The print industry is not unique in the fact that women make up 50% of the workforce and only 30 -35% of the leadership positions. It is true all across the United States in many top industries.
So yes, it is true that women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, facing challenges such as limited access to mentorship, unequal opportunities, and cultural biases. These barriers can feel isolating and discouraging, but there is a solution: joining an industry membership group designed to provide support, community, and resources.
Girls Who Print is just that group.
Girls Who Print is dedicated to empowering women and offers a vital space for connection and growth. We create opportunities to network with peers, mentors, and industry leaders who understand the unique challenges women face. We not only provide professional guidance but also foster a sense of belonging that is critical for navigating male-dominated fields.
Here are five crucial reasons to join us at Girls Who Print with a membership.
Build a Strong Network: Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders to gain professional guidance, share experiences, and foster a sense of belonging.
Access to Mentorship: Learn from experienced professionals who can provide career insights, strategies for overcoming challenges, and support for leadership growth.
Enhance Professional Development: Leverage workshops, professional development opportunities and resources to refine skills, boost confidence, and advance your career.
Drive Industry Change: Participate in exchanging ideas, sit on a panel, and advocate for yourself and your colleagues and other women in the industry as well as students about to embark upon their career journey. Endeavor to amplify your voice and push for equity and inclusivity.
Inspire the Next Generation: Serve as a role model by demonstrating leadership and success, encouraging other women to pursue impactful careers.
The journey to equity and representation in leadership is ongoing, but it’s one that women can undertake together. Joining Girls Who Print is a step toward not only personal growth but also collective progress. Together, women can shape the future of print and redefine what leadership looks like.
Kelly Mallozzi is a sales coach, marketing consultant, speaker, blogger, and podcaster with 30 years of print obsession to brag about. Her mission is to help print companies drive sales and customer loyalty through content strategy and sales process optimization, all with an eye on culture, workforce development, and personal skills optimization.
In 2023, Kelly won the coveted Girls Who Print Girlie Award as recognition for her many efforts to support women in the print industry and serves as the Vice President and Program Director for the nonprofit organization. She is a mentor to many sales stars and is devoted to helping to attract younger people to the print industry. She believes that truly great people never stop learning and that sales and marketing are the lifeblood of the growth of any print company.
Engage with Kelly! https://successinprint.com / https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyquinn1969/
