EP39 JANIS THOMAS :A Journey Through Leadership and Climbing the Career Ladder

The Trailblazers Experience Podcast

Have you ever wondered how a leader's journey can shape the future of e-commerce and digital strategy?
In a conversation that's as rich in wisdom as it is in inspiration, Janice takes us through the nuanced art of balancing stock management with financial predictions, emphasizing the importance of understanding your metrics. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, her reflections on digital media, entertainment, and building community online are packed with strategic takeaways. So tune in to discover how Janice's career path, built on the cornerstones of luck, decision-making, and learning from the ebbs and flows of the commercial world, can empower your own professional trajectory to reach fabulous new heights.
Janis Thomas, Managing Director of Look Fabulous Forever, shares her career journey and the key moments that shaped her path. From starting in retail and learning the importance of forecasting, to transitioning from direct marketing to a broader marketing role, Janis has gained diverse experience in the entertainment, streaming, and e-commerce industries. She highlights the significance of taking risks and embracing new skills, as well as the challenges of redundancy. Janis emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and managing energy, and shares her core values of underpromising and overdelivering, as well as prioritizing personal development and soft skills. In this conversation, Janis Thomas discusses the importance of effective communication and how it is measured by impact rather than intention. She also shares insights on staying adaptive and innovative in an evolving industry, emphasizing the role of curiosity and awareness. The conversation then delves into the changing landscape of digital marketing and the challenges and opportunities it presents. Finally, Janis offers trailblazer tips for career success, highlighting the value of diverse skills and experiences, clarity in career goals, and the willingness to take non-linear paths.
Chapters
(00:00 )Introduction and Background
(01:24 )Key Moments and Decisions in Janis' Career
(05:09 )The Importance of Forecasting and Learning from Failure
(06:46 )Transitioning from Direct Marketing to a Broader Marketing Role
(09:40 )Taking Risks and Gaining New Skills at Playboy
(12:36 )Working in the TV Subscription World of Playboy
(14:30 )Building Streaming Platforms and Working in the Film Industry
(21:41 )Joining Birchbox and Achieving Growth and Profitability
(27:01 )Thriving as a Managing Director and Empowering Teams
(32:57 )Challenges Faced and Overcoming Redundancy
(37:58 )Significant Milestones and Affirmation of Impact
(40:31 )Work-Life Balance and Managing Energy
(46:23 )Core Values and Ethics
(49:41 )The Importance of Personal Development and Soft Skills
(51:23 )The Importance of Effective Communication
(52:14 )Staying Adaptive and Innovative in an Evolving Industry
(55:25 )The Changing Landscape of Digital Marketing
(58:01 )The Value of a Full Funnel Approach
(59:01 )Trailblazer Tips for Career Success
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