I went to my very first "stella & dot" opportunity meeting last night. I didn't really know what to expect. I have been to opportunity meetings for other direct marketing businesses, and they are usually at someones house, sitting around the living room, very casual. This one was different. It was at a wine bar. I walked in and there were beautiful "stella & dot" signs, the room was set up really nice. The jewelry display was GORGEOUS. There were a lot of people there. About 50% of the women were guests, people contemplating the business. The rest were stylists, and leaders. A pretty big geographical area was represented. I was most impressed by the fact that the company sent a corporate rep to come speak to us. She flies around the country to speak at scheduled information meetings, answer questions, and help people understand how this company is designed to fit that gap so many women have faced as life changes (career, marriage, children, etc...). I have been searching for years for a career opportunity that would let me be a part of a fun, exciting, business, but with the flexibility to work around my families needs. I thrived in the corporate world. I like staying on top of business trends, marketing strategies, employee development trends. I haven't found too many opportunities to discuss last months "Fast Company" or "Entrepreneur" articles at "Mommy & Me". I do believe I may have found the answer to my prayers-- a way to be a part of an exciting, cutting edge company, where I can achieve as much success as I am willing to work for---- and a way to connect with other women who like me are balancing families etc... To top it off I get to play with hot, fashion forward, jewelry, designed by world class designers! I'll keep you posted, but I think I may have found a Win Win. Have a great weekend! I want to thank those of you who have taken the time to let me know you follow my blog. It is encouraging to me, and I appreciate it!
I enter this new week a little tired, but smiling. Why? No drama this weekend. We had sunshine, and sports, and cuddle time--- less the drama. Most families don't experience the intense level of emotions that the Rhodes clan does. Sure, they have the hectic life of families, perhaps some fighting, the normal mess--- perhaps a little teen hormone induced drama....but we have drama of a different kind in our house. The kind of drama caused by a brain that is shooting off crazy chemicals induced by years of trauma. When our son Victor is home, the whole world is a great big land mine. Saying the wrong thing, calling him out on behavior, or even suggesting that he not eat a 4th serving of ice cream can cause the the peace to recede, and for chaos to ensue. He is now in a boarding school for kids with emotional issues. As sad as it is that our family isn't all together--- I must admit that the peace in our household is a welcome blessing. We are learning more and more
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