Money, Power, Purpose Rewriting the Rules for Women Everywhere

Jul 3
3 min read

Updated: Jul 8

By Timettra Wellington — Financial Literacy Advocate, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

There’s a special kind of freedom that comes when a woman learns how money works—and chooses to use that knowledge to build a life she no longer needs to escape from.

I know, because I lived it.

For years, I played by the rules society handed me. Go to school. Get a good job. Climb the ladder. But the ladder kept moving, and I found myself in a cycle so many women know too well—working hard for pennies never getting ahead. Add to that the financial aftermath of divorce. I was living for money, not with it.

Then came the shift. Not overnight, but in bold steps that required courage, curiosity, and conviction. I discovered the truth about how money really works. I uncovered real truths I had never been taught in school. That’s when I made a vow: I wouldn’t just break the cycle for myself. I committed myself to educating other women to do the same.

Because here’s what I believe: financial independence isn’t just about money. It's about choice!

When a woman understands how to make, manage, and multiply her money, she becomes powerful beyond measure. She no longer tolerates toxic workplaces or relationships out of necessity. She no longer silences her dreams for the sake of stability. She lives in her purpose, on purpose.

Yet, too many of us are still in the dark. We’re smart. We’re resourceful. We know how to stretch a dollar and make miracles happen. But we haven’t been taught how to build generational wealth. We’ve been told to budget but not how to plan for life's unexpected challenges. We’ve been told to save but not how to grow tax-free money. We've been praised for being frugal but not taught how to create legacy.

That’s why financial education is non-negotiable.

I’ve made it my mission to shine light on the secrets the wealthy have known for generations—how to protect your income, earn compound interest in tax-advantaged accounts, and build generational wealth with intention and strategy. I teach women how to stop living paycheck to paycheck and to start living with purpose.

Through workshops, coaching, and my work with purpose-driven women across the country, I’ve seen the transformation that happens when a woman takes control of her finances. Her posture changes. Her voice grows stronger. Her vision expands.

She becomes unstoppable.

This isn’t a theory. This is about taking action. It’s about sitting down with a financial professional who sees you. It’s about asking questions, setting goals, and taking the first step, even if that step scares you. Especially if it scares you.

Ladies, we are the CEOs of our lives. Whether you're a single mom trying to make ends meet, a corporate woman ready to build your exit plan, or a retiree wondering if it's too late—it's not. The time is now!

You don’t have to do it alone. If you’re reading this, you’ve found your tribe. Link arms with me and let me help you celebrate your wins and hold you accountable. Together, we rise.

Becoming financially independent changed everything for me. But the most beautiful part? Watching other women rise with me.

You were not born to struggle.

I’ll show you how to let your money work for you so you can finally walk in the fullness of who you were always meant to be.

Your future is waiting.

You are the legacy.

You are the movement.

You are unstoppable.

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