Holistic Wealth (Expanded and Updated): 36 Life Lessons to Help You Recover from Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom

by Keisha Blair, Kelly Rutherford (Foreword)

A Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper  Recommended Book, December 2022
Imagine a life where you are financially savvy and independent, living with purpose and generosity while inspiring others.   “In this terrific read, Keisha Blair gives us all the tools to thrive, no matter the obstacles we face. She defines prosperity as something beyond monetary figures. Holistic wealth is financial, physical, and emotional stability combined—and she shows us how to get there.” — Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
Imagine facing life’s disruption with confidence, knowing how to regain your balance in times of uncertainty. By expanding on the teachings shared in the highly acclaimed first edition of her book and in her viral article, “My Husband Died at Age 34—Here Are 40 Life Lessons I Learned from It,” viewed by more than fifty million people globally, author Keisha Blair presents even more revolutionary strategies—curated for the challenges of today’s world—that will help you find balance and success.  This updated edition of the classic book is fully revised throughout, and  
From financial stability and physical health to your emotional and spiritual connections with others, prosperity is more than just a number—it’s a way of living, and it’s yours for the taking.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health

296 pages, Paperback

Published March 22, 2022

About the author

2023 WINNER - BEST BOOK IN THE SELF-HELP MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY IN THE AMERICAN BOOK FEST AWARDS 2023.

Keisha Blair is widely regarded as the Mother of Holistic Wealth, and founder of the global Holistic Wealth movement that has touched the lives of over 120 million people. She is an award-winning, international bestselling author and speaker. In 2019, Keisha Blair coined the term "Holistic Wealth" with the publication of the first Holistic Wealth book which brought widespread recognition. Keisha Blair is the author of the Holistic Wealth series of books, including Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated Book with forward written by Actress Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, and Dynasty, Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness and the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook. Keisha Blair is a pioneer in the field of Holistic Wealth Coaching having developed over ten (10) Holistic Wealth Coaching and certification programs and founding the Institute on Holistic Wealth, the world's first international Holistic Wealth Coaching certification institute. She is the founder of Global Holistic Wealth Day, now celebrated in over 80 countries worldwide.

Keisha Blair is a Harvard University-trained Economist. She was a Senior Economist working in Economic Development and Corporate Finance, working on several federal budgets. Keisha Blair was a part of the Prime Minister of Canada’s supporting delegation to the World Economic Forum in 2018, as well as the East-Asia (ASEAN) Summit in Singapore and APEC Summits. She’s led events such as the FORTUNE Most Powerful Women Summit in Montreal, Canada, and the Fortune Global Forum. She is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University’s John. F Kennedy School of Government.

Keisha Blair is also the Founder of Global Holistic Wealth Day, Global Holistic Wealth Week, and Global Holistic Wealth Month. Keisha Blair is on a mission to reach 1 billion people with Holistic Wealth.

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The new Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated book was released on March 22, 2022: Holistic Wealth Expanded and Updated: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Purpose, and Achieve Financial Freedom. Iconic Actress Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Dynasty and Melrose Place, wrote the Forward for the book.

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Keisha Blair is also the host of the Holistic Wealth Podcast and the Founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth.
Subscribe to the podcast here: www.holisticwealthpodcast.com

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The first Holistic Wealth book was inspired by her viral article, which was viewed by more than 50 million people globally (see below):
https://medium.com/thrive-global/my-h...

Arianna Huffington had this to say about Keisha Blair's book excerpt:
"Such a moving excerpt from
Keisha Blair's book "Holistic Wealth": "Our education system teaches about linearity, not about what to do when this linear pattern breaks, not where to look for resilience, not the art of recovery from disruption."

Explore Other Resources from Keisha Blair:
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Life After Caregiving, Grief & Burnout Recovery - Keisha Blair, Mother of Resilience
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Reviews

[Susan Ballard (subakkabookstuff) · Rating 4 out of 5]

What comes to your mind when I say #selfcare - watching what you eat, exercising, getting good sleep, maybe a spa day? But how often do we include our finances and investments in the equation of our well-being? This is a great book to help balance your life for success.

Thank you @suzyapprovedbooktours and @keishaoblair for a spot on tour and a gifted copy.

