Question & Answer with Hannah & Daniel of Ballerina Farm
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hannah and Daniel sit down together to answer some questions that many have asked about their family and how Ballerina Farm was started. Originally filmed late 2023 before the Mrs. World Competition, the birth of baby Flora Jo and the passing of Hannah's father, Chad.
Note: Flora Jo was born in January of 2024 prior to the release of this video
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
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00:00 Hannah and Daniel Neeleman FAQs about Ballerina Farm
01:29 How many kids in the Ballerina Farm family?
02:55 Do your parents help run the farm business? How involved are they?
03:00 We grew up in families of entrepreneurs
04:04 Our day jobs before going full time with Ballerina Farm
05:56. Dinner conversations about starting a business
06:40. The Dirty Truth about the Ballerina Farm AGA stove
09:15 What it takes to instal an AGA stove
10:47 How does the Ballerina Farm stove work?
12:33 How Hannah and Daniel divide work at Ballerina Farm
15:15 Tips for starting out on social media as content creators
16:32. Why we added sourdough to our business - do what you love
18:29 What do you need to start a business?
19:29 How social media has changed our lives
19:40 How farmers can make their living with social media
20:50 What are the dos and don'ts of social media?
21:02. What it was like to hit 1,000,000 followers on Instagram
23:10. Why do you have so many kids at Ballerina Farm?
24:28 What do the Ballerina Farm Kids think of being on social media?
26:04 Why did Daniel start his own @hogfathering Instagram?
27:30 Announcing our 8th pregnancy
29:12 Why we don't think we've "made it" in business and in life
Sharing our day-to-day adventures of farming, homemade sourdough, home-cooked meals and reaching for your dreams while raising a family.
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SHARING OUR DREAM WITH YOU
This channel is all about the adventures, hard work, and farm lifestyle chosen by two city kids who wanted live the dream of modern farming, while preserving the quality of life found in traditional home cooking and living off the land.
Nestled in the fertile, mountain valleys of Utah, Ballerina Farm is named after Hannah, a former Miss New York City and graduate of the Juilliard School of Dance. Daniel is a history major and now holds his MBA to guide the ever-growing business. The children are wild, hardworking, and homeschooled by their mother as they learn to farm, rodeo, dance, and grow barefoot and free.
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People spend 30k+ on a bag and no one bats an eye, but on a stove and people go mad.
Haha or people putting cars they can’t afford on payment programs
Didn’t she even say they bought it used and it was 30 years old. I am 99 percent positive she said that. It’s ridiculous that people make a big deal out of it anyway, or take the time to look it up.
Right! The stove is absolutely worth it. The absolute joy from feeding your family and knowing theyre taken care of in that way is worth all the money in the world.
Well said, there are so many people on the social media showing off their wealth in the most useless ways. These two have created something useful and productive.
So true !
Don't let anyone dim your light. Keep going. My parents raised ten smart kids with great leadership skills on a farm in Alabama.
💕 That is awesome! I love that they have so many children. They have each other to help take care of each other.
“She dreams of the farms, and I build them.” Hogfathering has the sweetest soul ❤
girl i love how your husband talks about you .. he respects you and your mind !!! bravo daniel
Thank you so much!!
Always such a privilege when you let us into your home. Thank you both. You're such an inspiring, dynamic couple - great role models.
Thank you so much! 😊🙏
@@TheBallerinaFarm I'm also raised in a big family in a small island village by loving parents... We also ran away as we grew up for school... After 12 years of cities, came back, me and my husband decided to live here we are newly married... I think more and more people seem to realise that family and smaller simple life led with gratitude and faith is the answer. Thank you for sharing your story!
Yes indeed
@@TheBallerinaFarm 💕 Love that you are both allowing the Lord decide, how many children you have. You are wonderful examples of how families, should interact with each other 🕊️🌿
I love your AGA cooker and it's so rare to see them these days! I sold AGA cookers in North America for several years, and still cook with one (Claret color) that was installed new in 1997 and it's still running strong. But yours is older than mine! One year I earned the title of North America's #1 AGA cooker sales person for selling the most new cookers. They were built to last a lifetime and then some. People invest in them knowing that the stove will outlive them, and they will never have to replace it.
