Shell Sawyer, CDFA Your Financial Specialist through Divorce & Beyond

07/02/2026

Going through or quietly contemplating a divorce?
Everyone tells you to call a lawyer.
Almost no one tells you to talk to a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®

But what keeps you up at night usually isn’t a legal question.

It’s the financial and emotional ones:
💭 Can I afford to leave?
💭 What happens to the house?
💭 Will I be okay on my own?
💭 How do I make the right decisions when I feel overwhelmed?

This is where I come in.

As a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, mediator, and coach, I help you slow the process down, understand your numbers, clarify your options, and make decisions that protect your future before you spend thousands on legal fees you may not need yet.

If you’re stuck in fear, confusion, or “I don’t know where to start,” you don’t have to navigate this alone.
Clarity comes first.
Then confidence.
Then a plan you can actually live with.

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
www.findingstrengthwithshell.com
[email protected]
860.613.5575

07/01/2026

I grew up at the kitchen table learning how money works ~ how to pay bills, save wisely, and plan for the future. Finance has always been my language, so choosing a career in it felt natural. After earning my master’s in accounting, I spent more than 20 years in financial services before specializing in divorce.

Today, I’m a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified Divorce Coach®, Divorce Mediator, Financial Recovery Coach, and Caring Co‑Parent Coach®. My work is simple at its core: helping you understand your finances during divorce so you can make decisions that protect your future.

But my expertise isn’t just professional; it’s personal too!

When I went through my own divorce, I felt overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. Even with a financial background, the emotional weight made everything harder. I had to rebuild piece by piece and learn how to make decisions that supported the life I wanted next. That experience changed me, and it’s why I do this work the way I do.

I know what it feels like to sit in uncertainty.
I know how heavy the financial questions can be.
And I know how powerful it is to have someone steady beside you.

My work blends financial clarity with compassionate, strategic support across four areas:
🌿 Divorce Planning & Guidance — helping you move through divorce with clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness.
🌿 Mediation — creating calm, respectful conversations so couples can make thoughtful decisions.
🌿 Financial Recovery Coaching — rebuilding stability, confidence, and financial self‑trust after divorce.
🌿 Co‑Parent Coaching — helping parents communicate more effectively and create two peaceful homes.

Divorce doesn’t have to be chaotic. With the right support, it can be a structured, supported transition toward a stronger next chapter.

If you’re navigating divorce or quietly considering it, you don’t have to do it alone. I’m here to help you feel informed, supported, and confident about the future you’re stepping into. 🌿

07/01/2026

Finish this: “I used to think I had to be ______ to be loved.”

06/30/2026

Divorce feels chaotic when you’re making the biggest decisions in the middle of the biggest emotions.

I had the honor of speaking with Michael Lynch of Men Seeking Freedom. I share how slowing the process down through meditation and financial clarity can create direction rather than crisis.

We talk about why so many people hire an attorney first, how mediation can shift the entire experience, and the financial steps that help you truly “know your numbers” and avoid long‑term mistakes.

If you want a steadier, smarter approach to divorce, this conversation is a powerful place to start. 🌿

Thank you, Michael Lynch, for this opportunity!

Watch the episode here ⬇️
https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/videos

You can also check out Michael Lynch's Men Seeking Freedom website here ⬇️
https://menseekingfreedom.com/

And you can listen to his other podcasts here ⬇️
You can listen on;
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3bca6f87-9761-4401-bf0e-2b6531b37ea8/men-seeking-freedom

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-mediation-and-money-clarity-reduce-divorce-chaos-25/id1875072661?i=1000773603419

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yx7LCLXPAMguHoAyJRzr6

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-men-seeking-freedom-321250101

06/20/2026

Is divorce on your doorstep? Then the last thing you need is more conflict, more confusion, or more cost.

Mediation gives you a different path — one that’s steadier, more respectful, and built around clarity instead of chaos.

In my mediation space, you both have room to breathe, think, and make decisions that protect your future… rather than react in the moment.

No fighting your way through.
No months in court.
No losing control of the process.

Mediation with me is your threshold to a calmer divorce:
T — Trust the Neutral Space
Emotionally safe, judgment‑free support.

H — Have Clear Conversations
Structure that keeps you from spiraling or getting stuck.

R — Review the Finances Clearly
Understand the numbers before making decisions.

E — Emphasize Long‑Term Stability
Choose what supports your future, not the moment.

S — Simplify the Process
Protect your time, money, and emotional energy.

H — Hold Respectful Dialogue
Reduce conflict and increase understanding.

O — Open to Sustainable Solutions
Build agreements you can both feel comfortable with.

L — Lower the Stress
A calmer, more amicable path forward.

D — Decide with Confidence
Make choices that feel grounded and informed.

Mediation isn’t about “winning.”
It’s about building agreements you can both live with — and feel good about.

✨ Ready for a calmer way forward?
Learn more about mediation at Finding Strength with Shell:
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Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Mediator, Divorce & Co-Parenting Coach

06/17/2026

Fill in the blank:

The hardest part of divorce for me was ________.

06/10/2026

Ever feel like you’re standing at a doorway in your life ~ holding your breath, holding your coffee, or holding onto your sanity by a thread? Same.

This month’s Doorstep to Strength newsletter has a little clarity, a little comfort, and yes… a little humor tucked under the welcome mat.

https://gem.godaddy.com/s/a31ace1

06/08/2026

I was honored to join on her YouTube channel to discuss a vital topic: The Truth About Your Home in a Divorce in CT — Insights from a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA).

In this episode, we delve into a crucial point: if you’re navigating a divorce and your home is involved, the choices you make now can have lasting financial repercussions.

Together with Jessica, we provide essential insights that every homeowner going through a divorce should know before, during, and after the sale.

Here’s what we explore:
🏠 How the house is factored into a divorce settlement
🏠 Common buyout pitfalls to avoid
🏠 The reality of keeping the house "for the kids"
🏠 Surprising tax implications that can catch you off guard

Don’t miss out—tune in and empower yourself! ⬇️
https://findingstrengthwithshell.com/videos

Finding Strength 💚 Creating Clarity 💚 Together
www.findingstrengthwithshell.com
[email protected]
860.613.5575