For women, talking about money has been long considered taboo. For generations we’ve been told that it’s rude to discuss income, investments, or net worth and that wanting to make money and build wealth is greedy. But silencing these discussions come at a cost. Without open and honest conversations about money, women miss out on learning the strategies, opportunities, and confidence needed to build lasting wealth.
It’s time to change the narrative around women talking about wealth. When women speak about wealth it isn’t bragging, it’s a powerful act of self-advocacy and self-care that can help close the gender gap on wealth and create financial freedom for generations to come.
The Cost of Silence Around Money
The old “nice girls don’t talk about money” mantra has left a lingering negative effect around ambition and wealth for women. While men are often praised for being financially driven, women can still be judged as greedy or self-serving for expressing the same goals and desires. This conditioning has kept too many women quiet about their financial goals, earnings, and financial wins.
This silence comes with a high price. When women avoid talking about money it leaves a void of knowledge about key financial concepts such as investing, negotiating, and building wealth and leaves us without knowing what is possible for our finances.
Without transparency, the gender pay gap and funding gap for women entrepreneurs persist, leaving women without the knowledge to close them. In the absence of these conversations, financial literacy suffers along with the progress toward economic equality.
Why Talking About Money is a Power Move
Talking about money is a strategic move that equips women with the knowledge, confidence, and mindset needed to build wealth. Here are some reasons why talking about money is a power move for women:
1. Financial literacy through shared knowledge
Having real conversations unlock a wealth of practical knowledge. By learning financial literacy skills from others about their wins and mistakes, women can bypass costly trial and error and make informed decisions faster. It’s important to have these conversations to accelerate our path to wealth.
2. Breaking the shame cycle about money
It’s time to break the shame cycle and start talking about money. Wealth is about choice, security, and the ability to create meaningful impact. When women use money as a tool for freedom and influence, they step into their power and open doors for others to do the same.
3. Shifting from income to asset building
This means learning that true wealth comes from creating assets that grow in value over time. Instead of focusing on short-term gains, women can build businesses, investments, and property that generate ongoing returns.
How to Start Talking About Wealth (Without Awkwardness)
- Personal reflection – start by getting clear on your own definition of wealth and what it looks like in your life.
- Safe money circles – surround yourself with supportive money circles where open, judgment free conversations about finances are encouraged.
- Be transparent – be open about your financial journey by sharing your goals, celebrating your wins, and reflecting on the lessons learned along the way.
- Ask and offer – engage in two-way conversations where you ask your peers about their strategies and offer your own insights as well.
The bottom line is that when women talk openly about money, they break down barriers, challenge outdated norms, and create empowerment. These conversations spark learning, build confidence, and inspire action. The more we share, the faster we close wealth gaps and create a future where wealthy women are the norm.