E162:  From “I Can’t Afford It” to $250 Sessions – The Rise of Charlese Williams

Meet Charlese Williams, a powerhouse therapist from Atlanta who almost didn’t join LIMB — because she “couldn’t afford it.”

What happened next changed everything.

Charlese joined anyway. She faced her money fears, dismantled the lies she’d learned about what Black women “should” earn, and built a thriving private practice charging $250 per session — with boundaries, ease, and joy.

If you’ve ever believed that financial freedom was for “other people,” this episode will shake that story loose.

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In this episode, Angie will share:

  • The moment a white professor told her therapists only make $40K — and what she did with that information
  • How she broke free from the insurance “pimp game” and scarcity mindset
  • Why joining LIMB became an act of liberation
  • How she’s now leading with her worth and refusing to settle
  • What she’s learning about boundaries — even at her own wedding
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More about Charlese

Charlese Williams is a Licensed Professional Counselor and motivational speaker from Atlanta, Ga, Her therapy work  focuses on restoring emotional wellness, authenticity, and joy for all minorities. She’s known for delivering heartfelt and empowering messages to her clients and audiences.

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The Money Sessions podcast by Tiffany McLain, LMFT is full of deep, thoughtful, and sometimes raw conversations with real therapists who are in the midst of leaning into raising fees and making bank – all while working with the clients they are passionate about serving.

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