[aNeedleinMyBookstack | Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before receiving this book, I tended to think of financial management, i.e., budgets, retirement planning, investing in one bucket, and spiritual growth, e.g., mind/body/health in another. In this recently updated book, the author shows us how to take a different approach and achieve what she calls 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩.

What is Holistic Wealth?
"Wealth that not only comprises your net worth and material possessions, but also your physical health, your emotional state and having a life purpose. All these ingredients come together to give you a wholeness and make you more resilient." – Keisha Blair

Holistic Wealth is written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner with actionable items that will help plan, prepare, and recover from those times when life throws you a curveball.

The updated edition of the classic book includes these revisions and new features:

⭐A new foreword by iconic actress and activist Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Melrose Place, and Dynasty
⭐Additional chapters on pandemic-related disruptions and how to face them
⭐More than 50 practical tips and case studies from trailblazers, luminaries, and readers (including Certified Holistic Wealth Consultants™ trained by Keisha Blair) who have increased their income, overcome disruption and setbacks and reinvented themselves using the original book as a guide.
⭐New interviews with Keisha Blair
⭐A Holistic Wealth framework broken down into four easy parts

There’s also a workbook you can order to use along with the book that would be very helpful.

[Valerie HappiestWhileReading · Rating 4 out of 5]

"... holistic wealth - a life based on a more fulfilling, sustainable definition of success, which also includes well-being, being able to tap into inner peace and joy, and having the time to engage in more meaningful experiences."
- Holistic Wealth (expanded and updated) by Keisha Blair

When I began reading Holistic Wealth by Keisha Blair, the word "wealth" made me think this book would focus solely on monetary topics. Thankfully its title is accurate and the book takes a holistic approach and includes far more than finances. The expanded and updated edition includes "36 life lessons to help you recover from disruption, find your purpose, and achieve financial freedom" that are grouped into four broad categories:

- Intentional life purpose
- Financial independence
- Physical and spiritual nourishment
- Goodwill and strong relationships

Ms. Blair knows her topic from personal experience. Every aspect of her life was disrupted when she was age 31, only two months after giving birth to her second child, her 34-year-old physically-fit husband Garfield died suddenly. Overcoming this devastating loss and thriving into her future was the origin story of a movement she named Holistic Wealth. Ms. Blair's passion for and expertise in this subject is evident. In addition to writing two editions of Holistic Wealth, she created the Institute for Holistic Wealth which offers an array of services, including training, a podcast, and a TV show. The expanded and updated edition includes COVID-19 as a disruption that impacted nearly everyone worldwide.

There's a great deal of information in the 250 pages of this book, and it would be overwhelming to implement all of it at once. But the table of contents makes it easy to find the topic(s) of particular interest. The writing is engaging and conversational, and each section concludes with a menu of actionable steps. I especially appreciated that spirituality, altruism, and women's empowerment are included in the book.

"You are your greatest asset, and your unique and singular purpose here on planet Earth has nothing to do with salary." - Keisha Blair

Thank you to the author, Girl Friday Books, and TLC Book Tours for the review copy of this wise non-fiction book.

[Paige Brettle · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a dual-licensed financial adviser, I have experienced that monetary wealth is often the happy (albeit uncertain) upshot of entrepreneurial and professional success, and it often comes with strings attached. I have also observed that financial independence and dignity are directly correlated.

A critical element of your financial plan includes a discussion focused on your “Financial Independence Portfolio” - one of the key teachings in Holistic Wealth. This conversation includes:

- Longevity
- Legacy (what do you want to be known for?)
- The discovery and nurturance of YOUR personal financial identity
- The value of investing for the long-term
- The importance of a diversified portfolio
- Maintaining low levels of debt
- Designing a plan for risk management

These aspects of financial health are best monitored on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual regimen as they are the cornerstones of financial success and financial independence.

Holistic Wealth offers a framework within which we can recover quickly from disruptive events. With these lessons in mind, we can move beyond feeling anxious, confused, or even trapped, and become more resilient.

No matter the challenges, hardships, or pain we endure in our lives, we have the capacity for growth, rebirth, and abundance. The latest edition of Holistic Wealth is a guide for a new generation of women — those who are ready to embrace disruption with a richness of spirit. It is up to us to forge a new path in the face of uncertainty and chaos and ask the following questions:

“Am I financially resilient enough to take chances with my money?”
“Is what I am hoping to achieve possible?”
“What does success — and what does ‘enough’ — look like to me?”
“If I take a chance, will I be okay?”

