ABOUT YAEL TRUSCHYael Trusch, MBA, is the host of the award-winning Jewish Money Matters podcast, seasoned entrepreneur, business and money mentor. Her signature course G-d Wants You To Be Rich has transformed the financial lives of men and women across the globe.
Dubbed the “Jewish Oprah,” Yael is a highly sought-after-speaker, captivating audiences with her honest, relatable, and profoundly Jewish approach to money, business, and life. She has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Favorite Jewish Women and as a Global Jewish 100 Influencer. Yael’s prolific appearances include memorable keynote speeches at the Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) National Jewish Retreat, Momentum, Wizo, Hadassa, JWBLNG, as well as JCC’s and Chabad houses around the world.
A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, the “Jewish Latin Princess” left the island at 17, earned her bachelors at Tufts University, majoring in Economics and International Relations. She worked as an investment banker for JP Morgan Chase in Manhattan on the execution side of billion dollar transactions, and in Buenos Aires, Argentina on the client management side, honing her skills on both the technical and interpersonal sides of business. She later joined a Miami-based internet startup to co-lead the company’s sale to Banco Santander.
Her keen intuition, and practical yet profound approach have made Yael a preferred mentor to many who seek her coaching. Her many popular online podcasts, including ‘Ask Yael’ provide answers to those seeking all aspects of business and financial advice.
Aside from her esteemed role in the business space, Yael co-founded the non-profit ‘Wellsprings Global’ and the first ever Kosher-certified award-winning Asian liquor brand byejoe, featured at Disney World and Epcot Center.
Her biggest accomplishment, however, is establishing a stable and loving home with her husband and four children. Her dedication and adherence to Jewish values are the compass that guides her life.