher video interview. Get it all right here, for free — enjoy!

Check out our Money Mochas Series. We’ve hand-picked (and heart-plucked) some of our favorite, nibble-sized content from behind-the-scenes of the Art of Money (and other wonderful places). This is a great way to get a taste of the Art of Money experience. If you’ve got a few 5 minutes, take a sip of a Money Mocha! Find ’em all right here.

You can also check out our Money Memoir Series. Bari interviews folks from all different lineages, economic classes, income levels. Everyone bravely share their money strengths, challenges, mistakes and triumphs. We love teaching through storytelling and this is a wonderful way to get to learn more about our work.

THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT

THE BIG WHY BEHIND OUR NO OPT-OUT/NO REFUND POLICY

Here are our reasons for not offering refunds or an option to opt-out of The Art of Money once you’ve joined:

Looking for pricing? Click here.

Prior to enrolling in Art of Money, I thought I had the finance thing down, at least the operational parts of it. However, there were disconnects with how I was living my dreams – the “why” and “why not” – that I didn’t even realize I needed to address until I saw the ad for the yearlong course. Something about it resonated deeply, and I’m so glad I went into what is deeply rich, prolific and practical content.

After a year of experiencing her, I don’t want to minimize the impact of Bari’s unique approach, either, as her gentle, compassionate, non-shaming presence and community created a sense of safety that allowed me to take risks and go deeper than I have before. Through this work, I’ve been able to move beyond simply tracking and managing my money with diligence, to stewarding my life and finances with love. Art of Money was a life-changing experience for which I am immensely grateful.

Jennifer Jackson

Is the Art of Money Right for you?

This program isn’t for everyone. (No program is.) And I’m not everyone’s teacher. (Nobody is.) My team and I want to be as transparent and loving as possible in helping you decide whether The Art of Money is perfect for you.

The Art of Money is perfect for you if:

• You’re SO ready for this. You’ve been wishing upon a star for this kind of support for ages now. Or you just learned about us and this work feels like the answer to a prayer you didn’t even realize you had. This format, style, and approach feels like a perfect fit for where you are and where you’d like to go. The thought of lovingly diving into all the facets of your money relationship (emotions, number-crunching, relationships, family history, gender dynamics, work and life purpose … and so much more) excites and inspires you. You realize that you’ve needed this kind of experience for a long time -- and by golly, you’re ready.
• You’re a self-starter -- who needs a framework, a community, or maybe just a little loving encouragement. It’s OK if you’re not 100% ready to go full throttle on every single aspect of your money relationship right at this very millisecond. Resistance is part of the process (sometimes in a big way!) But if you’re willing to put in some work, meet your resistance when it arises, ask for help when you need it, and show up with everything you’ve got -- this program will absolutely repay your efforts.
• You love online learning -- or are at least willing to give it the college try. You love the idea of being a part of a sacred international community. And come to think of it, doing all of this from the comfort of your PJ’s sounds pretty swell, too. Much of The Art of Money takes place online -- in our member’s area, with recordings and PDFs, through weekly Love Notes and Monthly Missions, and in our private member's forum. (The rest of the program -- our live group coaching calls -- happen over the phone.) You certainly don’t need to be a whiz-kid-hacker to fully engage with The Art of Money! But you do need to be willing to check your email and give online learning a try to get the most out of this year. Even if this isn’t your tippy-top favorite learning style, if you’re inspired by this work (and perhaps thrilled that you can engage with it without travelling all the way to Boulder, CO!) you’ll do just fine.
• A loving, gentle approach to learning sounds amazing. My teaching approach is very feminine, nurturing, and compassionate. With me, you get a loving guide -- not a barking drill sergeant. If the thought of adding some chocolate and candlelight to your money routine sounds lovely -- if the thought of loving through your resistances instead of beating your head against them sounds refreshing -- if the thought of finding compassionate acceptance when you “fall behind” puts you at ease -- then you’ll feel right at home here.

