The Truth Bomb No One Tells Moms: Money DOES Buy Happiness

Because when moms thrive, families rise—and there’s no guilt in wanting more.

It’s the phrase we all heard growing up: “Money doesn’t buy happiness.”
But what if that belief is keeping moms stuck, overwhelmed, and quietly resentful?

In this unapologetically bold episode of Mom Bosses Abroad, we—Desiree and Iva—flip the script and make the case for why money does, in fact, buy happiness. Not the flashy, empty kind. But the deep, soul-aligned kind that lets you breathe easier, show up fully for your family, and stop sacrificing yourself on the altar of “being a good mom.”

We’re talking real-deal liberation. Financial. Emotional. Physical. Legacy.

Why We Were Afraid to Say It Out Loud

For so long, we carried guilt for wanting more.
We worried that if we desired abundance, it meant we weren’t grateful enough.
That wanting wealth made us greedy. That as moms, we should be content with just enough.

But the truth is—money doesn’t change who you are. It amplifies your values. And when you’re a purpose-led woman and mother, money becomes the tool that lets you:

• Take care of your family’s health with the best tools and practices
  
  
• Be present without constantly hustling in the background
  
  
• Build a life of options—not obligations
  
  
• Make empowered, conscious decisions rooted in well-being
  
  

We didn’t get into business to chase money. We got into business to change our lives. And money made that possible.

What We Really Mean by “Money Buys Happiness”

It’s not about designer bags or Instagram-worthy vacations—though those can be fun too 😉

It’s about having the resources to:

• Rest when your body says rest
  
  
• Say “yes” to your child’s therapy or that international school
  
  
• Hire help so you’re not drowning in burnout
  
  
• Choose wellness instead of reacting to illness
  
  
• Invest in experiences, memories, and future safety nets
  
  

In other words, it’s not about excess. It’s about expansion.

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Rewriting the Narrative Around Money and Motherhood

Here’s the thing: our kids are watching.

They’re learning what’s possible from how we live, not just what we say.
And when they see moms who are:

• Lit up by their work
  
  
• Regulated in their nervous systems
  
  
• Making money by being in service to others
  
  
• Saying “yes” to joy instead of just surviving…
  
  

They grow up believing that life gets to feel good.

We’re not building empires from hustle. We’re building legacy from alignment.

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It’s Not Just About Income—It’s About Identity

In this episode, we go deep into how shifting your money mindset is really about reclaiming your power.

💬 We talk about:

• Why money magnifies what’s already in your heart
  
  
• How financial ease creates emotional availability for your family
  
  
• Why letting go of scarcity is the key to legacy
  
  
• How it all starts with saying: “I want more. And that’s okay.”
  
  

We give you full permission to pursue wealth—not just for you, but for every future version of you.

You’re not selfish. You’re a cycle-breaker. A leader. A woman rewriting what motherhood and abundance can look like.

🎧 This episode will expand you, challenge you, and leave you lit up with what’s possible.

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In this episode, Iva and Des rewrite the outdated script that says “money can’t buy happiness” because when moms thrive, families rise. If you've ever felt guilty wanting more, this is your permission slip to reimagine wealth as a deeply emotional, family-first experience. Most specially for moms building bold lives abroad!