The Realest Founder Story Yet: No English, No Money, and 5 Kids- Here’s How Rachel Spivak Did It

In this episode of Founder2Founder, Aaron Spivak sits down with his own mother, Rachel Spivak, for an intimate and powerful conversation that spans generations, continents, and entrepreneurial journeys. Born in the small Israeli town of Ofakim as one of 13 siblings, Rachel shares her story of resilience, ambition, and unwavering love for her family. From leaving her home at age 13 to go off to school, to raising five boys in Canada, her life is a testament to grit, sacrifice, and entrepreneurial instinct.Rachel recounts building a new life in Canada with no job, no English, and three kids under three, eventually launching multiple businesses, including a successful care agency and retail ventures. She opens up about losing everything overnight, rebuilding from scratch, and instilling entrepreneurial values in her children, all of whom became business owners. Rachel offers timeless wisdom on parenting, perseverance, and how to build a meaningful life from the ground up.Chapters:01:20 – Growing Up in Ofakim With 13 Siblings04:13 – Childhood Lessons in Strength05:13 – “Don’t Be Afraid of Fear” – A Life Mantra07:12 – Leaving Home at 13 for a Different Life14:01 – Moving to Canada With Three Young Children15:52 – Starting Over Without English or a Job21:03 – Building Businesses From Scratch24:15 – Cleaning Houses and Driving a School Bus to Survive27:56 – From House Cleaner to Care Agency Owner30:42 – Losing a Business Overnight, Starting Again With Jewelry Sales33:02 – Teaching Her Kids To Build and Rebuild36:30 – Leading By Example: The Power of Silent Sacrifice39:27 – Parenting Wisdom for the Modern Generation41:55 – Encouraging Entrepreneurship From a Young Age44:34 – Working Through Setbacks and Always Showing Up46:49 – Why She’s a Mom, Not a Friend49:11 – Raising Five Boys and Navigating Marriage, Business, and Life53:52 – How Many Kids Should People Have Today?56:37 – Parenting Without Complaints, Even in the Digital Age1:00:22 – Still Working: Showing Up at Early to Lead By Example1:03:56 – Working With Family: The Greatest Challenge1:05:44 – Family Unity Above All: Why Fighting Was Never an Option1:11:06 – Dealing With Distance: Moving to Miami and Family Bonds1:20:00 – What Rachel Would Tell Her 18-Year-Old Self1:24:47 – Her New Mission: Creating Memories With Her GrandkidsGuest Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakelaspivakTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@immigrantmomRevitasize: https://www.revitasize.caSARAL: Get your free trial here: https://www.getsaral.com/demoFully Accountable: Mention this ad and have your onboarding fees waived at https://fullyaccountable.comFERMÀT: The AI native commerce platform that optimizes shopping experiences, leading to best-in-class shopper engagement and conversion. FermatCommerce.com If you're a founder doing $1MM+ in annual revenue, apply for the Founders Club today: https://go.foundersclubofficial.com/intro-fc-aaronStay Connected!Aaron Spivak:IG: @‌SpivakLinkedinThe Founders ClubIG: @‌TheFoundersClubWebsite www.foundersclubofficial.com Founder2Founder:TikTok @‌Founder2FounderPodcastYoutube @‌Founder2Founder.Podcast