Eva Chan is the co-founder of Launch Pop which is dedicated to helping ambitious entrepreneurs to define and dominate a new generation of business.. At the age of 22, Eva joined Canada’s first beauty box subscription startup called, Luxe Box, as the creative director. After the sale of Luxe Box, she became the co-founder of Exact Media which is an in-home sampling platform helping CPG companies like P&G and Unilever to finely target shoppers in their homes through online parcels such as GILT.com, Rue La la, etc. The company grew from 4 core team members to 50 in 6 months, with offices in 3 cities. Eva has experience launching ideas from 0 to 100 in a short time frame through her role in driving new revenue streams. Eva has helped launched over 15 companies in the past 7 years, developing a framework that is now shared with founders so they can launch their company with a strategy that is inclusive of: design, marketing, community and finance. She has also been on the list of Forbes 2016 top 30 under 30.
Eva used to be afraid to speak up but once she had the courage to speak her voice, she realized that her opinions do matter. Knowing her opinions matter helped her build the confidence that she has today. Check out her episode to listen to her story.
Bio
Eva Chan is the co-founder of Launch Pop.
Cultural Background
Eva is of Chinese descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
The other side of fear is bliss.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is a journey, action and emotion.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Eva had a conservative upbringing. She was afraid to speak her voice her opinions. She would circle her thoughts in her head and have conversations with herself.
The “AHA” Moment
Eva’s first job was a barista at a coffee shop which placed her in an environment where she had to talk to people and realized that it wasn’t so bad. In her career, her boss also encouraged her to speak up more because her opinions matter.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Eva has a whole new definition of how she views herself outwardly. She speaks up more and helps others like her speak up. Eva is more inward, sees things differently and sees her worth.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Redefine the definition of confidence. You can be shy and still be confident.