How to Succeed When No One Believes in You with Ellie Gonsalves

What do you do when everyone doubts you? When every door seems to close in your face? When the people around you don’t believe in your dreams? Ellie Gonsalves knows this struggle all too well. Before becoming an internationally successful model, every agency in Australia rejected her. Instead of giving up, she built her own path—on her own terms.In this episode, Ellie opens up about:✅ The rejection that almost broke her—but fueled her success✅ How to stop waiting for permission and create your own opportunities✅ Why tall poppy syndrome in Australia made her feel stuck✅ The mindset shifts that helped her overcome self-doubt✅ How to deal with negativity and keep growing despite resistanceIf you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or doubted, this conversation will hit home. Success doesn’t come from waiting for approval—it comes from backing yourself, even when no one else does.CONNECT WITH ELLIE📸 InstagramSupport Wildlife WarriorsTIME STAMPS(00:00) Introduction(02:36) Ellie’s journey(09:48) Working with your husband(14:00) Boundaries in marriage (15:41) What is a dream we are sold and told?(20:10) How do you define your happiness?(22:06) Why are people so invested in other people’s decisions!?(25:07) How do you manage other people’s negativity?(30:34) Self doubt in Ellie’s career (30:34) + 22s(34:37) How did you feel being on the Super Bowl?(40:33) What did the Super Bowl do for your career?(45:03) Put yourself in a different environment(47:38) Making time as an Ambassador of Australia ZooTHE STUDIO 🎥We filmed this incredible conversation in the beautiful Pivotal Conversations Studio on the Gold Coast, Australia. Check them out if you're looking for high quality production, we couldn't recommend them enough: https://www.pivotalconversations.ai/ | Studio Instagram hereWHO AM I?My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!RESOURCES▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge▶︎ Goal Setting System E-BookLET’S BE FRIENDS📸 Instagram📱TiktokMY FAVOURITE STUFF💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trialSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Struggling to find balance in your life and achieve your goals? Join Erika De Pellegrin on The Balance Theory, a self development podcast packed with actionable strategies to build confidence, crush your goals, unlock the life you want and transform your mindset in the process. As a lawyer who’s conquered burnout, she shares powerful tips on self-growth, productivity, and unlocking your true potential—without the guilt, overwhelm & stress that comes from trying to juggle different areas of life. The Balance Theory is a powerful approach to reframing life balance, so you can build the life you are dreaming of without compromising what matters most. Join us weekly for practical and personal tools and insights to help find your unique balance, to be inspired by guests like Kayla Itsines, Kelsey Wells, Steph Claire Smith, Laura Henshaw, KIC Founders, Sarah Davidson, Chontel Duncan, Georgie Stevenson and more.Tune in to break through barriers and start living the life you deserve!Spotify Playlists:Mindset PlaylistSelf Awareness Playlist Health + Fitness PlaylistHead on over and connect with us on our TikTok, YouTube & Instagram!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/thebalancetheory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.