Month: December 2022

In 2009, Gianna saw a business opportunity and, without hesitation, went after it. She knew for a long time that the home improvement industry is a very male dominated business and she wanted to change that.

So she did.

Gianna started LGK Flooring but wanted more than just selling and installing flooring. She wanted to make it an experience for the women of households.

“My husband and I both started LG Kramer flooring. He focuses on the Certified Master installation, and I focus on the customer experience,” Gianna said.

As the face of the company, Gianna recognized early on that, despite most home renovation decisions being a family decision, the women of the households are the primary driving factors when it comes to design and installation. And she wanted to capitalize on that and created “an adventure.”

“Since 2009, most of our staff are women that are trying to guide our clients into this flooring adventure. What we have found as a company, the decision maker is actually the woman.”

As Gianna dug more into the flooring industry, she also noticed that- since home improvements are male dominated- the contractors would impose their ideas on what was the right direction.

“With our company, we wanted it to be ‘what is your dream?’, ‘what are you trying to accomplish?’, ‘what is your lifestyle?’ We really wanted to bring that to each one of our customers by offering a female kind of experience,” Gianna said.

Gianna has found her niche in life by helping empower other women while running a thriving business. It is because of these factors that she feels she hit a sweet spot in life.

But it didn’t happen by accident. She applied some of her life lessons along the way.

“I grew up with the mentality that you can get much more done if you have a team and a dream. My constant thought process is, find people that you like and are on the same path as you, and anything is possible,” Gianna said.

You can find out more about Gianna and her business by visiting www.LGKramerflooring.com

Who is Trudy Jacobson?Trudy is an entrepreneur and leader. Her path to success and entrepreneurialism started in the trucking industry decades ago. She encountered numerous obstacles in the male-dominated industry- like discrimination. She was even conned out of a lot of money in a fraudulent scheme. Despite all that, Trudy always fought hard and pushed forward. Once she realized she was capable of anything, she went on to start her own company and excelled. Now she empowers other women to do the same and to learn from her experience. Trudy now highlights their stories for the world to see in the Great American Women Series. Trudy wants women everywhere to know they can achieve their goals.

Renee knew from a very early age that doing make-up wasn’t just a way to look better- it was a creative outlet. And like any artist, Renee wanted to follow her passion and continue to improve her craft.

After high school, Renee enrolled in beauty school and quickly landed her first job after graduating. As she fine-tuned her craft, she eventually pursued a specialty area. 

“I started doing acrylic nails. But then I started doing make-up for body builders and fitness competitors,” Renee said.

And to this day she continues the unique craft of make-up artistry. But she readily admits that doing make-up for fitness competitors and brides is fun, but not her favorite. 

“My favorite kind of make-up is the ‘craziest shit’ possible. Things like glamour, editorial photo shoots, Halloween… say no more,” she said. 

“I start getting Halloween bookings every Halloween for the next year. And the crazier the better. If you want to be a zombie, Cleopatra, an alien… that’s what I want to do.”

But she didn’t stop there. She found another activity that she excelled at and, like her art, is displayed for the world to see.

Modeling. 

Modeling is not just a gift that only certain people have. It takes dedication and hard work to excel at that, too. And now she found a way to incorporate both make-up artistry and modeling in her daily life. 

“I realized that not only do I want to be the person behind the camera doing the hair and make-up, I kind of wanted to be the person in front of the camera,” Renee said.

As a young adult, Renee discovered how fitness and exercise will directly affect her ability to be a successful model. 

With a friend as a professional photographer by her side, the two went to work. Renee has since grown a large social media following for her modeling photos and found a way to monetize them. 

One of her strategies for success is to always pursue what feels right, regardless of what other people may think or say. And that’s the message she wants to share with other women. 

“It’s all about feeling better about you. It’s just about that person in the mirror. Just do you and everybody else’s opinion does not matter,” Renee said. 

Her lasting words are a testament to her commitment to improve herself in way possible- sound advice for anyone. 

To follow Renee Mattos on social media, visit her Instagram @mindful_mattos

Who is Trudy Jacobson?Trudy is an entrepreneur and leader. Her path to success and entrepreneurialism started in the trucking industry decades ago. She encountered numerous obstacles in the male-dominated industry- like discrimination. She was even conned out of a lot of money in a fraudulent scheme. Despite all that, Trudy always fought hard and pushed forward. Once she realized she was capable of anything, she went on to start her own company and excelled. Now she empowers other women to do the same and to learn from her experience. Trudy now highlights their stories for the world to see in the Great American Women Series. Trudy wants women everywhere to know they can achieve their goals.

Being successful is no easy feat. Most people go into a career or project with high hopes and simply expect to succeed. What they later realize is how difficult things can get and how much work it truly takes to be successful. 

But there are those few gifted individuals who seem to be hugely successful at whatever endeavor they take on- no matter the odds. 

Jules Price is one of those people. She is a true jack of all trades and everything she touches turns to gold. 

But it’s not about luck. Several years ago, Jules was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Instead of letting the condition run her life, she decided to take on life on her own terms. This conviction fueled her desire to succeed at everything she chose to do. 

Jules has professional roots in the New York City marketing industry where she has helped countless organizations and people build their brand. While she was in New York, she got involved in the arts.

Using her influence and connections, Jules landed on Broadway and performed in various musicals and operettas- which is no easy feat. New York is home to one of the world’s most dynamic cultural arts scenes. She then spread her wings even further and toured internationally as the role of ‘Maria’ in the highly popular musical The Sound of Music. 

But everything changed for Jules when she moved to Florida. She unexpectedly received a greeting card from a person she once spoke to but never met. That’s when she realized she had a real knack for connecting with, influencing, and helping people.

“It’s humbling to be able to non-judgmentally and with kindness be able to let someone know what it is that I see if I think it’s going to be something that will help them,” Jules said.

She now helps other women learn how to influence others and control their own destinies. This passion led her to write a second book in 2019, Don’t Eat the Scraps, a humorous look into dating and relationship advice for women. 

She authored her first book in 2010, Secrets in the SOC Drawer, which was written to help businesses build relationships. 

Jules is still in the relationship marketing industry and is committed to helping women everywhere. Whatever project she decides to pick up next, you can bet she will excel at it- and so can you.

For more about Jules Price, visit her website by clicking HERE.

Who is Trudy Jacobson?

Trudy is an entrepreneur and leader. Her path to success and entrepreneurialism started in the trucking industry decades ago. She encountered numerous obstacles in the male-dominated industry- like discrimination. She was even conned out of a lot of money in a fraudulent scheme. Despite all that, Trudy always fought hard and pushed forward. Once she realized she was capable of anything, she went on to start her own company and excelled. Now she empowers other women to do the same and to learn from her experience. Trudy now highlights their stories for the world to see in the Great American Women Series. Trudy wants women everywhere to know they can achieve their goals.