Yes, AGA was not the easiest company to work with, though the traditional AGA is a workhorse and I loved selling them because I was sold on it myself! And yes, even though the AGA is forgiving (I cooked a pie over an hour and it was still okay), I used to bake by smell. That's not possible with the AGA. The general rule of thumb I used to tell new AGA owners was to check whatever you're cooking in about 1/2 the normal time. Chances are it won't be done, but that will help you determine how much longer to cook it.
One lady in California who baked every day told me that her gas bill actually decreased after her AGA installation because with the AGA, there's no preheating, it's always ready, as you stated. She had to preheat her Wolf stove every day to bake, which is why the Wolf consumed more gas than the AGA.
It hurts me when people are mean to Hannah! This family is precious. Everyone should have learned something about the stove drama. People just make up untrue things to be mean.
It's so amazing that you have 7 brothers Hannah and Daniel has 7 sisters! Children are such a blessing.
7 brides for 7 brothers 😅
@@jeannieplett878 lol
One aspect that I’d love to hear you talk more about is how the kids are cared for. How much help do you have? When you’re filming videos like this, what are they doing? You do homeschool? How do you manage that along with all of the food preparation and the daily cleaning? Just really fascinating to try to understand how the family operates
If I'm not mistaken she says she doesn't have nannies, but they do have housekeepers and private teachers.
I have 8 kids and I cook, clean and everything else. 😅
In the video she says they homeschool
@@victoriaboyko4088 wow, that's a LOT of kiddos.
@@justmissjameyyes it is.. 🙈 I always wanted a big family and they bring so much joy🥰 I wouldn’t have it any other way.. 😊God is good 🙏🏼
How beautiful you accepted all the children God has given to you. Its such a lovely way to live
That stove was a great investment. I bet you will never need a new stove. I really enjoy seeing how you both work together
12K is a steal for that beautiful stove and well worth it! Thank you for this Q&A. It is always easy for others to sit back and believe that everything is handed to someone who has success in life. I love the story Daniel told of his family sitting at the dinner table and it was common for them to talk about business and how it works. Just on a side note, I ordered a Ballerina Farm meat box for my husband for Christmas last year and everything was delicious! Even the pastries and cookies. Oh my! That will be a tradition, for sure. I would subscribe, but we live rural and are blessed to have a nice mennonite meat farm nearby where we purchase our meat.
Sweetness & wisdom through and through! Love your content and your sweet family.♥
Also, raising healthy happy whole children is the best thing you can offer to better the world! They are the future!
God bless Daniel and Hannah. They have a stove to feed their children. Praise God for the new Dairy and the fact that both Daniel and Hannah come from loving large families that are members of a loving Church family. This family does the best they can educating their children and expanding their business. When the world feels like judging, please pray to God "World" that all might be more loving towards this family. ❤
Hannah, you are such an inspiration to me as a homemaker and wife. I can see what a biblical wife you are in the way you speak to Daniel and how connected you two are. I love how relaxed you are with the children. It truly is admirable and a great reminder when I am overwhelmed with my day to day as a mom and wife.
You both have a very inspiring story. I appreciate how Daniel explained that growing up, talks around the dinner table were about how to start a business, etc. We desperately need to become more entrepreneurial minded here in America. That's what built our nation. We have become such a consumer society, relying on everything being imported. Local businesses are the backbone of communities. You guys are doing a great job! Forget about the drama people. 😊 ❤
I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We have similar values about family and believe in the divine role of motherhood. It doesn’t mean women can’t do other things of course but I am beyond grateful for a fellow Christian stating what he believes. This country was founded on freedom of religion and its tragic people of faith are being ridiculed in today’s society. Thank you for your example and strength Harrison. God bless you.
What an amazing hard working couple!
Worth to watch! Did not know what to think about Ballerina Farm, the creator, Misses World, etc. but open to hearing the story behind it.
It shows married people working together on building their family, home, and business. It sounds humble, reflective, honest, and very natural.
And they talk with and to each other in such a loving way. Also, the comment about how many kids and why answered with Kids can change the world and community to the better...
Seeing, and hearing all that makes me wanna see where your journey together goes, and wishing you and all the best in life!
What a thoughtful comment. Thank you!
It’s a shame that they feel embarrassed for their privilege 😢 like - their families worked for it! They worked for it! What’s not to love about that? I love a millionaire who spends their money farming and buying a fine ass stove to feed their family! People forget what actual people do with fortune - and this is the most noble out of all!! She’s my idol!
