Barbara Sloan spent decades in the service industry before becoming a Forbes-recognized author, ABC television personality, and keynote speaker on a mission to bring financial legitimacy to tipped workers everywhere.
Author • Speaker • Financial Educator
Over 330 million people worldwide work in service industries. Mainstream finance ignores every single one of them.
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Author • Speaker • Financial Educator
I know this world because I lived it.
I spent almost two decades in the service industry — from LA to NY, in almost every tipped position you can imagine. After leaving the industry and diving deep into personal finance, I discovered how completely service workers are left out of traditional wealth building. So I made it my mission to change that.
The personal finance book that actually speaks your language.
Tipped is everything personal finance books are not - fun, digestible, and written for people who've never seen themselves in a financial advice column. Forbes called it one of the top finance books of the year.
Available for Keynotes & Workshops
The talk that changes how your audience thinks about money.
Barbara doesn't give lectures — she tells stories. About the mistakes, the unglamorous parts nobody talks about, and where she found the real lessons — in the gap between what financial experts preach and what actually works. Forget everything you think a money talk looks like. Funny, real, and packed with the kind of practical financial advice that actually sticks — built for the room that mainstream finance leaves out. Every talk is customized to your audience, your industry, and your goals.
What people are saying
"Working with Barbara is truly a life changer! As a coach she's organized and knowledgeable, but what I loved most was how patient and understanding she is. There was never any shame or judgment. She discovered my biggest investment account had all the money in a settlement account — so not actually invested or growing. In another account she flagged the high-fee mutual funds I'd been put in. She explained everything in ways I could actually absorb, and now I finally feel in control of my financial future"
— Danna, NYC Entertainment Industry, Coaching Client
"As an entrepreneur and tipped worker it's validating to see all the ways we are left out of the world of finance — Tipped is the kick in the a$$ I needed to start setting up my retirement accounts."
— Janell Waddington, Hair Stylist — Verified Amazon Review
"I felt a bit lost financially during the pandemic. This book changed all of that for me. I now have the tools and knowledge to come back from financial struggles and feel empowered over my finances."
— Katherine B., Verified Amazon Review
"In the last 8 years of producing The EconoMe Conference, I have worked with dozens of speakers. Barbara is not like the others. Her topic was provocative, her delivery was flawless, and what struck me most was how accessible she made all of it feel. She is clearly one of the sharpest people in any room she walks into, but she never makes you feel talked at. Her session was the most talked about of the conference. If you have the opportunity to bring her in, do not think twice."
— Diania Merriam, Chief Economeist, Founder, EconoMe Conference
Work with Barbara
Four ways to get started - wherever you are right now.
Strategy Call — $150
Come with your questions. Leave with clarity.
60 minutes · one time · no commitment
90-Day Coaching — $397
Three months of real accountability and progress.
1 call/month · limited to 3 clients
6-Month Coaching — $650
The full journey — plan, progress, and lasting change.
Best value · pay upfront · save $144
Financial Blueprint — $750
One month. Two calls. A complete financial plan built for the way you work.
2 calls · everything yours to keep