From Brazil to Baton Rouge: How Hard Work and Kindness Fueled Vania Mickos’ Landscape Career

In this episode, Jack Jostes sits down with Vania Mickos of Mullin Landscape to explore her remarkable journey from growing vegetables on her family’s farm in Brazil to becoming an account manager in Baton Rouge. Vania shares how grit, agronomy expertise, and a deep commitment to kindness shaped her leadership style and career path.We discuss her early start in agriculture at age 11, her transition into agronomy, her move to Europe, and eventually her growth into the U.S. landscape industry. Her powerful message about communication and kindness as core leadership skills makes this episode a must-listen for landscape and snow pros.You'll Learn:How agronomy shaped Vania’s career in landscapingWhy kindness and communication are essential leadership skillsThe role of multilingual skills in managing teamsHow early entrepreneurship impacts long-term career successConnect With Today’s Guest🌳 Mullin: https://www.mullinlandscape.com/👤 Connect with Vania Mickos: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaniamickos/📸 @vania.mickos🏢 @mullinlandscapeGet Started With The Landscaper’s Guide🎧 Watch the full episode + read the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/🥓 Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox📅 See upcoming live and virtual events: https://landscapersguide.com/events