In today’s Real Money episode, I want to talk about the evolving mission behind Real Money and the stand I’m taking for women’s financial liberation. As we approach the start of 2025, I’ve reflected on the voices and stories shared throughout the year.
Currently, women control about 30% of the world’s wealth, but that wealth is disproportionately concentrated. Our mission is to break down barriers and amplify the financial power of women through open and honest discussions about money.
I’m excited to share some key insights from a recent workshop with Lynn Twist, where we explored the profound connection between our personal stands and financial health. Our primary goal is financial liberation, envisioning a world where women wake up with the freedom to live the lives they desire, unaffected by constraints. We dive into the concept of financial liberation, going beyond the traditional ideas of freedom to explore how mindset, emotional healing, and understanding your personal money personality are critical to creating a life of abundance.
This journey involves confronting external situations and internal obstacles that prevent us from feeling free. As we delve deeper, our focus remains on elevating Financial EQ, empowering not just women but all of society.
Reflecting on the Year and the Importance of Women’s Financial Leadership
As we reflect on this year, the focus is on the need for women to lead in the financial realm. Women currently possess around 30% of the global wealth, though it’s disproportionately distributed. There is a high concentration of this wealth among a small group of women, highlighting an inequality in wealth management and distribution.
Our experiences throughout the year have reinforced the belief that women need to take in a more prominent financial leadership role worldwide. Engaging discussions about personal finance has shown us the necessity of open dialogue about money and the impactful role women can play in this arena.
Recently, many of us participated in a workshop with Lynn Twist, an advocate for establishing a strong relationship with money. Her guidance encouraged participants to articulate their purpose and to take a stand for it, emphasizing the connection between purpose and financial empowerment.
Central to this mission is the vision of financial liberation for women. This entails creating environments where women can pursue their desired lives without external control. Ensuring safety, love, and provision for women’s families is integral to this vision. We recognize that financial freedom involves overcoming both external obstacles and internal mental barriers like anxieties and fears related to money. Elevating financial emotional intelligence (EQ) is crucial to achieving this freedom.
In pursuit of this, we align with the concept shared by Lynn Twist—a prophecy that sees humanity as a bird with two wings: one female and one male. Historically, the male wing has been overextended, leading to imbalance. The prophecy envisions a future where the female wing expands fully, allowing the bird of humanity to soar. This metaphor underscores the potential impact of women’s full expression in financial and societal leadership as we move forward into this century.
Exploring Financial Inequality Among Women
Wealth Clustering Among Women
In today’s world, a significant portion of wealth is concentrated among a select group of women. This creates an imbalance where most women do not have access to the same financial resources. Discussions about personal finances often highlight this disparity, urging us to address the challenges many women face. As we continue engaging with and supporting women, it becomes clear that a handful of women commanding a substantial amount of wealth isn’t enough. It’s important for us to focus on creating opportunities for a broader demographic to access and control their financial futures.
Objectives of My Podcast and the Significance of Open Discussions About Money
I am devoted to initiating real, heartfelt conversations about financial matters. Engaging with the financial realities women face and how I can advance to a new level of financial empowerment is a major priority. My approach is grounded in the belief that women need to lead in financial matters globally.
My podcast serves a vital purpose: fostering open, genuine discussions on money. This initiative is geared toward guiding women to master personal finances and elevate their financial standing. This journey involves exploring strategies and perspectives that empower women to manage their financial lives effectively.
Financial Liberation for women stands at the core of my mission. I advocate for women to lead liberated lives, free from control, characterized by love, safety, and abundance. This means ensuring women and their families have fulfilling lives, access to necessary resources, and the freedom to use their voices confidently. My mission aligns with creating a world where everyone can thrive in a peaceful, prosperous environment.
The Impact of Standing Firm
Hands-On Learning with Lynn Twist
Engaging in Lynn Twist’s two-day event was transformative for me. Known for her dedication to reshaping people’s perceptions of money, Lynn pushes participants towards discovering their fundamental motivations. She challenges us with one profound question: “What is the cause you’re committed to?” This inquiry guided our experience, prompting each of us to dig deep and articulate our individual and collective purposes. Through these exercises, we explored essential themes and learned to focus energies on actions reflecting our stand.
Unleashing Bravery and Finding Direction
During our time with Lynn, we delved into the vital need for bravery in our financial quests. It was imperative for us to define and articulate our purpose meaningfully. These discussions often brought out strong emotions as we dared to confront the realities of our aspirations. Facing daily life can make us feel trapped and insignificant, but with courage and mentorship, we cleared these hurdles. As we embrace these principles, we’re reminded of how essential it is not to let external perceptions cloud our goals. This clarity pushes us to play a bigger game, anchoring us in a sense of determination and purpose.
Emotional Aspects of Expressing Core Beliefs
In our journey of discussing financial empowerment, it’s important to address the emotional layers that influence how we express our core beliefs. Our conversations often circle back to the importance of clear expression and the courage required to communicate what truly matters to us. Engaging with these emotions is integral to both our personal growth and the advancement of our financial goals.
When we articulate our stand, whether in small gatherings or larger settings, a wave of emotions often accompanies that clarity. We find ourselves in moments where this emotional connection becomes evident, pushing us to reflect deeply on what holds the greatest significance.
