Meet Meagan Gauthier (pronounced Go-Shay), renowned as Million Dollar Meagan. An accomplished professional with a keen enthusiasm for financial prosperity and crafting her own destiny, through business development, commercial real estate, engineering and a non-profit. Her dynamic approach to each venture showcases her commitment to making a significant impact in the lives of others while leaving an indelible mark on the industries she navigates.
From 2015 to 2023, Meagan forged a successful career as an engineer, managing projects of varying scales and complexities across diverse industries. From Atlanta to Amsterdam, she has a proven track record where she spearheaded projects ranging from $50,000 to nearly $30,000,000, leaving an indelible mark on the steel manufacturing, aluminum manufacturing, food process manufacturing, and material handling and automation sectors.
In 2020, Meagan faced a personal tragedy with the loss of her father, which prompted a pivotal shift in her life. Fueled by her resilience and determination, she embraced new business ventures that spoke to her entrepreneurial spirit.
Driven by her passion for empowering young girls, Meagan founded the Elite Lady Leaders Academy, a non-profit organization specifically tailored to the needs of young girls and women. Through mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and community outreach, she aims to inspire and support these young girls and women in realizing their full potential.
Simultaneously, Meagan is embarking on a new and exciting journey as a self-storage facility investor, capitalizing on the robust growth of this market. The global self-storage market size was valued at $40.66 billion in 2020, and the self-storage market in the United States is projected to reach $115.62 billion by 2025.
With a blend of her design engineering career expertise, and a quest for financial freedom, Meagan envisions leveraging these promising market trends to fortify her initial steps into the hospitality industry and hotel ownership. In pursuit of this vision, she aspires to collaborate with the Bold by Wyndham initiative, dedicated to advancing black owners and lodging developers on the path to hotel ownership. Recognizing the need for increased diversity in this sector where less than 2 percent of hotel owners nationwide are Black, Meagan is strategically positioning herself for success in this dynamic landscape.
Throughout her journey, Meagan remains steadfast in her commitment to excellence, leadership, and positively impacting the lives of those around her. With a remarkable ability to balance her professional pursuits and philanthropic endeavors, she is an inspiring force, breaking barriers, and creating opportunities.
As she continues to make her mark as a project manager, non-profit founder, aspiring hotel owner, and savvy investor, Meagan exemplifies the power of determination, resilience, and the unwavering belief in one's ability to shape a brighter future.
Get ready to witness the unstoppable rise of Million Dollar Meagan.
“Do not ask for a seat at anyone else’s table. Instead, build your own and then invite those that understand the power of collaboration and partnership to help you build another one.” - Meagan Gauthier, Million Dollar Meagan