Renowned Life Transitions & Financial Recovery Specialist
About Olivia
Olivia Martinez specializes in helping women navigate life’s biggest transitions with financial confidence.
With over 10 years as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), she combines rigorous financial planning with compassionate support. Because major life changes shouldn’t mean financial setbacks.
Her mission? Transforming challenges into opportunities for renewed strength and financial independence.
Professional History
Divorce Finance Leadership:
Olivia’s award-winning financial recovery strategies have been featured in U.S. News & World Report—Money.
She’s guided hundreds of clients through comprehensive financial restructuring after divorce, following principles outlined by the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
Her approach earned her the “Resilience Award” from the Women’s Financial Forum for its combination of practical guidance and emotional support.
Career Transition Counseling:
Through personalized coaching and workshops, Olivia has supported hundreds of women in transitioning to new career paths.
Her programs incorporate resources from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Career One Stop, helping clients acquire both skills and confidence for their next chapter.
Family Planning Advocacy:
Olivia has created adaptive budgeting tools that address the unique financial challenges of evolving families. Her templates align with guidelines from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on maintaining financial stability during family transitions.
Through partnerships with community organizations, she conducts workshops that make long-term financial planning accessible to everyone.
Areas of Expertise
Divorce Finance & Recovery:
Olivia specializes in strategies that ensure long-term financial stability after personal upheavals. Her approach builds on frameworks from the Women’s Institute for Financial Education while tailoring solutions to individual circumstances.
Career Transition Counseling:
She provides guidance that facilitates smooth shifts in professional lives, incorporating resources from American Job Centers to support sustainable career changes.
Family Budgeting & Financial Planning:
Her research-based financial planning tools are designed specifically for evolving family structures, building on principles from the Financial Planning Association.
Credentials & Affiliations
- Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA)
- Member, National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA)
- Active on Instagram as Olivia_M_Transitions and regular contributor to financial wellness podcasts
My Approach to Writing
“Life’s big transitions are both emotional and financial journeys. I write with both aspects in mind.
When you’re facing divorce, career changes, or family restructuring, you need more than cold numbers. You need a path forward that honors your whole experience.
That’s why I blend practical financial guidance with real stories of resilience. Every article I write aims to leave you feeling both informed and supported.
Because I’ve seen firsthand: the right information, delivered with compassion, can transform a crisis into a fresh start.”