From Homeschool Mom to Business Owner: Navigating Loss and Finding a New Purpose

Michelle Hensley shares her journey from being a homeschool mom and pastor's wife to becoming a successful business owner. After her husband passed away, she had to navigate grief, financial challenges, and a loss of identity. She started a gift basket business and later expanded into gift wrapping services. Michelle now teaches others how to start their own mobile gift wrapping businesses through licensing and consulting. Her story is an inspiration for anyone facing loss or looking for a new career path.

• Loss and grief can lead to a loss of identity, but it's possible to find a new purpose and career path.
• Starting a business requires learning new skills and adapting to changes in the market.
• The rise of convenience and personal service presents opportunities for mobile businesses.
• Licensing and consulting can help others start their own businesses and avoid common pitfalls.
• Building a successful business takes time, perseverance, and continuous learning.

• "I was a homeschool mom and married to a pastor...surrounded by that."
• "The saddest thing for me was not just the loss of Eric, but the loss of my identity as a wife."
• "Why don't you start that again? So I said, that's a great idea."