Like everything else in 2020, our blog has been evolving over the past few months. Previously, we spoke about everything swimwear and vacation culture. But as the world continues to change and grow, so do we. That being said, we have taken our personal mission, which is healthy living and regular mental health check-ins, and folded into Mirame. We are excited to be exploring ideas about how the way we feel on the inside affects how we look on the outside. This will help us show up for ourselves in a positive way.
We hope you enjoy this new chapter.
This week, we caught up with Women Kick Glass Founder JeanAnn Morgan. Please take a look at our IGTV chat, or read excerpts from our conversations below.
JeanAnn Morgan
What is your name and title? Share with us a bit about your background and current initiative(s).
I’m JeanAnn Morgan. I am Founder and Principal of JAM Creative Communications, a product and personal branding consultancy. I am a brand strategist and think partner with my clients.
I also am Founder of Women Kick Glass, a women’s networking collaborative designed to inspire, energize and connect women of all ages and stages. My networking-with-a-purpose events and activities create an inclusive and empowering community for all women on a mission. Every event and activity is different and designed to bring together entrepreneurial women around one simple mission: empowered women, empower women.
You can learn more at www.jamcreativecom.com and www.womenkickglass.org. I also invite you to follow Women Kick Glass on Facebook and Instagram
2. Why is communication so important to you?
Communication is about telling a story. We all have a story and all of our stories are worthy of being told. Finding your voice and feeling empowered to amplify it is essential to being heard and making an impact. As a communications strategist and “think partner, “ I help my clients craft and tell meaningful stories to reach the audiences who matter most.
While JeanAnn and I spoke about brands in this context, the idea of finding your story and recognizing that it is worthy of being told is a key element to effective communication. Historically, women have been shushed all too often. If this happens to our little girls routinely, it is quite possible that they may internalize the idea that their voice is not important.
Photo by Valentina Conde
3. For those of us who may struggle with finding/using our voices, any tips or tricks?
Authenticity and belief in oneself and one’s message is the foundation for confident communication. And, confident communication is found when your narrative is rooted in your purpose and revolves around the story you seek to tell.
Purpose has power and fuels what you do and how you do it. Your purpose is directly linked to who you are. It is the reason you, your product or organization exist. It is your mission, your vision and your values. Purpose drives strategy and action, and informs culture. Purpose is motivational and aspirational. Purpose is at the core of how you attract and connect, and purpose is where I start in my approach to product and personal branding consulting work.
4. How can we model healthy communication for the next generation of girls?
So much to talk about here. Being your best self and believing you are enough is where I start. Self doubt and self criticism is in all of us but we need to balance the “I can’t“ with the “I will” moments.
I can’t = I won’t
I can = I will
I am a huge believer in the “notes to my younger self” strategy. If I knew then what I know now discussions can help plant seeds for A-HA moments between Moms and daughters. It’s also critical to normalize fear and failure. Mistakes, fear and failure are part of life and necessary ingredients to success. Trying to understand this can help empower us to find courage, embrace bravery and perservere.
Lastly, it’s ok to not know every answer. No one does. Learn to be patient with yourself, and give yourself permission to grow and evolve. Things will work out. You need to believe in yourself and that in time things will come in to focus.
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5. Let us know if there are any upcoming projects you would like to talk about. Also, if there is anything you don’t want to talk about, let us know.
My next Women Kick Glass event is October 7 where we will talk about breast health and wellness. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @womenkickglass to learn more and register.
If anyone is interested in a group or team workshop on personal branding I’d love to hear from them.
I’m available via the new global @getapeptalk platform. Book a session as little as 10 mins and up to 1 hour at getapeptalk.com
Please learn more at www.jamcreativecom.com and www.womenkickglass.org