We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with the best kind of gift: sage advice from some of the most successful, powerful females at Joico. Today, they’re parlaying their own business acumen, gathered from years of experience and mentors along the way, into a roadmap that you can use in your reach for the stars.
Advice from Melisa Gill, Joico General Manager…
Be your true self:
“Don’t spend your energy trying to be liked – instead, be yourself. People will criticize you either way. But do show humility.”
Know your strengths and weaknesses:
“Be confident in your abilities AND ask for help when needed. Be bold and take risks.”
Follow the leader:
“It’s important to find a mentor.”
Set the standard of excellent:
“Lead by example – always.”
Advice from Valerie Robinett, VP Digital, Integrated Marketing & Education…
Don’t let fear hold you back:
“Take chances, grab your seat at the table and make the most of it, and embrace change like it’s a gift! Use your voice — even if that means practicing how to feel comfortable in uncomfortable situations (trust me — there will be too many to count!).”
Feed your passion:
“Do more of what you’re good at. Have fun! We spend so much time working-throughout our lives, that we deserve to do something we love.”
Mentor up:
“I still have mentors; and I’ve had so many who believed in me, even where there was a steep hill ahead. Now, I’m in my own mentorship era – looking to help others and give back to this amazing community and pro beauty business any way I can.”
Advice from Joico Global Brand Ambassador and Artistic Director, Larisa Love…
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Authenticity is everything:
“My best advice is to be authentic and stay true to your artistry and beliefs.”
I’d tell my younger self:
“Do what scares you. Make mistakes because that’s the only way you will learn. Don’t allow fear or other people’s judgments stop you from doing what you love.”
Really listen to your mentor:
“My mentor is [beauty professional] Nina Kovner. She taught me to hire slowly and fire fast. To believe in myself and to never give up.”
Advice from Joico Vice President Marketing, Annie Hu…
Words of wisdom:
“I’ll share what a wise woman once told me that has stuck with me: “You can do it all” does not mean You can do it all…on your own.” There’s nothing women can’t achieve when we set our minds to it, but achieving it all doesn’t mean going at it alone. Instead, we need to build strong support systems and lean on them to achieve our successes.”
On setting boundaries:
“I experienced burnout when I was younger, and it is no joke. That’s why I love seeing younger generations redefining the hustle. Yes, you can crush your career, but it shouldn’t consume you. Your worth isn’t tied to your title or workload. Boundaries are beautiful – they let you love your job, give your best and live your best life outside of it, too.”
The making of a leader:
“The invaluable guidance, support, and inspiration from my mentors have been game changers for me. Their embodiment of empathy and compassion empowered me to build richer relationships and become a more impactful leader.”
Advice from Joico Global Technical Director, Jeannetta Walker-Rodgers
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Don’t give up:
“Visualize what it is you want to do, and see yourself reaching your goals often. Think about them, write them down, and remember that both small and huge steps are incremental, and are propelling you forward. When there are bumps in the road, feel the feels and KEEP MOVING; it’s just a part of the plan…and you may actually learn something from these moments.”
I’d tell my younger self:
“Never let someone project their fears and insecurities onto you by telling you what you can’t do, just because they didn’t or couldn’t. Understand when people do this it’s not personal, it’s a projection of fears.”
A mentor moment:
My mentor referred me to a book called, The Tipping Point. It talks about how little things can make a big difference. This impacted the way I moved in this industry as a personality, as an influencer, etc. I think this type of messaging helps to manage the anxiety that comes with constantly having to perform.”
Advice from Joico Sales Support Director, Korrie Gutierrez…
Self-worth is everything:
“Never underestimate the power of your voice. People want to hear what you have to say and your opinions are valued more than you think.”
Don’t be afraid of change:
“Embrace it! Change helps foster continued professional growth.”
I’d tell my younger self:
“Always be confident, open-minded, passionate and goal-oriented, while remaining respectful of others.”
Advice from Joico Executive Director, Gina Gergosky…
Be twice as nice:
“Most industries, including professional beauty, are much smaller than you think they are. I have watched really bright people’s careers stagnate because they were not always nice to people — either because they were working for a competitor, or because they felt that they were more important than someone else. You never know what tomorrow will bring; that competitor could change companies and become your boss; the person you thought was beneath you could become your biggest client.”
I’d tell my younger self:
“If you know 80%, you know more than most. Women often think they need to know everything about something before they try it or do it; whereas men tend to just jump in and figure it out. If you’re wrong, so what? Maybe you’ll learn something…just don’t let perfectionism stop you from trying.”
Really know your people:
“I had an incredible manager once sit me down when I started working for them and spent three hours getting to know me — not my resume, but ME…how I process information, how I like to be given feedback, what I expect from a manager, how they could best support me in my role. It completely changed me as a leader and taught me that if you focus on the people first, they will take care of the business.”
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