How to Process Success & Failure on an Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster

After living in Austin for a year and working various freelance gigs, Chelsea Francis decided it was time to honor what she calls her “multi-passionate” personality - a penchant for connecting people and telling stories that go beyond the digital image. Chelsea Francis Photography and Pass/Fail were created in to mirror Chelsea’s diverse interests and skill sets.

Turns out, the two businesses share more similarities than differences. As Chelsea progressed through the trials of success and failure with her photography, Pass/Fail became the outlet to document that journey. Her goal was to “give people and outlet to celebrate when they succeed and process when they fail.” Having those stories guide her own light in business was an added benefit.

Chelsea has been a featured guest in the likes of Tribeza, Texas Style Council, and Hello Giggles. As she divulged in her interview, she’s learning to share her bigger wins, like her recent work with major retailer Madewell. Although to Chelsea, the most important things in life aren’t necessarily the magazine spreads or the front cover victories. For her, it’s the “stuff in between” big events, job titles, and relationships that colors the picture of who we are as people.

In this episode of Voices of Impact, Chelsea talks about processing wins and losses on the entrepreneurial roller coaster. We discuss how to humanize success, crafting the job you want, and championing the freelance industry. Chelsea also shares how choosing the right location for her career made all the difference.