She Never Wanted to Get Fired Again, So She Built Something of Her Own

When Plans Change: How I Met Eimile Harrison and Discovered the Power of the DetourHave you ever felt like the plan you made for your future just… disappeared? That moment when all the pieces fall apart, and you can’t go back—but you’re not sure which way is forward? In this episode of Epic Stories, I sit down with Eimile Harrison, a creative and determined 27-year-old entrepreneur I met through eWomenNetwork, who turned an unexpected setback into a gateway for something so much more than she imagined.

This conversation was recorded at the bustling ICON Conference in Dallas, so you’ll hear the real energy of women in business sharing support and new ideas. Eimile’s story is about much more than losing a job—it’s about rediscovering what you truly want, adapting to new possibilities, and bravely building something of your own.

What You’ll Hear in This EpisodeEimile’s journey from being let go after a hurricane disrupted her company, to starting Scroll and Story Media, her own thriving content creation and video editing business.How growing up with social media gave her an instinctive flair for digital storytelling and helped her carve a niche most agencies can’t touch.The power of giving back—Eimile shares how she supports her eWomen chapter, even stepping in during a fellow leader’s medical leave.The inner work of entrepreneurship: why being let go became the push she needed to do work she truly enjoys, and how she chose to redefine her own sense of security and fulfillment.Where Eimile dreams of going next: building her business big enough to hire old colleagues and offer opportunities to others doing what they love.

Key TakeawaysDetours open doors — When life throws you off the expected path, sometimes it’s not about getting “back to normal,” but about seeing what new opportunities you could create from here.Leverage your natural gifts — Eimile’s intuition for social media and creative content shows how leaning into your strengths can turn uncertainty into success.Service and community matter — By volunteering and supporting others, Eimile discovered new meaning and doors to growth she never could have planned for alone.Boundaries and dreams go hand in hand — Entrepreneurship allowed Eimile to find the pace, freedom, and sense of control that a 9-to-5 couldn’t offer.Your online presence matters more than ever — For so many, social media isn’t just about marketing; it’s how new clients find out you exist.Let your dreams grow with you — Eimile’s big goal i