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What if the best way to raise confident, capable children is to stop rescuing – and start coaching?
In this part 1 of the 2 part episode of Create Your Own Economy, Bunmi Ajibade is joined by Leah Ellis, founder of the Society of Child Entrepreneurs, for a powerful conversation on how to nurture young entrepreneurs ages 6 to 17 without pressure, control, or overwhelm.
Together, they explore how parents, grandparents, educators, and community leaders can shift from managing every outcome to empowering kids to think, try, fail safely, and lead.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why safe failure is essential for confidence and leadership
✅ How rescue parenting unintentionally limits creativity and resilience
✅ The right questions to ask instead of giving answers
✅ How to support your child’s ideas without taking over
✅ Practical ways to build responsibility, problem-solving, and initiative
Whether your child dreams of starting a business, leading a project, or simply becoming more confident in their abilities, this episode offers a refreshing, practical approach to raising the next generation of leaders.
🎙️ Tune in to Create Your Own Economy with Bunmi Ajibade for conversations that help you build not just businesses – but legacy.
Key Moments:
00:00 “Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Confidence”
05:33 “Empowering Young Entrepreneurs”
08:43 “Empowering Child Entrepreneurs Through Questions”
12:35 “Starting Business Amidst COVID Challenges”
14:06 “Children’s Business Fair Journey”
17:29 “Encourage Kids’ Entrepreneurship Independently”
20:45 “Encouraging Curiosity Through Questions”
24:14 “Empowered Problem-Solver in Action”
27:06 “Let Them Learn Through Failure”
32:47 Children’s Business Fair
34:18 Sochi Circle: Online Entrepreneurship Community
39:28 “Teaching Kids Business Skills Early”
40:36 “Entrepreneurial Transition Success Guide”
About the guest :
Leah Ellis is a mother of four and the founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE), a nonprofit dedicated to helping children ages 6–17 build confidence, leadership, and real-world business skills through hands-on learning. Inspired by watching her own children turn everyday ideas into action, Leah created SoCE to prove that children are capable of meaningful leadership right now. Through business fairs, curriculum, and coaching, she helps children launch real ventures, learn financial literacy, and develop resilience through experience, not theory. At the heart of her work is the belief that when kids are trusted with responsibility and supported by community, they rise. Leah’s leadership is rooted in motherhood, creativity, and a commitment to building spaces where children and families can thrive.
Links to connect Leah :
The Society of Child Entrepreneurs : https://www.soceict.org
https://www.facebook.com/SocietyofChildEntrepreneurs
https://www.instagram.com/societyofchildentrepreneurs/