That is what radical money and career self-advocacy actually buys you

Friends,

For the first time in over two years of this newsletter existing, I'm not sending a regular edition this week.

Last week, my beloved grandma whom I was incredibly close to passed away after a 9-month long battle following a tragic accident. The pain is unimaginable, I am utterly heartbroken. A piece of me has died with her and I’ll never be the same.

If you've ever wondered why I'm so vocal about career self-advocacy, money self-advocacy, and building wealth that actually buys you freedom of time and choice, moments like this are the answer.

Life doesn't ask permission. Loss doesn't check your calendar.

The whole point of doing the hard work during the “calm” seasons, negotiating the salary, maxing the benefits, investing the bonus, building the side income, is so that when the call comes, you can answer it.

Without flinching. Without performing. Without negotiating with anyone for the right to grieve.

That is what radical money and career self-advocacy actually buys you.

Time. Presence. The ability to be where you're needed.

Sheconomist will be back in two weeks (I hope!).

Thank you for holding space for me while I hold space for my family.

With love,