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 resistance

If 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.

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TIME 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 Zoo

THE 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 here

WHO 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!

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