We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power

Let me invite you to the gentle dawn of your millionaire journey. Imagine yourself, quiet and reflective, gazing out at a world full of possibility. The first step to wealth isn’t a number, but a story—the one you tell yourself about money. For so many, these stories are inherited, woven into our lives through childhood whispers, family struggles, and the silent lessons of watching adults navigate scarcity or abundance. Perhaps you remember rolling coins to go on a school trip, or watching a parent sigh over a stack of bills. These moments, tender and formative, become the scripts that guide our choices as adults.

But what if those stories are wrong? What if you could write a new narrative—one where you are worthy of abundance? This is where thought work comes in. It's not a one-time fix, but a daily practice, like tending a garden. Each morning, you notice the old weeds—'I’m not good with money,' 'I’ll never get ahead,' 'Money isn’t for people like me.' And gently, you pull them up, replacing them with seeds of truth: 'I am capable,' 'Wealth is possible,' 'I can learn and grow.'

Thought work is about compassion and patience. Even after you’ve seen success, fear may linger—a shadow that whispers, 'This could all disappear.' It’s common, especially for those who grew up with less, to feel uneasy about holding onto wealth. Sometimes, this fear leads to self-sabotage: overspending, underpricing, or avoiding tough financial decisions. But every time you catch yourself in an old pattern, you have a chance to choose differently. Every new thought is a step toward freedom.

Let’s remember, too, that you are not alone in this. So many women, even those you admire, have felt unworthy or afraid. The difference is, they learned to question those stories—and write new ones. As you begin this journey, take a moment to reflect: What money story did you inherit? How has it shaped your life? And what will your new story be?

As we move forward, let’s explore the broader landscape that shapes our financial lives—the history and systems that have kept women from building wealth, and how understanding them can set you free.