Meet Rose Jubb! Owner of Rose Jubb Wardrobe Stylist

What inspires you in your business?

Seeing the change that happens in a women when she feels her most confident.

What are you watching/listening to/reading right now?

Watching Goliath while editing my podcast.

What is the best referral for you?

Women looking to use style to help achieve their goals.

What is your favorite thing about the MOB Alliance?

Having 200 cheerleaders at all times and the friendships I've built.


Social Media links:
www.facebook.com/rosejubbstylist
www.facebook.com/mystyleclass
www.instagram.com/stylepdx

Podcast links:
Style Class on iTunes
Style Class on Stitcher (Android)

Ronda owns Sam’s on Franklin in Eugene. Her restaurant is our Eugene meet up home, and MOBs love the open patio, tasty food, and great service.

Ronda is a mom of three and grandmother of three. “I was a young mom at age 15 and raised three beautiful kids. I wanted to be a nurse however I had kids that I needed to support so I got my CNA and went to work at a local memory care facility,” she says.

Over the next year, she worked her way up becoming the VP of Operations of a large long-term care facility overseeing multiple care facilities in both Oregon and California. In 2008, Ronda partnered with two other women to acquire a 100-bed care facility which she owned and managed for the next eight years. Since she had found success in health care, she never went back to school.

“In 2014 following several life changing events including divorce and the loss of my son Trevor, I decided to end my career in health care and take some time off,” she explains.

Over the next two years, Ronda spent time traveling and rebuilding her life. In the fall of 2016 she decided look for a business to purchase and stumbled across Sam’s on Franklin. “I have always wanted to own a bar so I thought I’d give it a shot! I am having a great time and can’t wait for the challenges to come,” she says.

Ronda loves the outdoors, backpacking, hiking, running, traveling, CrossFit, and gardening. Some of her most memorable travels are trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and lying on the beach in Belize.

“Currently I am in a wonderful relationship that brings me another child I am honored to be “mommy #2” for. She loves coming into the restaurant for fries and to help with dishes.

Ronda says she doesn’t have a specific mentor, and appreciates the support and relationships she’s built with the local business community. “Everyone has been super supportive and helpful in making this venture successful. I am thankful for each and every one of them and appreciate their faith in me,” she says.

Her biggest business struggle has been finding quality staff as well as learning that you can’t please everyone in the service industry. She loves working for herself because she loves the flexibility and control she has over her own schedule. She also likes the freedom of being able to make the decisions she feels are right for her customers, her staff and herself.

She advises new business owners to do thorough due diligence and to have a realistic business plan. “Include appropriate people (accountant, attorney, etc.) to help you analyze the numbers and provide feedback on your business plan. Talk to others in the industry and research, research, research!” 

Ronda’s best referrals are hungry beer drinkers, sports fans, college students, faculty, construction workers, networking groups, families, and everyone in between!

She says her biggest accomplishment is raising her kids as a young mom and becoming a business owner at the age of 32.
 
She’s excited to be a member of the MOB to show that you can do anything you want and to help other moms realize their potential! “I don’t care about your education, upbringing, money, or social status, if you want it, go make it happen,” she says.
 
You can find Ronda online at:

www.samsplaceonfranklin.com
https://www.facebook.com/samsonfranklinblvd

Melissa is a full time RN at a medical center in Eugene working in the Medical, Surgical, Orthopedic and Oncology units. She is also working on her health coach certification through IIN (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) and is a Reiki Master.

She describes herself as “animal loving, Golden Girl watching, whiskey drinking, sassy molassy-just living, laughing and loving my way through life.”

She moved from Beaverton to Eugene in 2013, and is married with four kids, a Beagle, and a Siamese cat.

If it sounds like Melissa has a lot going on, that’s because she does! “I do not have a lot of spare time, but do enjoy working in my garden, driving around in Truck Norris, going for family walks, doing yoga, and sometimes using my gym membership,” she says.

In addition to her work as a nurse, Melissa is also a representative for Plexus. Brandy says she discovered Plexus after years of being sick. “I had just left my ex-husband for domestic violence with our two babies while in nursing school and working full time-that had to be why I was so sick. But then I remarried, graduated, passed my NCLEX (thank goodness!) and got a good job.  Yet, I was still as sick as ever. IBS like symptoms, not able to maintain a healthy weight and frequent bouts of bronchitis.”

Despite seeking help through traditional medical sources, she wasn’t able to find answers. “My doctor just wanted to prescribe medications and write me off as a "stressed-out Mom,” she explains.

A friend introduced her to Plexus in 2015 and she was impressed with the results. “For the first time in years I was able to keep food in. Life changer!”