The Art of Money is NOT for you if:

• You expect a quick fix. My friends, our money relationships are complex, far-reaching, and deep. They’re ancient and personal and evolving. Working with them is just that: work. We weren’t taught how to do this as children or even young adults -- so we need a year-long journey to create a new foundation, trace new grooves, and create new patterns that will serve us for the rest of our lives. There simply are no quick fixes in money work -- that’s just not how this works. The Art of Money will stir up your resistance. It will dredge up fears and wounds for healing, and invite you to dig deep and meet yourself in new ways. If you’re not prepared to put in some time and energy and effort -- if you want to take a magic pill and change everything on Day One -- or if you expect someone else to “fix” everything for you, with no effort on your own part -- this is not the program for you.
• You hate online learning. This is an online program, with a members center, weekly emails, a member's forum, and more. To get the most out of it, you need to be comfortable (or at least willing to be guided!) with online learning. If you absolutely, positively need face-to-face teaching, this isn’t the program for you.
• You hate a feminine approach. The Art of Money balances deep emotional healing with practical nuts ‘n bolts. Yet my overall approach is decidedly feminine. I’m compassionate and nurturing and maternal. I believe in loving people into transformation -- and I refuse to shame you into change. I believe in gently excavating the reasons behind your resistance -- and I refuse to be anyone’s drill sergeant. Our framework is firm yet flexible -- I refuse to be rigid when something softer will serve better. If all of this sounds awful to you, I’m likely not the best teacher for you right now. And that’s OK!
• You actually don’t want to change your money relationship. In order to get value from this program, you truly need to take responsibility for your own experience. We’ll offer you tons of tools, resources, community support, and ongoing, loving guidance. But it’s up to you to step up, use them, and apply them to your life. As with anything in life: it’s all what you make of what you’re given. If you’re ready to do some work, get some guidance, and let some love in -- you’ll be astonished at the results.

• If you need daily tasks. There is a larger 3-phase framework: Money Healing, Money Practices and Money Maps. We will give you monthly themes and content with checklists. You will get weekly support and access to the private forum to ask questions whenever you like. But you will not receive daily tasks. There is a very clear framework for the year and for each month and you will need to decide how to map our your weekly or daily assignments in the best way for your life.

Wherever you are in your money journey, wherever you are on the globe, whatever you earn or spend in a month: we want to welcome you to this deep, rewarding work. And make it easy for you to give an empowered, clear-hearted YES!

What does it cost?

We’ve made every effort to make this program as affordable and accessible as possible. We’re just that committed to sharing this work with the world! Please enjoy our lowest, most generous price point, ever. Join the program by choosing one of the options below, and please note that these prices are in US Dollars.

For solo journeyers

$88/month for 12 months

--OR--

One-time payment of $850

For couples

$108/month for 12 months

--OR--

One-time payment of $988

Ready for a Recap?

When: Our year-long journey officially runs January - December 31st, 2020.

Where: Online. So: participate from anywhere in the world. In your pinstripes or PJs!

Who: You, Us, Everyone!

How Much: $88 per month for 12 months or one-time time payment of $850. Or, if you’d like to join the program with your intimate love partner, you can both join for $108 per month for 12 months or a one-time payment of $988. Please enjoy this low, generous price point!

WHY: Because, in your heart of hearts, you dream of a better relationship with money. You’re tired of the anxiety, confusion, and overwhelm. You’re ready for relief, refreshing clarity, and renewed confidence. And the idea of masterful guidance, visionary teachers, and loving community sounds too sweet to pass up.

FAQS FOR COUPLES

My parter/honey/spouse and I want to participate in the program together. Do we need to pay twice?

No. Take advantage of our special pricing for couples: $108/month OR a 1-time payment of $988.

I’m in a relationship and my partner isn’t willing to do this work with me. Will I still benefit from the program?

Yes, goodness, absolutely, yes! Even if you’re journeying solo — join. Your clarity and empowerment are yours to claim.

What if I want to share this program with my roommate/business partner/daughter/best friend? Can we use the couples pricing?

With love: no. The couples pricing is only for people in an intimate love relationship.

We know that the other relationships in your life might involve a lot of “money stuff.” Whether it’s a mother-daughter relationship, a close friend, or a business partner, you might find yourself talking about money quite a bit — or needing to but not knowing how.

