Everyone has a money story. What’s yours?
Money has become a hot topic in my work, as more women are approaching me for help on how to ask for it.
Today I’m reflecting on my upbringing related to money because I want you to make as much as you want so you can make a big impact. That’s what I want!
Some context:
My mom bought her first new car at 90 years old. It was a monumental event.
So monumental, she left it at home instead of driving it to a neighborhood block party because she didn’t want anyone to think she was showing off. It was a Toyota Corolla.
The delight in her decision was deeply meaningful to witness. It was MY delight to watch this generous woman, who put everyone else’s needs above hers, finally buy something nice for herself.
Growing up we didn’t have many new things, let alone a car. My parents raised nine kids. The sentiment in our home was work hard, scrimp, save, always get a discount, and if something’s broken, you fix it yourself.
As a kid, I remember being mortified when my dad put duct tape on the car door to seal a crack, and when he painted the driveway yellow and green, because that’s what he had left in the basement. Half green, half yellow cement pathway, where all my classmates could see, as you had to pass our house to reach my school.
Resourcefulness, saving, and being smart with money was a powerful result of my upbringing, but there’s always the yin and yang. This also led to a scarcity mindset, believing there’s never enough, and therefore you have to keep hustling to make ends meet.
In high school, I made a promise to myself: “When I leave home, I’m going to have nice things.” And I kept that promise, always driving and hustling, which has worked for me.
BUT, what I’ve been learning is: there’s a better way. And we are all welcome to it. I’ve been uncovering insights about my thoughts and feelings about money at an accelerated pace which has been fascinating.
And now, I’m working with Susan Glusica, Wealth Mentor for Fempreneurs, to unpack it even more, moving into a greater level of abundance, which I can’t wait to experience, and then pass on to YOU and my clients.
As women, we need to be talking more about money and I’m HERE for it! This week, start becoming more aware of how you feel about money and how you act around it. My guess is you’ll learn something about yourself that will uncover more growth opportunities!
Ask yourself: “What comes up when I think about money? Do I believe it’s available to me? Am I in abundance, or lack? How did I grow up experiencing money, and did that money story serve me?” Consider journaling about it and see what comes up for you.
