In The Bag April 2018

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Jazmin Takes Flight Jazmin recalls a recent entrepreneurial event put on by the Wichita Business Journal that featured women in the business profession. “I got to meet different women and hear their stories about how they got to where they are.” Jazmin is also very grateful to work with an awesome team. “Everyone is so nice to be around, and we all bring different things to the table. My team makes work more enjoyable.” Outside of work, Jazmin enjoys going to the gym and relaxing at home. She plays with her German shepherd and occasionally takes trips, relishing in the chance to learn about different people and cultures. She recently went to Disneyland for the first time, and of her experience in California, she says, “It’s very different from where I live. It’s very fast-paced.” She was happy to be back home and is looking forward to taking trips closer to home and going for hikes as the weather gets warmer. My actions were coming from a place of selfishness, because my fear of loss was so great. That fear was debilitating. I was drinking most nights, isolating myself at the bottom of a bottle, and in an unhealthy marriage. My business was stalled, and I was nowhere near where I wanted to be. Instead of thinking about others, I was focused inward. When I heard that message on the tape, I realized that my outlook had been completely wrong. It caused a shift in my business and in my life. I started doing things with others in mind — for my co-workers, for my family, and for my kids. If there’s one magic way to get past fear, it’s to focus on the value of what you can give to others instead of what you can take. Now I strive to give more, take less, and seek to enrich the lives of others. When I feel fear bubbling up, I take a moment to ask myself why I’m feeling it. If it’s because I’m thinking about myself, I think back to the message on the tape. Today, I haven’t had a drink in five years, I’m married to a wonderful woman, and I have four incredible kids. It took that message to get me to change my outlook and understand the importance of focusing on others and looking beyond myself.

Ready to Take on Any Challenge

Jazmin is our amazing administrative assistant at In the Bag Cleaners. She searched for an opportunity to grow and learn from the best, and it brought her here. We’re so glad this is where her journey led her. As Jazmin reflects upon her first year with In the Bag Cleaners, she notes the amount she’s learned in that short time. “I can definitely say

I’m not the same person I was when I first walked in the door. I’ve grown, stepped out of my comfort zone, and taken a lot of steps that I didn’t think I could take.” When we asked her what helped her take those steps and grow, she credits our fearless leader and CEO, Dave. “I attribute it to the business exposure and learning opportunities that Dave gives to our team. He mentors us, encourages us to take risks, and gives us the opportunities to go to events that promote those same great ideas.”

Say hello next time you’re at In the Bag Cleaners. Jazmin will be happy to see you!

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