In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Marit Bakken. Marit grew up in Norway where her grandparents had a little farm. For them, money was bartering arrangements with neighbors. As Marit says, they’d pay half a pig to have someone slay their field for a month.  Money was tight and the family had to work really hard. When she was twelve years old, her grandfather died. Shortly afterwards, Marit walked into a room and saw her mother and grandmother sitting on the floor, counting money, and crying. They had discovered a hidden stash of cash. The tears were filled with both anger, because that money could have made a difference to the family sooner, and joy because the extra money would help. Marit describes this as a pivotal moment. Seeing two generations of women, crying on the floor because the male head of the family had held this from them, set Marit on a path of agency and autonomy toward her own financial future.

Today, Marit is the co-founder and relationship expert at 360 Relationship, a modern therapy practice where they help people thrive in relationship. Marit helps her clients discover better ways to communicate, have meaningful relationships and escape communication gridlocks. She offers a solution-focused approach that guides clients to workable agreements that balance emotional and financial needs, whatever their situation may be.

Marit is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and has completed numerous trainings and certifications, including Gottman.  She is also a Certified Divorce Mediator. She completed her Graduate Degree in Counseling Psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies. She serves on the Board of Directors of Beyond Differences.

Marit moonlights as a Wedding Celebrant and legally perform wedding ceremonies with the exception of the singing.

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