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Honoring Women’s History & the Power of Reinvention - Rewriting the Rules: Women, Wealth & Leadership in the New Era
- Camille L. Miller
- Mar 8
- 7 min read
Honoring Women’s History & the Power of Reinvention
Rewriting the Rules: Women, Wealth & Leadership in the New Era
I never paid much attention to Women’s History Month—until this year. It’s not that I didn’t appreciate the women who came before me, or those who fought for the rights I now enjoy. It’s that I’ve always felt well-paid, was able to build a thriving career, and never truly felt that my gender made a difference in my ability to succeed. If anything, I believed that success was about drive, persistence, and talent—nothing more.
That changed last year when I came across a TikTok video of a young woman declaring that from now on, she was going to live with the confidence of a mediocre white man. It cracked me up, but then my feed started filling up with facts and memes I could not ignore.
As I started looking at the numbers—at the reality of women’s leadership, financial power, and the systemic roadblocks still in place—I had a reckoning. For the first time, I saw not just my own experience but the bigger picture. Women are rising—in wealth, influence, and leadership—and yet, in many ways, we are still being silenced. Our rights are being systematically rolled back. Our voices are being drowned out.
This isn’t new. I’ve seen it before.
During my years in the nonprofit world, I worked in organic farming and sustainability, and I watched as we made great strides—until we gained too much footing. Suddenly, funding was cut, the narrative was changed, and those in power stepped in to halt progress. I see it happening again today as women straighten each other’s crowns, take ownership of their futures, and redefine success on their own terms.
Now, I am stepping fully into this conversation and standing with the women rewriting the future.
The New Face of Success: Women Leading, Thriving, and Owning Their Power
I come from a traditional household where my mother was a stay-at-home mom, and my father was the successful provider. As the oldest girl of five children—born after the prodigal son—I learned early on that no matter what I achieved, it would never quite be enough. My brother was the golden child, the one celebrated for simply existing, while the girls had to earn our worth. That experience unknowingly shaped every aspect of my life—I became an overachiever, excelling in everything I touched but always striving for something more, something bigger.
I want to emphasize that I had a great childhood. I didn’t want for anything; I was supported, and nothing about my upbringing felt unfair at the time. I didn’t walk around feeling less than. In fact, I thrived in many ways. I excelled in school, I was independent and capable, and I took pride in being the responsible eldest daughter.
It wasn’t until my divorce almost eight years ago that I started to truly see how these early experiences had shaped my entire life. I hadn’t questioned why I became an overachiever, why I felt the need to prove myself over and over again, or why I constantly pushed myself to do more—while at the same time, subconsciously ensuring I never overshadowed anyone else.
As I grew up, married, and had kids, I did what so many Gen X women were conditioned to do: I played every role.
I was the breadwinner, the primary caregiver, the nurturer, the one who held it all together. I managed the household, the activities, the emotional labor—every unseen, unspoken responsibility that comes with being a woman who does it all. I convinced myself that this was what strength looked like, that if I could carry everything without breaking, I was winning.
But I wasn’t winning.
I was exhausted.
I stayed in the wrong marriage far longer than I should have, believing I had to hold it together for the kids. I ignored the red flags, made excuses, and pushed my own needs aside—because that’s what I had been raised to do. I told myself that if I just worked harder, loved more, and gave more, everything would be okay.
I was the breadwinner, the primary caregiver, the nurturer, the one who held it all together.
But it wasn’t okay.
Eventually, I had to make a choice: continue living a life that was slowly eroding my soul, or break free and build something better—for myself and for my children.
I chose freedom; I walked away.
I became a full-time single mother of three teenagers with no financial support from their father and built a business from scratch—one that was fully aligned with my soul, my values, and my purpose. I created a global community of soul-driven entrepreneurs, and in the process, I began to heal myself.
It wasn’t easy. In fact, it was brutal at times. There were days when I felt like I was drowning under the weight of responsibility—running a household, raising three children, and trying to build something meaningful, all while making sure I didn’t crumble under the pressure.
