Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to EmmaSara McMillion. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi EmmaSara, thanks for joining us today. Can you tell us about an important lesson you learned in school and why that lesson is important to you?

In 1990, life had taken a turn for the worse for me. I was a sophomore in high school, and all I wanted was to fit in. I spent my days trying to please others, going from group to group, hoping to find acceptance. I did not realize it at the time, but I was losing myself in the process. The need to belong had consumed me, and I was spiraling out of control. I spent my days trying to impress my peers, trying to be someone I wasn’t, trying to hide my true self. When a group didn’t accept me, I would try harder and harder in the next clique. One day I was gothic with black hair; the next week, I was a surfer girl with bleached hair. The orange hair stage was tough. I wanted nothing more than to fit in, be accepted, and feel like I belonged somewhere. But the harder I tried, the more I failed. I skipped class, got into trouble, and got kicked out of school for a semester. And then, one day, it all came crashing down around me. I found myself in the back of a cop car, feeling like a failure, feeling like I had let everyone down. During my suspension from school, I began to do some deep soul-searching. I asked myself, “What am I doing? Why am I trying so hard to fit in with people who don’t even really know me?” And then it hit me. The problem wasn’t with them, it was with me. I needed to accept myself for who I was, flaws and all. My new value system would be founded on me always giving my best. If I could look in the mirror and tell myself, “you gave you best” (even if it wasn’t “perfecftly” done) it would be enough. I am enough.

I decided to go back to school and do better, to be better. And this time, I did it for myself and with God in mind, not for anyone else. I knew who I was and who I wanted to be, and I was determined to stay true to myself, no matter what. It wasn’t easy, but I kept pushing forward. And you know what? It worked. I started to feel more confident and more comfortable in my own skin. I was no longer trying to fit in, I was just being myself. And you know what else? People started to notice. They started to see the real me and liked what they saw. Before I knew it, I was voted onto the Associate Student Body, the homecoming court, and even became the first runner-up for Miss Teen Los Angeles. It’s funny because popularity determined many of my newly given titles, but I wasn’t aiming for popularity; I was aiming for personal self-victory! All the titles I now attained were just the outward signs of my inner transformation. What really mattered was that I had found myself and accepted myself, flaws and all. I want people to know that if they are struggling with self-identity, they are not alone. And this story is a part of the reason that sparked my passion for empowering women in the area of personal development.

I want to say to them…

Remember that you are enough. You are worthy of love. Don’t worry about fitting; instead, focus on bringing the best of yourself into every room. Let your dedication to authenticity be a banner. And finally, the road to self-discovery may not be easy, but it is worth it. And you are not alone on this journey.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

Imagine a world where every mom feels empowered and equipped to lead her kids victoriously. Through my life’s work as the founder of The Mother of Change Movement, we are working to create a world where families are more unified, stable, and thriving. That’s the world our organization is working tirelessly to create.

As a mom of eight kids, ages five to adult, my passion for restoring women, especially moms, began years ago when I served as the director of a Women’s and Children’s recovery home. That’s when I witnessed women’s immense struggle in their journey to healing, and it’s when I became passionate about helping to restore households, starting with moms as the first place to build up dignity in families.

At The Mother of Change Show, LLC, our mission is to help one million struggling mothers gain access to life-changing courses and media content, regardless of their financial ability. We aim to get The Mother of Change Curriculum into women’s shelters across the USA and to have them host show watch parties weekly to provide a non-judgmental avenue to grow. What sets The Mother of Change Show apart is our ability to provide life and parenting tools in a non-intimidating way. We understand that many moms feel guilt and shame regarding parenting. So our show crosses those barriers by highlighting our guests’ testimonies and stories, which inspire and empower moms toward life transformation. And it’s not just moms who are impacted; even women who desire a family one day are encouraged through our show’s life-changing insights to help navigate life and relationships. Many have commented that it’s almost like therapy. I am most proud of the impact we’re making in the lives of struggling moms and their families. Our show is catching on as a personal development show globally, and families are starting to watch it together.

At Mother of Change, we believe empowering and equipping moms is the key to restoring families and making the world a more stable place to live. I’m also proud of donors who have sown into the vision, which has helped to create life-changing resources and to cover some of the costs of hosting TV show guests from all over the nation. I’m also excited about our mission that helps make a difference; one empowered mom at a time.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

In the world of business, there are often hard lessons to be learned, and unfortunately, I have had my share of experiences where deals have gone awry. One lesson that stands out to me is the importance of ensuring that written contracts match up with verbal agreements. I once found myself in a situation where I had accepted a contract based on verbal promises made by someone I knew and trusted, only to discover that the written terms were far more limited than what had been agreed upon. This was a costly mistake, and I wish I could unlearn the personal experience that brought so much frustration. However, I also recognize that this experience has helped me become more diligent in my business dealings and has taught me always to ensure that verbal agreements are put in writing to avoid unkept verbal promises.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My goal is to grow the viewership of The Mother of Change Show continually and to expand our sponsorship base so that we can continue to provide quality content for our viewers, along with hosting women of all socio-economic backgrounds on the show to share their transformative stories. Because mindset sets the tone for life, our show is geared towards building self-confidence, identifying triggers, and going to the root of emotional issues while providing everyday life tools to make better choices with moment-by-moment responses. Each guest appearing on the show is literally changing women’s lives globally simply by sharing their life experiences and stories of victory. Making the world a better place by helping to build faith and family relations definitely drives me.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.motherofchange.tv
• Instagram: @motherofchangetv
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMcMillions
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmasaramcmillion/
• Twitter: @iamemmasara
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MotherofchangeTV
• Other: Speaking page www.EmmaSara.com

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