Headshots for Restaurant Finance Executive

Earlier this fall I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Joanne Iannacchino. I asked Joanne what advice she would give her younger self and the younger generation making their way today.

A proud, first-generation American, Joanne shared that in her younger years she only wished to fit in and be like everyone else. She felt small and unseen.

“As I reflect on my previous years, I wanted to share this lesson and new knowledge with my children and the younger generation making their way. Be that strong, powerful, authentic person. Be heard. It's not only OK, it's GREAT. It's where you should be. Have the guts to do it.”

 Joanne continued, “Be a strong, empowered woman, who believes in herself. Not small  Not invisible. Very VISIBLE  It took getting to my 50s to understand this, but who I should be. It's who I am. Being authentic, believing in myself, not being afraid to show up and not keeping myself small. Not sitting in the back of the room, in a room full of men, but rather sitting right in the middle of the conversation. This past year I've worked on myself and have seen a huge growth, allowing myself to be seen and heard. That powerful woman I had inside me all of these years is coming out, with confidence. This is my year to be seen.”

Joanne, thank you for sharing this. You're an amazing strong, powerful, authentic woman who I greatly admire. I think it's taken many of us years to understand this. Thank you for sharing this lesson with those just making their way.

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Alissa is a professional headshot photographer who creates photos that capture your essence. Alissa is based in New Jersey and provides her headshot services in NJ and NYC. Check out more of Alissa’s portfolio on the homepage, and read more photo stories on the blog.