Q and A with Alicia Mitchell from Hill Country, Texas
“Even if you get a degree and don’t use it, there’s value in learning in any area of study!”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am a Christian, wife, and mom! Those are my main passions, and I love my family very much! I have been blessed to homeschool our daughter, Jocelynn Mitchell.
My daughter is currently 15, and I am embracing being 40! Although she is an only child, she is a social butterfly, and I’ve always made sure she had lots of hang out opportunities with friends and other kids at group activities and homeschool co-op classes. Since I’ve had the privilege of spending quality time with her all these years while watching her grow and learn, I’ve been able to help her explore her passions through educational and creative opportunities.
One of those passions and natural talents she exhibited from a young age was creative writing! She loved to tell and act out stories. And I enjoyed being her captive audience! When she was 11, she wrote a book about our crazy pug, Ellie. Having an art and design degree, I was able to illustrate and design the book. Together, we sell them at local markets and on Amazon!
It’s been a fun experience to work together as a mom and daughter team! We bounce marketing ideas off each other and have created fun memories at markets. There are now four books in The Book of Ellie series by Jocelynn Mitchell, edited by Alicia Mitchell.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I am so thankful to have good parents! My mom and I were close, and she was always there for me, emotionally, when I needed a pep talk or advice with a situation. She and my grandma (her mom) taught me about God and the Bible. I’m so grateful for their love, prayers, and guidance!
I accepted Jesus as my savior at a young age, and have grown deeper in my spiritual knowledge of the Bible and my relationship with the Lord as I’ve aged.
During college, I earned an advertising and graphic design bachelor’s degree. I had a variety of internships and jobs that resulted during and after college from those skills acquired in my degree. And that knowledge definitely helped when I designed and illustrated The Book of Ellie series.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: No education is wasted! Even if you get a degree and don’t use it, there’s value in learning in any area of study!
Also, if you are a mom and have wondered if you could successfully homeschool your kid(s)—you can! (It looks different for each family, and there are so many helpful resources and groups out there nowadays! Remember that you know your child better than anyone else and are their best advocate! You will also create memories and family bonds because of the extra time spent together.)
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: I think of the way God created women, and how we are different physically and emotionally than men. We can nurture, help, and listen. Everyone needs those things to survive and thrive!
MORE ABOUT ALICIA: In my free time, I enjoy putting together jigsaw puzzles. I love to sing. I also enjoy nature walks and being out in the sunshine, if it’s not too hot!
Thanks for reading!
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