15 Quotes That Made Us Say “WOW”

Business wisdom, big laughs, and real talk from Amanda Dare and Cynthia Lee on Woman-Owned Wallet: The Podcast

Some podcast episodes just hit different—and this one? Had us pausing, rewinding, and clapping in the group chat. 🔥

We sat down with sales coach and confidence queen @cynlee08 (Cynthia Lee) to talk about everything from pricing your worth to childhood rebate checks to hiding knives in your house for self-defense (yes, really). It was emotional, powerful, and hilarious in all the best ways.

Whether you're deep in your entrepreneurial bag or just trying to not cry every time you open QuickBooks—these quotes will lift you up, call you in, and remind you that you’re not alone.

Here are 15 quotes we can’t stop thinking about—and honestly? You’re going to want to screenshot every single one.

🔟 Quotes from Cynthia Lee (@cynlee08)

1. “It opens up the vulnerability that leads to trust.”
   Let your guard down. That’s where the magic starts.

2. “Entrepreneurship taught me that confidence doesn’t come first—it’s what you build along the way.”
   You don’t wait for confidence—you earn it.

3. “You're saving that money for other priorities.”
   Say it louder for the coupon queens in the back. Smart is sexy. 💅

4. “I want to make money—and I’m not going to be ashamed about that.”
   Normalize women saying this out loud. Often.

5. “The first question I’m going to ask you is: How much do you want to make?”
   Be real. Be bold. Put a number on it.

6. “People are out here giving away their dollars.”
   Whew. Not on Cynthia’s watch. 💸

7. “Getting confident in hearing no became part of my superpower.”
   Rejection isn’t the end—it’s training.

8. “We want to see the true profit margin that you can access.”
   Time to get friendly with your numbers.

9. “Let’s use sales for something positive—and that’s the growth of women’s revenue.”
   YES to selling with soul and strategy.

10. “Start with your numbers. Let’s not overlook that.”
    This is your sign to stop avoiding your spreadsheets.

✋ Quotes from Amanda Dare (@womanownedwallet)

1. “I’ve made all the money mistakes, so you don’t have to.”
   Your favorite big sister in business is here to guide—not judge.

2. “Selling is a skill. You’re not just bad at it or good at it—you have to develop it.”
   No more “I’m just not a sales person.” You can learn. You will.

3. “Confidence isn’t the destination—it’s the starting point.”
   Oof. Needed that on a sticky note yesterday.

4. “If I’m not looking at my money, it can become self-harm.”
   Financial avoidance isn’t protective. It’s a wound in disguise.

5. “I can bond with someone quickly because I can see their heart.”
   Let’s build businesses that start with heart, not hustle.

💖 Want More WOW?

If any of these made you laugh, cry, or immediately open your notes app—you’re our kind of people.

👉 Check out the full podcast episode with Cynthia Lee wherever you get your podcasts, and follow @cynlee08 to learn how sales coaching can help you put more money in your wallet—without burning out your soul.

Because financial feminism means we don’t just survive—we sell, we scale, and we succeed.

💼 Ready to grow? Let’s go.