Breaking Barriers: Michelle Hill on Overcoming Challenges in Junk Removal

Women Empower Wednesdays

In this episode of Women Empower Wednesdays, host Bri Logue interviews Michelle Hill, the owner of the junk removal business All Junked Up. Michelle shares her journey from driving 18-wheelers in Dallas Fort Worth to starting her own business. She discusses the challenges and rewards of her work, her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field, and her passion for helping customers declutter and reduce stress.
Michelle also delves into her personal battle with hoarding and how it influenced her business. She offers practical advice on managing possessions, such as taking photos of sentimental items instead of keeping them and finding creative ways to repurpose belongings. Michelle emphasizes the importance of starting the decluttering process early to avoid burdening future generations with unwanted items.
Throughout the conversation, Michelle's optimistic and resilient spirit shines as she talks about overcoming personal hardships and maintaining a positive attitude. She shares anecdotes of customers doubting her capabilities due to her gender and size, and how she proves them wrong with her strength and determination.
Summary:
- Michelle Hill discusses her transition from an 18-wheeler driver to a junk removal business owner.
- Insights into the challenges and rewards of running a junk removal business.
- Michelle's personal experience with hoarding and how it led to her entrepreneurial journey.
- Practical tips for decluttering and managing sentimental items.
- Overcoming gender biases in a male-dominated industry.
- Maintaining a positive attitude despite personal and professional challenges.
Quotes:
- "I love helping people and being able to take all that stress away from them."
- "If I can't do it, I'll hire my competition to do it and pay you another $100 on top."
- "I refuse to let people push my buttons and be in control of my emotions."
Tune in next Wednesday for another inspiring interview with a badass female entrepreneur.
This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, the importance of helping others, and the strength of women in any industry.

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