No Limit Living LLC
Young entrepreneur reviving spirit of neighborhood through home renovations
Transforming the landscape of a neighborhood and inciting a change in mindset are vital to Emmani Ellis’ entrepreneurial spirit.
“I really enjoy what I do because I feel called to this work! There is a liberating, fulfilling feeling in being an entrepreneur focused on impact,” she said.
In three years, Emmani, 24, has worked to revitalize abandoned and distressed homes in Gary through her business, No Limit Living. The company and its affiliates identify distressed homes, manage full-scale rehabs, and deliver high-quality housing.
“From an economic development standpoint, I want No Limit Living to provide large-scale, quality housing throughout the Region, while also creating opportunities for employment, resource funding, and pathways for young investors to get started,” she said.
Since launching, her team has tackled 10 homes and taken them through a full rejuvenation that extends beyond the home’s walls.
“One moment that stands out is my first rehab project in the Emerson neighborhood. My property was in the middle of two abandoned homes, and as we began major landscaping to unbury the house, we also cleared overgrowth from the neighboring properties,” she said.
“What we noticed was that we began a chain reaction where other neighbors on the block began to clean and improve their yards too. It was surreal that by the end of the project, the entire block looked different, and I saw firsthand how one act of restoration could spark change across a community.”
Emmani also creates drone videos and photos of properties for real estate professionals. She is co-founder/COO of Ironworkz, a non-profit dedicated to bridging gaps in entrepreneurial success in Northwest Indiana.
“I hope our work inspires others to chase their dreams and live without limits,” she said. “I often reflect on the song ‘Mississippi Poor Boy’ by The Canton Spirituals. My grandparents grew up on farmland in the deep south of Alabama, and now, just two generations later, through encouraging support, drive, and unlimited dreams… we are making visible economic progress in our communities.
“It reminds me that it’s never too early to be the change you want to see and you don’t need to have much to start moving.”
As a young entrepreneur, Emmani is already finding her own path to prosperity.
“I contribute my success to God, my support circle, and a relentless work ethic,” she said. “Each of these has given me the strength to persevere, the wisdom to grow, and the encouragement to keep pushing forward when challenges arise.”