What I Learned from Jacqueline Camphor
In a recent episode of the Wealth B-Hers Podcast, I had a powerful conversation with Jacqueline Camphor, a CPA, certified tax planner, and culinary-trained strategist. Yes, she once wore a chef’s hat. But now? She’s helping women sharpen their financial knives and serve up serious wealth.
Her story reminds me why we created Money With Mission and Wealth B-Hers. Because women don’t just need wealth. We need clarity, strategy, and walk-away power.
From Counting Candy to Counting Capital
Jacqueline’s first money lesson occurred at the age of six in her grandparents’ Mississippi store. She learned how to count cash, stock shelves, and serve customers, all before she learned long division.
The truth is earliest money beliefs are formed not in classrooms, but in kitchens, churches, and family businesses.
Laid Off, But Not Laid Down
Jacqueline didn’t just build her firm. She built it after being laid off twice.
Most people would panic. She paused. Then pivoted.
That’s what happens when you value your skills, honor your experience, and invest in relationships. Her entire business was born out of a phone call from a former colleague. That, my friend, is legacy in motion.
Tax Smart: Strategy Isn’t Just for the Rich
Here’s something that stuck with me from our chat:
“Clean books are a tax strategy.”
We tend to think tax planning is for millionaires or corporations. But Jacqueline made it clear that a strategy is for anyone tired of overpaying.
Whether you’re W2, self-employed, or somewhere in between, tax smart isn’t optional. It’s how we protect the wealth we work so hard to build.
You Might Be a Business and Not Even Know It
One of the biggest ah-ha moments from our episode? If you’re investing in real estate, running a side hustle, or have any revenue beyond your paycheck, you might already be running a business.
And if that’s true, you should be structuring, deducting, and documenting like one.
Legacy Strong: Money With a Mission
Jacqueline doesn’t just teach tax strategy. She lives with purpose. Her book Love: The Greatest Gift explores spiritual principles, legacy, and what truly matters.
It’s a reminder that wealth isn’t just about numbers. It’s about nurturing what we leave behind. And that’s what the LIVE Framework is all about:
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Learn: Understand your money and your mindset
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Invest: In your vision, your values, and your financial team
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Value: Your gifts, your experiences, and your voice
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Enjoy: The freedom that comes with being prepared and empowered
Final Takeaway: Be Tax Smart. Build Legacy.
Jacqueline Camphor’s journey reminded me that financial clarity isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity.
Whether you’re climbing the career ladder or exiting it, whether you love spreadsheets or loathe them, one thing’s for sure: you need a plan. Not just for tax season, but for life.
Because when you’re tax smart, you don’t just save money, you create options.
And when you’re legacy strong, you don’t just build wealth, you build something that lasts.
Let’s Build Smarter Together:
👉 Download my free guide: 7 Steps to Building Resilient Wealth
🎧 Listen to the Wealth B-Hers Podcasts for more real talk on social-impact investing
💬 Book a free strategy call to explore how you can get started
📩 Or just email me at felecia@moneywithmission.com
