Tanisha and Chris Souza were newlywed, drowning in six figure student loan debt, and Tanisha desperate to escape her grueling career as an attorney. The Souzas took a leap of faith into real estate investing and achieved financial freedom. Soon after, Tanisha quit practicing law and Tardus was born, on a mission to help others achieve that same freedom.
Tanisha spent several years and dozens of prototypes developing and perfecting a system that could help a person create self sustaining passive income and eliminate debt simultaneously while projecting the person’s financial freedom date – in most cases within 5 to 10 years. Because of the speed in which a person could grow their income, Tanisha appropriately named it the Income Snowball. She was granted a patent for it in 2014.
Today Tardus Wealth Strategies is an international wealth-coaching company, headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tardus Wealth Coaches work individually with members on a monthly basis to help them create a predictable system for creating passive income, paying off debt, and planning for their financial future.
Tanisha is the Chief Wealth Coach at Tardus. Formerly an attorney, Tanisha is the inventor of the patented Income Snowball System, best-selling author with Jack Canfield of Soul of Success Volume II, and author of the Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Investing Course.
Lindsie Akers is our Marketing and Events Specialist. Lindsie brings experience in marketing and a background in events and hospitality leadership. She holds an MBA in International Business and a Bachelor’s in Event Management. Her passion lies in creating exceptional experiences, which she focuses on bringing to our clients.
Rose Young is our Client Relations Manager. She works closely with the rest of the team to monitor our client’s progress and improve our systems. Rose is a dedicated professional with 20+ years of experience in a range of customer-facing roles. She has a proven record in troubleshooting and resolving issues to create smooth operations across property and facilities management, office management, and people management. Rose is focused on building valued client relationships and program loyalty with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Jackie is an administrative and operations professional with a comprehensive background in project, facilities, and event management. Her established reputation of professionalism and performance have provided her opportunities to wear many hats throughout her work history. She’s a self-motivated dynamic individual with strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities. She prides herself in effectively interfacing with all levels of management and being able to get things done with a contagious positive attitude. Problem Solver. Change Embracer. Get it done-er. Jackie is a results-oriented supporter and thrives in positions of service.
Sharon graduated with a BSN from the University of Hawaii and has spent most of her life educating and coaching others. Being an island girl, she was saddened at potentially relocating to the mainland for financial reasons after her husband's retirement. As a Tardus client, wealth building strategies enabled them to become homeowners in Hawaii, which spurred her desire to share Tardus with others as a Wealth Coach. "I love it when clients call to tell me they have gained control of their finances and are reaching their dreams!"
Kathy has been active in several facets of real estate investing for many years. When she learned about the power of the Income Snowball strategy she became a client to continue her financial education and benefit from the Tardus patented financial system. Since she has seen the results of the Tardus system work seamlessly during times of economic upheaval and uncertainty, Kathy believes it can help relieve stress, and provide long term stable income for many. She realized it was time for her to share the benefits of Tardus with others, who like her, were concerned about financial stability and retirement income. Kathy enjoys helping people realize their full potential while assisting them in accomplishing their financial dreams and goals. “Like so many people, my husband Mike and I want to retire with an assurance that our monthly income is secure while we travel and enjoy the culture of each new destination.”
Sequana has always had a passion for assisting others with their personal finances. Over the years, she’s coached family and friends on the basics of budgeting and debt reduction, but she figured she’d have to wait until she retired before she’d be able to fulfill her dream of being a full fledge financial coach. Becoming a Tardus client helped her to accelerate her timeline and she’s excited to do the same for others as a Wealth Coach! She is based in Maryland, where she lives with her husband, son, and dog.
Mariano brings his experience as a Principal and Floor trader on the Stock Exchange to his work as a Wealth Coach based on Oahu and he teaches that you don't have to wait until you have enough money to do what you really want. "The trail blazing new field of patented wealth strategy with Tardus is nothing like the traditional 'accumulation' methods subscribed on Wall Street."
Ed's background in real estate has many dimensions to it: He has been a laborer, job site manager, facilities manager, real estate agent and team leader, and real estate investor. Ed knew early on that he wanted to be a real estate investor, but also realized he needed to work up to it!
He brings this multi-leveled experience to Tardus to help others realize their goals of wealth building and financial freedom. When he's not working he's spending time with his wife, Marcy, and their five kids.
Sophia D. Marinakes, Big Island native and accomplished 12 year Army veteran, is an energetic, results-oriented professional with years of experience in effective coaching and physical fitness. In addition to maintaining a happy healthy lifestyle, she understands that financial health plays a major role in our overall well-being. At Tardus, she believes that financial freedom is not only attainable but well within a person's reach. A guiding principle as a coach is, “If you want something you have never had, you have to do things you have never done.” As a Wealth Coach she knows we must learn from people who have not only been where we are, but are willing to show us how to get to where we want to be.
Cora’s has for 30 years made a difference in her Rural Oahu community. Co-founder of 3 non-profits. She has 30 years’ experience in bookkeeping and office management. After a bookkeeping client became a Tardus client, she quickly recognized the short fall to traditional financial systems. “As a Tardus client and wealth coach it is very exciting to witness the radical changes in our financial future by choosing to empower ourselves".
