We weren’t raised to be breadwinners—but we can become them.

Monday Money Missive

My dear Kindred Spirit,

Most of us weren’t raised to be breadwinners.

We were raised to be helpful, supportive, nice.
To be the emotional glue in our families. To work hard—but not necessarily to earn big.

We were taught, implicitly or explicitly, that someone else would carry the financial load.
And if that didn’t happen?
Well, we were expected to stretch ourselves thin, figure it out, all while smiling politely.

If any of this feels familiar, it’s not your fault.
But it is your responsibility.
Because learning to earn—to earn well, and to earn with integrity—is a skill set no one gave us.
And it’s one we need. For our freedom, our choices, and our security.

In these troubling times, when women’s rights are being stripped away, it’s more important than ever.

I want you to know that it’s not too late.
You are not behind.
And you don’t have to figure it out alone.

There are many fabulous books that will help you upgrade your financial identity. Some of my personal favorites are:

The Art of Money by Bari Tessler
Overcoming Underearning by Barbara Stanny Huson
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

And, of course, you could hire a coach.

This is the work I do with my clients every day:
Helping brilliant, big-hearted women like you unlearn the old programming
and build a new financial identity—one rooted in self-worth, clarity, and confidence.

Together, we work on boundaries. On pricing. On money mindset.
We look at what’s holding you back—and then we gently dismantle it.
We build skills. We build habits. And most importantly, we build belief.

You don’t need to hustle harder.
You need to feel safe enough to earn more.

And that’s so much easier with support.

If you're ready to rewrite your money story—and step into your full financial power—let’s talk.
You can book a free strategy call with me here:
👉 https://lauragatesluptonmswcpc.as.me/exploratorysession

With warmth and fierce belief in your potential,
Laura