Yes this!! So what that they have money, they're building generational wealth in my opinion and I think that's beautiful. If I had money like they do, I'd live my life the same as them. I think this is more rich then driving in nice cars living in a too large of a home, etc. Although, I'd definitely have a pool. Lol.
They fact they pretend to be normal shows us they are ashamed of their privilege
@@70sGal they paid almost 3 million for the farm.duh
@@isabellavalencia8026”Pretend” to be normal? They are normal. How should they be acting?
@@isabellavalencia8026owning a multi acre farm and being able to own a business isn’t “normal” they show their wealth. Just in a way that is tasteful and in a way people don’t really realize unless they already know how expensive things actually are. Also they’re people. Not matter how much money people have or don’t have they will always just be people
Love the Aga! You certainly don't need to justify your decision. Lovely.
I love how honest they are, God has blessed them with the fruit of his Spirit
You are very nice folks. Keep on with what you do and have us enjoy your travels in life.
Thank you so much!
This is my favorite family, and its an inspiration for me and my dauger. Thank you so much for the faith, for the hard work , and all love that you share us.
I don’t understand the drama around your stove. It was expensive, so what ?! Why do people get mad about others person business ? If I had the money I would buy one for myself ! Enjoy it, love your video ❤
True. Even if they buy 50k+ stove, that’s their own money and they’re rich. We dont question people with 45k+ car with a salary rate of 16/hr. How much more this couple whom obviously could afford it.
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First U are BEAUTIFUL With Your Makeup and are ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS without……The 2 of U are Made for each other…..
I watch U as a Mom and NOTHING upsets U Your Children can be loud and U just move on like nothing is going on…..
U are AMAZING Parents…
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I’m new and grown to love U guys…..
Watching from Virginia 🌹
So refreshing to just sit and watch good normal folks. lol My husband and I enjoyed your chat after church today thanks for sharing. ❤
Amen 🙏🏽
Normal? Lol
@@erinbosch5915rich folks pretending to be normal
Absolutely LOVED this. I HOPE that you guys upload more Q&As like this. Really helps people see the real people behind the business and debunks a lot of misconceptions and false news people churn up in their minds. Also how real you guys are for continuing the interview with the flies and the kids coming in and out of the frame-no sugar coating. Would love to see more of this!!!
You two have such an amazing energy between you. You can see right away why you work so well together, have such a big family, successful business & a growing following; you're quite enchanting!
I just can't understand understand the drama about your stove and your backgrounds, I know it comes from jealousy and even hate, that is so sad. You too are amazing wonderful husband, wife, mom, dad, believers and followers of God and His Son. This was great to watch and see. By the way your stove is awesome! I love/enjoy watching all of you cook with it. You both are so real, wonderful and honest, we love you. ❤
That’s so nice! Thank you!
@@TheBallerinaFarm Thank you and you are welcome. I just reread what I typed, I'm sorry for the double word, the misspelling of 'Two' I was typing too fast and didn't proof read. :)
﴿وَقالُوا اتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ وَلَدًا سُبحانَهُ بَل لَهُ ما فِي السَّماواتِ وَالأَرضِ كُلٌّ لَهُ قانِتونَ﴾ [البقرة: 116]
(116) They say, "Allāh has taken a son." Exalted is He![38] Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are devoutly obedient to Him,
[38]- Subḥānahu means "far exalted is He above all they falsely attribute to Him."
- English Translation
﴿وَقالُوا اتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ وَلَدًا سُبحانَهُ بَل لَهُ ما فِي السَّماواتِ وَالأَرضِ كُلٌّ لَهُ قانِتونَ﴾ [البقرة: 116]
وقالت اليهود والنصارى والمشركون: اتخذ الله لنفسه ولدًا، تنزَّه الله -سبحانه- عن هذا القول الباطل، بل كل ما في السموات والأرض ملكه وعبيده، وهم جميعًا خاضعون له، مسخَّرون تحت تدبيره.
- التفسير الميسر
I can’t thumbs up this Comment enough! Totally agree! Go Ballerina Farm! ❤
Love this intimate peek into your origin story, especially the Aga stove! Thank you for Ballerina Farm story time. You're both an inspriration.
❤️🙏 Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for the Q&A. I admire your family and business the more you share with us. You two are so charming!
This was so fascinating and candid. I like how you both don’t act too proud or full of yourselves- very humble people.
