Greetings from California’s Central Valley. I spent 30 years managing a local architectural firm and recently retired to take care of my husband.  Not ready to quit working, I decided to create something of my own . . . to pursue my passions . . . when I’m not shuttling my three kids somewhere or taking care of my husband!

I was raised in a Christian home as a Pastor’s daughter. I hear all kinds of jokes and misperceptions about that statement, but I could not have asked for a happier, more well-rounded childhood. The unconditional love of my parents and their humble, authentic faith truly shaped who I am; a person who above all else seeks to live in love and harmony with God, and secondly to encourage others toward a more joyful, fulfilling life of surrender to the Creator.

Many years ago, when I was 12, my parents discovered these revolutionary Shaklee products. Our home was transformed and I was introduced to nutritional supplements.

I may have thought my parents were a bit over-zealous about Shaklee, but I did feel they were good and valuable products.

Out on my own, however, I never really incorporated Shaklee into my home – and I certainly never considered a career in sales of any kind!

In 2005, our family was blindsided by my husband’s illness and eventual retirement. Our income decreased and our expenses increased. My husband required more of my time but was less able to assist in parenting our three daughters.

I soon became overwhelmed trying to work full time and care for a sick person and three children virtually alone and with little money.

I felt trapped because I knew there were nutritional supplements that could help my husband, but I couldn’t afford them. The demands of my family had become so great that I could not continue to work full time, but now the need for my income was even greater than before. In fact, we really needed an even higher income to make our life workable, but my job had no potential for income growth.

My parents encouraged me to start my own Shaklee business – to gain the higher income and time freedom I needed, and to improve my husband’s health.

My work hours had been reduced (recession!), so I decided to give this a try. I changed all our cleaning products to Shaklee, started on the weight-loss program, and launched my husband on Vivix. Within three months, my daughter’s eczema improved, I lost 20 pounds, and my husband had less pain, more energy, and more mental clarity. I also discovered that the cleaning products worked great and cost significantly less than the grocery store brands I had been buying.

Very simply, I discovered that by just changing brands I am saving money and living a healthier life.

I definitely have a much greater appreciation of the potential Shaklee has to improve health and lives . . . it truly is a gift.

. . . and, I really enjoy giving gifts. This business fits who I am and what I believe and value. I love the opportunity I have to make a living helping others to gain freedom and live healthier lives.