But we do not extend the couples pricing to this myriad of other relationships, no matter how close they may be or financially relevant they may be.

You see, couples have a shared money journey in a specific way that business partners, friends, and family members don’t. There’s support, resources, and education for this within the Art of Money program that allows us to offer pricing for this particular relationship — but not for other relationships.

In our time offering this work we’ve learned that when people don’t pay for the program, they’re actually far less likely to get a lot out of it. And we want everyone in our community to show up and benefit as much as possible from the Art of Money experience. So our firm boundary around sharing this material isn’t about stinginess — it’s actually about love.

I’m putting everything I’ve got into this program. Everything I’ve learned, everything I am, and everything I know we can become — together. This program will take the lion’s share of my time, heart, and energy this year — so if you want to work with me in 2020, this is your chance

I’ve done all kinds of deep inner work for years. But money?! No way. It was the final frontier. A shadow realm I had never learned much about, and somehow thought everyone else had an education I was missing. While walking on the Art of Money path, I discovered that next to no one gets a great money education, and all of us have healing and learning to do, whether we’re deep in debt or deep in a big inheritance. I adore Bari’s compassion, enthusiasm, somatic sensibility, practical skills and vast heart. I can’t imagine a more kind-hearted guide in this exploration of such an important topic, so ridden with stress and shame for many of us.

Erin Geesaman Rabke

This is Really, Really Important

The “Why” behind our No-Refund, No Opt-Out Policy

The Art of Money is a non-refundable investment in your relationship with money. It’s an invitation to listen, learn, connect, explore, and transform, in a richly supportive group experience.

My team and I thought long and hard about whether or not to offer a “30-day money-back guarantee” or some other sort of refund policy. Ultimately, we decided it didn’t feel right to us to offer one. We asked ourselves a lot of questions about this and finally recognized it as an opportunity to provide a conscious money teaching — right here in your decision-making process, before even clicking “buy.”

The Art of Money is a year-long experience that can be paid monthly or in full -- but it is not a monthly membership program that you can cancel and opt-out of at any time. It’s important to us to create a safe, supportive group container for this deep work.

To help create that, it’s important to us that everyone start together, with intention and commitment -- and everyone stick together ‘till the end. We offer a number of ways for you to experience The Art of Money before you buy (see Reason #2, right below), but we do not allow you to “test the waters” within the year-long program, itself.

Here are our reasons for not offering refunds for The Art of Money, or allowing members to opt-out of the monthly payments, if they choose that payment option:

Reason #3: The transformation we’re offering can only be measured by you. If you engage with the entirety of this program — all the coaching calls, exercises, community support, and resources — if you do the deep inner work and implement the practical steps we recommend — we’re confident you’ll experience profound shifts, in your money relationship and beyond. Yet what these look like will be different for each participant.

How would your life change if money became your powerful ally?

Just imagine: what could money become, for you, if you devoted a year to your relationship with it?

A source of confidence, not shame.

A lit-up expression of your conscious lifestyle — instead of a nagging exception.

A reason for spontaneous dance parties … instead of tense shoulders.

A springboard for fulfilling intimacy with your honey instead of ongoing conflict (or awkward silence).

An opportunity to connect with a kindred community of other conscious wayfarers.

Founded in soulful abundance. Clarified by passion. Fueled by your deepest values. Graceful, easeful, true.

I've been listening to you — here in my community and beyond. To your wants and needs, to your pain and frustration, to your anger, numbness, overwhelm, and over-it-ness around money. Sound familiar?

The Art of Money is my response to what so many of you have asked for.

Truth: Your money relationship has everything to do with everything.

Your family stories. Your career. Your spirituality. Your body. Your life dreams and goals. Your unique way of seeing and being in the world.

This program honors all these aspects of you. Your whole self is invited.

Expect deep wisdom and practical how-tos. Reflective solitude and community connection. Pattern-untangling and self-care to-the-max. Rich community support and skilled leadership. A visionary approach to serve you for a lifetime.

I’ll guide you to creating a sacred new phase in your money journey. One founded on clarity, ease, and intimacy.

