Maria “Cel” Sangalang, PFA, is a Financial and Life Coach who helps overwhelmed women professionals reclaim control over their finances and their lives with clarity, confidence, and compassion. 

With over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry and a former career in the transportation sector, she understands firsthand the pressure of wearing multiple hats — career woman, mother, caregiver, sister, friend and everything in between.

After being laid off and facing personal health and family challenges, including raising her amazing daughter who has Down syndrome, Maria “Cel” realized that traditional financial advice wasn’t enough — what women truly needed was support that acknowledged the whole person behind the paycheck. That realization sparked her shift from financial advising to a more holistic, human-centered approach: blending money coaching with life coaching.

Through her 1:1 coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, she offers relatable, no-judgment guidance to women who feel stuck, burned out, or uncertain about their financial future. She focuses on helping her clients simplify their money, reset their mindset, and build peace of mind — not just wealth.

Whether she’s speaking at international summits, contributing to top-ranked podcasts, or empowering women in her signature programs, Maria “Cel” leads with authenticity, lived experience, and a deep passion for helping women move from financial survival to full-spectrum thriving — emotionally, financially, and spiritually.