Have you ever thought, “I don’t have a choice? It’s my responsibility. I’m the oldest.”  

In this episode, we’re talking with JJ Elliott Hill, the oldest of the trio of sisters.  She’s the peacekeeper.  The responsible one ensuring Natalie and Emilie remained alive. A seasoned executive and business owner, JJ’s career path had her spend her first 17 years in the finance industry and the most recent 12 years as a business owner in the real estate, manufacturing, and retail sectors.

Always the people pleaser, JJ shares the impact of her self-imposed pressure of ensuring “everyone has exactly what they need” – mom, sisters, husband, family, and customers- on her personally and professionally.  Hear about the final breaking point, when JJ finally recognized that she couldn’t make everyone happy – and accepted it. You won’t want to miss it!

Key Takeaways:

·        Doing the right thing can be hard, both physically and emotionally.  Be proactive in developing your own self-care plan so you can be your best You!

·        Don’t let you past experiences dictate your future.  You choose your day every morning.

·        Confidently ask for help.  You don’t to do this alone.

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Learn More About JJ Elliott Hill

J.J. Elliott Hill trained for a career in finance, working over 17 years consulting with business and commercial clients. In March 2013, she found herself downsized, jobless and disinterested in furthering a career in banking. Following a few months of self-pity, she partnered up full-time with her fiancé to turn their basement hobby shop into a retail store in Greensboro, NC. By November 2013, she was selling Nemo and Dory for a living! Over the next 4 years, the business grew from a small, rented space to a 10,000sq ft building purchased to operate the aquarium retail, service, and custom design company. 

She spent the next 12 years as a managing partner for the retail and service company, along with a manufacturing start-up, two residential rental companies, and a commercial real estate company – all at the same time. In August 2022, the aquarium retail store was sold, and a new business in the wholesale fish collection was opened in Florida.  

She calls home base the Florida Keys with her husband, Dexter, and their dog, Oscar. But much of her heart is in North Carolina with her grandsons, Eli & Tommy. 

Connect with JJ Elliott Hill

Linked In: linkedin.com/in/jj-elliott-hill

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1167726745&sk=about_overview

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.j._elliott/

Blog: https://www.confessionsofareluctantcaregiver.com/blog

Email: jj@sisterhoodofcar

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