Fifteen years ago, I was broke, broken, and freshly divorced. I had no savings, no backup plan, and a mountain of fear staring me down. The worst part? I had handed over all of my financial power and had zero clue how I was going to take care of myself.
Fast forward to today: I’m debt-free, run a multi-million-dollar business, pay cash for brand-new cars, and have a full financial team backing me. I’m not sharing this to brag. I’m sharing it because if I could make this kind of transformation, so can you.
In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I went from paycheck prison to profit freedom—and why every woman needs to be able to float her own damn boat.
The Rock Bottom That Changed Everything
When I got divorced, I realized just how vulnerable I was. One missed child support payment from my ex and the mortgage wouldn’t get paid. That was my wake-up call. No one was coming to save me.
That moment lit a fire in me. I decided I would never again rely on someone else for my financial stability.
Why Most Women Stay Financially Stuck
It’s not because we’re lazy or clueless. It’s because of:
- Fear of starting over
- Shame around money
- Lack of a financial voice in relationships
- Cultural conditioning that tells us to stay small and quiet
I had the education. I knew better. But I didn’t have the backbone to speak up—until I hit my breaking point.
The Pivot That Led to Profit
I built a business. I learned how to price my services, market myself, and serve my clients without sacrificing my values, time, or sanity. Myofunctional therapy became my ticket to freedom.
I created Ditch Hygiene Academy™ for women just like you—burned-out dental pros who want to create wealth, impact, and freedom through myo.
What You Can Do Today
- Get a spine. Wanting more doesn’t make you selfish.
- Get educated. Read Smart Women Finish Rich.
- Ditch debt like a boss.
- Design your ideal day. (Shout out to Pivot by Jenny Blake.)
- Start before you’re ready.
Final Word
You don’t need anyone’s permission to build a life you love. You just need to decide. Trust me—you will never regret betting on yourself.
🥂,
Carmen
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