Rich as F*ck or Rich in Confusion? Let’s Talk About What Works, What’s Overhyped, and Why RHOBH Made It Messy

Rich as F*ck or Rich in Confusion? Let’s Talk About What Works, What’s Overhyped, and Why RHOBH Made It Messy

Let me say this plainly because the internet is acting brand new: Amanda Frances’s book did NOT come out yesterday.

Rich as F*ck: More Money Than You Know What to Do With has been sitting on Amazon, nightstands, and vision boards for years. And yet, thanks to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, folks are acting like she just discovered money last Tuesday.

So let’s cut through the smoke, the sage, and the sound baths and talk realistically about what actually works in her book, what’s overhyped, and why RHOBH turned this into a whole identity crisis.

💸 What ACTUALLY Works in Rich as F*ck

I’ll give credit where it’s due—because pretending otherwise would be dishonest.

1. The mindset reset is powerful (for the right reader).

If you grew up hearing “money is evil,” “rich people are greedy,” or “we don’t do that,” Amanda’s book will shake something loose. She’s good at calling out scarcity thinking and shame around wanting more. That part hits.

2. Confidence sells—and she knows it.

Amanda’s biggest strength isn’t spreadsheets; it’s conviction. She teaches readers to stop shrinking, stop apologizing for ambition, and stop acting like wanting money is immoral. For women who’ve been conditioned to play small? That’s liberating.

3. It motivates action—even if the plan is fuzzy.

Some readers don’t need a budget; they need permission. This book gives permission in bold, glittery Sharpie.

🙄 What’s Overhyped (and Why People Side-Eye It)

Now… here’s where the confusion—and criticism—comes in.

1. Manifestation is not a business model.

Let’s be honest: affirmations don’t replace structure. Saying “money loves me” does not automatically explain how the money arrives, what systems sustain it, or who this advice doesn’t apply to. That’s a gap.

2. It’s not beginner-friendly for broke-broke readers.

If someone has $17 in their account, telling them to “act rich” can feel tone-deaf. There’s little room for systemic realities, trauma, debt, or starting from zero. That’s where people feel sold a dream without a map.

3. The book assumes belief = results.

When people don’t get rich, the unspoken implication is: you didn’t believe hard enough. And that’s where critics call foul.

📺 Why RHOBH Made This Ten Times Worse

Enter Bravo. Enter chaos.

On RHOBH, Amanda wasn’t introduced as “an online entrepreneur who sells courses.” She was framed as a money authority, which immediately put her under a microscope—especially next to women whose money sources are already questioned.

And then came Bozoma Saint John, who said out loud what many viewers were already thinking: Is this legit—or is this vibes and vibes alone?

Boom. Debate activated.

👀 The Housewives Job Conversation (Let’s Be Honest)

Here’s the real tea:

Outside of a few exceptions—yes, including Rachael Ray in the broader celebrity sense—most Housewives did not come from traditional jobs.

They married money.

They leveraged visibility.

They turned proximity into profit.

So Amanda being an “entrepreneur” without a 9-to-5 résumé isn’t unusual—it’s just less tangible, which makes people uncomfortable.

🚪 Why Amanda Said She’s Not Coming Back

Amanda has openly said she’s not returning to RHOBH, and honestly? That tracks.

Housewives fans want:

Clear receipts

Tangible businesses

Drama that makes sense in five scenes or less

Amanda’s brand requires belief, nuance, and long explanations—three things reality TV is allergic to.

RHOBH didn’t help her sell books.

It helped people question her brand louder.

🧠 So What Do We Actually Need to Know?

Here’s the bottom line, no incense required:

Her book is old, not new

Her audience existed long before Bravo

Her message works best for people already stable, not struggling

RHOBH wasn’t the flex people think it was—it exposed the cracks

And no, this doesn’t make her a fraud.

But it does mean she’s not for everybody, and that’s okay.

💬 Final Question for You

Do you think people are really mad at Amanda’s book…

or are they mad that confidence without a traditional résumé still makes money?

Because that discomfort says a lot 👀