Then gradually — sometimes gently, sometimes dramatically — these qualities soak into the rich terrain of the rest of your life.

You’ll bring a new-found sense of peaceful confidence to your tasks, epic and mundane. You’ll carry yourself with deep, abiding value, during high times and low. You’ll relax into well-informed hope and fulfilling freedom: in relationships, in solitude, in big-life-visioning.

You are brave to be here. Oh, so brave. Welcome to the right time, the perfect place, and the path to transformation.

Join us and begin the journey.

Please enjoy our lowest, most generous price point, ever. Join the program by choosing one of the options below. Please know, this is a year long commitment (not a monthly membership) and we have a clear no refund policy, read our FAQ to learn more.

Please note all prices are in US Dollars.

For solo journeyers

$88/month for 12 months

--OR--

One-time payment of $850

For couples

$108/month for 12 months

--OR--

One-time payment of $988

Praise

The Art of Money course was a steady and deep journey of financial transformation over three years for me.

The first year, I stayed in the money healing phase, realising what I needed was somatic therapy to shift old trauma, which really enabled me to do the Body Check-ins and follow the course with a light touch.

Over my second year I followed the full course in depth each month. That year I got a full range of data from my money practices and my emergency fund back in place, which was a great relief following financial devastation due to divorce and redundancy some years earlier.

In the third year, I made significant shifts which included dealing with my elderly parents’ financial affairs whilst also increasing my income levels by bringing my small teaching business out of dormancy. I found exactly the right expertise and advice amongst the Transformation Assistants on the course and took every opportunity to get advice from and do some additional work separately with them.

I would not have gone so far financially and personally over the past 3 years had it not also been for all the contributions from the AoM community, which I leant on, not just learnt in.

It has truly been a healing journey, which will continue. I am looking forward to exploring the next phase with curiosity and openness, and an emerging sense of optimism about what future might bring.

Sarah Jane Williamson

I’m not really sure I will ever truly find the right words to express my deep gratitude for having found Bari’s work and for the year I have spent as part of the AOM community. This program has RADICALLY shifted my relationship with money and even how I see myself. I broke through some barriers that had held me back for a long time. I even launched out and started my own business which I NEVER would have been able to do if I had not changed how I related to money. This program was a gift from the Divine at a time when I needed it the most.

If you are considering doing this work, I can’t say strongly enough how much you should do it. Money and I are on such better terms and I owe it to this program. You will not be sorry and you will be the better for having invested the time. If you show up and do the work, you will be rewarded by levels of growth you can’t begin to imagine right now. This program is worth the investment of both your time and your dollars. I can’t say enough good things about AOM and Bari. I loved this program and I know you will too!

Makeda Pennycooke

Thank you to this whole beautiful community for your support, exposing yourselves to the most candid, truthful sharing and holding each other’s hands along the way. Bari, you embody feminine wisdom, gently steering this tribe, without judgement, nourishing us woman-to-women with your considerable experience, from the heart. It’s been such a wonderful journey.

Victoria Penko

Bari is the real deal. In a world mucked up by hype and overblown promises, Bari’s work is a rare gem: shining with clarity, love, and outrageous generosity. She brings a level of depth and gentleness to this tender work that’s not just refreshing — it’s profoundly transformative. I’ve had the great privilege of working with her for over 4 years now, both professionally and in the Art of Money program. Thanks to her guidance and graceful modeling, I’m proud to say that I’ve taken some great strides in my money relationship. Now, I can look at my numbers (a triumph in itself!), and it’s not about strong-arming myself; it feels fun, empowering, and playful. (No, seriously!!) And everything she says about how working on your “money stuff” ripples out to the other areas of your life? 100% true. I’ve learned invaluable skills in this program around un-shaming, boundary-setting, truth-telling, and so much more … and I apply them to my career, my relationships, and other areas of my life at least once a day. I still have so much work to do with my money relationship — and I say that with way more excitement than shame. I’m so very grateful for Bari’s work. This work is profoundly important. And Bari is the one to lead it. My highest, unequivocal recommendation.

