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Jenny spent 7 years, and built a wonderful team, with a direct sales company that unfortunately went out of business several years ago. When she was ready to get back in the game she launched as one of the first Ambassadors with India Hicks. Jenny drew on her background in direct sales to help with the first test parties for India Hicks and jumped in to grow a tribe of other Ambassadors that in turn propelled her to be the first, and so far only, Executive Director with the company. And now some of her amazing tribe members are hot on her heels to promote to senior leadership which is a fabulous thing indeed! http://indiahicks.com/rep/jenny

In 1994 Erin rented the 4-H kitchen at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds to bake her way to a better life. Inspired by her mom's healthy baking and armed with a KitchenAid mixer, she created a revolutionary new way to serve breakfast... The Original Breakfast Cookie was born! For the last twenty years, oats and fruit have been the staple ingredients in her bakery, making them unique in their efforts to provide healthier food products. She’s been an official sponsor of the USA Ironman Triathlon Team and spotlighted in both The Oprah Magazine and Women’s Health. http://erinbakers.com/    

Tamara Davis-Peck is with Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski. She has been in direct sales for 11 years and has risen to the top of 2 different Direct Sales companies. She now lives in Colorado Springs Colorado with her husband and two sons.

Tyler Williams is an author, motivational speaker, country music singer-songwriter, and former NASCAR All-American driver based in Atlanta, GA. Williams is a trained life and business coach, a Ziglar Legacy Certified speaker and trainer, and emotional intelligence trainer. He has trained at The Company Acting Studio as well as Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, GA. Tyler has led a mission team to Kenya and Haiti for an adventure service project, has spoken and performed to thousands at high schools around the country and in arenas such as Phillips Arena, Infinite Energy Center and Atlanta’s iconic Fox Theatre. Williams is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA in International Affairs. In his spare time, Williams enjoys motorsports and living a life of exploration. He currently races a sprint car for Cory Kruseman in Southern California. Find him at http://www.tylerwilliamslive.com/

Debbie Bourdon graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a double major in Accounting and Management, knowing that her real interest was Management.  She felt the accounting degree would land her with a company, where she could eventually move into to a management position.  Debbie started her career at Chelsea Milling Company, better known as Jiffy Mix, where she was hired to run their computer system and process payroll.  During her 13 years there, she worked in their accounting department, human resources department, as well as landed a management position.  She also worked with a direct sales company selling jewelry part time for a few years, as a fun way to get out of the house.  At that point in her life, she felt it was important to stay home with her children until they had graduated from High School.  Upon their graduation, she decided to take the opportunity to “try something else.”  Looking for a career that wasn’t 8-5, one with some flexibility, where she could go out to lunch with her girlf

Tabatha is a Director with Usborne Books & More - a direct sales company that publishes award-winning Usborne & Kane Miller books for children infant through teen. She lives near Seattle WA with her husband Jason and three kids Sam, Sasha, and Sophia and cat Henry - they love traveling, reading (of course), and visiting family. She received her bachelor’s in Secondary Education Biology from Youngstown State University in OH and started her book business in 2003. Her team has experienced phenomenal growth these last 18 months as they’ve gone from a team of 36 Team Leaders to now over 600 and her Executive Team was #1 in sales this past year, celebrating being a 5 Million Dollar Team. She LOVES literacy and leadership and feels so blessed that she gets to do both as her job. Check out her videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtrpqqbetTPkY59rT-iAa0w and contact her at troachbooks@gmail.com

Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig joined forces, to found Zingerman’s Delicatessen, and opened the doors on March 15, 1982. All they wanted at that time was a great corned beef sandwich and an organization with soul. Zingerman’s started as 1300 square feet of combined restaurant and specialty food retail space, run solely by Paul, Ari, and two employees.  The Zingerman’s Community of Businesses now has 23 partners, employs over 750 people and generates over $60 million in annual sales from ten separate businesses: Zingerman’s Delicatessen (including Zingerman’s Catering), Zingerman’s Mail Order, Zingerman’s Bakehouse, Zingerman’s Training Inc., Zingerman’s Coffee Company, Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Zingerman’s Creamery, Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory, Zingerman’s Cornman Farms, and Miss Kim. Paul believes that he has been successful in spite of the fact that he has limited natural talent and abilities because he has always thought that the only real limits are those of vision. You can reach Paul at paul@zingermans.co

