Mompreneur Truth: Building a Business, Raising Special Needs Kids & Starting Over | Jessica Danel

What happens when life does not go according to plan… but you choose to rise anyway?In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, I sit down with Jessica Danel—author, mother of three, and former childcare entrepreneur who built a million-dollar preschool business from the ground up… only to walk away when her daughter needed her most.This is not just a business story.This is a story of faith, resilience, heartbreak, and redefining success.Jessica opens up about:Building and scaling a preschool to 140+ students before even opening the doorsNavigating the devastating reality of selling her business during the 2008 downturnRaising children with special needs while managing overwhelming life demandsThe truth about burnout, guilt, and feeling like you are “failing at everything”How writing her book became a path to healing, clarity, and purposeHer memoir, Bucket List from a Redneck Girl, is not just a collection of stories—it is a testimony of how God shows up in the middle of chaos, trauma, and uncertainty.This episode will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly… feel seen.💡 If you are a mom, entrepreneur, or woman trying to hold it all together—this conversation is for you.Because behind every strong woman…there is a story no one sees.✨ What You Will Learn in This Episode:✔ How to build a business with no prior experience✔ The hidden cost of success (that no one talks about)✔ Letting go of what you built—and why it might be necessary✔ Navigating motherhood when your child has special needs✔ Finding purpose in pain and rewriting your story✔ Why success is not always about money💬 Let’s Connect:Instagram: @charissewalker1Facebook:unbreakablemompreneurswebsite:unbreakablemompreneurs.com🎙️ Connect with Jessica Danel:🌐 Website: jesssaying.net🎧 Podcast: Jess Saying📚 Book: Bucket List from a Redneck GirlIf this episode spoke to you, comment below:👉 What is something you are holding onto that you may need to release?On Unbreakable Mompreneurs, we share real stories of women balancing business, motherhood, and life—without the highlight reel.🔔 Subscribe for More