Angela Raines

Bari Tessler Linden is helping people learn to have better relationships to money. This work is SO important. The Art of Money is a great program – rock solid. It is like a slow unfolding journey which starts with unravelling your old stories and then working towards developing new habits and thoughts around money. I highly recommend it. If you are looking to become more conscious (and smarter) with your money, this is the program for it.

Theresa Reed

I have made so many amazing shifts since this class began. First of all, I am totally up-to-date with all my business books and have a wonderful bookkeeper who is guiding me through the joys of QuickBooks! This is huge! Now, all of my taxes are paid and everything is up-to-date and it feels wonderful. Second, my honey and I have had so many amazing Money Dates and we’re moving forward to the next phase of our lives. After 25 years together and going through really lean times, (having to roll coins to make a down-payment on a townhouse) we are finally at a point where he can retire. Having the Money Dates has helped to really clarify what we have, what we value, and how we want to spend our time and lives together in the future. I tell everyone I meet about this class. I love it! Bari has such a warm, sincere and real presence. Each call, letter or Facebook message, make it feel as if Bari is right there with each of us. Bari’s love and passion for this work along with her honesty and kindness are so appreciated.

Terry Jordan

Over ten years ago I went to a seminar given by Bari entitled, "Conscious Bookkeeping" I remembered connecting to the information and I filed it away. Many years later, I ran across and on-line course entitled, "Art of Money" which was being taught by Bari. I jumped on it!

I joined this community in 2013 and have learned so much about myself-mainly getting myself out of debt. I was able to pay off all credit cards (I now have one card which I pay off monthly), pay off my student loan, and my house will be paid off next month!!!!! Sometimes when I berate myself, I forget all of my accomplishments and my gratitude for these gifts. My work is not done, and as I have said to Bari many times, I will be a part of this work for as long as it exists. Thank you all for indulging me and thank you Bari for your infinite wisdom and gentleness around this work.

Tandy Iles

I joined Art of Money because I wanted to know what was behind the curtain of my money avoidance. For so many years, I looked down on money, and detested dealing with everything around it. As the curtain lifted, with Bari's gentle, deep, sensible and sensitive guidance, I began the process of peeling off all those layers, years of experiences that have unknowingly shaped my money views, my world views, my self views...

It has been, and continues to be, a journey of deep healing and hope for change and growth. I am grateful for the work that Bari has discovered, named and crafted with wisdom, humility, humor, and a rich tapestry of fascinating collaborators who join together to support us on the journey that EVERYONE and ANYONE can learn and grow from, moving from the inside OUT.

This program may help you get more RICH on the outside, but it will DEFINITELY make you feel so much richer on the INSIDE.

Keshet Margolis

Bari’s love of this work is very evident; her passion comes through in her interviews and in the community calls. Even her voice is soothing; more than once a pent-up sadness was released when she asked us to “take a deep breath”. She provides TONS of resources and has amazing connections! The best part is that she provides loving support throughout and strongly encourages us not to be hard on ourselves if we “fall behind”. The Facebook group is also a great resource – people sharing their struggles and “aha” moments – it’s another way to connect and get feedback. Great care has obviously gone into Art of Money and it shows! I would highly recommend this program, and I think anyone who has taken it can vouch that its effects are far reaching – it’s not just money work, it’s SOUL work! Thank you, Bari!

Robin Robinson

Our goal for taking The Art of Money was to find a responsible way to raise and teach our six-year-old son about money. We got that and so much more. The Art of Money taught my wife and me that it is never really about the money. It is about the emotional and psychological conditioning regarding money we grew up with — the silent rules, emotional stress and lack of guidance we witnessed as our families “danced” with money. Our family journey with The Art of Money couldn’t have come at a better time. We were able to create of a year of intentional living, working with a firm money map, allowing us to spend time with our son before he started kindergarten. Since then, we created a dream map, and we have launched two companies this past year, not without stress, but without emotional or financial casualties. Bari’s graceful, transparent and nurturing facilitation brings a sense of well-being for you as an individual in the program and as a community that gets created. We highly recommend the Art of Money program!

