Cleopatra’s Riches

What the Queen of the Nile Can Teach Us About Wealth Today

“Wealth isn’t just money. It’s strategy, resilience, and the courage to rule your own empire.” — Felecia Froe, MD

Cleopatra. Queen. Strategist. Icon.

When you hear Cleopatra’s name, you may picture golden crowns, seduction, and empire. But in the Wealth B-Hers Episode 226: “Cleopatra: Wealth, Power, and the Feminine Economy”, we reveal a different truth: Cleopatra’s riches were built on strategy, influence, and bold financial moves. She was one of the wealthiest, most strategic rulers of her time.

She controlled grain like we control data. She taxed luxury, funded wars, and leveraged narrative. Cleopatra’s riches weren’t just gold. They were strategy, power, and purpose. This isn’t ancient history. It’s a blueprint for modern financial sovereignty.

Let’s walk through her legacy using the LIVE Framework: Learn, Invest, Value, Enjoy.

LEARN: Know the True Value of Resources

Cleopatra used grain, not gold, to sway the Roman Empire. She understood that in a famine, food was more powerful than currency.

Modern lesson: Your knowledge is your currency. Learning how money works, from debt to investments to tax strategy, puts power back in your hands.

Ask yourself: What do I know, or need to know, that can give me leverage today?

INVEST: Build Wealth Beyond Gold

This iconic imagery reminds us: grain sustains, gold shines. Cleopatra didn’t just stack wealth. She understood what to invest in and why.

Modern parallel: Wealth isn’t just savings. It’s your health, relationships, intellectual property, and peace of mind.

Start with: Where can I plant seeds now that will grow into freedom later?

VALUE: Prioritize What Sustains

In your life: Stop trading long-term security for short-term sparkle. Know your values, and spend accordingly.

Reflect: Is this purchase helping me build a legacy or feed insecurity?

ENJOY: Use Wealth With Purpose

Even with immense power, Cleopatra understood the importance of joy and culture. Her wealth served her purpose, not the other way around.

Modern message: Don’t wait until “someday” to enjoy your life. Design a lifestyle that reflects your values and lights you up now.

Ask: How can I align my spending with what makes me feel alive?

Build Your Empire With the LIVE Framework

Cleopatra’s riches weren’t just stored in vaults. They were expressed through diplomacy, culture, strategy, and sustainability.

And so can yours.

The LIVE Framework: Learn, Invest, Value, Enjoy, gives you the blueprint to build real, regenerative wealth that’s rooted in freedom, not fear.

Are you ready to step into your own version of royalty?

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