Right place, right time

There was a time, not too long ago, when I poo-pooed network marketing. Yep. Me. Miss “I’m so madly in love with what I do and with Arbonne”, because I truly am.

I wasn’t always. Wanna know why?… it was because I was completely uninformed and uneducated about this industry. First of all, I had no idea there was so many NWM (NetWork Marketing) or direct sales companies. I knew of about 3 or 4. And I didn’t like any of their products.

After doing extensive research and asking a LOT of questions to many different companies, I finally landed on Arbonne. I looked at many different things when comparing companies; how much to get started? Were the products in demand – do people need them and do they WANT them? How old is the company? How well known is it? (I wanted a company that was practically breaking ground, yet mature). Do I like/use the products? And are the products consumable?

Truth is, Arbonne met all of these criteria beautifully. 

1. It meets marketplace demands. The health and wellness industry is also EXPLODING!!! So, not only are you getting into the NWM industry, you’re also joining forces of an entirely different industry. In this case, 1 + 1 = AMAZEBALLS.

2. During the great depression there were 3 industries that didn’t lose out – in fact, you could probably find a statistic that these actually flourished during that time – they were; tobacco, alcohol and beauty products. Can you picture it? Folks standing in line for jobs for hours, but gosh darn it all, they were going to be smokin’, drinkin’ and lookin’ fabulous doing it! HA!

3. The company is overflowing with integrity. I NEVER have to wonder if they’re telling the truth about the products. They’re so transparent with the ingredients; where they got them, and why they put each one in the product. I’m excited to say that each product listing on the website includes the ingredient list. We have absolutely nothing to hide.

4. Arbonne attracts all different types of people. Men and women. What we all have in common is a desire to dream big, go for those dreams and help others do the same thing. We all have this freedom ‘chip’ installed in our hearts. It helps us make choices that benefits the whole, not just us. It pushes us to be our BEST selves every single day. Arbonne brings out the best in folks and helps them grow – and most of the time you don’t even know it’s happening.

Arbonne came to us at one of our very lowest points in life. My husband, children and myself are all different and better because that’s what it brought out in us. We prayed for a long time for this amazing gift and it was answered over a cup of coffee at my kitchen table.

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Miss, put down that glue gun

One day I got out of bed and realized it was a payday, which is always exciting… well, normally… except when the paycheck is already gone because you have to pay bills, and you still don’t have enough left over for food, gas, or little tiny extra’s, ya know, like, renting a $2 movie. Most people are all “TGIF!!”, and I used to be all “Oh Lord, help me, it’s Friday again. Please let me get through this day.” 

It wasn’t just because of having to pay bills, it was because I had to go to work knowing I’d miss something at my daughters school, or I’d miss watching my son grow through his toddler years- like I missed seeing my daughters. It made me sad, angry, and resentful. Not only that, but I was putting so much energy into making SOMEONE ELSE wealthy. I don’t know about you, but trying to figure out that WHY makes my brain hurt.

So I quit. It was probably the worst time I could’ve quit my job. We’d just gotten a van we could barely afford WITH my paycheck, and I had nothing lined up. We were hardly making ends meet. Working to barely pay the bills. (Sound familiar?) JOB = Just Over Broke.

Here’s the thing, though: My heart couldn’t take it anymore. My spirit was bawling- hell, I was bawling- and I just simply couldn’t MAKE myself do that anymore. I KNEW I had to take that leap of faith. If I didn’t do it THEN, then WHEN WOULD I? And why wait? I just told myself we’ll figure it out…. and we have! It’s not been mildly easy. We’ve had to go through a LOT of junk since then: emotionally, financially, spiritually, and it’s been 100% worth it.

You see, I didn’t just quit because I was miserable with my job, and quite honestly, my life. I quit because of the possibilities that would open up for me. And they did… I was flooded with opportunity. The one I ran with is my Handcrafted by Heather business. I’ve always been crafty and truly enjoyed MAKING things. I still do! It’s my therapy… but it’s not something that’ll pay the rent…. and then one day this jewelry business led me straight to the foot of Arbonne, which is Swiss for beautiful tree.

I think about that often- usually when I’m making jewelry. How this passion and desire to create something unique and fabulous, this therapy, this outlet of creativity, led me to something so big, and powerful, and wonderful as Arbonne.. and I think of ALL the GREAT things I’m doing with this and all the amazing people I’m meeting and the lives that are going to change……. all because I trusted my heart, I listened, and put down my glue gun, and simply walked out.