This book is not just a must read. It is a must re-read! Now that I’ve finished it, I can honestly say it left me buzzing with energy and possibility. The most inspiring section was Rachel’s challenge to make $10,000 in 10 days. At first, it sounds impossible—but the way she breaks it down and gives examples and case studies, suddenly it feels doable, even exciting. Rodgers has this way of igniting ambition, like liquid fire running through your veins. Listening to her talk makes me believe that anything is possible, and that’s a powerful shift in how I approach both money and opportunity.
What surprised me most was how much her stories of struggle hit me. One that stayed with me was her betrayal by a professional networking group. On the surface, they promised opportunity and collaboration, but the reality was a majority-white, male-dominated environment that excluded and harmed her. I’ve been there too. For years, I blamed myself when I hit those invisible barriers, thinking maybe I wasn’t good enough. But hearing her story, I realized something so important: it’s not personal. These are patterns of discrimination—painful, biased, and oppressive—but they are not a reflection of my worth. That truth was freeing.
Then came the story of her lawsuit with a former business partner. That one hit close to home as well. I’ve had professional partnerships sour, and it’s always left me doubting myself. Hearing how Rachel fought back, survived, and then thrived—it was deeply healing. Her resilience was a reminder that setbacks don’t define us. What defines us is how we rise afterward.
Another key takeaway is her reminder of the real financial inequities women face: earning less than men, paying more for debt, investing less often, and being at higher risk of poverty in retirement. These aren’t just numbers; they are systemic disadvantages that keep women from building wealth. Rachel’s mission—to help women claim their financial power—isn’t just inspiring, it’s urgent.
What I love most is how Rodgers pairs hard truths with bold optimism. She doesn’t just echo Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that we should all be feminists, rather she takes it a step further: We Should All Be Millionaires. It’s not just about wealth for wealth’s sake, but about freedom, power, and breaking cycles of scarcity. I closed the last page feeling joy, fire, and determination. Her words are more than advice—they’re a call to action. It’s time to think big, dream bigger, and, as she says, “get that coin.”
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