Celebrating 5 years with Beautycounter!

August 7, 2019

I said “Yes!”

Five years ago today I said “yes” to a job with Beautycounter. Granted, I didn’t think I was accepting a job. I was just really interested in what Beautycounter was doing as a company and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I have truly never been happier or more fulfilled in my career. The amazing thing about this opportunity is that it speaks to everyone differently and draws all types of people from a variety of backgrounds as you will see in my video. For me it has been the perfect marriage of my passion for pediatric health and clean living. I am a self proclaimed nerd through and through. I love to research and have a thirst for learning. I always want to learn and try new things. I was so fortunate to be raised in a loving environment where learning was fun! I want to pass down the same passions to my children.

Then and now…

When I started with Beautycounter we had 2 skin care lines, a body line, and a kids’ collection. No one had heard about the company but I was determined to share the good news with everyone. Many were not interested and didn’t see the importance of safe products. I quickly realized I had my work cut out for me and I was up for the challenge. One of my favorite aspects of being a nurse practitioner is the opportunity to educate. This was my chance to educate others on how to make safer choices for their families that would truly impact them for generations to come. Making safer choices involves eliminating ingredients that cause hormone disruption and affect fertility so I wanted to make sure I was educating other mothers. I also wanted to make sure my friends were educated on how to read labels as many of them were trying to conceive. Whether they chose Beautycounter or not was not my focus…my focus was to make sure they were armed with information. Women are the gate keeper’s of their home. They typically control what goes in and out of the home so I knew if I was doing my job well, the rest of the family would benefit.

I also realized many of the ingredients on our Neverlist were commonly found in products marketed to children and provided as samples in pediatric offices. I was so pleased when my fellow colleagues (nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, and PA’s) were willing to listen. They have become some of my best customers and strongest advocates. I love that they are sending patients my way for acne solutions instead of prescribing oral contraceptives or resorting to harsh products that usually contain harmful ingredients. They started recommending our baby/kid products and baby balm for eczema. The cumulative effect has been amazing to witness.

Unfortunately cancer, autoimmune issues, allergies, and a variety of other health conditions are on the rise. Many are linked to environmental exposures. Switching the products we use on a daily basis can have a profound impact on our overall health and is an easy change to make. I am so thankful many of you have reached out, shared your stories, and come to me for solutions.

Relationships and community

I could not be more proud of where we are today. Beautycounter to continues to be the most innovative beauty brand on the market and is creating incredible products. On a daily basis I have friends sending me emails or private messages on social media asking me for help. I love how it has kept me connected to friends and family all over the country. It has allowed me to have a meaningful career while raising 3 children. Due to my congenital hypermobility I have a lot of appointments to keep my body up and running and I can continue to stay healthy and keep my pain levels down by working from home. This opportunity is for everyone. Everyone is welcome and I love being able to help other women build businesses with a significant social impact. With 3 small children at home you wouldn’t think I would have time to connect with other women and continue to foster and build friendships but that is exactly what I get to do every day. Beautycounter has provided me with infinite opportunities to connect, grow, learn, and travel. I have been to some of the most amazing resorts and visited places I have always wanted to go…all because I took a chance and said yes. I am so thankful my children get to see me in a variety of roles. They know they are my top priority but they also know that I am passionate about the work I do and that I help people. My girls also LOVE that they have access to unlimited lip gloss!

Thank you!

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians 3:20

I am so thankful the Lord has blessed this business for our family. Thank you for all of your support. Thank you for trusting me and listening to me. I have had many of you reach out to me several years later and say, “Ok. I am ready to try Beautycounter. You were right. Ingredients really do matter.”. Those are my favorite messages to receive. It is my honor and privilege to help you wherever you are on your journey. We all have to start somewhere. Thank you for helping me find success doing something I love. I think it is pretty clear I am happy in the video featured below.:) Thank you to my incredible husband who decorated every inch of my office when I promoted to the top of the company. He cheers me on in every way. Thank you to my 3 children and one in heaven who are my why and keep me focused on why this work matters. Thank you for my parents who have been my biggest cheerleaders from the start. They always fill in when I travel and make sure my kids are happy and loved while I am away. I am truly grateful for all of you. Thank you for joining me on this journey. We are just getting started…