Meet Selena Galloway

 

We recently connected with Selena Galloway and have shared our conversation below.

Selena , thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

My resilience is deeply rooted in my experiences as a former athlete and the challenges I faced through out life in general. Athletics provided me with a comprehensive understanding of both victory and defeat. Even in moments of victory, I would still critically evaluate my performance, always identifying areas for improvement. This mindset allowed me to develop a relentless drive to progress and to continuously strive for excellence. Life’s challenges taught me the importance of perseverance and fighting for what I truly desire. Together, these life experiences have cultivated a profound resilience that empowers me to achieve anything I set my mind to today. I truly believe that I can accomplish anything that I set my mind to and work hard towards. Success always begins with the trust and belief that you have in yourself first.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I founded Bliss & Blends with the vision of creating an atmosphere that is both enjoyable and welcoming. While the events that I have curated primarily focuses on wine tasting and education, I take great pride in nurturing a loving and warm environment. At Bliss & Blends, we seamlessly blend the art of wine tasting with entertainment—a crucial element of our experience. Each event features our amazing DJ (DJ Cruz) who keeps the energy high and participants engaged, along with special performances from our saxophonist (Raybandz Saxz) and/or our violinist (Brian Cooper) for select occasions. This combination of entertainment and talent truly offers a unique experience that you won’t find anywhere else. I also have an extremely hard working and talented event decorator (Jillian Ford) who helps me bring the decor and creativity for each event alive. With Jillian, I am able to host and curate private events that focus on detail and personalization. My goal for Bliss & Blends is to continually innovate, finding fresh and distinctive ways to integrate wine with education and entertainment. As we move forward, expanding and diversifying the brand is a key objective for me. We are eagerly preparing for the grand opening of our new location on September 13, 2024, from 7-9pm. This event will feature our popular Wine Bingo event, accompanied by live entertainment from from both DJ Cruz and Raybandz Saxz. After a summer of endless hard work renovating our new location, my team and I are thrilled to finally share what we’ve worked so hard for with the world. I love the intimacy that I’ve created at Bliss & Blends and our new location will certainly allow us to continue to build that.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Reflecting on my journey, the three skills that proved to be most impactful for me were fearlessness, faith, and self-trust. Wine Bingo is a truly unique experience, and I initially had doubts about how the public would respond to something so different. However, I embraced a fearless mindset, relied on my faith, and trusted myself. By remaining true to these principles throughout my journey, I’ve achieved a level of success with Bliss & Blends that has exceeded my expectations.

My advice to those just starting their entrepreneurial journey is to be fearless, be confident, and take risks. Even if you don’t achieve your desired outcome initially, keep fighting and never give up on yourself. Success comes with both highs and lows—learn to appreciate both, and grow from every experience

Alright so to wrap up, who deserves credit for helping you overcome challenges or build some of the essential skills you’ve needed?

What has been most instrumental in helping me overcome the challenges on the path to success is the incredible people that I surround myself with. I am so fortunate to have an amazing support system. On days when I feel like I can’t go on, they remind me that I can. Beyond just offering encouragement, they actively help me navigate challenges and find solutions. It’s crucial to surround yourself with genuine love and people who believe in you, especially in business.

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