Although she was already working two jobs at the time, she decided she wanted to be a part of Plexus also. “I have a small team that is growing steadily. We all have a passion for helping people reach their health and wellness goals and most of my teammates are healthcare professionals,” she explains.

Melissa lives in Eugene, but has clients all over the United States. Her ideal client is someone who is motivated to work toward health and fitness goals and willing to work on the underlying issues instead of quick fix.

She loves working for herself and the flexibility it gives her – whether that is working from her phone while relaxing in the hot tub or while waiting for her kids at a dental appointment.
 
Melissa advises other direct sales representatives to find a niche that you are passionate about. “Surround yourself with those that love and support you unconditionally and forget the haters (it's a reflection on their character, not yours).”
Her struggle is a familiar one to anyone who works for a direct sales company. “There is the stigma that is attached to it. I don't do this business for the money; I already have a good job. I do it because I am passionate about helping people and want to help others get healthy in a holistic way.”
 
Melissa mentions helping her grandma find non-pharmaceutical relief of her fibromyalgia pain through Plexus as one of her greatest accomplishments.  She has also been able to help a friend improve his health. “He's like a new man! Happy, smiling and healthy!”
 
She also loves being a MOB Alliance member. “I love being part of a group of women that encourages and goes out of their way to help you whether it is for your business or personal life. I've made some great new friends! Going to the meet ups has forced me to get out of my comfort zone-though I still talk way too fast when my turn comes around,” she says.
 
You can find Melissa online at:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/melissabandyrn
 
Facebook: Melissa's Pinkalicious Page
 
website: www.shopmyplexus.com/melissabandy

Debbie is a mom of two and the owner of SkinSense Spa in Lake Oswego. After finishing esthetician school, she worked at another spa, but a disappointing experience there led her to open her own business. Debbie has hosted a MOB meet up at her spa in addition to generously providing space for other MOB businesses to leave their cards. She has also collaborated with several MOBs to hold events at her spa.

She’s a proud mom of two older kids. “My kids are my brag, my pride, and my world!  Every decision I make in life and business is with them in mind,” she says.

Debbie was born overseas and says she sort of speaks Cantonese. She’s also an avid traveler. “I love travel, adventures, and thrills!” On the other hand, she says she is naturally quiet by nature and prefers to observe from the background. She’s also a lover of fashion and puppies. “If I had the property, I would adopt every abandoned dog I find,” she says.

Debbie doesn’t have a specific mentor, but says she has many strong women friends and MOBs in her life. “I pick and choose strengths I see and learn from their strengths,” she explains.
She says her biggest struggle has depended on where she is in her business. “In the beginning, it was ‘How the heck am I going to do this?’ then it was ‘I need to have my own space!’  Now the struggle is in marketing and finding practitioners who will be the best fit for the spa.”

Debbie advises new business owners to take responsibility for their mistakes and to learn from them. She also says “Don't be a follower. And you have to be very passionate, but not pushy, about your business, because clients can feel the difference between passion and pushy.”


She says her biggest accomplishments are her kids. But she is also very proud of her passion to continue, and do well, even when others told her she wouldn’t amount to much. “I said, hmmm, that sounds like a challenge! And I’m doing it!”
Debbie loves being a MOB and the support she finds. “It is a diverse group of amazing, talented, and GIVING moms!”
She also loves the freedom of working for herself. “No one is breathing down my neck, whether I succeed or fail, I am in complete control,” she explains.

Debbie says her ideal referral is someone who wants to learn more about caring for their skin and finding the best products for it.  Debbie’s passion for educating around skin care is well-known in the MOB, so it isn’t a surprise that she loves to work with people who want to build a long-term relationship with their skin care therapist. 
 
You can find Debbie online at:

website: SkinSense Spa, LLC
Instagram: spalakeoswego
Twitter: @facialslo
Facebook: skinsensemobilespa

Abbi Wood is a professional wordsmith who connects business owners with their audience through words that shine. She first realized how helpful her word skills were in college when she began to help fellow students with their writing. When we asked Abbi what inspired her to start her business she said, “Being nosy. I couldn’t sit back and not meddle; these days I’m better about waiting until asked before helping!”

She loves the freedom of working for herself. “I can work from anywhere with an internet connection and any time of day/night I choose. No 9-5 hours for me! I fit my biz into my life, and not the other way around. I make time for the things that are most important to me (family and gym) so I’m not bringing my clients a burnt-out, stressed wordsmith. I’m 81% chill and 19% pedantic. Mostly, I love what I do and I have fun doing it. When it counts, I stand my ground,” she says.

