Theresa LeDay Freeman, who is a purpose-driven entrepreneur and advocate whose mission was shaped by the premature birth of her son, JeReese, at 24 weeks. Transforming his 34 surgeries into her “birth within the birth,” she turned hardship into purpose, creating safe, inclusive spaces for families and individuals with disabilities. She founded LeDe-Hab Learning Activity for Disabled Children & Adults, Uth Full Learning, LLC—offering “Lessons to Lessen” medical fears—and Take the Next Seat, a platform empowering families to share and define their journeys. Guided by compassion and resilience, Theresa turns lived experience into meaningful, community-centered impact.

​Walk in compassion—it opens doors. Compassion moves people, builds safe spaces, and creates trust.

Use your life as your blueprint. Everything you’ve survived, learned, and overcome becomes the foundation for your purpose.

 Give others a seat at the table. Empower people to share their voice, their truth, and their story—just as “Take the Next Seat” does for families.

 Accept that your calling is often hidden inside your battles. Don’t run from them; refine them into your mission.

 Appreciate that your legacy begins with intention. Every step you take with purpose becomes part of the story you leave behind