# From High School Shooting Survivor to Million Dollar Entrepreneur | Jessica Danel | The Elisha Show

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Podcast: [The Elisha Show: Purpose Driven Life & Mastery](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-elisha-show-purpose-driven-life-emotional-intelligence-4245652)
Published: 2026-07-15T19:44:50+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1075

## Resource

How do you keep moving forward after surviving unimaginable tragedy? Can painful experiences become the foundation for a meaningful life and successful career? In this inspiring episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha sits down with Jessica Danel entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and media professional, to discuss resilience, entrepreneurship, motherhood, overcoming adversity, and pursuing your biggest dreams despite life's setbacks. Jessica shares the remarkable journey behind her memoir, Bucket List from a Redneck Girl, recounting everything from surviving a high school shooting and navigating difficult childhood experiences to building a million-dollar preschool business, raising children, and caring for a daughter born with a serious heart condition. Drawing from decades of personal triumphs and challenges, Jessica explains why success isn't about avoiding failure but choosing to keep going. In this episode, you'll discover: • How Jessica turned a lifetime of challenges into a bestselling memoir • What it was like surviving one of America's early high school shootings • The emotional journey of raising a child who needed open-heart surgery • How she built a million-dollar preschool business from her living room • The realities of balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood • Why family became more important than business success • How childhood struggles shaped her confidence and purpose • The importance of making conscious decisions that align with your goals • Why perseverance matters more than perfection One of Jessica's most powerful reminders is: "You can be and do whatever you want. You just have to have perseverance." Another unforgettable takeaway: "Domination comes by determination." Whether you're building a business, raising a family, recovering from har…

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