Raising a Sovereign Individual - Lisa & Ella Hough - 002

In this Bitcoin for Families Show episode, host Scott from SHAmory welcomes Lisa and Ella Hough for a heartfelt Mother’s Day special. They share Ella’s adventurous childhood, from confidently starting preschool at 16 months (16:38) to moving to China in high school (20:37). Lisa’s parenting mantra, “parent like a swim coach, not a lifeguard” (39:08), fostered Ella’s independence, evident in her handling of undone homework in sixth grade (38:38). Their Bitcoin journey, discovered together (44:57), deepens their bond through conferences and financial planning, like Lisa’s spreadsheet teaching Ella to save at 14 (50:39). Enjoy funny moments, like Ella’s bike-riding confession (36:57) and their love for lazy coffee days (13:00).

Key Takeaways:

Empower Independence: Lisa’s choice-driven parenting built Ella’s confidence, seen in her China move (20:37).

Cherish Family Time: Bitcoin enables more quality moments, like coffee talks, by preserving value (46:58).

Teach Financial Responsibility: Lisa’s spreadsheet taught Ella to plan for retirement from age 14 (50:39).

Resources:

SHAmory (games, books): ⁠SHAmory.com⁠, use code BFFSHOW for 10% off
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Bitcoin Students Network

⁠⁠Bitcoin Junior Club⁠

TImestamps:

00:14 – Scott introduces the Bitcoin for Families Show and guests Lisa and Ella Hough.
00:42 – Ella thanks Scott for having them.
00:44 – Lisa expresses excitement, mentions Scott’s daughter’s farm adventure.
01:07 – Scott shares Charlotte’s keychain gift for Lisa.
01:56 – Lisa reflects on their connection via Charlotte’s jewelry.
02:16 – Scott starts icebreakers, asking about Mother’s Day memories.
03:18 – Lisa shares her love for Ella’s canvas tote gift, mentions a 9mm.
04:06 – Ella recalls painting platters and matching aprons for Mother’s Day/Easter.
05:36 – Icebreaker: Scott asks about their road trip playlist.
06:58 – Lisa describes her dive-bar country music taste; Ella mentions “In The Mood.”
08:38 – Scott asks about Landman’s authenticity given Lisa’s energy background.
09:56 – Lisa praises Texas’ hardworking people, tying to Landman.
12:12 – Icebreaker: Scott asks about their perfect mother-daughter day.
13:00 – Ella and Lisa describe loving lazy, rainy coffee days.
14:46 – Icebreaker: Scott asks about a mother-daughter circus act.
15:16 – Lisa humorously recounts her ballet failure, ruling out circus skills.
16:38 – Lisa shares Ella’s fearless preschool start at 16 months.
18:40 – Ella describes walking to the classroom bridge, unfazed by peers.
20:37 – Ella explains moving to China, inspired by Madam Secretary.
24:34 – Ella reflects on her Chinese host family and memorized speech.
26:56 – Lisa shares mixed feelings about Ella’s China move.
30:37 – Ella recounts signing up for a Great Wall half-marathon.
34:03 – Lisa shares the emotional marathon FaceTime moment with her dad in hospice.
38:38 – Lisa tells the funny undone homework story from sixth grade.
44:57 – Lisa and Ella discuss discovering Bitcoin together.