Word of the Week: Money

Life Lesson:

Andrew and I used to make about the same salaries (which I was proud of because he had an MBA and I didn’t have an advanced degree at the time). This meant we could pretty much save and spend as we pleased, never having to worry too much about what the other person was doing. This also meant neither of us had to really examine our money stories because things were more or less okay. However, when I left corporate to start graduate school and pursue entrepreneurship full time, all hell broke loose.

Suddenly, every insecurity I ever had about money came flying into my face. Here are some of the stories I was telling myself:

• • You are a spoiled brat
  • You are a helpless wife
  • You are a bad feminist
  • You are too petty
  • You are a loser
  • You are unbelievably selfish

 

It was dark. I took a bunch of money courses and read a bunch of books on women and money (I gave up on money books written by men a long time ago…) but nothing seemed to help.

Here’s what I was finding:

• • Practical advice I already knew
  • An assumption that my problem was spending too much (not the case – my issue was I was afraid of spending)
  • Way too many “affirmations” as if money would fall in my lap if I just meditated more
  • An almost dogmatic use of gratitude to minimize any desires for “more”

 

Here’s what I wasn’t finding:

• Discussions about social injustice and wealth inequality
• Why women feel shame around money (especially having “too much”)
• How spending can be pleasurable
• The essential role of receiving
• The connection between money and self-love

 

So I’ve had to address these gaps myself. It’s been a trip. I’ve really worked hard to rewrite my money story, and now I’d like to offer what I’ve learned with you! I am launching a BRAND NEW online class called: Rewrite Your Money Story.

Here are the themes we will be talking about:

• Uncovering the roots of your money story (and intergenerational trauma)
• Inner turmoil vs. external reality (overcoming scarcity mentality)
• Feminism, privilege, and shame
• The science of money, worth, and “playing small”
• Boundaries, people-pleasing, and spending patterns
• Meditation and somatic exercises to ease money anxiety

 

Class details:

• When: Friday, March 6 @ 12pm EST
• Format: One 90-minute LIVE Zoom call (including time for Q&A) (If you can’t make it live, the recording will be sent out to everyone after)
• All registrants will receive a Google Form to submit their questions to prior to the class so you don’t have to worry about not getting your questions answered if you can’t make it live.

 

Investment:

Early Bird: $111 until Friday, February 28 midnight EST

Regular: $147

This will be a safe space to explore your insecurities with money, connect with others who are also desiring a different relationship with money, and walk away feeling empowered with tools, strategies, and a greater understanding of how to move through the world with more joy and ease. It starts with money. Our root chakra. Our sense of security.

If now is the time to roll up your sleeves and get real with your money story, I would love to be your guide. It’s been two years since I’ve offered an online class like this. It’s that important to me.

The world needs more women like you to stand in their power.

 

 

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