Today we’d like to introduce you to Jo Ann M. Allen.
Hi Jo Ann M., we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I was reared in a life full of struggle. My mom was murdered when I was 4 and I was raised by my grandmother. This grandmother was incredibly influenced by the men who served from the pulpit. That influence means that I was governed by influences outside my home. I grew up a big city girl, Phoenix, AZ. I was raised by a grandmother from Crockett, Texas! We were light years apart.
She did the best she could. I grew to be an incredibly independent woman. My independence brought so much adventure to my life. Many successes. Many failures. Many people. I am grateful for the steps along my journey.
Fast forward many years, I was a teller at the bank. I was so bored. I woke up one day and said…I AM GONNA JOIN THE ARMY. I was 23 years old. That was the beginning of the rest of my life.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Father not being present because of my grandmother.
Domestic Violence
Divorces
Single Parenting
Living on Food Stamps while issuing food stamps
losing family members
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Mary Kay?
The organization that I am building is full of amazing women. I teach women how to be entrepreneurs. I teach women how to be queens in their castle. I believe when a woman can create how own income she becomes invincible. My life’s work is to believe for women. I am intentional to maximize the life of all around me. Everyone can level up!
What sets me apart from others is my expectation of excellence from myself and from others.
I teach women how to take care of their skin, color cosmetics and leveling up their finance game.
www.marykay.com/jshell is my website for products
I also own a speaking business named Clarity and Confidence LLC. I am on a mission to teach women to be clear and find their confidence in life. I am available for speaking engagements, MC events, coaching and hugs
the website is www.joannmallen.com
How do you think about luck?
No such think as luck, I totally believe God has expected greatness from me. He has taken me through so many things so that I can be a light for others. I am a vessel used unto him.
I listen and carry out the mission.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.marykay.com/jshell
- Instagram: joannmallen1 and clarityismyconfidence