Abbi says she has many mentors. “I surround myself with mentors all day long.  Those that have had a direct impact: my husband, Erik Wood, owner of Geeks to Go for sharing this life with me and supporting me all the way in everything I do and want to do; Selena Maestas of The Love YOU More Project for reminding me that I can be a priority in my own life; Gwen Montoya for gently walking me through the scary biz thing called marketing with her monthly Build Your Marketing Muscles group; Emily Roach of Biz BFF for giving me the skills I need to adult in biz; Mindy Schoeneman of Sincerely Me Words for being my sister in biz and putting community over competition every single day of the week. Nedra Rezinas of Blue Deer Forest is the voice of reason in my life; she understands what I’m going through before I even say it and I can’t thank her enough for sharing her expertise with me. The (not so) funny thing is that I could keep going – I love my MOB community!”
 
Despite having a long list of mentors and business allies, Abbi shares that the most challenging time is always at the beginning.  “Whether it’s the very beginning, or beginning of a new chapter in my biz. You’d think growing gets easier the more you do it – nope! And therein lies the challenge: always being up for change and growth. Thank God for the people in my life,” she says.

She advises new business owners to do the best they can at the moment. “Don’t sacrifice progress for perfection; do it anyway; do it the best way you know how. There are countless resources that make things easier for us – get involved and learn about them so you can do the hard things in a relatively easy way. And as a person who polishes words for a living, this is not hard to say at all: you have to pull the plug occasionally and just put something out there. Something always beats nothing. So if you’re weighing your options and pondering your way through perfectionist tendencies – every minute you spend debating and wondering and weighing is another minute you’re not doing it,” she explains.

Abbi loves to work with business owners in different ways. From someone who wants an extra set of eyes on their business communications to someone who wants to outsource it all, Abbi has a service for you. She is always growing and expanding her services to meet the needs she sees in her community. “I’ve recently branched out to offering workshops around language in biz, so anyone looking to learn and grow with their community should stalk me a little and then reach out,” she says.

She says her biggest accomplishment is pushing through fear. “I keep doing the scary things with the help and support of people around me. I just want to take a second and say that if you don’t have people, I’ll be that person for you.  All you have to do is reach out.”

Abbi loves being a MOB for the community. “Being involved with a group that is conquering biz and personal lives! It’s the ultimate representation of biznality!

She offers new MOB Alliance members 33% savings on her bio writing support package (10% off is her standard Alliance discount).
 
You can find Abbi online at:
www.abbiwood.com
www.facebook.com/abbiwoodwordsmith
www.instagram.com/ask4abbi
www.twitter.com/ask4abbi

Tamara grew up in Washington, and has lived in the Vancouver area for most of her life. She’s been married for 15 years and is a mom of two teens.

She also owns two very different businesses. Her first business, opened in 2015, is Forever Spring Cleaning. Her second business, which she owns with her partner Paige (who also owns All Star Fusion), is the NW Escape Experience.  She’s also a devoted cheer mom. “I’ve served as President of my daughter’s cheer gym boosters for the past 3 years.  I'm a complete cheer mom (without the drama),” she says.

In March of this year, she did something she is extremely proud of - she took a leap and left her full-time corporate job to focus on her businesses.

She admits she loves a clean house. “My favorite past time as a child was waking up on a Sunday morning spending time with my mom and sister for family cleaning day,” she explains.

Although she tried to keep that tradition going with her own children, they were less than enthusiastic about cleaning with her. She soon realized that cleaning wasn’t something that many really enjoyed and it took a lot of quality family time away. Tamara realized that if she was dealing with this issue then there would be a lot of other families dealing with it, too.   “My goal with Forever Spring Cleaning is to help other families find time in their business lives to spend more quality time together as a family and less time worrying about the cleanliness of their homes by providing cleaning services to SW Washington,” she says.

Tamara says all the MOBs she has met are her mentors in some way, shape or form.  “I get so much from this group.  The support is just outstanding.” She also looks up to her business partner Paige Major (co-owner of NW Escape Experience). “She's a very creative person and we work very well together.  Probably because we both have very different strength and weaknesses!”
 
Her biggest business struggle is the work/life juggle familiar to most MOBs. “I tend to let work consume all of my time and I have to stop and realize that I'm doing this to better the lives of my children and spend more time with them,” she explains.
 
She advises new business owners to hire professionals to take care of the tasks they aren’t experts in. “Although this may seem like a shameless plug, and I guess it is, hire a housekeeper to clean your home, a landscaper to do your yard, a personal assistant to do those tedious tasks so that you can focus on what is going to help your business grow and give you the ability to spend more time with your children.  Because that's why most us are in business for ourselves...so we can provide a good life for our family and spend more quality time with them,” she says.

Her ideal referral for housekeeping is anyone that doesn't have time or doesn't want to spend time cleaning their own home, anyone that is moving and needs a good deep cleaning, or anyone looking to help with organization.  For the NW Escape Experience, a good referral is anyone who would like a fun night out but is tired of the same old date nights.
 
