Reframing Money: From Scarcity to Abundance with Rhea Wong

Why do so many of us feel stuck when it comes to money—especially in mission-driven work? In this episode, nonprofit leadership coach Rhea Wong breaks down the hidden narratives we carry about wealth, value, and hustle culture, especially as women, people of color, and children of immigrants.In this episode:00:00 Introduction01:07 Meet Rhea Wong: Nonprofit Fundraiser Extraordinaire02:46 Personal Money Scarcity and Overcoming It03:08 Intersectionality and Money: A Woman of Color's Perspective04:06 Family Influence: Immigrant Mentality and Money06:01 Philanthropy and Fundraising: A Career Path09:57 The Reality of Work and Success14:44 Nonprofit Sector: Financial Struggles and Misconceptions18:51 Redefining Money: Freedom and Optionality24:12 Adapting to Change: The Key to Success27:32 Social Media and Mental Clarity29:39 The Impact of Technology on Human Interaction30:56 The Addiction to Instant Gratification34:52 Family Influence on Money Perception36:48 Tying Self-Worth to Financial Success39:28 Overcoming Scarcity Mindset in Business45:33 Challenges in the Nonprofit Sector53:57 The Future of FundraisingIn the episode, Rhea and Payal dive deep into how our upbringing shapes our money stories, why nonprofit professionals are often conditioned to accept scarcity, and how to build both abundance and impact without selling out. They also share powerful reframes on manifestation, work ethic, and what it really takes to ask for (and receive) more. Whether you're running a nonprofit, leading a social enterprise, or simply trying to reset your relationship with money, this episode is a must-listen. Like what you hear? Make sure to leave a review and show your support of the podcast. More from Rhea:https://go.rheawong.com/big-ask-gifts-programhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rheawonghttps://www.instagram.com/rheawongconsulting/ Follow Dr. Payal Beri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberi Subscribe to Reframing Perspectives on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1Check out RK Empathy: https://www.rkempathy.com/ Connect with Dr. Payal Beri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberi/ Interested in having Dr. Payal Beri speak at your event? https://www.payalberi.com/  This Podcast is Produced by MicMoguls.com. podscan_bzc7a96eYgFn49nrlcG0IHyNDpBF3GZ3Connect with Dr. Payal Beri & Reframing Perspectives:Instagram – Dr. Payal: https://www.instagram.com/dr.payalberiSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@payalberi?sub_confirmation=1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/payalberiSpeaking & Media: https://www.drpayalberi.com