The Money Beliefs Keeping You From Building Wealth with Shahmeen Kahn

What if your biggest financial obstacle isn’t money but what you believe about it? In this episode of Thinking That Matters, I sit down with Shahmeen Kahn, Wealth Management Advisor of Meridian Wealth Management, to unpack the real barriers that keep people stuck when it comes to money, investing, and long-term wealth building. Shahmeen shares her journey from Albany, New York to Texas, how family and faith shaped her path, and why so many capable people feel intimidated by financial conversations. Together, we explore how education, not perfection, is the key to building confidence with money. This episode is for anyone who wants to grow their wealth intentionally but feels unsure where to start, afraid to ask questions, or quietly wonders if they truly belong in financial spaces. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: -Why financial literacy starts with awareness, not income -The most common limiting beliefs about money and investing and how to challenge them -Why you don’t need a large sum of money to begin investing -How starting early and understanding compound interest can change everything -Practical ways parents can introduce money, saving, and investing conversations with their children -How community involvement and service create long-term impact -What it looks like to navigate a male-dominated industry while staying rooted in faith and identity Resources & Mentions: Meridian Wealth Management https://meridianwealthllc.com/ -City of Allen Libraries Board -Community Development Corporation (CDC) Get to know Shahmeen: Shahmeen Kahn is an Investment Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management with 20+ years helping families grow and protect their wealth. Passionate about financial education and empowering women, she serves as Vice President of the Allen Community Development Corporation and supports the Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation. Shahmeen lives in Allen, Texas with her husband, Sheelpi, and two children, Arman and Ilan. Connect with Shahmeen: Instagram:   / shahmeenrezakhan   LinkedIn:   / shahmeen-khan-56a44653   Meridian Wealth: https://meridianwealthllc.com/shahmee... __________ 💡 Join the Women Growth Group for live, in-person training that empowers your potential and connects you with a vibrant community of growth-minded women! https://linktr.ee/gowithelizabeth Stay connected with Elizabeth on social media: Facebook:   / elizabethbmahusay   Instagram:   / ebmahusay   Youtube:    / @elizabethmahusay   Website: https://elizabethmahusay.com/