Before Tardus, Sherri was the owner of a brick and mortar heating and cooling company for 28 years. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Sherri has 30 years of experience as a real estate professional, investing in residential, multi-family, mobile home parks, and light commercial. Outside of work she is a wife, mom, foster mom & new grandparent. Sherri loves family time, traveling, riding in the dunes, and boating. She says "helping families realize their goals are closer than they ever imagined is priceless."
Desmond Kāne Balbin is a native Hawaiian born on O’ahu and attended Kamehameha Schools, Sarah Lawrence College and UH Manoa. With a BFA in Dance and Theater, he realized early on that his passion would not sustain his lifestyle in Hawaii. To make a living while performing and choreographing, he found success as a client advisor in luxury retail and as an internet marketer for almost two decades. He enrolled with Tardus as a client after seeing his mother's accelerated success. His goal was to create enough passive income so he would have free time to follow his dreams. Now, as a Wealth Coach his desire is to help people become financially empowered so they too can follow their passions and be financially free.
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Shanna always had dreams to travel the world and explore what lies beyond the Hawaiian Islands. Like many others, after graduating from the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor’s in Biology, Shanna found herself with a large amount of student debt. Thanks to the amazing results of Tardus wealth coaching, Shanna’s student debt is no more in just 6 years and her travel dreams are not fantasy but reality. Prior to Tardus, Shanna worked 16 years in the pharmacy / medical industry as a pharmacy technician and buyer; often receiving recognition for her friendly customer service. With Tardus, Shanna learned that financial freedom is achievable and can’t wait to help clients use Tardus strategies to build towards their goals with peace of mind.
Andrea has an extensive background in Change Management and Consulting. With degrees in Psychology and Management, she believes that with the proper resources anyone can achieve their financial goals. Andrea’s passion is in helping others achieve success by realizing their goals and overcoming obstacles. As a small business owner, and a consultant, Andrea has assisted her clients in streamlining difficult processes and organizing their finances. Andrea lives in the Washington DC Metro and enjoys soccer, travel, and reading in her spare time.
Joe graduated from UCLA with the Jackie Robinson Scholarship in 2002. Over the past 20 years he has worked with all ages as a professional educator in California and overseas in China. He's also managed single family investment properties, and has over 5 years experience coaching individuals and business owners on personal and financial matters. Being able to help others achieve their goals through wealth strategies at Tardus is a dream come true for Joe. Currently, he lives in Oregon where he enjoys the outdoors, improv theater, and travel.
Troy’s passions lie in helping people and finances. After 20 years of military service, he is now in position to help others realize their dreams by coaching them through the financial obstacles that arise in their daily lives. He holds a bachelor’s in financial planning, is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) with the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE), has over 15 years of counseling experience and believes regardless of income or background, we all can achieve lasting financial well-being through education, coaching and hard work. He is based out of Clarksville, Tennessee, enjoys fitness, real estate, helping others solve problems, and travel.
Tinley has a professional background in real estate sales, property management, and real estate tax law. She started investing in her own rental properties and her passion for financial freedom and financial education began. She truly believes that everyone has the power within them to achieve their dreams, all they need are the right tools and education. On her own journey toward financial freedom, she has learned that the biggest tool you have to managing your time and ultimately your balanced physical, mental, and spiritual health is money. She believes that financial success is being able to make choices to live your best life. She truly enjoys watching others reach their goals and hearing about the inspirations on their journey.
Joe was born and raised in the San Francisco-Bay Area where he attained a B.S. degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology from University of California, Davis. Prior to becoming a Tardus Coach, he has helped facilitate, coach, and train throughout his lifework, along continuing to educate and grow himself. Life is a great teacher and Joe has experience in Real Estate investing and Entrepreneurship.
Joe founded and started a company called “Marvelous Customs” with which he has designed, created, modified and implemented many video game products that people still utilize today.
Joe has facilitated local group finance meetings covering topics from budgeting, tracking finances, real estate analysis to even discussing alternative investments. Through these groups, he has coached, taught, and discovered more about finance.
Joe really enjoys seeing clients, students, and family win on their life’s goals and purpose. If there are barriers to seeing what is possible, he would love to help in removing those barriers to start seeing life’s possibilities- with some help of the income snowball.
To the one out there needing some help figuring the labyrinth we call life – jump in, play, learn, and thrive!
Jonathan holds a Doctorate in Pharmacy along with undergraduate studies in Business Administration focused on Finance. Jonathan has an extensive background in management and sales. Over the last decade he worked as a pharmacy manager. As a pharmacist his highest priority was leading patients to complete health and wellness through one on one coaching and counseling. Jonathan has always strived for financial freedom while perfecting his own personal investments and later added real estate investing to his pursuits. After seeing what amazing results can come from wealth strategizing, Jonathan is excited to share his passions of coaching, educating and investing all into one as a Client Success Coach for Tardus.
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