Sharing My Path: Career Reflections for Your Journey

 

When asked, “How did you get into this business?” Gloria smiles and responds, “I evolved into it.”

Life often takes us down paths we didn’t initially plan for. Sometimes, it’s not what we intend to do but what life presents us that defines our journey. Throughout this blog series, I’ll share my career journey, from overcoming obstacles to transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

As you read these stories, I hope you’ll find inspiration to face your challenges with courage. Obstacles will inevitably arise, but how you navigate them builds your strength and resilience—and unlocks your inner grit.

By sharing my journey, I hope to show you that there may be something within you waiting to be discovered. Whether it’s a hidden potential or a sign you’ve overlooked, I encourage you not to ignore it! Explore new possibilities, embrace what feels natural, and take decisive action.

Resilience in Action

Resilience in Action

Resilience in Action: Turning Life’s Setbacks into Success. Life’s challenges can knock us down, but how we get back up defines our true character. Every obstacle is an opportunity for growth, and through resilience, we can turn setbacks into steppingstones for growth. From Setback to Strength

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From Passion to Profession

From Passion to Profession

How did I turn a passion for image into a professional development legacy? Determination! Entering a new industry without a clear roadmap meant forging my own path. But when you feel that inner pull—dive in, trust your instincts, and lead with purpose. That’s how my journey began—not just to

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Image Consulting Career Paths

Image Consulting Career Paths

What is image consulting? At its core, image consulting is about identifying how you want to be perceived and developing the skills and strategies to project that image. The image consulting industry offers various specialties, such as a tree with many

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Is Image Consulting Your Calling?

Is Image Consulting Your Calling?

Are you Turning Your Passion into a Career? When people ask, “How did you get into professional image, etiquette, and protocol?” my answer is simple: “I evolved into it.” My journey wasn’t a straight path—it was an evolution of passion and experience. After …

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Unlocking Potential:  The Power of Encouragement

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Encouragement

Some words stay with us forever. They echo in our minds, shaping our decisions and redefining our paths. In 1981, these words from my Dale Carnegie instructor, Stan Gargani, marked a turning point in my career—one that led me to where I stand today. As you …

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Did Your Childhood Self Predict Your Career?

Did Your Childhood Self Predict Your Career?

Take a moment to revisit your childhood photos. Do any capture you are playing a game, wearing a costume, or posing for a picture in a way that foreshadows your future career? One photo stood out as I flipped through my family albums: around age three,

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