White Trash Girl to CEO: My Money Story

By: Deborah Bailey (View Profile)

Luckily, one day I woke up and decided to get some help. I started working with a therapist who helped me see that the treadmill I was running on away from my past was killing me. She showed me how my thoughts and beliefs about money (or lack of) were like computer programs in my brain installed in childhood and were leading to the emotions and behaviors that had me trapped in a prison of my own making. Something about that resonated with me and I knew it to be true. 

I spent the next two years studying everything I could find about the emotional aspects of money and how our early childhood influences become the “voices in our head” that unconsciously drive our every action around money. First, I learned how to own my current money situation because until you own “your mischief” around money and bring it to consciousness, you can never change it. I learned techniques to clear the old limiting beliefs and to instill new and more productive ones. I learned to forgive myself for past money mistakes. I learned the habits and mindset that all wealthy people have in common. I now create money by embracing all of who I am, instead of running from who I am. 

With this awareness and knowledge, I knew that my life purpose was to share this information with people who have an imbalance in their relationship with money. I became a life and money coach and now teach a money boot camp and coach clients individually to radically change how they relate to and create money. My life is so rewarding—to see the “ah ha” moments, when people finally get how those unconscious programs from their childhood are running the show and they shift to more productive empowering thoughts, beliefs, and actions based on the money boot camp principles. 

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posted: 05.08.2008
AB Dodge
Your story is so interesting and so relevant. I stuggle with money issues constantly and I know without a doubt that this struggle is related to my childhood abandonment issues. I have let go of those individuals that did not choose me, however I am still in their negative clutches because I am so emotionally reactive and fearful when finance is concerned. I am a rat on a wheel, constantly trapped by money. You are a beacon of hope for me, thank you for your insightful, soulful and brilliant vision. I will try to learn more, again.
posted: 04.25.2008
Pauline
Wow! you go girl , i just love it, the thing about life we all have similar experiences we all have a story ,the good thing is we can be whatever we want to be with strong determination.
posted: 04.24.2008
Ella
This story was so inspirational. I ended up sending it to friends and family. Keep writing!
posted: 04.23.2008
Liza
This was a very stimulating story... I'm working paycheck to paycheck at the moment, and it's strenuous. I'm trying to figure out the best way to continue on in my life... whether that means staying here (the job is fabulous, with a lot of flexibility and potential for growth)... or taking classes at the community college so that I can transfer into a program that will push me towards doing something that I really love. I wish it wasn't such a hard decision, but it's looking like it's one that'll have to be made very soon!
posted: 04.22.2008
Peggy R
I was a battered wife who raised her kids on welfare. I was put thru shool on a program and obtained an Associates Degree with a 4.0 GPA at 40. I became a real estate paralegal in the Hamptons and bought a house commuting over 2 hours a day. Then, thru a series of unforseen events, I found myself out of work at 53. I am doing a lot of soul searching as to whether I can take an extreme cut in salary in order to work closer to my beloved Greenport home and family and possibly work in a field closer to my conscience. I never had money to spare, but it seems I CAN live on a lot less - and be happier. Now, I just have to find the job!!!
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