Her Story
About Katie
Katie Miara serves as Marketing Manager at J.A. Miara Transportation, a family-owned industrial services company focused on trucking, rigging, crane service, and industrial storage. She joined the family business after gaining experience in medical marketing during a college internship and in sales for security technology. Katie graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in business and marketing and participated in the American Marketing Association, Speech and Debate Club, Honor Society, and Delta Gamma Sorority. She recently completed a Digital Marketing Strategy Certificate through Harvard Business School and previously held the title of Miss Hillsborough County in 2017. Katie attributes her success to her father, who encouraged her to pursue her dreams and instilled the value of hard work. She advises young women entering male-dominated industries to trust themselves, embrace challenges outside their comfort zone, and try their best.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Katie
01What do you attribute your success to?
My father, because he has always been such a great support system, and encouraged me to follow my dreams, as well as taught me the value of hard work and how it pays off.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say trust in yourself and in the process, because it can definitely be difficult, especially in male-dominated fields. But as a woman, I feel like it gave me an opportunity to stand out as well as try something that challenged me, which I loved, and it was definitely out of my comfort zone, but I love the quote that says life begins at the end of your comfort zone, because through challenges you find how capable you are and gain a different perspective. I would encourage young women to try their best, and put yourself out there, because it's definitely worth it.
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