Recently I took a stand for something I’m deeply passionate about — helping soulful entrepreneurs make fabulous money from their gifts.
I did so because I’ve had several conversations with women entrepreneurs who are living the image of success but behind the scenes are struggling financially and are tired of the mask. This “fake it till you make it” doesn’t work IF it causes internal misalignment, resentment and financial strain.
Yet, as I’ve been sharing about empowering money mindsets and charging your value, I received some interesting feedback. One comment in particular lit a spark in me:
“Why are you all about the money?”
Dear souls, why are we so afraid to make money?
“What is it that we are telling ourselves about making more money? And why do people judge others for wanting to make fabulous money and wanting more success?
Is it selfish to want to put food on the table, pay your rent/mortgage, fund a child’s education, save for retirement, take a well-earned vacation, get rid of debt, care for a loved one, give generously to others and enjoy all of life?
Really?
Making money is NOT selfish, materialistic, stuck-up or non-spiritual. Money can be used for good in a way that financial strain and poverty cannot.
There is nothing spiritual about cutting yourself off from the natural flow of abundance in the Universe. There is nothing noble about dimming your light so that others can remain comfortable in their box of limiting beliefs.
Money creates options and freedom.
As a business owner, focusing on money is about being financially responsible and stewarding your success. Every sustainable business must do so. Make no mistake, even those successful leaders who appear to not focus on the money have someone in their business who is focusing on it as their priority.
If you don’t have one eye on your numbers, your business likely won’t survive. You don’t need to be ALL about the money. You can be loving, caring and brilliant at your craft. But you cannot ignore it either. If you want your business to express your passions, your business needs to make money. Otherwise it requires a funding source or… you just have a very expensive hobby.
Yes, there are some people or companies that abuse power with money. And there are some people who abuse power without money. Don’t put the blame on money. Money magnifies who the person is – his or her core values and characteristics become more visible.
On a bright note, I’m excited that women entrepreneurial businesses are on the rise.
I am privileged to coach women entrepreneurs daily. And I can tell you with deep conviction, more money in their hands is a very good thing. These women are heart-led and head-smart. Their services transform lives — they help people heal, grow and thrive. When I ask women what they would do with an extra $100,000, the answers always confirm that more money in their hands would nourish this planet.
So if you are an entrepreneur, I invite you to open your arms to the abundant Universe and claim more for yourself and your business. The world needs your gifts and you deserve to be generously paid for them. As you make more money, you can serve more people. You can take care of yourself and your family. You can grow a team and create employment.
AND… if you are not self-employed but work for someone else, I invite you to think twice before you judge a small business or entrepreneur for wanting to make more money. The reason you have a job is because the owner/management of the establishment you work for IS focused on making money. All the things that an entrepreneur manages daily (sales, marketing, service delivery, accounting, IT, HR, admin and more) are tasks that someone in your workplace is taking care of for you and all employees there. And yes, all of it, including your salary, requires money.
So, let’s ditch the stigma around money. Let’s all live in an abundant world and use money for good.
There is enough. We are enough. Let money be a currency of love, kindness, expansion and success.
Thanks for reading. Please share if you feel called to do so.
Love & Abundance,
Paula
