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Who Taught You About Money?
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Hi Reader, Let’s talk about money—but not the way we usually do. Not budgets. Let’s talk about where your money beliefs came fromBecause whether we realize it or not… Most of us are making financial decisions based on:
And those patterns run deepIt can look like:
Not because you’re bad with money. But because your story is still shaping your strategy. Here’s the shiftFinancial freedom is not just about numbers. It’s about awareness. Awareness of:
And yes—you can change itYou can:
But it starts with asking: “Where did I learn this—and is it still serving me?” Serving you, P.S. If you want to explore this deeper, I had a powerful conversation with Estelle Gibson about financial dependency, money mindset, and building true financial freedom. 🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. |
'Tine Zekis | Founder & CEO, Getting Black Women Paid
I help Black women professionals advance their careers, dramatically increase their lifetime earning potential, and build generational wealth. Sign up for my newsletter to learn more!
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