Evelyn Gallagher

I personally don’t think anyone, especially entrepreneurs, have smooth roads. Whether it was finding a work-life balance, or hustling for clients, or facing internal parts of yourself you aren’t ready to explore, obstacles are constantly appearing. To me, education up until graduating college, never taught or explored conversations or learning around personal development, overcoming trauma, boundaries or being an entrepreneur. Navigating that world was challenging in and of itself because when… Show more

I personally don’t think anyone, especially entrepreneurs, have smooth roads. Whether it was finding a work-life balance, or hustling for clients, or facing internal parts of yourself you aren’t ready to explore, obstacles are constantly appearing. To me, education up until graduating college, never taught or explored conversations or learning around personal development, overcoming trauma, boundaries or being an entrepreneur. Navigating that world was challenging in and of itself because when you start as an entrepreneur, especially in service-based businesses, so much of your personal being bleeds into your business. As a solopreneur I found there was this whole gray area where my personal and professional feelings and beliefs melted into one. Our life experiences influence our internal monologues and negative self-talk and, as an entrepreneur, I quickly realized that continuously trying to run from facing and tackling those limiting beliefs was going to leave me on a hamster wheel getting nowhere. I’ve now actively committed to consistently growing, evolving, and being open to learning. Show less

Risk is a huge part of life for anyone, especially entrepreneurs. When you’re starting a business you have to take a risk on what you’re offering and on yourself. In the words of Roy Bennett, “The comfort zone is a psychological state in which one feels familiar, safe, at ease, and secure. If you always do what is easy and choose the path of least resistance, you never step outside your comfort zone. Great things don’t come from comfort zones.”

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Evelyn Gallagher.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I feel like no entrepreneur’s road is smooth. As an entrepreneur you have to constantly be evolving, have a solid growth mindset and adapt to given situations. One of the biggest struggles was believing in myself. It took me so long to truly believe with every fiber in my being that my business could be more than a side hustle… Show more

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Evelyn Gallagher.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I feel like no entrepreneur’s road is smooth. As an entrepreneur you have to constantly be evolving, have a solid growth mindset and adapt to given situations. One of the biggest struggles was believing in myself. It took me so long to truly believe with every fiber in my being that my business could be more than a side hustle. Committing to myself and my business was by far the largest bump in the road so far.

My advice to young women starting their entrepreneurial journey? You are the only person standing in your way. If you keep that perspective your resilience will be unstoppable and your growth undeniable. Rejection can be hard and many times people, like myself, internalize it and give it more power over their self-worth and confidence that it deserves to have. Also, dream bigger. Having that mindset keeps you on your toes and always excited about a new opportunity." Show less