Paying the Price of Purpose: The Hidden Taxes of a Worthy Woman
The Moment That Shifted Me
I was enrolled in the Cash Flow Creation Summit with Ashley Fox when she said something that pierced through my spirit like truth often does:
“We must make peace with paying taxes.”
At first, she was speaking financially. But I felt it spiritually. Because every worthy woman knows there are taxes of life, invisible costs we pay to grow, evolve, and become who God created us to be.
I was first introduced to Ashley M. Fox on Keep It Positive, Sweetie with Crystal Renee Hayslett in 2024. Then again on Nehemiah Davis’s Scale Her Summit, and from the gems she dropped, I knew I had to be a part of this Summit. Anyone that Nehemiah Davis backs, that’s someone I can get behind. I’m eternally grateful for him and his partnerships because they’ll certainly allow me to grow and scale my business. And the rest is history.
That one statement shifted something inside me. It wasn’t just a mindset change; it was a worth shift. It made me realize that every goal, every calling, every level of purpose carries a price, and peace comes when you stop fighting the payment and start honoring the process.
The Mindset Shift: From Resistance to Readiness
Let’s be honest, we often resist the very things God uses to refine us. We want the promise but not the price. The miracle without the maintenance. The glory without the grind. But what if the very thing you’re fighting is the proof you prayed for?
Ashley’s words reminded me that when you ask for increase, you must also prepare for the taxes that come with expansion. Because the greater your assignment, the more you’ll be asked to release, realign, and rise. Purpose doesn’t come free, it comes through. And the tax you’re paying right now might just be your tuition for transformation.
Ashley Fox: Redefining Wealth Through Education and Empowerment
Ashley Fox is more than a financial educator; she’s a visionary redefining what wealth looks like for women of color and communities often excluded from traditional finance. A former Wall Street analyst and now the CEO and Founder of Empify, Ashley has helped thousands of people transform their financial futures through practical education and empowerment. Her Cash Flow Creation Summit is a powerful five-day experience that equips everyday people with the same strategies the wealthy use, from building passive income streams and investing with confidence to creating generational wealth that lasts.
Her work aligns so deeply with mine because it’s not just about the money, it’s about the mindset. Ashley reminds us that wealth isn’t found in a paycheck; it’s cultivated through purpose, faith, and discipline. She teaches what every worthy woman must know: that when we shift our beliefs about money, we shift our access to abundance.
The Taxes of Life and the Worthy Woman Who Pays Them
“To live an extraordinary life, be willing to pay extraordinary taxes.”
Let’s talk about them, woman to woman, worthy to worthy.
Stress is the tax you pay for ambition. Every elevation stretches you. Don’t curse the stretch; breathe through it. It’s shaping your strength.
Failure is the tax you pay for learning. You didn’t fail; you discovered what doesn’t fit your future.
Solitude is the tax you pay for wisdom. Separation is often preparation.
Boredom is the tax you pay for mastery. Consistency isn’t glamorous, but it compounds confidence.
Sacrifice is the tax you pay for meaning. Letting go is never loss when it’s aligned with growth.
Struggle is the tax you pay for resilience. Every battle builds a muscle you’ll need later.
Persistence is the tax you pay for success. Keep going when it feels pointless; that’s where purpose proves itself.
Vulnerability is the tax you pay for connection. Transparency is the birthplace of true sisterhood.
Hard work is the tax you pay for achievement. Grind with grace, but never at the expense of peace.
Discomfort is the tax you pay for transformation. The stretch means you’re expanding.
Every one of these taxes is a divine transaction, pain exchanged for purpose, challenge exchanged for character, and pressure exchanged for power.
The Worth Shift in Action
If you want to embody this worth shift, here’s your action plan:
Acknowledge the tax. Name what you’re paying, emotionally, spiritually, financially.
Accept the process. Nothing owed to purpose can be avoided without penalty.
Align with peace. You’re not being punished, you’re being positioned.
Activate your faith. Praise is how you pay early and in full.
The reward isn’t just the outcome, it’s who you become while staying the course.
The Divine Return
Every worthy woman learns that life’s greatest interest is earned through endurance. God never withdraws without intent to multiply. The same struggle that once broke you will one day bless you.
So, pay your taxes with gratitude. Because what’s costly now will soon compound into clarity, confidence, and cash flow.
Call to Alignment
Join me at the Cash Flow Creation Summit with Ashley Fox to expand both your financial flow and your faith foundation. Ashley has created a transformational experience for women ready to move from surviving to thriving — teaching us how to multiply money, master our mindset, and create legacies that last. This summit isn’t just about learning how to build wealth; it’s about becoming the woman who can sustain it.
And because financial freedom begins with financial literacy, I’ve created two resources to guide your journey from knowledge to mastery.
Mind on My Money, Money on My Mind
This engaging workbook introduces children aged 5–13 to the language of money in a fun and interactive way. It helps them set goals, budget wisely, and distinguish between needs and wants through real-life activities that build confidence and critical thinking. Parents are invited to join in, making money conversations a family affair rooted in empowerment, not fear. Because when we normalize financial literacy early, we nurture generational wealth with wisdom.
Financial Literacy for Adults: Unlock How to Manage, Save, and Invest Money to Obtain Financial Freedom
This faith-aligned and practical guide helps adults shift from financial overwhelm to ownership. You’ll learn how to budget with intention, eliminate debt, grow income, and invest with confidence, all while transforming your money mindset. It’s not about making more; it’s about managing better, saving smarter, and believing bigger.
These books were created to bridge generations, empowering children to build confidence around money and helping adults heal their relationship with it. Because financial freedom doesn’t start with numbers, it starts with worth, wisdom, and faith.