I found out about your channel through Candace Owens. No regrets. I absolutely love 💗 your channel. It’s so refreshing to see a couple with godly character and morals.
It will never be an easy world… you guys are a unit and you show it. I love your family values, thanks for sharing 💓💓
Entrepreneurs make things happen.
All the best.
So nice to see a traditional family with core values. Gpd, faith, family and country. Thank you for sharing with us! ♥️🤍💙 🇺🇸
I have three adult same age sons - age 30. One is with me 24/7 due to his severe disabilities. I can’t lie- I can’t do it all. I barely have time to cook my son needs so much care. My husband is a roofer - and if he gets cereal with milk for dinner -he’s happy. I can’t lie - it seems as if you have a perfect life. I wonder what I did or am doing wrong? Healing from two broken legs and a shattered kneecap to keep my son safe (from running outside in parking lot) long story. I take life one day at a time. I used to be so jealous- what can I do better? I’ve come to realize that this is what I was given in my life. My son is my hero. He teaches me a different way to life!!!!! I couldn’t watch your shorts on if they would make me cry. Now- I enjoy your videos and wish you and your beautiful family a lifetime of happiness. That is what is most important!!!!! Everyone has their own crosses to bear. Not all are the same or even seen. I appreciate everything you have to share. ❤
I just today ordered your sourdough starter because you have truly inspired me lol I was raised Mormon and my mom did all the things and tried to teach us but we had no interest but now at 56 I’m so into sourdough and I moved to the country and got 30 chickens and two acres to start lol Ty for being such a great inspiration to others!! God bless 🙏
Wonderful!!
I thought I was too old to start in the country, by reading your comment I have faith I still have time, thank you for sharing. ❤🇨🇦
Sourdough is so fun and you can make so many different things with it!! I was able to completely eliminate buying any breads, pastries, cookies, etc from the store with my Sourdough. Hope you enjoy it!
That is my dream. I’ve been born and raised a city girl but we moved to the suburbs some years ago, very close to farm land. We only have too many dogs and cats at the moment, but my dream is to move to a farm and you give me that hope. Once my 2 kids graduate in a few years and out of the house, I hope to settle into farm life, maybe some chickens, goats & alpacas!!
I was around from you’re late night lives a couple years ago. Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your home. Y’all are truly an inspiration!
I so love this ❤❤❤ I had to giggle when husband said this is the dirty truth 😅 you two are such beautiful honest people I just love your life stories your honesty and real life living ❤ you both amaze me
Stove drama😂😂 I’m glad you guys talked about it! So funny😂
Yeah! So glad you’re posting more here on TH-cam.
Thank you! More to come!
@@TheBallerinaFarm I was waiting patiently too, I love watching your videos, you inspired me Hannah, God bless you and your family. I notice a lot of people are ignorant towards your lifestyle, we pray for them. You are blessed by the fruit of your labor. ❤🇨🇦
I really enjoyed your Q & A. And I love your stove and the color. Beautiful. You will never need another one. Love how you interact with each other. Loving, kind and respectful. God bless you and your family on life's journey. Thank you for sharing. ❤❤😊
Good role models ❤❤❤ The world needs more parents like them
Wonderful videos, beautiful couple and family. God bless ya'll and thank you for sharing with us. 😊❤
Your meat is so delicious and your home goods are top notch! I love how much you love each other and your beautiful sweet children. Thank you for your high standards and attention to detail and loving our Heavenly Father and our Savior. Your family is a blessing to our world. 🙏🏻💕
I love your answer to all the stove drama!!! what a genuine and inspirational couple. Thank you for sharing this q&a :)
The lifestyle I crave!! I love you both ❤❤
The stove is a steal!! A beauty ❤
I have to say, the stories about the oven had me laughing. Very cool, I’m sure it brings you a lot of joy!
You two are an inspiration. So much energy and dedication.
This is so humble. My favorite family
I have four sisters and my husband had four sisters, he passed two years ago from cancer. enjoy hearing your story God bless❤
Beautiful couple, beautiful family! God bless.