Are you looking for actionable strategies to support you in making well-reasoned choices? Are you hoping that your choices will lead to sustainable personal decisions in ALL areas of your life?

THIS book is the perfect place to start!!

[Bookreadersclub · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do you evaluate a person's wealth? Traditionally, it has been defined by a person's net income and material possessions.

Kelisha Blair, an economist and the founder of the Holistic Wealth Movement, lays out a completely new concept of wealth in this book that includes health and well-being as well as a life well-lived.

Her husband's untimely and unexpected death was a life-altering setback that disrupted her life, but she bounced back with resilience and grit and later founded the Holistic Wealth Movement to assist others in coming out of disruption, breaking the status quo, and building a sustainably successful life.

The 36 Holistic Wealth principles will assist you in learning and practicing the art of recovery from disruption, resilience, and the ability to bounce back. She emphasizes wealth in the 4 key aspects of life, such as financial wealth, physical wealth, emotional and spiritual wealth, and wealth in our relationships with others and contributions to humanity.

Throughout the book, she engages the reader with anecdotes about her life as well as excerpts from famous authors and books. Throughout the 36 chapters of this book, all of the concepts have been communicated exceptionally well. It's as if the author has laid out her entire life in these illustrious pages, and it deserves to be catered to and read carefully.

This is an absolute page-turner, it took me 6 hours to finish this book in just one sitting. The ideal book to help you grow as an individual while also focusing on all important aspects of life.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book 10 STARS I would!! Every woman should read this book.

When one of my best friends introduced me to Keisha Blair years ago, I had no idea that living a holistically wealthy lifestyle was possible for me. It’s not about how I perceive my worth or value. It’s the idea that I could show up as myself and have that kind of money coming to me every month in less hours a week that I would have given any “good job” that’s out there, without the microaggressions, without being overworked, undervalued, underappreciated, and underpaid, without having to dim my light or play small, that is amazing to me. "Holistic Wealth is intentional by design" as Keisha Blair so eloquently states in her book. Every year we should get wiser and stronger and live our authentic best selves.

I’m still not at the level where I want to be yet, but I’m recalibrating and reimagining what’s possible for my life. What I love about Keisha Blair and her book Holistic Wealth is that it’s not only about the money. You don’t need to have a million dollars in the bank to have a rich life. Holistic Wealth is about cultivating a life of abundance that you can pay forward (no pun intended) by creating opportunities for yourself and others. It’s about recognizing and playing to your strengths. It’s about having the time, space, and cashflow to support yourself and your family, and give back to the community and have a life of balance, meaning and purpose. Kudos to you Keisha Blair for a job well done!!

[Kristi · Rating 4 out of 5]

“In this life, love is everything. It can heal; it can build bridges; it can end wars. Love is something that firmly grounds us in the present. I don’t know if you can get more mindful than when you are in a state of being in love. If grief is the presence of love without a place to go, then being in love is the presence of mutually reciprocated love that is all encompassing and grabs the attention of every atom of your being.”

After losing her 34 year old husband unexpectedly and tragically, the author found herself on a path she could not have possibly imagined or anticipated. And through that process of grief and healing she learned that Holistic Wealth, as is laid out in her book, was her salvation.

As you read you learn tools and tips to live your best life, both financially and spiritually. And sprinkled within her advice and tools is her story and how that lead her to the place she’s in now.

I believe that holistic wealth will mean something a little different to each person. But it’s finding your strength, being prepared, making good decisions, advocating for yourself, paying attention to your mental health, and following your gut.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a place you never thought you’d be or you just need some direction to live your best life, pick up a copy of this. I am quite certain you’ll find yourself identifying with some aspect of her story.

Thank you to @tlcbooktours and @keishaoblair for the #gifted copy.

[Paige Brettle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holistic Wealth offers a pathway to women’s economic empowerment. As a dual-licensed financial adviser, I have experienced that monetary wealth is often the happy (albeit uncertain) upshot of entrepreneurial and professional success, and it often comes with strings attached. I have also observed that financial independence and dignity are directly correlated. In this new generation of experience-seekers and redefined wealth-makers, it’s vital to review the concepts of risk, reward, and mindset.

