Be Authentic
Show up as your true self and honour the uniqueness of others.
About Us
In a world where YOU CAN be anyone, discover who you TRULY are and become your BEST self.
People today face a fast-changing digital world that often leaves them feeling lost or overwhelmed. We're here to help them thrive with affordable access to essential life skills, frameworks, and networks for becoming confident, resilient, and successful adults. Our support is quiet yet consistent, woven into daily life for lasting impact.
Lean on us — a community built for driven individuals seeking growth and direction, ready to create and live their own story, with experts across industries offering guidance anytime without judgment. You're not alone. We're here to listen, understand, and help.
Our Story
The Seed of Our Story
Thao Nguyen
Founder & CEO
Thao has experience working in Technology Consulting, Finance, Retail, and Startups. She is a consultant-turned-entrepreneur, qualified Business and Life Coach with a foundation diploma in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and holds an MBA. Passionate about empowering people, she builds The Journey Node to foster growth and resilience.
Hi! I'm Thao — Founder of The Journey Node. I was born in Vietnam and grew up in the UK. In my 20s, I faced many challenges and setbacks that shook me to my core. There were days, like many of you may have experienced, when I felt completely lost. Those moments taught me just how essential life skills are — skills like personal finance, self-discovery, communication, and building healthy relationships.
In today's fast-changing world, where technology and job markets evolve rapidly, these skills are essential for adapting, thriving, and confidently navigating life's uncertainties. That's why I created The Journey Node — a community of experts, coaches, peers, and tools that empower driven individuals seeking growth and direction.
If you're trying to figure out your path, overcome obstacles, or take control of your life so you can live without regrets — you've come to the right place. Your life is beautiful and precious, but it can also be challenging. Don't let these years pass by — make them your best.
— Thao Nguyen, Founder & CEO
Our Values
What we stand for.
Obsess Over Customers
Listen, understand, and show up for our community, clients, and partners.
Nurture Positivity
Foster optimism, encourage perseverance, and have fun along the way.
Stay Open-Minded
Embrace new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities to learn.
Create Value
Focus on meaningful actions, inspire growth, and find creative solutions.
Our Board of Advisers
Our Board of Advisers.
Mark Worrall
Nodeledge Founder & CEO
EdTech founder building the personalised learning platform he wished he'd had — grounded in real learning science and backed by 10+ years in software, quantitative finance, and machine learning.
Kerri Houseman
Transformation Director & Adviser
Chartered Accountant turned technologist and proud mom. Leverages decades of experience to help organisations innovate, build resilience, and drive change that maximises ROI.
Ben Nelms
Technology Strategist
Over a decade of expertise crafting and executing Technology Strategies for S&P 500 organisations across Banking, Capital Markets, Utilities, and Public Services.
Ishita Vyas
India FinOps Community Lead
FinOps specialist formerly with Gartner, Accenture, PwC, and Deloitte — bringing over a decade of experience in IT strategy and digital transformation.
Sophia Ward
Financial Adviser
Fully qualified and licensed financial adviser in Investments, Pensions and Mortgages with a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.