Start Where You Are: Building a Business and a Family with Faith and Grit

Episode #022

Sendy Mom Elise Freeman on fitness, parenting kids with special needs, and starting a business from nothing

I had so much fun talking with my neighbor and friend, Elise Freeman. We got to talk through her journey growing up in tough circumstances in the deep south as the daughter of a hard-working single mother. Elise’s journey has not been straight, but she has learned along the way receiving divine guidance and acting on the inspiration she receives. This has made her life fulfilling and meaningful. She talks about her struggles with discovering her young son’s diabetes and having to deal with that. Her entrepreneurial success with her husband has given them opportunities they never thought possible, leading to humanitarian work in South America. Learn how to make something from nothing and to support your children as they grow physically, emotionally, creatively, spiritually, and mentally. Elise’s story is inspiring and motivating. She is one of the Sendiest Mom’s I know!

Meet my Guest

Elise Freeman is a dedicated mother of four, with kids ranging in age from 8 to 15. She helps run her family’s eBay shoe business part-time, bringing her signature commitment and energy to everything she does. Whether it’s building a home business from the ground up or ensuring her kids practice piano every day, Elise is a Sendy mom because she gives 100% to anything she sets her mind to. She’s deeply involved in her children’s lives, encouraging them to also do their best in every endeavor. In her spare time, Elise loves going to group fitness classes, gardening, cheering on her kids at their sports events, traveling, and creating (and enjoying!) delicious meals.

What you’ll Hear

♛ Everyone has a story of triumph.

♛ Being a Sendy Mom means giving 100% to everything.

♛ Childhood experiences shape our adult lives.

♛ Education is a key focus for personal growth.

♛ Family dynamics can be complex and challenging.

♛ Health challenges can bring families closer together.

♛ Music education enriches family life.

♛ Entrepreneurship can be a family affair.

♛ Humanitarian work can provide profound experiences.

♛ Creating a foundation of faith is essential for children.

Chapters

00:00 Elise Freeman and What it Means to Be a Sendy Mom

03:28 Recovering from a Traumatic Childhood

05:09 Finding New Sendy Adventures with a Partner

07:46 Growing up with Limited Resources

11:03 Building Sibling Relationships

14:28 Choosing a Vocation

17:46 Navigating Parenting and Health Concerns

24:09 The Importance of Music in Family Life

25:49 Helping Your Children with Activities You Don’t Understand

28:30 The Gift of Music – Sharing it to Bless Lives

33:59 One Size Does Not Fit All in a Creative Outlet

36:27 Education for Education Sake

38:52 Building a Shoe Empire on Ebay

39:45 Humanitarian Work and Community Impact

44:29 Humanitarian Work in Guatemala

54:29 Rapid Fire Questions

Mentioned in the Show

My Fitness Pal

Elisebfreeman – on instagram

My Witness Tree

Build the Life You Want by Arthur Books

Survivor

Enlevo – Creating Sustainable Lives

Spotlight

Madam C.J. Walker

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