Holistic Wealth suggests ways to make well-reasoned choices that lead to sustainable personal decisions; it offers tools to negotiate career complexities, and encompasses strategies to overcoming everyday obstacles. With these lessons in mind, we can move beyond feeling anxious, confused, or even trapped.

No matter the challenges, hardships, or pain we endure in our lives, we have the capacity for growth, rebirth, and abundance. The latest edition of Holistic Wealth is a guide for a new generation of women — those who are ready to embrace disruption with a richness of spirit. It is up to us to forge a new path in the face of uncertainty and chaos. Now, more than ever before, and considering the effects of COVID-19, women deserve a refreshed way of being represented in the world. Holistic Wealth is the next step in a story of healing.

[MookNana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love this concept! The author explains that real, true wealth is so much more than the measure of our material resources, but is instead a combination of purpose, relationships, service, and abundance. This is wonderful advice that everyone would benefit from exploring.

While the author references and cites many and varied sources, where the book stumbles a bit is the abundant inclusion of personal anecdotes and stories. After a while, it felt like I was reading "I, I, I," on every page. While this is her book and her prerogative, I found it overly focused on her and her experiences to the point where it was distracting. Also, the lengthy intro and ending with the references to certified consultants felt a bit MLM-y and tickled my spidey sense. It made me question the author's credibility and motivations a bit--was this guidance or an attempt to sell me something?

That said, there is a lot of valuable information here and good food for thought. As with any book about personal growth, take what you can use and leave the rest.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

[Debbie Rozier · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I like most about this book is that it will resonate differently for different people based on what is going on in their lives at that point in time. This book gives strategies as well as first hand experiences by a variety of people on resilience and renewal when life becomes what life is..unexpected.

I will continue to use this book as a resource because it does focus on so many key areas to help balance each life facet and help find satisfaction in your financial and life portfolio. I feel this book is vital to women of any age.

I found Keisha’s story both heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time. Keisha became a widow at 31, but she has built on that and shares her art of recovery from disruption.

I have been focusing well before reading this book on balancing my life physically, spiritually, and emotionally. With those personal goals in mind, I have focused heavily on parts 3 and 4 of this book.

I encourage you to grab a highlighter, a pen, and this book and be open to experiencing HOLISTIC WEALTH.

[Book Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my friends suggested me to read this book. I didn’t know the author before reading this book. But once I started reading it, my respect for the author only kept increasing. Her journey from losing her husband to raising her children alone to finding her path in chaotic world warmed my soul and uplifted my spirit. I could rate this book more than 5 stars…

Holistic Wealth is a must read for those who want to achieve true wealth in all areas of life ( physically, spiritually, financially and relationally). This book is a great addition to my library. The content is useful. The book is easy to read and understand. Application of information is very helpful and written in a manner that allows the reader to digest fully. I’m glad that I read this book. I will definitely be reading more books from this author in future.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am always up to read a book that helps with my finances.  This book is a straight to the point message on becoming richer and more confident when dealing with your finances.  I really like this trend of self help books that have actionable activities to help you practice what they have taught.  It is also sprinkled with real life scenarios that the author experienced when her husband died and then again with the COVID stress.  I also enjoyed the foreword written by Kelly Rutherford.  I fondly remember watching her on Melrose Place and felt bad for her when her personal struggles became so public. 

It is easy to read and use and gave me a new insight in how to think about my money and how I do (or don’t) spend it.  It has great practical advice whether you are a new adult or have been adulting for a while.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm Inspired, Informed, Ignited - Holistic Wealth is a must read!

This book fingers the deepest longings of our heart to live this one life meaningfully and courageously. Holistic Wealth reminds us that setbacks are a given but with intentional and productive responses, we can lean into circumstances and use setbacks as launching pads for comebacks that heal our trauma and empower others too. With raw emotions, bared soul, and practical information, we are encouraged to take charge of the steering wheel of our life and give voice to the music in our bones. This is a great resource for family and small group discussions.

No matter the hand that fate deals us, our purpose still calls!

[Adarsh Booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am nicely surprised by this book . It’s very informative and useful for beginners as well as avid readers. Easy to read . Easy instructions. Has plenty of information. It also talks about how the author lost her husband, how she raised her kids alone, faced corona pandemic, overcame her loss and fears with the world, and walked on Holistic journey with confidence and straight face.

