Meet Morgan, Our Director of Joy
We love May here at Innersense! The rain is tapering off, flowers are in full bloom, and weβre celebrating a cause thatβs very important to us. Itβs Williams Syndrome Awareness Month, a time when we shine the light on Morgan, our Director of Joy. Morgan was diagnosed with the rare genetic condition at 22 months old, and sheβs such a big inspiration for why we do what we do. Morganβs role at Innersense is to check in on the salon network we foster to make sure the owners and stylists are doing well. Her job of spreading joy came about at the start of the pandemic and has grown into a very crucial position, serving as a support system to our salon community.
This month, and always, we partner with Outshine Labels, an awesome, community-focused online marketplace that sells merch and raises awareness. One hundred percent of the profits from Morganβs motivating designs go directly to the Williams Syndrome Association, a national organization that focuses on family connection, resourcing, and research studies. Check out Morgan’s store, here. And get to know more about her by reading our interview, below.
What does the Director of Joy do at Innersense?
Morgan: My job is to call salons in different states each day. There are also salons in Canada, the UK, and even Australia. I ask them how theyβre doing and how theyβre liking the products. My other favorite part is talking to my coworkers and hanging out with them. And I love helping my mom and dad at their job. Itβs pretty fun.
What is your curly hair styling routine?
Morgan: I use the Color Radiance Daily Shampoo and Conditioner. I also use a little Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner and I love the Quiet Calm Curl Control.
How did your designs for Outshine Labels come about?
Morgan: Through our friend Jessica, the founder of Outshine Labels. And her daughter Ava, who has Williams Syndrome, same as me, we collab with them and itβs pretty fun.
My first design was βYou Rock.β The second one was βLove.β And I just like that word so I knew that βLoveβ would be a good one to do. The third one is my favorite. Itβs kind of like a mantra to me. Itβs βBe happy. Be kind. Be You.β If Iβm feeling low, or if Iβm feeling stressed out, Iβm just like, βBe happy. Be kind. Be you. Youβll be okay.β And it works.
What would you like people to know about Williams Syndrome and the Williams Syndrome Awareness Association?
Morgan: So, Williams Syndrome is a microdeletion in the seventh chromosome. A lot of people have it, the same as me. And the genetics of usβ¦ Weβre cheerful, weβre like social butterflies. Itβs kind of nice.
What do you do when youβre not working?
Morgan: I love hanging out with my mom and dad and my two dogs, of course, Callie Belle and Bear Ariel. My dogs are Australian shepherds. And my brother, Max. I love to hang out with all of my family and friends, my cousins. Also, I love nature and the mountains. I live and breathe and sleep California. Itβs my home, itβs my state.
Whatβs your favorite part of visiting the salons?
Morgan: I love seeing how their technique is and everything like that. Iβm like, wow, Iβm so impressed by everything. Speaking of stylists, my mom was a stylist for like 28 years! And my dad was a hairstylist as well.
Is there anything else youβd like to share about yourself?
Morgan: Sometimes I can be a little sassy! I have a Scorpio side of me. I can be a little sassy; itβs just who I am. But I can also be nice, and gentle, and kind.
4 Comments
Morgan maybe over qualified for the position of Director of Joy. With any luck you may cross paths with her abundant energy of humor, love and happiness.
Morgan brings joy to the world. π
Great job Morgan. I miss you guys and look forward to seeing you sometime sooner than later. Your hair looks really good as would be expected. You are a wonderful inspiration for many people. Love to. you.
Well, Morgan is very good at her job. Ready her interview brought me joy! π
What a gorgeous picture, and a perfect job title! I just love Morgan! Seeing her beautiful smile, saying “Good Morning” on my IG Stories daily β is everything! Thank you for always brightening my day! Keep sparkling, girl! XO πβ¨