“You just have to start doing it. It’s better to start small rather than not doing it at all.”

Living in a foreign country is a challenge especially when it comes to language and communicating with the locals. But today’s guest is an example of how she was able to get out of her comfort zone and manage to handle life as an international and built her face painting business.

We are joined today by Victoria Dalgaard, Founder of a very creative face painting business here in Denmark where she shared her journey and how she was able to conquer her fears and built a business that she truly loves.

Episode Highlights

04:05  - Parenting differences in Austria and Denmark 

08:09  - Victoria’s life and career before moving to Denmark

10:29 - Biggest Obstacle living in Denmark.

14:25 - How did Victoria came up with face painting business

26:20 - Her first ever client

32:57 - Her biggest inspiration and motivation as an entrepreneur
34:19 - The one thing she knew that she wish she know when she started her business

39:43 - Actionable tips to get out of your comfort zone

About Victoria Dalgaard

Victoria is the creative mind and artist behind "Happyfaces". She’s a professional face painter and loves to make parties more colorful and bring a smile to children's faces. 

Victoria was born and raised in Austria and moved to Denmark 10 years ago. She speaks fluent Danish and English. This sometimes leads to some funny conversations with children.

As a trained primary school teacher, she always loved painting and being creative. At an event she attended a few years ago, there was a face painter and it sparked something in her. After this experience she became intent on learning all about face painting. Started as a hobby finding comfort in painting and has now become her passion and livelihood.

You can also connect with her and follow her journey via Instagram @happyfacesdk (https://www.instagram.com/happyfacesdk/?hl=da) and Facebook @happyfaces (https://www.facebook.com/happyfacesdk)

More about your host!

I’m Jackie, your Podcast Host and American - Filipina Mom of two wonderful little kids, who’s been living in Denmark with her family for the past seven years. Born in Manila, Philippines and I moved to California, US when I was five years old. Although today I treat the US as my homeland, I remember until this day, what a