Skeeter Buck

I’m that woman. That wildly successful woman in a quirky profession, whose dad isn’t even sure I have a real job. And you know what, I hold myself back, from earning earning earning because of old tapes and mantras from my past, and fear of who I will be when the barn door flies off and my services and healing information become a household name. Who will I be with six figures? How about seven figures? Who is that woman gonna be? I know that woman now. She can do quickbooks on a mac, she knows the difference between financial planner and financial coach, and can hire a bookkeeper when the time comes with confidence. She’s upgraded the mantras and sings a new financial song. And I stepped up because I no longer stumbled in my money shoes. Thank you Bari. My healing around that which scares (terrifies) me has blown right off the charts. And she speaks in these low soothing tones that could talk a (financial) jumper off a ledge, uh, like me. My life will never be the same, and yours won’t be either if you are brave and love yourself enough to change that which does not serve, even if its its mad scary. Bari will help you. Trust me.

Rowan Twosisters

Through my work with AOM, I realized it was time to expand my services, and because of this work I had the courage to go through the process of consciously taking on a student loan, which clear communication and understanding of what I am creating…very different than my first batch of undergraduate student loans, which have taken long years to clean up. After years of unconsciously choosing struggle , I can honestly say that it is a pleasure and a joy to handle money , and I *can* handle it, with grace and ease ~ I have gotten my ducks in a row to prepare for this new era of stable, regular income doing what I love. As more and more income flows to me, I have all the tools I need to create order and stability with it, uniting very practical steps with more expansive ways of seeing money and financial matters. Thank you, Bari, and the rest of the amazing Art of Money team and community…I would have no idea that any of this was possible, or even where to begin without everything I have received on this journey.

Jaime D. Powell

The reason I signed up for the AOM was that I was so in love with Bari's book and I hoped she could help me in my relationship with money in my business and my life with my, (now) husband and our 2 young children.

All 3 parts of AOM have so much to offer. It is so beautiful to see how much of my life is influenced by the choices I make with money and how I think and feel about it. I discovered I love mindful budgeting, see my numbers and see how money comes in and out. What shifted in my life is my thinking and feelings about money. "Money is just what you think money is." That shifted everything for me.

I would tell all my friends and all parents to sign up for AOM. It is so important to learn about money, so you can teach it to your children without fear or judgement. With trust and LOVE. So you can live the life with your children that's important to you.

Marianne Oude Nijhuis

Bari is a burst of inspiration. She is a soulful, wise and energetic teacher who can guide anyone to greater clarity and power around their money. Bari’s program was a revelation for me — a firestarter that allowed me to get more clear, grounded and empowered around my finances and my life.

Andrea Scher

I cannot fully express how much The Art of Money and Bari Tessler have changed my life. My relationship with money and making money and financial decisions has shifted so much. This has been a huge catalyst for me to reconsider my work and personal life in regard to how I see money and not fear it so much anymore.

I love the gentle and judgement free space that Bari and her team create for AOM. Money is such a trigger for me and am sure many others so I love how everyone is accepted where they are at and we go at our on pace. I have learned from all aspects of the program and can see myself signing up to take it again in the future. There are so many incredible resources with incredible people involved in the FB community as well. So grateful!!

Lara Thompson

I’ve been doing the course this year and it is so amazing! Life changing, really, I’m not being dramatic! If you are an entrepreneur, want to be an entrepreneur, or simply want to have a better relationship with money this course may be just what you are looking for! Bari’s approach is so supportive, yet direct, and honest! I don’t know about you, but we just don’t learn about money in school the way we learn about so many other subjects. Bari Tessler Linden is so wonderful and the guest teachers have all been super helpful! I’ve actually been working closely with two of them and I’m sure they aren’t the last two teachers I will work with from this fabulous community.

Karin Robbins

I had been attracted to Art of Money for a couple of years before I jumped in. I found the program gentle, profound, and healing. Bari's approach is so inclusive and she's literally seen it all, so nothing anyone asks her about is a surprise and she knows many ways to approach the solution. The community calls and expert interviews are invaluable.

What I like the most about the program is the phases that Bari walks you through - from healing your money history, getting clear on your numbers, and how to figure out what you need and want for your lifestyle and how to get it. I highly recommend this program if you are wanting more freedom and control around your money and to heal any money shame you may have.

