The new me.

 So I want to talk about my newest venture. I have joined the Origami Owl team! Whoop whoop!! 

This is my 2nd attempt at Independent sales. The first one lasted as long as it took to get the kit, go to 1 meeting and realize I didn't want to sell it. But it was meant to be. It's expensive stuff and I can't see it being lucrative for me personally in the long run as I did not see the point in the majority of the products or the cost. So to say it took some convincing on my part this time around for my husband to get on board, well that's an understatement. And what with my track record and all I didn't blame him. 

This is different!! I told him. And it so is!! One of the best things about Origami Owl is that it's not ridiculously expensive from a consumer perspective. It's not expensive and the quality is there. 
Depending on what people want if you have a base locket you can keep buying and changing out charms over time which are super cheap depending on the season or holidays. It's so worth it once you have a solid collection. And on top of that they just keep coming out with better, more creative, and more personal charms and accessories so the opportunities for the customer and the Designer alike are just endless. In terms of profit, they provide realistic expectations, tons of 'face to face' support and don't just kick you out if you can't or don't want to continue. I was happily surprised at the plethora of information and ways to be accountable and really help yourself to reach even your biggest goals. 

Now I always hated sales. I was semi good at it but always felt guilty making people give me their money. But I do believe that it was because I didn't find a product I was confident in. Or an organization. I am humbled by the 'family' atmosphere of Origami Owl. How even the highest execs aren't really that far away. I'm happy about the online videos motivating us Designers and pushing us to be the best we can be. I'm so overjoyed by this newfound sense of courage I have since joining. I really don't remember ever feeling this way. 

But this company changed my entire view. Simply put I love this company. I also love their stuff. I hope to one day have a full and beautiful inventory and then have a 'personal' one of my own as well.  I am surprising myself every day with my creativity, my willingness to learn new things, and even sad to say my intelligence level. haha!!! I don't say that because I don't think I'm intelligent. I am a stellar intellectual. Ha! 

But the fact is, I have come to understand that for me as a Mom(and a stay at home Mom for 8 years), my brain became mush. Plus with all the lack of sleep over time with kids and just rebelling against the 'Gotta get a good nights sleep because the kids will be up early' well it takes a toll on anyone. I also have a mental illness which kind of got worse over time with having babies but again, this only adds to my confidence. I am a Mom to 3 kids, one with 2 health issues and 2 ailing in laws living with us and in my care A LOT. But since starting this only last week, I feel alive again. I feel needed and productive and have hope that through all the feelings of worthlessness I've felt I have finally reached the top of the mountain. I can finally feel the sunshine on my face as if I were standing right in front of it. I have a business of my own and can stand on my own two feet and proudly say I am going to kill this thing!!!! Woohoo!!!! 

In the meantime if you want to check out my site so you can see what it's like, or even the merchandise please visit me at  www.whatsmystory.origamiowl.com 

Sincerely, Virginia