Many herbalists shy away from money talk, yet they have bills to pay in an economy riddled with inflation and rising costs of living.
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Here’s a topic I wish more people would talk about: MONEY. Especially women, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and all the other folks who have been systematically cut out of their piece of the pie.
Many herbalists shy away from money talk, yet they have bills to pay in an economy riddled with inflation and rising costs of living.
Money represents potential. Energy. What would you do with all that potential?
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According to the WHO, women invest 90 percent of their income back into their families, compared with 35 percent for men. We’re talking about building generational wealth and investing in education—potent antidotes to systemic marginalization.
A study done at the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University showed that women are more likely to give to charity than men, and they give in higher amounts.
I want to see more folks savoring their piece of the pie! To that end, I’ve shared my insider knowledge about making money as an herbalist. Working in a field you love while ethically and sustainably creating wealth is the golden sweet spot you deserve.
Herbalists can be money-makers!
I’ve owned about every type of herbal business you can imagine: a farm-to-apothecary products line, an herbal nursery, an in-person herbal school, an herbal author, and my current herbalist iteration: an online herbal school helping hundreds of students launch their own herbal careers. I’ve seen firsthand how herb lovers CAN become professional herbalists with thriving careers.
I’ve compiled the most useful and comprehensive guide for herbal careers on the interwebs, which now includes some straight talk about choosing the best herbal profession for your skills, temperament, and financial goals.
