EP269 Mia Francis | Owner at Chic Celebrations NL

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Mia Francis, the dynamic founder of Chic Celebrations NL, a business focused on event planning, decorating, and creating unforgettable experiences. Mia takes us on a journey through her entrepreneurial path, sharing her background growing up in Birmingham, UK, and transitioning to life in Canada.She talks about how her family and early experiences sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and the challenges she faced in starting her own business. From running a juice stand at 18 to working in the aviation industry, Mia’s story is filled with valuable lessons on resilience, hard work, and the power of following your passion.0:00 - Introduction0:54 - Mia discusses her business at Chic Celebrations NL1:01 - Mia explains her event planning and decorating services1:18 - Overview of Chic workshops and events1:31 - Discussion of the event space and its character2:00 - Mia talks about her upbringing in Birmingham, UK2:19 - Transition to life in Goose Bay, Canada2:43 - Mia’s parents’ background and their influence on her3:01 - Entrepreneurial inspiration from her grandparents3:37 - Mia shares her entrepreneurial drive and the moment of starting her business4:29 - Growing up in the UK and the transition to life in Canada5:01 - Mia describes life in Birmingham and its combination of city and countryside6:06 - Adjusting to life in Goose Bay and the impact on Mia’s entrepreneurial mindset8:02 - Mia’s early entrepreneurial ventures and the juice stand she started10:00 - Discussing her role in the aviation industry and its impact on her business mindset13:02 - Mia talks about her experience in the aviation industry and meeting influential people13:57 - Pivoting during the pandemic and how it shaped her journey16:04 - Transition to working in Nunavut and the remote work experience17:10 - Mia shares her return to St. John’s after her time in Nunavut18:05 - Mia’s move to St. John’s and the start of her business venture19:06 - Introduction to Chic Socials and its range of services19:46 - Mia’s unique approach to events and creating memorable experiences21:30 - Hosting social events, workshops, and collaborations with local businesses22:45 - The future growth of Chic Socials and upcoming summer events23:51 - Challenges and the importance of community involvement in business25:51 - Mia talks about Newfoundland hospitality and its influence on her27:04 - Mia compares her life in Newfoundland with her time in the UK28:04 - Future plans for Chic Socials and business aspirations29:08 - Mia discusses the entrepreneurial leap and overcoming self-doubt31:13 - The importance of motivation and staying focused on business goals33:59 - Mia’s advice to others about embracing the entrepreneurial journey36:03 - Final thoughts from Mia on staying motivated in business36:47 - Closing remarksGale Force Wins started out simply as an inspirational podcast releasing episodes wherever you get your podcasts every Tuesday evening. We continue to do that every Tuesday but have expanded into custom content for clients. We also have perfected a conference and trade show offering where you can receive over 20 videos edited and posted to social media at the same time the event is unfolding.For businesses and organizations we also create digital content quickly and efficiently.Visit our services page here:https://galeforcewins.com/servicesTo message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/