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Tanya Torres    

Financial Planner, Founder of "Power Planning" & Education Influencer

Tanya Torres is a Latina Certified Financial Planner with extensive experience in the finance industry. She spent six years advising high net worth individuals at Merrill Lynch before founding Power Planning, a company dedicated to guiding people through their financial journey. Tanya is also a social media influencer who uses her platform to provide financial education to her followers.

She was recruited as a partner at One Oak, a financial planning firm that specializes in helping physicians achieve their financial goals, Torres is committed to providing personalized solutions that meet the unique needs of her clients. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, Torres received the Woman to Watch Award in 2021 from Connected Women of Influence.

A dynamic public speaker and financial planner who has dedicated her career to empowering people with the knowledge and skills to take control of their life & finances.

With a passion for storytelling, Torres is a sought-after speaker who inspires and educates audiences with her unique blend of real-life experiences and practical advice. She speaks regularly at universities & local events with the hope of inspiring young women and first-generation millennials. Her dedication to empowering her clients and her commitment to providing financial education to the wider community have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and a leading voice in the industry.

Speech Topics


The Power of Pain

The core of Tanya's talk would be the Power of Pain. Pain is always seen through a negative lens, and rightfully so, but there are so many great and inspirational things that result from it.

There is the transformative power of pain. Painful experiences can lead us to growth, learning, discovery and even rock bottom serves as a solid foundation. There is also a social dimension of pain. Pain improves society through empathy and compassion. People that experience pain tend to demonstrate these qualities to others.

The science behind pain. Pain gives us a protective power that is underestimated. Pain is an important protective mechanism that helps us avoid further injury or damage to our bodies. When we feel pain, our bodies send signals to our brains that something is wrong, and we instinctively try to avoid or alleviate the source of the pain.

One sentence takeaway: Your current situation, no matter how unfortunate, painful and unfair it may be- it is giving you the opportunity to reevaluate who you are, what you want and how you want to influence the world. Discovering your inner power of vulnerability to share your experiences will change the world.

Embracing Authenticity & Painting Your True Self

The keynote speech emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and living an authentic life. We live in a society that makes to easy to lose sight of who we are as we i.e. are constantly bombarded by messages telling us how we should look, act, and think.

Tanya suggests that the most valuable thing we can offer the world is our unique selves, and showing up as who we are on all levels. The talk provides practical steps on how to live an authentic life, including understanding who you are, living in alignment with your values, being vulnerable, and practicing authenticity every day. Tanya encourages the audience to embrace their true selves and paint it for the world to see, as it is when we live an authentic life that we can truly connect with others on a meaningful level and live a happy and fulfilled life.

Key takeaways:

  • Understanding the importance of authenticity in all aspects of life
  • Developing a clear understanding of one's values, beliefs, and passions
  • Recognizing the power of vulnerability in building trust and deepening connections with others.

Transformative Chaos

How Embracing Uncertainty Can Change Your Life This Keynote is about how chaos can create opportunities for growth and development. Most of society views chaos as a negative thing, but chaos seems to be the time where people take a step back and reflect as opposed to following the crowd or acting impulsively. Key takeaways are:

  • Tanya will provide practical advice on how to use chaos to our advantage, including embracing uncertainty, staying focused on the big picture, and maintaining a positive and optimistic attitude.
  • Inspire the audience to see chaos in a different light, not be afraid of it and show them that by being adaptable, flexible, and open-minded, they can turn challenging situations into opportunities for success.
  • How uncertainty can also be a chance to explore new possibilities and create something innovative and impactful.

Mastering Money: Shifting Your Mindset from Chasing to Thriving

The takeaways attendees will gain from this session is that although money is a powerful symbol of power, security, and freedom, it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and fear.

Our emotions and beliefs about money can shape how we interact with it and influence our financial decisions. Tanya will also provide methods on how to develop a healthy relationship with money, including becoming aware of our emotions and beliefs about money and viewing it as a tool, rather than a source of happiness or self-worth.

  • Money is a powerful symbol of power, security, and freedom, but it can also be a source of stress, anxiety, and fear.
  • Our emotions and beliefs about money can shape how we interact with it and influence our financial decisions.
  • To develop a healthy relationship with money, we need to become aware of our emotions and beliefs about money and view it as a tool, rather than a source of happiness or self-worth.

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