I'm PREGNANT!!

CRAZY!!  Totally did not expect this so SOON, but it's happening!  Seems like just yesterday that my husband and I would just joke about the idea.   Are we ready for this kind of responsibility??  Such a change in our lives?!  Am I equipped to take on this role?  I mean…to hold someone's future in my hands!!  That's insane!  I have heard how challenging it can be at first, but that the reward is simply worth every bit!  And now, here I am...4 months in and I am watching my little baby grow!  

So there it is folks…I'm pregnant!!  Pregnant with excitement, that is, that my little Rodan + Fields family is growing!  (Ohh…ohhh….you thought I meant like reeeeeally pregnant!!  Like with a human and stuff… Heck no!  I JUST got married, people!  Calm down.)  

Anyway…back to my baby.  

I jumped in head first to my Rodan + Fields business - immediately posting away on Facebook every single day!  I saw a great opportunity with this company, and I did not want to waste one single second in building my own business!  My first goal was to get these amazing products into as many hands as possible!  In my first month, I had 10 customers, in my second month, another 12.  I now have over 50 customers!!!  FIFTY+ people that I have the true honor of serving and helping them find the best skincare available to them!  And as of today, just 4 months in,  I have FIVE business partners that are ready to run with me in this exciting opportunity!  I cannot begin to explain how exciting this is!  

I recently used the analogy of Motherhood to describe my experience with Rodan + Fields.  (Bear with me here…HA!).  I am not a Mom (we have established this), but I have been told by my friends that are Mothers that it is an indescribable feeling/connection that you have with your child.  Try as I might to wrap my head around that kind of love, I just can't.  All I'm hearing is "sleepless nights, dirty diapers,  and baby food in my hair."  And they are all like "OMG - do it!  Have a baby!  It's the best thing ever!"  Ugh - get your positive energy away from my uterus!   One day, Lord willing, I will have children of my own and hopefully then I will understand this sacrificial, unbelievable love.  

But…this is kind of how I feel about direct sales.  When other people use to describe it to me, I just couldn't wrap my head around it.  It didn't sound appealing to me at all.  But once I took the leap to the other side, I NOW get it.  And just like my Mother friends, I want to tell everyone, "OMG - do it!  It's the best thing EVER!"  

You may not know this about me, but I actually have a Master's in Education.  While my career as a school teacher did not last very long (one year, to be exact), I find it a blessing that I am now able to use my background to educate and lead my team of Consultants.  (See, Mom and Dad…I told you that degree wasn't a waste!)   It's been an exciting 4 months…and I have loved every single minute of it!  Having the freedom to brand myself along side of the already established and well respected brand of Rodan + Fields has been  beyond fun!  I get to be creative again…I get to have FUN while working…I get to play on Facebook for a living!  Dreams really do come true!  Ha!  

Are you ready to jump in like I did!?  Just like having a baby…I can't promise you that it will be easy, but I can tell you that it will be sooooooooooo worth it!  

My incredible weight gain story...

When I got married, I gained about 150 pounds!  At first, the weight was an adjustment.  It completely changed my lifestyle as I once knew it.  Now, I have learned to embrace it, cherish it, and find irreplaceable value in it.  

I'm talking about my husband.  Gotcha!  :)  The addition of his presence to my life has brought about undeniable change in every facet.  Having him as a partner in my life is truly a gift!  His faith in God is so admirable, and he is constantly leading me in my own journey by pointing everything back to the cross.  I am so blessed that God would place such a man in my care, and I am constantly giving thanks for His provisions over my life.  

One of my husband's many gifts is the gift of business acumen.  He is so wise in his investments and in how he conducts his business.  It's no wonder that he is in the top 1% of ALL mortgage originators in the country!  So when I came to him with this idea of going into direct sales with Rodan + Fields, I knew that he would give me an honest, wise opinion of what would be best for our future.  (After all, my interest was in getting great skincare at an amazing discount as a Consultant. Ha!  But I knew THAT approach would not fly with my husband, so I had to come at it from a different angle of the "business opportunity."  Which, btw, I didn't really understand at that time.)  So I approached him with the general facts:

• Dr. Rodan & Dr. Fields are the 2 doctors that created ProActiv and are now expanding their brand with anti-age regimens.  
• The brand started in high-end retail stores, where it was the #1 selling anti-age line, when the Doctors decided to pull out of retail and go into direct sales.
• There are less than 100,000 consultants right now, and the business has been around for about 7 years.  
• Everything is virtual (no parties/no inventory).

That's about all that I knew…well, that and the fact that I had to have ALL of this stuff!!  My husband took a few days of looking into the company and the business model, presenting many questions for me to ask my friend as well as scenarios for me to ponder.  After just a few days of research, he came back to me with a resounding "We HAVE to do this!"  

