""The first time I made real money, I cried in a parking lot. Not because I was happy. Because I was terrified I'd lose it.""
""That kind of stress doesn't leave your body. It just waits.""
""I didn't have investors or a safety net. I had a dream, and I was stubborn enough to keep going.""
"Lyons founded Femme Fatale, a leading North American event-staffing and marketing agency, at age 23 with just $80, a cracked laptop, and a vision to revolutionize event staffing."
Emily Lyons, a multimillionaire entrepreneur, experienced fear instead of joy when she first made significant money. Growing up in a financially unstable environment, she witnessed her parents' struggles with money, which left a lasting impact on her. Despite founding a successful event-staffing agency, Femme Fatale Media Group, and other ventures, she emphasizes the importance of resilience and determination in achieving her dreams without a safety net. Lyons also founded a charity in memory of her sister, further showcasing her commitment to giving back.
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