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№10 – From IFF Scent Manager to Luisa Jo Founder with Franziska Josteit
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After more than 12 years in the fragrance industry, where she served in various roles at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Franziska Josteit founded her high-end perfume brand, "Luisa Jo - Wild Perfumery." Here are some key pieces of career advice she shares in this episode:
- Talk to strangers: Discussions on a train can open up new industries to you.
- Study foreign languages: Learning French is essential for the industry, and other languages can also be beneficial.
- Always ask if you want to move to something new: Being proactive about your career moves is crucial. That's it.
- Be ready to wait: Sometimes advancing in your career or starting a new venture requires patience and following someone's "vision" on how to do that.
- Be curious about other cultures: The more curious you are, the better.
- Accept criticism and work with feedback: This piece of advice is probably the most important in the whole industry.
- Prepare for a safe leaving: Have a solid plan and safety net in place when making significant career changes.
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Your support keeps our olfactory tales alive. Until next time, happy smelling!
12 episodes
Manage episode 418721966 series 3529784
After more than 12 years in the fragrance industry, where she served in various roles at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Franziska Josteit founded her high-end perfume brand, "Luisa Jo - Wild Perfumery." Here are some key pieces of career advice she shares in this episode:
- Talk to strangers: Discussions on a train can open up new industries to you.
- Study foreign languages: Learning French is essential for the industry, and other languages can also be beneficial.
- Always ask if you want to move to something new: Being proactive about your career moves is crucial. That's it.
- Be ready to wait: Sometimes advancing in your career or starting a new venture requires patience and following someone's "vision" on how to do that.
- Be curious about other cultures: The more curious you are, the better.
- Accept criticism and work with feedback: This piece of advice is probably the most important in the whole industry.
- Prepare for a safe leaving: Have a solid plan and safety net in place when making significant career changes.
Follow and connect with Franziska Josteit and her brand Luisa Jo - Wild Perfumery through the links below:
Connect with your Host:
Let the podcast flourish:
- Subscribe for upcoming episodes
- Leave a review on the platform you use
- Spread the word by sharing an episode
Your support keeps our olfactory tales alive. Until next time, happy smelling!
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