The content of the book is divided into several chapters. Every chapter is meaningful and if ideas are implemented in life, they hold the power to change your life for betterment. The author provided step by step guidance for true financial independence and empowerment. Indeed, a must read!

[Kelly Kilpatrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holistic Wealth is broken down into 5 sections: Intentional Life Purpose, Financial Independence, Physical and Spiritual Nourishment, Goodwill and Strong Relationships, and Applying Holistic Wealth. Keisha shows us her journey to Holistic Wealth based on losing her husband and how she overcame it, while raising two children. There are so many amazing life lessons and planning advice in this book, regardless of age or social status. It was easy to read and identify where I may have work to do to fill achieve my wealth.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came in expecting a book on personal finance. I walked away feeling empowered to materialize my dreams and ambitions.

The book provides the fabric to desgin a balanced and fulfilled life in all areas - relationships, fianances, purpose and health.

Keisha chose profound quotes to anchor the chapters throughout the book. She drew wisdom from an array of folks whose living example was an inspiration. Her own story is that of resilience and determination.

I can't wait to get my hands on the workbook.

Thank you Keisha! Your book has added so much value to how I approach my life.

[Trevor Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book ahead of its time. This should be required reading for everyone as well as in our schools. The author did an excellent job of spelling out what Holistic Wealth means and why it's one of the most important concepts in our generation. Her prose is beautiful. This book is one of the best books that I have read to date. You won't be disappointed by getting a copy of the book and doing a deep dive.

[Megsbookclub · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holistic Wealth is divided into five parts and has small sections or ‘life lessons’ to help you achieve financial freedom. I like books like this because I could pick it up and read small sections and then come back to it later. Each section you will want to let soak and reflect on so it wasn’t a book I wanted to just fly through. And Blair writes about more meaningful things in your life and allows you to understand prosperity is more than just a number.

[Nathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got an early copy of the book it is an amazing read! The Foreward written by Actress Kelly Rutherford, star of Gossip Girl, Melrose Place and Dynasty is simply outstanding! The rest of the book is updated throughout and I honestly think all students should have the opportunity to read this book - it should absolutely be required reading in all schools and universities throughout the globe!

[Christina Storino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book for the times and beyond!

Keisha speaks to her lived-experiences and will take you through her personal journey, while inspiring you on your own.

This book came to me at a time where I needed all of it's life lessons and recommend it to anyone looking for more balance, success and living a more holistically wealthy life - Especially during these unprecedented times.

[Catherine Wilde · Rating 5 out of 5]

In her book Holistic Wealth, Keisha Blair guides us through her harrowing journey while sharing deep insights and wisdom. The step-by-step practices shared throughout this book will help you incorporate the transformative principles into your life with ease. Holistic Wealth is a book unlike any other. It will assist you in bringing wealth to all of the areas of your life so you can truly thrive!

[readingfortheseasons · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an important book for anyone who wants to learn strategies to build wealth, while also balancing stress in your life. There is also a section addressing pandemic related stressors and offers solutions on how to deal with them. The framework is broken down into four easy parts so that you can build wealth in all areas of your life.

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!! One of the best books I've read in 2023! It also makes a great gift for Mother's Day, Graduation, Father's Day and so much more. I also listen to the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair and love it! I've recommended this book to all my friends and family!

[Roof Beam Reader (Adam) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected. This was in the personal finance section of the bookstore but probably should have been in personal growth/self-help. Little relation to finance at all, though a fine and helpful look at the variety of “wealth” and how to think about creating a good and better life.

[Naketa Whyte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful book, and a good read too!

[Timeisha Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book you definitely need for wealth greater than money

[Nickenya Dunkley]

Interesting book it’s a must have

[Mark]

there's something quite ironic about a book on wealth being (partly) written by someone who has filed for bankruptcy (and not long ago, either!)

[Orville Bennet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. highly recommend this book!

[Bernice Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a professor and professional Counselor with a PhD, I honestly think this book should be in schools and in all Counselor's toolkit. The life lessons shared are so poignant and almost everyone can benefit from this book. I have given it as a gift to countless teachers and Counselors, Coaches and many of them now use it in their teaching and with clients. The lessons on mental health, wellness, self-care, personal finances are amazing. This book will be a classic for many years to come! I also have the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook and absolutely love it too. It's a great companion book to the main book!