Joe is the founder of Panel Craft, a company focused on repairing and rebuilding vintage sports cars. He began working in the sheet metal trade in the mid-70s and by the late 70s he was contracted to work at GMs Tech Center where he spent most of his time in Research and Development and Advanced Product Engineering. In 1985 he founded and ran New England Metal Crafters in Newburyport Massachusetts and later moved to nearby Amesbury. In 1992 he changed the name to Panel Craft, LLC to better reflect the nature of the business and has been doing it ever since. http://www.panel-craft.com/

Karyn Medeiros is a former Mortgage Broker, who has spent her entire career in the financial industry. She was introduced to Network Marketing 2 years ago and is no longer living in the corporate world. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her husband Joe, two-year-old Son Mateo and 5-week old baby Tiago. Karyn is a Black Status presenter with her company Younique which is the top level you can reach. She was the 2nd person to reach that level in Canada. She has grown her team over the last two years to over 8,700 women and a few men. You can find her at http://www.themakeupnerds.com

Jonathan Rudinger, RN LMT has been instrumental in developing the field of canine massage for people at home and PetMassageTM at the professional level since the mid-1990s. He is the author of 7 books and 6 DVDs, children’s workshops and programs for scouts, camp and after school. He has facilitated over 300 week-long canine massage workshops to train people to create and market professional quality businesses. His book, Creating and Marketing your Animal Massage Business is the text for a home study course which is also a module in the PetMassage Foundation level workshop. Recognized as an authority on massage for dogs he has been interviewed on many major radio and television and cable networks. He has been featured in Whole Dog Journal, Dog Fancy Magazine, Natural Dog, Cosmopolitan, AARP, Glamour, Massage Magazine, Animal Wellness Magazine, Massage Today and Massage Therapy Journal. Jonathan's contribution to the animal massage and bodywork field is his personal interpretation of canine massage, PetMassa

Carol is a self-proclaimed crazy, boisterous, fun-loving, wife and mother of 2 amazing kids. She’s a high school dropout who now earns a full-time income in Direct Sales. She believes you don’t have to have years of college to live your best life possible. You just need to have a positive, passionate outlook with a little patience and a ton of persistence. An entrepreneur since the age of 21, her past jobs include salon owner, restaurant manager, travel dance coordinator, and she’s taken a stab at almost every direct sales company out there, many times juggling 2 or 3 jobs. She found the perfect company for her (Scentsy) just over ten years ago and ever since has been helping thousands of men and women find their stride, passion, and purpose in life. All while having fun in the process. Carol currently has an organization with over 7000 consultants worldwide and works with and mentors closely those who are willing to take the next step. http://carolbh.com    

Cheryl Hall is a professional photographer specializing in photographing children and their families. After working for 15 years in the business, she's become known for her ability to connect with and engage her subjects. Cheryl's images are real and authentic expressions of people's energy and joy. She is passionately committed to using archival inks, papers and processes and offering individually-crafted session books and museum-quality framing. She adores providing my clients with products that meet the highest quality professional standard. Visit her at http://www.studiochp.com/

Rachel Mano has been a Thrive Life consultant for seven years. She had never been in Direct Sales before thrive but has made it a full-time income for her family. Her husband, Chad, and her work the business together and are Platinum Executive Consultants. After retiring from teaching at the local state University, Chad has recently returned to “work” for fun because teaching is his passion. Their focus in business is helping others achieve their goals and creating a culture of support among their team. They also believe in the power of well taken care of customers. https://www.thrivelife.com/thrivecrew  

Emilio Giglio is a stylist and entrepreneur who has twenty plus years of hairdressing experience, fifteen as co-owner of Alex Emilio Salon. His passion for learning is rivaled only by his passion for teaching and inspiring, mentoring stylists and new talent. Emilio loves challenging himself to learn more because he knows that the key to success is continued education. Learning and filtering that knowledge to a stylist and then putting it into practice with clients is what makes a good salon great. http://www.alexemiliosalon.com/

