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Valentina Villa
2025 Ambassador
France Community Leader Excellence Advocate

Valentina Villa

Community-driven, quick-thinking empath who strives for excellence

I'm a young woman who strives for excellence in everything I do. I believe that finances are deeply intimate and personal—which means financial health is never one-size-fits-all. My approach centers on understanding that true financial health means having peace of mind today while setting yourself up for lifelong freedom. Whether your dreams are to start a family or pursue personal passions, financial health is about giving yourself the means to achieve them through discipline, hard work, and a clear vision of the life you want to build.

"Anything worth doing is worth doing well."

— Traditional Wisdom

This philosophy guides everything I do. Excellence isn't about perfection—it's about showing up with intention, working with discipline, and refusing to settle for less than what you're capable of achieving. Financial health demands the same commitment.

What does being financially healthy mean to you?

Finances are deeply intimate and personal, so financial health is not a one-size-fits-all concept. To me, being financially healthy means having peace of mind today as well as setting yourself up for lifelong peace. Having bills paid, being debt-free, and preparing for retirement allow you permanent freedom to pursue your goals. Whether your dreams are to start a family or buy the Yves Saint Laurent 5 à 7 bag, financial health means giving yourself the means to achieve them.

What motivates your work in financial health?

What really allows me to be financially healthy is discipline. My biggest motivation is looking back and seeing what I have already been able to accomplish through hard work and discipline. I have a clear vision of what I want my life to look like and how I would like to give back to my community, and there's no bigger motivation than that.

Current Goal

Gift myself a trip to Brazil for my graduation. I have worked extremely hard on my savings as well as on my degree, and I've long been looking forward to this trip to celebrate my achievements and have fun. It's proof that discipline and hard work pay off—literally.

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