Overcoming a Gambling Problem, Recovering Finances and Finding Purpose

Hey! I’m Ambus.

I used to have a ridiculously long bio here—seriously, it could’ve been a short novel. But these days, I’m all about keeping things short, sweet, and occasionally to the point.

So, here’s the deal:

At 25, I hit rock bottom financially due to a problem gambling addiction. But through accountability, intentionality, and consistency, I turned my finances—and my life—around.

I quit gambling, sacrificed, worked extra jobs, and accumulated $200K of wealth by 30.

That experience fueled my mission: helping others navigate financial recovery and build wealth in a way that aligns with their values and goals.

How do I do that? Mostly through my work as an Accredited Financial Counselor® for people facing gambling-related harms. But since I love to write and talk, I also share musings through articles and speaking engagements on financial recovery.

My story and work has been highlighted in The New York Times, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance and NerdWallet, as well as on podcasts like Bigger Pockets Money. Basically, I get to do what I love while helping people reclaim their financial freedom.

If that sounds like your vibe, stick around! And if you ever want to chat about jazz, James Bond, or Stoic philosophy, I’m always up for that too.

-Ambus

My mission here is to encourage you to examine and transform your relationship with money in order to reach financial well-being.

I want to help you:

• Overcome financial challenges
• Understand and strengthen your relationship with money
• Create and direct healthy thoughts and behaviors
• Find and fund your passion
• Align strengths and values in money decisions
• Embrace consistency and intentionality
• Eliminate debt and invest towards the future
• Create your results
• Become financially free!

Helping others reach financial wellness and well-being feels right and I am enjoying the journey.

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Whether your goal is to own a home, start a new business, experience the world without debt, or just simply feel in control of their money, I want to show you how to create a life of options by becoming financially fit in a healthy way.

If you are ready to experience peace and wealth building in a way that is in line with your values, you are in the right place.

To help you get there, join the community of like-minded people on the journey to get in their best financial shape. In my monthly-ish newsletter you will get advice and insight on what it takes to reach comfort, health, and happiness in your finances.

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If you have any questions, you can email me directly here.