Ashish
Wall Street–trained. NYC–tested. Building the finance education I wish existed.
From Wall Street to your feed.
I started my career in technology, media, and telecommunications investment banking on Wall Street — building financial models, analyzing deals, and learning how capital really moves. From there, I spent years in corporate development and corporate strategy roles across the media and entertainment industry, working with companies spanning film, music, news, creative agencies, and sports media.
But here's what shaped me more than any deal or boardroom: applying that institutional-grade financial knowledge to my own life. Living in New York City — one of the most expensive places on the planet — I learned how to earn intentionally, manage aggressively, and build wealth pragmatically. By my early 30s, I had reached a level of financial independence that most people assume takes decades.
The problem? Almost nothing I learned came from the personal finance content that was out there. It was either too surface-level to be useful or too academic to be practical. So I started The Money Muse — to build the resource I wish I'd had. Actionable, clear, and designed for people navigating real financial decisions in the real world.
You are your own Money Muse.
The name might suggest that I'm "The Money Muse" — some financial guru you should follow. But that's the opposite of what this brand stands for.
While a muse is typically an external source of inspiration, my belief is different: the most powerful source of inspiration is the best version of yourself — even if that version is a work in progress. My role is to give you the financial tools, knowledge, and frameworks to get there. At the end of the day, you are your own muse.
That's why this isn't and will never be built around a personality. It's built around you becoming financially self-sufficient enough that you don't need me — or anyone else — to tell you what to do with your money.
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Daily Videos
Short-form breakdowns on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. One concept, one minute, every day.
In-Depth Articles
Long-form guides and tactical posts on the questions that actually matter — from Roth IRAs to building your first budget.
Free Guides
Downloadable playbooks on budgeting, debt payoff, and investing fundamentals. No email paywall games — just useful resources.
Weekly Newsletter
A curated briefing with insights, strategies, and breakdowns delivered to your inbox. Zero spam.