Tell Us Your Story
Welcome to Tell Us Your Story, the podcast that tells the diverse stories of businesses, leaders, and influence. Our mission is to ignite inspiration, foster education, and bring our community together. Join us as we unravel the path to achievement, discovering how these remarkable businesses and leaders navigated obstacles, conquered hardships, and transformed failures into success. Their stories will leave you reinvigorated and inspired with invaluable leadership insights and equipped with practical advice to overcome the challenges on your journey towards success.
Tell Us Your Story
Finding Your Path: Becky Jansen's Journey Through Military, Entrepreneurship, and Creating What You Want
Becky Jansen's path to owning Blissful Beauty by Becky exemplifies the resilience, adaptability, and courage required to build a fulfilling career on your own terms. From her early days as an academically-gifted but directionless high school graduate to becoming an Air Force veteran and successful business owner, Becky's journey reveals the power of perseverance and self-discovery.
At 19, lacking clear career direction and determined to create better opportunities, Becky enlisted in the Air Force. As one of the first women at Fort Drum, a predominantly male infantry base, she faced significant challenges that tested her resolve but strengthened her character. When she candidly recalls supervisors telling her she'd "need to work twice as hard and complain half as much," we glimpse the fortitude that would later serve her entrepreneurial endeavors.
After military service, Becky spent 21 years as a dental hygienist while also building experience in real estate. But the most inspiring chapter begins at 48, when newly divorced and seeking a fresh start, she pursued her long-held dream of becoming an esthetician. Balancing school with part-time work in both real estate and dental hygiene, she worked seven days a week to build her future – a testament to her determination and work ethic.
What distinguishes Becky's approach to business is her refreshingly authentic perspective on success. Rather than chasing rapid growth or conforming to others' expectations, she's built a practice focused on meaningful client relationships and maintaining the flexibility to live life on her own terms. Her definition of success – "having a life that you love, that your work supports" – offers a valuable counterpoint to conventional metrics of achievement.
Whether you're considering a career pivot, starting a business, or simply seeking inspiration from someone who's navigated significant professional transitions with grace, Becky's story delivers powerful insights about finding your path, even when it isn't straightforward. Listen now to discover how sometimes the most rewarding journeys are those that take unexpected turns.
