Seminar

For those of you who don't know, I decided to start my own Mary Kay business and follow in my mother's footsteps a couple months ago. One of the things that motivated me to join was the chance to go to Seminar in Dallas, TX. My mom had gone religiously every year since I was born, and I had always wondered what she was doing for that week!

So I decided to miss a couple days of school (BUMMER... not) and head back to Texas and get "pinkified". The first day we got to tour the corporate headquarters of Mary Kay as well as see the manufacturing plant. We also got to learn how to professionally apply makeup with some help from a celebrity makeup artist!

The second day we met in a giant arena and got to hear from National Sales Directors and learn about the new products being launched from the corporate leaders. That night was Susie's area night, and she is going to be a National Sales Director next year! That was fun because we got to dress semi-formal and have a banquet together.

The Sweet Susie Q's Future National Area

My mom and I (who is also my director)

The next day we separated into classes and I learned how to do a killer skin care class. That night was Awards Night, which is basically like the Mary Kay Oscars. Those who met certain goals got to walk across stage and the top sales directors were recognized. My mom earned a fabulous blue topaz ring that takes up her whole knuckle for spectacular personal sales.

Mom walking across stage

Here is her ring! (on the left) 7.25 carat blue topaz!

One great thing about the whole Seminar experience was that I could learn from others in my situation how to best sell the products and present them in the best way. My friend Maggie and I have literally grown up with Mary Kay, and it was comforting to know that even though we have excellent product knowledge, we still need to learn how to approach people. And I feel much more confident in talking to people and asking others for advice.

However, my favorite part overall was the positive attitude that everyone had. Mary Kay always believed in God first, family second and career third, and that is the way the company operates.  ANYTHING is possible in Mary Kay. If you dream it and never doubt, you can achieve it. It takes hard work, but in the end it is worth it. I now believe there is great power in positive thinking and hard work.

I honestly believe Mary Kay is the best company for women to work for. What other company will let you plan your own schedule, let you bond with your customers and fellow coworkers long term, and cheer you on to be your best self? Not to mention they award you with purses, jewelry, cars, and trips! When you work for Mary Kay it is not just a job, it is a lifestyle that forms bonds and changes lives.

With the famous Pink Cadillac!

I have a goal to become a Sales Director by next June as well as earn a new white Chevy Malibu by June. Those goals go hand in hand, and I believe that they are totally achievable. Please cheer me on and check up on me to see if I am on track to do those goals!