#PrintHERStoryMonth 2025: Meet Kelly Mallozzi, Girls Who Print

Kelly Mallozzi Girls Who Print and Success.In.Print

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What does empowerment mean to you as a woman in printing?

Empowerment has been a moving target for me throughout my career. Early on, it was about learning, gaining confidence, finding my voice, proving myself, and establishing relationships with peers and colleagues. In mid-career, I found the ground underneath my feet a little more sturdy. I began to lead teams and had an impact on individuals’ careers and became a part of leadership teams. I became a thought leader and subject matter expert and began to mentor others. About ten years in was the first time I took to a stage and discovered that I had something to say that others could benefit from hearing. Now, 31 years in, it’s all about what I can do for others: How my experiences can help others as they navigate the complexity of their career trajectories. What matters to me now is my legacy: How will I be remembered by those I came in contact with? How will I have helped others realize their full potential? Across the entire journey, true empowerment isn’t just about personal success; it’s about creating opportunities, fostering inclusivity, and driving meaningful change. It’s the freedom to thrive, the courage to challenge norms, and the responsibility to make the path smoother for those who follow.

Can you share a moment in your career when you felt truly empowered?

I can think of many, and here are two: At the encouragement of one of my strongest mentors, Bill Farquharson, I began a blog in 2009 that ultimately became the platform for my coaching practice. Eventually, that blog got picked up and posted by a major trade publication and ran for many years. Every time the stats were shared and I could see how many people were reading my work, I felt empowered and important: that people respected my voice enough to read what I had to say. The second one was shortly after I met Deborah Corn and she asked me to come and spend time in the Printerverse for what would have been one of my first Girls Who Print Days. When I watched Trish Witkowski get crowned with The Girlie Award in 2017, and said to myself, “I want to win that someday.” Six years later, I did.

What resources or programs have helped you grow in your career that you would recommend to young women?

Every Fierce Fabulous Friday and other online and in-person conference I have attended has had a big impact on me personally and professionally. I listen to podcasts that keep me motivated and supported like We Can Do Hard Things and The Mel Robbins podcast. Having a stable of trusted advisors I can reach out to for advice when needed has always been like gold to me, even if I did not always heed the advice. Finally, delivering a terrible performance on a major stage changed me fundamentally. I swore I would never set foot on a stage again without being fully prepared, and I never have.

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