Adele Michal

Yesterday my husband and I were discussing some numbers in YNAB when one of the kids asked “what is that?” pointing at the computer screen. I said “I would love to tell you!” and proceeded to tell our 11 and 9 year old boys about what each of the numbers were- income, expenses, how we were trying to get balanced, how if we spend more than we brought in, it follows to the next month, and we looked at the history of the last 4 months we have tracked (yay!). We looked in a few categories, they asked what we could do to spend less, and we thought of the different options. And then at some point I said “you know, I’m so happy to share this with you because I hope to teach you how to do this when you are older. M parents didn’t teach me and it’s taken a long time to learn, and I hope I can teach you better.” And the best part- I was so happy, I wasn’t even angry at my parents at that moment. Thank you Bari Tessler Linden for a beautiful moment that could have never happened, on so many levels, before Art of Money.

Chana Lieb

Since starting The Art Money, I’ve really started to become more comfortable with money. I learned about where my negative beliefs and mindsets are around money and where they come from, and I’m learning that I can change that. I no longer feels as that I have no control over my money. I’m starting to feel comfortable looking at my numbers, making simple goals and plans for my money and most of all, not being AFRAID. This has been a wonderful program!

Milissa Harding

A couple of weeks ago I finally sat down to rename my chart of accounts. I’ve been a bookkeeper working in Quickbooks for about 16 years, so I know my way around a chart of accounts, but putting this together was really powerful . Often our money and our time don’t align with our priorities, which I think is the source of so much pain around money. To be able to realign the chart of accounts around my priorities was the most powerful exercise. Bravo / Brava! to all of you out there who don’t have this background but dove into the Art of Money anyway! This is hard work, even for a seasoned professional. I’ve been trying to do this work for my own household for so many years, and and even with the practical tools it wasn’t where I wanted it to be. Once I was able to shift my thinking with this guidance, I was able to transform the process.

Betty Marcon

I grew up with no money education and no money understanding. My first memory of money is that there’s never enough at the end of the month. But the Art of Money community, working with Bari, and coming together with my wife around money have been extraordinary experiences! I am changing my understanding of my history, present, and future, thanks to AOM! My wife’s and my relationship with one another and with money is changing so radically. We have been digging out things that need healing, and working to have money dates every single week. And that is amazing. If I got nothing from this Art of Money besides the concept of money dates and support for putting them into place, the whole thing would be worth it. The reality, though, is that I’ve gotten so much more and I believe that what I have received will continue to support me and others, like concentric circles, working their way out blessing the world.

Catherine Clarenbach

Thank you for also sharing your trainings with my wife and I. It has been years, but your Conscious Bookkeeping course really made a huge and lasting impact on our lives (fiscally and otherwise).

Matthew Esparrago and Family

A few months into the Art of Money program I told my friend “I think this is the best thing I’ve ever done.” Bari has this amazing combination of acute sensitivity, compassion, ability to listen to and stay with what a student is going through, all in addition to being a somatic therapist who can relate the world of one’s finances to various levels of one’s being – mental, emotional, spiritual and so much more. Bari has imparted so much wisdom throughout the year, and I feel blessed to be a part of her community. This work is a lifelong process, so I plan to sign up for a second year. Thanks Bari!

Susan Bensen

Thanks so much for another great year of Art of Money! I’ve downloaded all the guest teacher interviews and when I’m working with my hands, like cleaning or washing dishes, I listen or re-listen to an interview. I infinitely trust the care with which you curate the teachers you invite and the other programs you recommend. I’ve been in communities where this is done with less care, or that don’t align with my values so I know the difference. I find everything, from the worksheets, to the audio and video, even your perspective that shines through everything you say and write as one of the most valuable offerings I’ve experienced in my life thus far. Year 2 has really helped Mike and I take things deeper and the continued support made our money practices even more ‘sticky’ so that we find we’re much more committed to continuing our couples money journey into the future.

