I Help Women Escape Debt Because I Was Once Chained to It

Ashley Prince
Oct 4
2 min read

I was a budget nerd with no car payment, a mortgage, and still drowning in super high monthly payments. Here’s how I escaped—and now help women do the same. I looked around and had everything I was “supposed” to want—a house, a car, a budget that checked every box. I was proud. But inside? I was gasping.

Here’s how I got trapped in debt despite being the “responsible one”—and how I fought my way out. I hope my story helps you see what’s possible. My Background: A Budget Nerd’s Confession

Let me set the stage:

I studied accounting and finance
I tracked every dollar—even color-coded spreadsheets
I never missed a payment

Yet, despite all that, I watched my credit card balances grow.

Every month, more interest. Every month, more stress.

If I couldn’t escape it, how could someone with less experience?

The Moment It All Clicked

One late night, I realized something:

“I’m paying for the privilege of debt.”

I had no mortgage payment? Great. But I was paying $350+ in interest just to be allowed to owe money.

That’s when I (quietly) said: F‑that credit score. I stopped chasing “perfect credit” and started chasing zero interest. Everything shifted after that.

What I Did Differently

I stopped treating debt as this moral failing—and started treating it like a game.

I hunted 0% balance transfers
I restructured payments
I built a budget around breathing room, not desperation

I shaved off years from my timeline and gained back mental space that was stolen by interest.

The Emotional Side of Debt

Numbers aren’t everything. Debt shames people. It creeps into self-worth, identity, relationships.

I’ve sat with shame. I’ve hidden from friends. I’ve lied to family. But then I learned: vulnerability is power.

You aren’t broken. You aren’t “bad with money.” You are fighting an algorithm—an interest trap.

Today: From Drowning to Debt-Free Mentor

I’ve paid off five-figure debts
I’ve helped thousands of women find clarity
My mission is simple: turn confusion into strategy

I don’t judge.

I guide.

I don’t demand perfection—I ask for consistency.

What You Can Expect When Working With Me

Real tools (not shame)
Strategies I tested on my own finances
Safe space for questions, fears, and wins
Progress over perfection

You don’t have to accept the status quo.

Final Message: You’re Not Broken. The System Is.

Debt isn’t your fault. Interest, fine-print, hidden fees—that’s the system. And yes, you can beat it.

If you’re curious what I’d do with your numbers next, reach out. We’ll plot your path together.

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FAQs

Q: How did you pay off so fast?

A: Strategy + consistency + attacking interest first.

Q: What’s your #1 advice?

A: Don’t chase a better credit score—chase lower interest.

Q: Can someone like me (irrational spending, fear, etc.) really do this?

A: Yes. That’s what I help with—accountability, mindset shifts, and structure.