In this episode of Forks, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, the powerhouse entrepreneur who took a leap of faith to acquire Smithery Style, a Canadian online boutique championing body positivity. Shannon shares her journey from burnout in the corporate world to becoming the new Chief Style Smith, navigating the highs and lows of business ownership while balancing family life.

In this episode of Forks, we sit down with Shannon Gallagher, the powerhouse entrepreneur who took a leap of faith to acquire Smithery Style, a Canadian online boutique championing body positivity. Shannon shares her journey from burnout in the corporate world to becoming the new Chief Style Smith, navigating the highs and lows of business ownership while balancing family life.

We dive into:

✅ The pivotal moment that led her to bet on herself

✅ Overcoming burnout and redefining work-life balance

✅ The challenges and triumphs of acquiring and rebranding a business

✅ The mission behind Smithery Style and why body positivity in fashion matters

✅ Why shopping small and supporting Canadian brands is more important than ever

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or dreaming of taking the entrepreneurial plunge, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and a reminder that sometimes, you have to own the system to make it work for you.

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#WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance #BodyPositivity #SmitheryStyle #WomenSupportingWomen #BetOnYourself

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