I pretty much already had my finger on the "submit" button, just waiting on the hubby's support - and just like that…BAM - my world flipped upside-down!  Within hours of me announcing my partnership with Rodan + Fields, messages starting flowing in!  I wasn't even 100% sure what I was doing yet - shoot, I wasn't even 10% sure what I was doing!!  But, thankfully, I joined the BEST team in the company who was ready to support me and provide me with everything I needed to know right away.  "Learn as you earn!!..." is what we say!  And that's exactly what I did!  I quickly grew my understanding of the products and the business, and now just a few months into it and 50 customers later, my business is ON FIRE!  I absolutely LOVE what I do!  And I think my customers will vouch for that.  It's my honor to serve them and to help them find the best skincare products out there for them.  In addition, they are all playing a part in my efforts to combat human trafficking in Charlotte, as I donate a portion of all of my sales to Justice Ministries, a non-profit organization committed to fighting human trafficking with an emphasis on rescue and housing.  

Now, did I need my husband's support before doing this?  Technically, no.  He's not my master.  Ha!   But fully respecting his business mind, it gave me the confidence to move boldly into this new adventure!  And now, that 150 pounds is actually the weight that motivates and inspires me daily!  

So blessed to have him!  So blessed to be a part of this company!  I would be honored to partner with YOU in this business!  Message me below, and let's get started!  

Me, Miley, Michael Jordan, and Maine...

Question: What do me, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jordan, and the state of Maine have in common…???

Answer: Keep reading….

To say that I am a Space Cadet is putting it mildly.  At least twice a week I forget to put on deodorant (actually forgot last night for a friend's birthday dinner. Sorry, Haley.).  Several times a month, I will actually get out of my car and shut the door, only to realize I left my keys in the ignition with the car STILL RUNNING.  It's not uncommon for me to find my cellphone in my sock drawer.  And I have been known to completely forget what I am saying…mid-sentence.  So yeah…I think it's safe to say that I am….wait?…what was I talking about? 

Anyway - when talking to people about the amazing opportunity of the Rodan + Fields business, I often get the response that "it just seems too complicated." And "I don't know anything about skincare."  I mean, really?  Seriously…if I can do this, ANYONE can do this.  Just like with any new adventure, there is a learning curve.  Riding a bike is fun and easy, but it wasn't when you were little, trying to figure out how to balance yourself.   You can't just go skydiving for your first time without some training from an experienced diver (or you could go tandem.)  Think about when you got your smart phone - all of the apps seemed so overwhelming, yet exciting to explore!  Now you can navigate around your phone without even looking at it!!  

Y'all, this business is the same way!  Sure…there will be things you need to learn to do, but it's not difficult at all.  And here's a little fun fact for you:  I have a Masters in Education, and I (along with my parents), would be HONORED to actually use my degree in teaching you everything you need to be successful in this business.   And just like riding that bike…the SECOND you find your balance and stride - you will TAKE OFF FLYING - having the time of your life! 

I started my Rodan + Fields business mid-December 2014.  I didn't know what I was doing either, but I knew these products were too amazing to not share with everyone I knew!  So that's literally all I did - shared my thoughts, my results, and my passion for this brand all over social media.  When the inquiries rolled in, I was ready to chat!  My numbers started growing, and so did my checks!   This business IS for EVERYONE - on our team, we have accountants, lawyers, real estate agents, wedding planners, teachers, nurses, pharmaceutical reps, preachers' wives, hair dressers, leasing agents, waitresses, loan officers, full-time parents - you name it!!  We have it all!  There is no "one-type" of person best suited for this business.  It can be whatever you want it to be….you just have to WANT it.   From making a few extra bucks to fund your shoe addiction, to setting a goal to fund your EARLY retirement - I can help you get there.  

So back to the original question: What do me, Miley Cyrus, Michael Jordan, and the state of Maine have in common?

Answer:  The number 23.  

A stunning freeze frame from her video "23" with Mike WiLL Made-It

Jordan's famed jersey with Chicago

Main was the 23rd state admitted to the Union in 1820

Less than 100 days in, and I am #23 on my team of 446 Consultants…and growing!!!  Y'all - that's crazy! Just by sharing what I already love with people I already know, and my business is growing!  And I am looking for strong partners to run with me!  Are you ready?!?!

Every day that you delay is a day you are further away from the blessings of this company.  Being surrounded by this group of men and women (yes…MEN, too!) has been nothing short of inspiring!  I would be so honored to talk to you more about this amazing opportunity.  As I always say, it is WAY more than just skincare!  

Comment below, call me, email me, Facebook me, whatever - but whatever you do, don't wait!  The time to jump is now!