Imagining the future we desire, one where financial freedom intertwines with peace and healthy relationships, requires us to confront and embrace these emotions. This vision motivates us, driving us to pursue not just personal success but a broader sense of community well-being. Recognizing and articulating these emotional elements is crucial to driving meaningful change in our lives and communities.
The Struggle to Stay Aligned with Our Core Goals
Media Production and Brand Development Interruptions
Building a brand and producing content can often lead us astray. With myriad demands, it’s easy to lose sight of our core goals. We often find ourselves caught in the whirlwind of social media, sales techniques, and the pressure to mirror others’ paths, instead of waking up each day grounded in our mission. This cycle complicates matters and blurs our vision. Staying focused demands consistent effort and self-reflection.
Daily Existence and Personal Identity Challenges
Balancing daily life with our personal identity introduces its own set of challenges. We’re frequently entangled in the roles we’ve played until now versus who we aspire to become. This can result in feelings of inadequacy or hesitation, especially when compared to past experiences. It’s crucial to actively engage in avenues that foster growth and authenticity to prevent complacency.
Key Aspects of Our Financial Stand:
- Empowerment and Liberation: We believe in financial liberation for women, where the capability to lead independent, healthy, and loving lives is paramount. Our stand encompasses freedom from financial control and the capacity for women to create safe, nurturing environments for their families.
- Holistic Well-being: Our vision includes not just financial stability but also internal peace and self-worth. Many possess adequate resources yet struggle with feelings of inadequacy and constraint. This highlights the importance of developing Financial Emotional Intelligence (EQ) to foster a sense of true freedom.
Our ongoing mission is to elevate women’s financial standing, which ultimately benefits everyone. As we reflect on insights from thought leaders, our goal remains clear: to enable a future where women fully express their economic power and influence positive global change.
Techniques for Financial Independence and Empowerment
Achieving financial independence requires us to embrace a mindset that prioritizes personal growth and autonomy. We need to take brave steps to confront our fears and reservations about money and establish a strong sense of purpose in our financial endeavours. By openly sharing our experiences and learning from others, we can break free from constraints and truly thrive.
Participating in workshops and seeking mentorship are invaluable strategies. They provide an opportunity for us to deepen our understanding and help us articulate our financial goals clearly. These settings allow us to stay aligned with our purposes, making our financial journey straightforward and clear.
Aligning our financial goals with personal values enhances our sense of freedom. Even when we have stable financial circumstances, the feeling of independence can remain elusive if our mindset holds us back. Thus, nurturing financial emotional intelligence is crucial. It’s about adjusting our thoughts and emotions around money to cultivate true empowerment.
Incorporating a vision that resonates deeply with us promotes both personal and collective prosperity. We must champion financial liberation, ensuring our actions support a fair and loving environment for all. This means making sure that we not only achieve our financial goals but also contribute to broader societal well-being. Our financial successes and freedoms should extend to creating safe, supportive communities that nurture peace and growth for everyone.
Social Impact and Gender Dynamics in Economics
Lyn Twist’s Perspectives from Her Latest Work
During a recent workshop we attended with Lyn Twist, a prominent advocate for economic empowerment, we explored the vital role women can play in transforming the financial landscape. Lyn, known for her work on developing healthy relationships with money, encourages us to stand firmly in our purpose. She challenges us to identify what matters most and align our actions to support it.
This workshop emphasized taking decisive stands for financial freedom, particularly for women. Financial Liberation, as discussed, involves providing women the opportunity to pursue their desires without constraint, fostering environments where families are nurtured in peace and security. Our mindset plays a crucial role; possessing resources does not always equate to feeling free. We find ourselves evaluating not just external financial barriers, but also the internal ones that often restrict us.
Bahá’í Vision on Gender Equality in Society
In Lyn Twist’s book, she references a prophecy from the Bahá’í tradition that vividly outlines a vision of gender balance as critical to societal progress. The prophecy depicts humanity as a bird with two wings—one male and one female. Historically, the male wing has been overextended, driving an imbalance that causes the bird to circle rather than soar.
According to this prophecy, the 21st century marks a pivotal period where the female aspect must fully extend, allowing the male aspect to relax, thereby enabling humanity to achieve its true potential. This analogy underscores the essential nature of achieving equity between genders to foster societal harmony. We believe this is a profound reflection on the interconnected roles of men and women in reshaping our collective future.
In this article: from Women Influencer entitled: The Future is Female: Trends and Predictions for Women in 2025
The future for women in 2025 is bright, with major transformations across leadership, finance, health, and technology. Women are redefining leadership with inclusive, empathetic styles and breaking barriers in STEM fields and entrepreneurship. Financial empowerment is growing through fintech innovations and increased financial literacy.
Health and wellness take center stage with advancements in femtech and mental health resources, while women lead in sustainability efforts and climate activism. Flexible work environments and the gig economy allow women to prioritize work-life balance on their terms. Globally, women continue to champion equality, leveraging social media for advocacy and challenging cultural norms through authentic representation in media.
2025 is set to be a milestone year where women shape a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Let’s start the new year with confidence that we can thrive in whatever field we are in and achieve financial freedom. Cheers to us!
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Lisa also uses many tools that she used throughout her money journey and invites you to try them as well. As a first step, she recommends reading her book, Girl, Get Your $hit Together in which she helps women tackle their financial story and shares her entire story. After reading the book, she invites listeners to join the Stop Budgeting System– the very method she used to gain financial freedom and clarity.