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The Lie Keeping Women Broke—And How to Break Free
+ 3 Power Scripts to Message Recruiters & Hiring Managers
Sasha Elezovski, SHRM-CP
March 07, 2025
What you're getting this week:
Today, a man called me a grifter.
Why?
Because I said I’m a proud capitalist. Because I believe in making money. Because I refuse to apologize for wanting financial freedom, security, and abundance.
Once upon a time, a comment like that would’ve sent me spiraling. I would’ve questioned myself. “Am I being greedy? Should I make myself smaller? Should I just be grateful for what I have?”
Not anymore.
Money Is Not the Enemy—But Your Beliefs Might Be.
Because here’s the truth: Money is not the enemy. Capitalism is not inherently evil.
And asking for your worth? That’s not grifting—it’s self-respect.
But so many people—especially women—have been conditioned to feel ashamed of making money.
We’ve been told that wanting more is selfish, that charging for our expertise is exploitative, and that financial success somehow makes us less spiritual, less ethical, less good.
And I call BS on all of it.
Monopolizing Wealth vs. Building Wealth—Know the Difference.
Let me be clear: I’m not talking about exploitation. I’m talking about receiving in direct proportion to the value you bring.
Monopolizing with the intent to dominate the market? Exploiting workers to squeeze every last drop of profit? Underpaying people while hoarding wealth at the top?
THAT is evil. That is greed. That is capitalism at its worst.
But that’s not you. That’s not me.
That’s not the vast majority of people who simply want to build wealth, create opportunities, and get paid fairly for the value they bring.
I’m talking about refusing to work yourself into exhaustion for pennies. I’m talking about knowing that you deserve to build wealth—not just survive.
Breaking Free From These Beliefs
If you feel a little uncomfortable reading this, take a second and ask yourself:
✨ What limiting beliefs do I have around money?
✨ Who taught me that earning more is wrong?
✨ How is this belief keeping me stuck?
Now, grab your journal and make two lists:
List #1: Every time you held yourself back financially because you thought asking for more was “wrong” or “greedy.”
List #2: What you will do differently if (when) these situations happen again.
Then? Hold yourself accountable. Stick to what you said you’d do.
Because the only thing standing between you and the wealth you deserve… is the belief that you don’t.
Drop the Guilt. Own Your Worth. Get Paid.
Money is a tool. That’s it. It amplifies who you are. If you’re generous, you’ll be generous with money. If you’re kind, you’ll use money to do good.
But if you’re broke, struggling, and resentful? You can’t help anyone—not even yourself.
So, no—I won’t apologize for making money. And neither should you.
Your skills, your expertise, your energy? They are valuable. And anyone who shames you for charging what you’re worth is simply projecting their own scarcity mindset.
So here’s your permission slip:
Drop the guilt. Raise your rates. Own your worth.
The people who get it, get it.
And the ones who don’t? LET. THEM. STAY. MAD.
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Now, let’s get into today’s BTS - What’s Going On? and Actionable Tip of the Week.
(As this newsletter grows, I’ll be adding more sections and features to make it enjoyable to my loyal subscribers - more to come!)
📅Behind the Scenes - What’s Happening?
Here’s what’s brewing behind the scenes—I’m working feverishly to bring this to life for YOU!
🚨Live FREE Workshop: 3 Power Moves to Stand Out & Get Paid What You're Worth in Corporate🚨
📅March 12th, 2025 at 12:00PM EST
Ladies, it’s time to level up! Join me, an HR pro, in partnership with Money Essentials for Women, for a high-impact workshop where I’ll break down 3 boss moves you must make to stand out, network like a pro, and negotiate the salary you deserve. Register here.
Podcast Guest Appearance on Straight Talk (No Sugar Added) with Neena Perez
📅Airing soon
I had a fire conversation with the incredible Neena Perez about how women can rise above tough circumstances and claim what they want. Hit subscribe on her YouTube channel so you don’t miss the episode when it airs!
Podcast Guest Appearance on Mama Work It with Marisa Lonic
📅 Airing Soon
Marisa and I talked all things career growth for working moms—real, actionable strategies to stand out in this wild job market. Subscribe to Mama Work It so you catch the episode when it drops!
FREE Live Workshop: The Career Confidence Code: Speak Up, Step Up, & Get What You Deserve
📅 March 27th, 2025, TBD
I’m teaming up with EmpowerMe Hub to bring you this game-changing workshop! More details coming soon, but trust me—you’ll want to be there. Stay tuned!
EmpowerMe Hub Summit
📅 April 1st-April 4th, TBD
This is the summit you won’t want to miss! A powerhouse gathering of professionals, coaches, entrepreneurs, and service providers coming together to share game-changing insights to help corporate professionals thrive—in their careers, lives, and relationships. Stay tuned for all the details!
⚡Actionable Tip/Tool of the Week
Applying to hundreds of jobs and hearing nothing but crickets? It’s not you—the job market is just for the birds.
Here’s what you need to know: blindly submitting applications and praying the Corporate Overlords grace you with a callback?
Yeah, that strategy is not going to work anymore.
In this economy, you can’t be another pigeon in the crowd—you’ve got to be a peacock.
Here’s what you need to do right now:
The moment you hit “submit” on that application, don’t just sit back and wait—take action.
Message the recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn and say:
📌 The role you just applied for (drop the link!)
📌 3 compelling reasons they need to get on a call with you ASAP
Make it impossible for them to ignore you.
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