What an incredible couple ❤❤❤❤
Thank you 🙏❤️
Wow. You two are exceptional. I lived on a very small farm with my family in the mountains of New Mexico when I was a little girl. Raising animals and growing our own vegetables was very fulfilling and gave us strong, healthy bodies.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I am completely enchanted! 😍
What a Beautiful Family! The Love and Respect for Each Other is Amazing. You are Soo Blessed!! ❤
Mis vaqueros favoritos, Daniel y su familia, me gusta verles siempre trabajando juntos 😊❤
Loved getting to see your personalities! Love how real you guys are and for being brave to answer hard questions! God bless your family🫶🏼
Thanks for the raw and honest inside of your „normal“ wonderful life! 🇦🇹
AWWW🥰🥰🥰 Sweetest couple and sweetest parents to their kids. God bless you!
So loved this! A joy to see sides of you both we don't usually get to enjoy. Thank you for sharing and for so willingly imparting your wisdom and learned lessons on us! 💞💓
wow. I learned so much about life, marriage, relationship, partnership, hardwork. im blown away. Thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for this video 🧡
I’ve never had a question. But I love the peace I feel while watching you. The joy and humility are enough. Keep doing that. ❤️🙏❤️
You have an amazing family!
You’re such a great role model for today’s society. Every child brings a blessing from heaven 🙏🏻❤️
Excited!! love your familyy❤
Definitely need more of these kind of videos! Also it’s kinda ridiculous that y’all had to address the stove drama 😂 you guys seem so chill and down to earth. Love following your family ❤️
Thank you for sharing!😊
Hi, watching from Barbados. I just love you and your family. You both are such beautiful people and I love seeing you interact with each other like this.. Thank you for letting us into your home. Blessings overflow
Omg YALL ARE SO ADORABLE!!! Y’all mesh so well together! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh this was so so nice (and informative of course). Thank you Hannah and Daniel for pausing, in the loveliest way, to share your reflections on work and family. Your content is very much appreciated and we are all cheering you on! ♥️
Thank you, guys❤
You are truly a beautiful family. Thank you for all the business tips. We are business owners as well. My husband is the hardworking one and I am the dreamer 😂
Just good ppl living life to their fullest. Awesome. Appreciate the content. ❤️
You two are such an adorable and amazing couple! Thank you for this peak into your world on Ballerina Farm! Wishing you blessings and success, all the days of your lives! 💝💙
You are both amazing people. Thank you for sharing your life with us and for providing healthy, high quality foods. ❤
Great people to look up to! 💜
Truly inspiring, the both of you!!
Love you guys your both so inspiring to make others follow their dreams that can come true
Oh guys!! THis si so good!! I had to comment and I'm only a quarter of the way through the video. That AGA!!! I love it so much and now that youve shared it's story I'm even more smitten-because it clearly is the heart of your home.. I love watching you and the kids all cooking and nourishing eachother with great food and lots and lots of LOVE!!! Bless you all!!!!
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I agree with you, this family inspire me,I want this kind of life for my children 🙃🌸💚🎉😊
Your both such ambassadors for your county farming lifestyle. Thank you for giving your time and expert knowledge. 😀🎉
Congratulations 👏 you're an inspiration 🙏
I love that stove. I live in the south so it would not work in this heat. But it is so pretty and looks amazing in winter. I watch a lady from England that has a green one too ❤
Loved your sharing!
I love this family! The way your husband leads your family comes across so well in this video. Praise God for the husband who leads his family and more importantly leads well
Amen!
You’re both an inspiration! We are in the early stages of our first small farm. We have a house to renovate and finding it challenging to grow our animals and also afford all the equipment. We’re just trying to focus on one need at a time. Love that you have shared your journey and we’re excited to share ours.
Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Q &A was great, informative , easy and fun to listen. My favourite part was about the stove .
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Great family and great values , the world needs it now so bad.
Love every second of this video! Super fan here from New York! Love your lifestyle and farm & kids! Keep on going! As soon as I get a job I wanna try the sourdough starter kit and the meat boxes! God bless you guys & family ❤
I enjoy watching your beautiful family ❤❤❤ thank you
I love following Daniel on Instagram! It’s such a fun perspective to see different views of the farm and things going on. Y’all are both so fun and remind me of my husband and I
Thank you so much for sharing. I really enjoyed this.
You two have an amazing sense of humor I was laughing the whole time 😂 Thank you for doing this Q & A. Blessings!
Enjoy your beautiful families thanks for the videos blessed to me
You guys have a dream life. Thanks for sharing 💕
Love this!! God bless❤
Your channel is a joy to watch, thank you 🩷
Such an inspirational family. After 3 failed attempts I finally learned how to make sourdough from you ❣️ keep the blessings coming and thanks for sharing your journey