Rich Woman: She Refused to Depend on Anyone
She and her husband were once nearly broke. She bought her first rental property. Then she taught women to take control of money.
Most people know the name Robert Kiyosaki. Fewer know the woman who helped build the business beside him.
Kim Kiyosaki is a real estate investor, an author and co-founder of The Rich Dad Company. Her mission is to help women take charge of their own money.
Meeting Robert
Kim met Robert Kiyosaki in Hawaii in the 1980s. They became partners in business and in life.
Their early years were hard. They have described a time when money was so tight they had very little to live on.
Buying property
Kim began investing in real estate, starting with a small rental property. She kept buying, learning how rental income could pay the bills.
Kim and Robert have said they became financially free in the 1990s, living off income from their investments.
The Rich Dad Company
In the 1990s, Kim and Robert created the Cashflow board game and founded The Rich Dad Company, which grew with the huge success of Rich Dad Poor Dad.
Rich Woman
In 2006, Kim published Rich Woman, a book encouraging women to learn about money and investing instead of relying on someone else. She built the Rich Woman brand around that message.
Where she is now
Today, Kim Kiyosaki continues to lead Rich Woman, speak about financial education and work with The Rich Dad Company.
Why the story matters
Kim Kiyosaki's story shows that financial independence is a choice anyone can start working toward.
For young builders, the lesson is simple. Learn about money yourself. Do not hand that responsibility to anyone else.
She did not wait to be rescued. She bought her freedom one property at a time.
The Record
Built: The Rich Dad Company (with Robert Kiyosaki), Rich Woman
Book: Rich Woman (2006)
Known for: Real estate investing and financial education for women
Timeline
1980s Meets Robert Kiyosaki.
1990s Invests in real estate. Co-creates Cashflow and The Rich Dad Company.
2006 Publishes Rich Woman.
Today Leads Rich Woman and teaches financial education.