I was in survival mode for many years. I made sacrifices I never spoke about. I hid the struggles, put on a brave face, and kept pushing forward because I had no other choice. And yet, through the exhaustion, through the uncertainty, something inside me refused to break.
Looking back, I realize my story isn’t just my own.
It’s the story of millions of women waking up to a truth they can no longer ignore: We are no longer willing to accept the weight of doing it all.
A recent study found that 70% of divorces are initiated by women, with the number rising to 90% among college-educated women. (American Sociological Association)
Why? Because they are exhausted. Because they finally see that they don’t have to carry the entire emotional, financial, and domestic burden. Because they now understand they can build something better—and easier—on their own.
There were days when I felt like I was drowning under the weight of responsibility.
For so long, we were told that having it all meant doing it all—simultaneously. We were raised to believe we could be successful, independent, nurturing, and endlessly giving, all while maintaining perfect relationships, raising well-adjusted children, and keeping a home that looked like something out of a magazine.
But that’s not having it all. That’s burnout disguised as empowerment.
Oprah once said, “You can have it all, you just can’t have it all at once.”
That quote became my guiding light in the years that followed. It gave me permission to redefine success on my own terms—to understand that I didn’t have to be everything to everyone at the same time.
And today, women everywhere are embracing that same realization.
We are reclaiming our time, our wealth, and our autonomy. We are shifting the definition of leadership, proving that power doesn’t have to come at the cost of well-being. We are designing businesses, careers, and lifestyles that serve us rather than sacrificing ourselves for outdated expectations.
This is the new era of feminine leadership.
It’s not about doing it all. It’s about choosing what matters most and unapologetically going after it and, very often, locking arms with other women to make things happen.
A History of Reinvention: Honoring the Women Who Paved the Way & Those
Who Carry the Torch
This moment didn’t happen overnight.
Women before us fought for the rights we now wield—our ability to vote, own property, build careers, and manage our wealth. And now, for the first time in history, we are witnessing an unprecedented shift in financial power.
By 2030, women in the U.S. are projected to control $34 trillion in financial assets, a staggering increase from previous decades. (Empower)
This isn’t just about money—it’s about influence. Women are reshaping industries, investing in causes they believe in, and ensuring their wealth creates lasting impact.
We are also redefining partnership and family. More women than ever are choosing to remain single, co-parenting in unconventional ways, or prioritizing personal fulfillment over societal expectations.
Women behind me—Millennials, Gen Z, and beyond—are watching. They are growing up in a world where female entrepreneurship, financial independence, and leadership are the norm. They are seeing us rewrite the rules in real time.
And they are stepping up.
I see it in the women I mentor. I see it in the entrepreneurs I work with, those leaving behind corporate careers and outdated business models to create something uniquely their own. I see it in the women who refuse to apologize for their ambition, their worth, or their decision to put themselves first.
We are standing on the shoulders of giants. And now, it’s our turn to carry the torch.
The Power of Reinvention: A Call to Action for Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders
Reinvention isn’t just a personal journey—it’s a revolution.
As women, we are no longer waiting for permission. We are creating our own spaces, designing our own futures, and defining success on our own terms.
For the entrepreneurial woman, reinvention means breaking free from outdated models that keep us trapped in the time-for-money cycle. It means building scalable, purpose-driven businesses that allow us to thrive without burnout.
For the woman stepping into leadership, it means owning her voice, setting boundaries, and demanding her worth.
For the woman still in transition, it means recognizing that the life she wants is fully within her reach.
This Women’s History Month, I challenge you to take a moment of reflection.
Where in your life are you playing small?
What limiting beliefs are you ready to shed?
How can you support another woman in her rise?
We are at a turning point. The world is watching as women step into their power like never before.
We don’t just need to honor Women’s History—we need to make history.
The time is now. And it starts with us.
Meet the Expert:
Camille L. Miller is a 3x bestselling author on soul-driven entrepreneurship, founder of the Soul Professional Movement, and a sought-after Business Designer & Strategist. She is dedicated to helping soul-led visionaries design businesses aligning with their values and purpose.Her mission is simple: to inspire and support others in bringing their gifts
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