Kathy McKean is a great example of so many successful Consultants in the Direct Sales industry that began as a hobbyist. After a successful 8 year ride with her previous company, Kathy is now repeating her success with Dove Chocolate Discoveries.   Kathy has a strong background in sales and retail management. She opened and managed multiple stores for Contempo Casuals, The Limited and Dillard’s. Her hands-on experience hiring and training staff, managing day to day operations and customer support, coupled with her boundless energy, attention to detail, and passion for people, makes her a success at whatever she chose to pursue.   Kathy and her husband of 28 years, Mike, have two daughters, Ashley and Morgan. They currently reside in Erie, Colorado but have lived many places including almost 5 years in Tokyo, Japan. Texans at heart, they enjoy traveling the world and have visited nearly 20 countries chasing good food around the globe.

Jan is currently based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and has been making a difference in the lives of others for over 25 years. She has supported both men and woman alike. From stay-at-home parents to career changes to established professionals. When her clients want more, she builds them with tools and confidence that guide them on the path to making their dreams come true. Jan works with individuals and organizations. She has spoken to groups not only in the USA but also worldwide. Creating and executing action plans is Jan’s way of empowering people to realize their potential can be expanded for a more qualify life. Jan has earned multiple top honors from her direct sales company in the USA, North America, and World Wide level, as well as from the Direct Selling Women’s Alliance (DSWA). She is well respected within the profession. Jan has also received Certification as a Dream Coach and Group Dream Coach through Dream Coach University in California, as well as Certification through the World Association of B

For the past 15 years, Colleen Sullivan has been instrumental in developing and facilitating customized leadership training for a multitude of organizations across the country. She has consulted with State Departments of Education, Universities, Military Organizations, corporate industries and private companies to accelerate their effectiveness, sustain organizational vitality and optimize leadership performance. As a learning facilitator, Colleen has facilitated sessions for hundreds of leaders enhancing their capacity to create and sustain an inclusive climate within an organization through an authentic conversational platform that enables leaders to design and hold quality conversations that produce a common understanding and alignment within the system. With a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction, she incorporates edges of Organizational Development, Systems Thinking, Change Management, adult learning methodologies as well as Conversational Leadership to provide a leadership experience that enable

Jonelle Swiger is from a quaint town in rural West Virginia and has been married to Chris for almost 12 years and together they have 2 active boys Slate 11 and Sawyer 8.   Being an exchange student to Australia sparked a lifetime love of travel and eventually led her to become the travel manager for Mylan Pharmaceuticals.  Shortly after getting married, she and her husband started a pipeline business together in 2004.  Her heart was never into the corporate lifestyle  and just last month was able to step away from the day to day operations of their business thanks to Traveling Vineyard so she could have the flexibility she’s always desired.     Since joining Traveling Vineyard the end of November 2014, she has earned the incentive trip for 2 twice, was the 2015 Rookie of the year, promoted to Director in December, has a team of 129 and has sold over $75,000 worth of wine.

Josef Aukee is a marketing communications consultant and writer/editor working primarily in B2B communications for the healthcare, financial, travel and entertainment industries. Josef has worked in various roles for Consumer Reports, Blue Shield of California, Delta Dental, McKesson, Smart Meetings, Live Oak Bank with many other contract consulting and editorial assignments for technology, travel and music industry-related publications, services and websites. His work has covered a range of services, including journalism, brand development, product marketing planning, customer testimonials, event promotion, advertising, print collateral, digital communications and video content development.  

Willa Doss is her own #girlboss. Born in Santa Monica, California, she is the founder of a natural skincare and beauty brand. At the age of 12, Willa started on the path of entrepreneurship. Conceived with the help of her mother, Christy Prunier, Willa Skincare products was born after the sixth grader realized that most cosmetic companies are geared toward an older crowd; their formulas can be too heavy, irritating, and heavily perfumed for young girls. Willa wants the world to know: you can own your own business—even before you can drive or vote. From acne products to lip gloss, Willa, the girl, has helped develop every product in the willa collection with the assistance of top labs, green chemists, and a celebrity make-up artist. She’s also traveled the country talking to girls about protecting their skin and jumpstarting their futures. When she’s not painting with watercolors (she’s a leftie) or writing pals back on Instagram (a challenge because… see previous), Willa is trying to live up to her name which