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When it comes to making money, most high-achieving women believe they have to grind, sacrifice, and push themselves to the limit. But what if that mindset is actually keeping them stuck? In this powerful conversation, I sat down with wealth and mindset coach, Shamina Taylor, who went from being an attorney to building a million-dollar business in just one year. Her secret? Shifting from hustle mode to an energy of ease and wealth consciousness. Get ready, because this is about to change the way you think about money, business, and success.

From Attorney to Million-Dollar Business: The Turning Point

Most of us believe success comes from doing more, pushing harder, and never slowing down. But Shamina’s story proves otherwise. She spent years as a high-powered attorney, running her own firm, and checking every box that society said would make her happy—marriage, career, financial stability. And yet, she wasn’t fulfilled.

Her wake-up call? A yoga class that forced her into stillness. “Are you happy?” the instructor asked. The question hit her so deeply that she broke down in tears. “I had everything you told me I was supposed to have… and yet, I felt empty.” That moment sparked her journey into self-discovery, healing, and ultimately, a new business that scaled to seven figures in just 12 months.

She realized she had been operating in survival mode her entire life. Instead of chasing validation through work and achievements, she tapped into wealth consciousness—learning how to attract money instead of constantly chasing it.

“Making a million dollars is really easy. Making a million dollars working a quarter of the time is even easier.” – Shamina Taylor

Breaking Free from Hustle Mode: How to Shift Into Wealth Energy

Most women believe they have to be doing all the time to succeed. But Shamina teaches the opposite: the secret to success is learning how to be first. Hustling, overworking, and over-controlling everything is a trauma response, not a strategy for long-term wealth.

Here’s how to break free from hustle mode:

1. Embrace Stillness: Meditation, journaling, and slowing down allows you to access intuition and clarity. “Being busy is often just a way to avoid sitting with ourselves.”
2. Stop Measuring Success in Numbers: If your sense of worth is tied to how much money you make or how many clients you have, you’ll never feel like you have enough. Instead, ask yourself: How do I want to feel?
3. Shift from Hustle to Receiving: Many women struggle with receiving help, support, and even money. Learn to trust your team, delegate, and let go of micromanaging everything.
4. Reprogram Your Money Beliefs: Do you think making money is hard? That rich people are bad? That you have to earn every dollar through struggle? Challenge those beliefs and rewrite the narrative.

“Women have been conditioned to believe that success has to be hard. But suffering is not the way.” – Shamina Taylor

Money, Men, and Business: The Feminine Energy Connection

What if I told you the way you receive money is the same way you receive love and support in your relationships? The truth is, if you’re constantly in your masculine energy—controlling, planning, managing every detail—you’re likely pushing both money and your partner away.

Shamina explains that women who struggle with their finances often also struggle in their relationships. When women are in hustle mode, they become emotionally closed off, making it difficult for their partners to connect with them. This leads to a lack of polarity in the relationship—meaning both partners are operating in masculine energy, which kills attraction and intimacy.

Here’s how to bring in more money AND improve your relationships:

• Stop micromanaging your husband. Let him take the lead sometimes, even if it’s not perfect.
• Allow yourself to receive. Whether it’s money, help, or compliments, practice saying “thank you” instead of rejecting it.
• Let go of control. The more you try to force an outcome, the more resistance you create. Trust that things can work out without you doing everything.

“Money and men show up for us in the exact same way. The more you chase them, the more they pull away.”– Shamina Taylor

Final Takeaway: The Shift That Changes Everything

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in hustle mode, or frustrated with your financial situation, here’s the most important thing to remember:

• Your current reality is not your final destination. No matter where you are now, more is coming.
• Your mindset shapes your money. Start shifting into an abundant, expansive way of thinking.
• The key to more money is less work. But it requires rewiring old beliefs and trusting that ease is possible.

“Stop grinding. Stop pushing. It doesn’t have to be hard. When you shift your energy, everything changes.” – Shamina Taylor

For more on Shamina’s approach to wealth consciousness, check out her book, Unlocking the Quantum Woman, and follow her on Instagram at @ShaminaTaylor. If you’re ready to finally break free from hustle mode and scale your business in alignment with your true self, this is your invitation to step into your next level of success—without the burnout.

Join Empower X and Reclaim Your Life

If this resonates with you, it’s time to take action. Veronica created Empower X to help women break free from these patterns and reclaim their time, energy, and sense of self. Through the program, you’ll learn how to define what you want—not just for your family or career, but for yourself.

Empower X will teach you how to delegate without guilt, integrate self-care into daily life, and reconnect with your partner, kids, and most importantly, yourself. As Veronica says, “Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.”

This week, challenge yourself to sit in silence for one hour. Let whatever emotions come up—guilt, fear, or even the ugly cry—rise to the surface. And then ask yourself: What do I need to change to start prioritizing myself? If you’re ready to go deeper and do the hard, transformative work in a community of women who truly understand you, join Empower X today.

Go to veronicasisneros.org/empowerx and take the first step toward creating the life you deserve. Let’s start a movement—a girl gang of women who refuse to settle for less than they’re worth. See you in Empower X!

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Meet Shamina Taylor

Shamina Taylor, a former attorney turned wealth expert, business mentor, and speaker, empowers high-achieving women to unlock their full potential in life and business. With over 20 years of experience, she has guided hundreds of women to scale their businesses, with top clients earning up to $100K per month and surpassing the million-dollar milestone. Get her free video series “Fast-Track to Your 7-Figure Self & Multiply Your Income” here.

Her expertise has attracted high-profile, Grammy-winning celebrities, delivering transformative results through her mentorship. Shamina herself scaled her business to over $1 million in just 10 months, earning the prestigious 2021 Two Comma Club Award from ClickFunnels.

As the host of The Quantum Woman® Podcast, which ranked in the top 20 in business categories, and the bestselling author of Unlocking The Quantum Woman, she continues to inspire and educate women on wealth consciousness. Shamina regularly shares her insights on TV and in major publications, including Fortune, Yahoo Finance, and Medium, and has spoken at high-profile events such as Unfair Advantage Life and The Intuitive Entrepreneur.

Meet Veronica Cisneros

As a leading authority in women’s empowerment and a fierce advocate for building strong networks, Veronica is your go-to guru for turning fears into victories, struggles into strengths, and doubts into boundless opportunities.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 10 plus years; empowering high-achieving women in business to conquer both professional heights and personal fulfillment. She doesn’t do bandaids!
Veronica has a unique approach to overcoming obstacles and smashing through the glass ceilings that loom over ambitious women. With her arsenal of practical tools, actionable strategies, and unwavering support, Veronica doesn’t just help women succeed in their careers – she helps them thrive in every facet of their lives.

But Veronica’s expertise isn’t just theoretical – it’s personal. With over 24 years of marriage, three daughters, and a soaring career, Veronica embodies the resilience and determination needed to navigate life’s challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Group Private Practice Owner, of Outside The Norm Counseling, Marriage Coach, and the voice behind the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, Veronica effortlessly guides women to challenge themselves beyond their comfort zones.

Veronica is more than an expert – she’s a partner in transformation, turning mundane relationships into true connections. With her relatable charm and infectious humor, Veronica illuminates the path for women who refuse to settle for anything less than success in both business and relationships. Through practical tips, heartfelt anecdotes, and her trademark wit, Veronica empowers every woman to cultivate unbreakable bonds without sacrificing their ambitions.

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