Steven Hughes

Steven M. Hughes is a pioneering Financial Therapist and Money Reiki Practitioner who transforms how people relate to money through a unique blend of financial psychology, behavioral finance, and energy healing. After experiencing his own "financial rock bottom" in college, Steven dedicated his career to helping others heal money trauma and build healthy financial relationships.

As Founder and Executive Director of Know Money®, a nonprofit established in 2014, Steven specifically empowers Black college students to avoid financial pitfalls and develop healthy money mindsets. His innovative therapeutic approach has attracted major media attention, with features in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, and ABC's "Soul of A Nation."

Steven holds a certificate in Behavioral Finance from Duke University and is currently pursuing advanced studies in Financial Psychology and Behavioral Finance at Creighton University. As a Reiki Master Teacher and member of the Financial Therapy Association, he brings a holistic approach to financial wellness that has made him a sought-after corporate facilitator for companies like Google and ABC. His viral video content has reached over 20 million views, and his brand partnerships with PayPal and Venmo showcase his ability to create engaging, authentic financial education content.