Q and A with Emilee from Fayetteville, North Carolina (moving to Grand Junction, Colorado soon!)
“The data shows that the small changes add up to something huge and you never know what is waiting for you around the bend.”
Q: What are you passionate about?
A: I am passionate about data. I know, sounds weird, right? Well, growing up, I have always loved data and spreadsheets and numbers. (Can you tell I LOVED my statistics class? Lol.) I enjoy seeing how one little variable can have a HUGE impact. Even in our personal lives, small changes can have big outcomes. So, when I saw that a single subject line or where the button sits in an email can change the conversion rate…I said count me in! So, now I own my own business, Emailing with Emilee, where I handle the tech and automations for other service providers so they can find success in emailing.
Q: What were your younger years like?
A: I grew up in a single parent household. My parents separated before I was born and were officially divorced before I turned one. We lived below the poverty line most of the time.
My mom was a teaching assistant and her income was enough to eat or keep the lights on, but not both. We did get to live with my grandparents for awhile, which was great. My grandma was truly my best friend. I bowled from the time I was four years old until I as 18; it was my favorite sport and is still so fun to play because again, one small step to the left or right can determine if you get a strike or not.
In high school, I joined marching band, and my band family saved me more times than I can count. Due to a lot of family troubles and bullying, I developed depression and my band family kept me alive until I had a reason to live and that reason was born when I was just 15.
My niece is the one who saved me, ultimately, because I always wondered how they would tell her and I never wanted that to happen. I am here because of her. I also escaped domestic violence, which occurred between the ages of 16 to 18. I got lucky and made it out so that I could be with the wonderful man I am with today and have my beautiful God-loving family.
When I hit college, I changed my major three times until, finally, I was going to drop out because nothing sounded good. My counselor told me I needed one more semester to get my business administration degree, so I said, “Why the f*** not?” I got that degree and decided to start my own business so I could stay home and watch my babies grow up.
Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?
A: Something I have learned is that you are one small change away from something big. When you feel like you have given it your all, or something isn’t meant for you, PIVOT (as Ross would say). The data shows that the small changes add up to something huge and you never know what is waiting for you around the bend.
Q: What does feminism mean to you?
A: To me, feminism means the ability to make a choice and be respected for it. To not have to justify my personal liberties. I believe all women should be able to take up space, be loud and proud, and to do what they love. If you love being a housewife and honoring your husband, AWESOME. If you love fighting the man and being independent, AWESOME. Feminism is not being forced into any single category.
MORE FROM EMILEE: I am the most hockey obsessed person you will meet. You can catch me at the rink, watching the game, or playing floor hockey with my boys. I love the cold and curling up on the couch with my laptop and blanket. Stay cozy friends! 🧣☕
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