Gayle Yamauchi-Gleason

Bari is a wise, loving and incredibly real. Working with her has been a grounding point not only in my relationship to money but also in my life. She naturally creates a safe haven and gently holds the space for you to navigate the wilderness of money and all dances with it. She wears many hats… a guide, a teacher, mentor, friend, role model and she moves through these hats with the perfect amount of transparency, professionalism and grace. Her worked moved me from a place of fear, shame and isolation around money to a place of having much more confidence, clarity, ease and enjoyment! I never knew that looking at my numbers could actually be exciting. If you know the time has come for you enter “money adulthood” then Bari is your gal. Her work leads your through a process that is both deep and transformational but also fun, educational and action oriented. Working with her was one of the best decisions I made all year.

Rebecca Lewis

I cannot say enough about the positive impact Bari’s work is having in my life. Profound as well as practical, her Art of Money class has been life changing. Coming so late to this money awareness, I might have been harsh with myself, but Bari’s compassionate approach has allowed me to move forward without chastising myself for the past. Thank you, Bari Tessler Linden!

Athena A. Pallis

Our relationship to our financial life is LOADED. Bari’s insights, gentle questioning, and wise coaching definitely lightened my load. I am so glad to see the challenges of the personal, spiritual, and practical realities of money being addressed!

Lynn Jericho

Money & shame – who knew?!? I think down deep – we all know. And Bari’s coaching and program help you face those patterns and create new ones. I’ve tried Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey and have found that few lessons stuck with me. The work with Bari is deeper and gets to the root of the problem.

Stacey Donelson

One of the best gifts I’ve given myself this year is the ‘practice of money’ with Bari’s Art of Money class. It has allowed me to consider from multiple perspectives: my value as an entrepreneur, the transition from private practice to stay-at-home-mama, and the intentional steps to enter the workplace again, empowered with a fuller knowledge of saving, sustainable investing and meeting debt with gratitude. This is amazing transformative work.

Jess Anderson

I’m participating right now in Bari’s Art of Money program. It’s completely fabulous. I have learned so much about myself and money — more than I ever expected. And because of that, I am for the first time in my life using a system to budget and manage my personal finances. Not only am I NOT gritting my teeth, I am truly enjoying it — and I feel more on top of my money than ever. The content of the course is incredible, the way it’s organized, the guest presenters, everything…but here’s the thing. The real magic happens because of Bari’s compassion, encouragement, and understanding. She makes it possible to step in and air your money hang-ups without fear of judgement so you can get on with the practical stuff. Absolutely incredible.

Erin Callaway

Bari’s work was just what I needed. Bari is a gifted coach. I was able to pinpoint the areas of my financial life that need my attention. And, most importantly, I’ve been able to look honestly at my finances and start developing a plan to change the things that need changing. All in a spirit of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and ultimately self-confidence. Bari calls herself a coach, but I think “money whisperer” is more like it.

Leah Bray Nichols

I think what Bari does more than anything is un-shames us around money. It’s the combination of nuts and bolts financial knowledge and practices, with compassionate attention — not only on the numbers, but past baggage, emotions, and heart. . . . . It was the combination of rigor — and frankly love — that made this work land with me like nothing before.

Kristen Wheeler

Thank you Bari. My wife and I are more connected now because of your work. I am a fan! We now meet once a week for sacred financial practice. And, we're getting so much out of the shared vocabulary. Considering everything that my wife and I have been through together, this is truly an amazing gift. Getting clear about my relationship with money means more freedom to create wealth. If anyone reading thisis thinking about investing in your education this year, personally or professionally, make the Art of Money a priority.

Seth Braun

Bari was my entrance to the world of conscious money, and over the span of slightly more than 10 years I have studied with her twice, and continue to follow her writing and work. I remember what a relief Bari’s presence was, how I knew she was ‘one of us’ but in the world of money, that I could trust her. She holds the tension of practical ‘real-world’ bookkeeping and financial tracking skills in perfect harmony with the world of personal patterns and human relations. When I recently read her post naming her superpower as ‘unshaming’, I couldn’t agree more! She brings her delightful, and very human, self to her work, creating a space for you to bring yours. I still recommend folks to her, and will continue to do so!

Ursula Ferreira

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