Home: Racine, WI. Age: 25. Birthplace: Racine, WI. Profession: Sales. Alma mater: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Latest contribution to others: Time and resources regularly to several worthwhile organizations and causes. Hobbies: Working out. It’s something I enjoy and rely on to stay focused and energized. Recent travel or adventure: Florida. Last book read: How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie..
What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Reliable. How do you define a perfect friendship? Accountability, encouragement and the kind of connection that feels easy, even when life isn’t. What is your greatest joy? Personal growth. What is at the top of your bucket list? Italy, to explore the local food culture and experience the history and architecture. What is your go-to workout? Walking. It might sound simple, but it clears my head and helps me reset.
What was your favorite college course? Consumer Behavior. What’s the best advice you received growing up? Control what you can control. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Never stop learning, no matter how well things are going. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Cloud-based tools like Google Sheets.
What is your big idea?
“Build Your Own Tasting Kit” station to help retailers boost multi-bottle sales and engage shoppers in a more interactive way.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field? Shift the mindset that everything has to be high pressure and fast-paced to be successful. What change would you like to see in the world? Greater kindness and understanding between people.
As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A teacher, like my mom. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my closest friends and family. What advice would you give your younger self? Have faith in the journey and don’t hurry the outcome. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? College graduation day.
Personal motto: Control what you can control. Favorite quote: “Your mountain is the block between you and the life you want to live. Facing it is also the only path to your freedom and becoming” (Brianna Wiest).