She says she loves working for herself because she can be there for her kids. “I love being able to go to school events and not have to ask for time off!” Tamara also relishes the control that comes from being in charge. “I love being in control of my own destiny!  I love helping other women be it providing them with a clean home or hiring employees that are also moms and giving them an opportunity to grow as a person,” she says.

She shares the story of one of her employees. “She was a wife and a mother of 3 who had never had a job. After her divorce, she had no experience but had to find employment.  I saw something in her during her interview and took a chance.  She has now worked for me for almost two years, has been promoted to a supervisor, and has the ability to provide for her three kids! The best thing is that she gets told by her children that they are proud of her!”

Tamara says she loves being a MOB because it gives her a sense of belonging. “The group is so supportive and encouraging.  I know that I have a group of like-minded women in my corner at all times.”

You can find Tamara online at:
www.nwescapeexperience.com
www.facebook.com/nwescapeexperience
www.instagram.com/nwescapeexperience

Chalea, the metal maven behind Mune Studios, has been making jewelry for over ten years. Her heirloom quality pieces are designed to be tough enough to be worn by moms and caregivers with young children. “I’m a mama on a mission to make creations that really speak to those who have sensitive skin as well, and it's important that they're able to wear that jewelry around their children,” says Chalea.

Her family lives on a small working farm in SW Washington. “I've been in the PNW all of my life and I can't imagine living anywhere else, it's the best place to raise my kiddos!”

A long-time artist, she’s been drawing for 18 years. Her passion for making art grew into jewelry design and making back in 2006. She began making pieces just for friends and family at first, but many urged her to turn her hobby into a profession. “I started creating jewelry from raw Argentium silver wire back in 2015 after seeing how endless my horizons could be when you’re capable of making all of your components on your own. My other job, the best in the world, is being called mama,” she says.

She was inspired to start her business because she didn’t see what she wanted in the world. “There simply had not been a line of fine jewelry out there prior that would survive being worn around my little ones,” she explained.

Due to the nickel content in most jewelry, Chalea wasn’t able to wear a lot of jewelry growing up and wished there were more options out there. That, along with her desire to create with her heart, spurred her passion to offer people options in their adornments. Chalea doesn’t think you should have to put away your fine jewelry once you become a mother! 

Over time she released a line coined "Mama Metal.” Her use of thicker chains allows little hands to wander up to play with the charms while worn by an adult. Chalea’s unique process causes the metal to create a twinkling noise moms and kids come to know and love.

“The centerpieces have been fused with my torch, hammered by hand, and hardened right in my kitchen stove. There aren’t harsh chemicals involved. I make each piece by hand with attention to detail; with beads and components that are carefully selected from yesterday's trinkets, mom-n-pop shops, & small manufacturers who share my commitment on using safe materials. Seeing the smiles of mothers and children enjoying my necklaces reaffirms that I'm doing what my heart meant to do,” she explains.

Chalea says she has a whole village of inspirational people that have mentored and looked out for her along my path. “I want to say a special thank you to all of those mothers who I am fortunate enough to call friends; those souls that stay with me late at night and helped me equally work through brilliant ideas or helping to pick me back up after tumbles in life,” she says. She also credits her dad as one of her greatest mentors because he always believes in her. “That has made such an amazing impact in my life. I am so appreciative of the effort and energy that has been invested in me.”
 
Her biggest struggle in business is people not understanding the quality and durability of her jewelry. “People hear "mama metal" and have no concept of it and it can be hard to get them to look past their assumption that I'm just selling regular jewelry; when I am helping to provide them with such comfort and love goes into each piece that I make. They don't know that it's made for mamas to wear while snuggling, nursing, or wearing their children. It's a safe comfort space for their babies and children to reach up to make the centerpiece chime with those wonderfully soft jingles they find so reassuring, she says. Chalea also mentions that even moms wearing the jewelry will often find themselves reaching up to play with their necklaces. “It is soothing to their nerves as well, a measure of comfort in this loud and busy world.”

She advises new business owners to find mentors to help you along the way and build your local tribe of support as quickly as you can. “I believe when you go together you go farther! If you're out there alone trying to do your thing it can be so easy to throw up your hands and toss in the towel if you're struggling. Also, please know that we all struggle, and sometimes the success stories you hear about have struggled even harder to get where they are,” she says.

She also reminds business owners to know their work and charge accordingly. “I see businesses go under because they are not clearing enough to cover their overhead with a forward sustaining profit margin. Don't allow anyone to undervalue what you do or talk you down it you aren't wanting to charge them anything less. Trust me, you'll thank yourself for it later.”

“The other advice that I've found useful is to make sure your thoughts are in a good mindset and that you're taking care of yourself. Successful people have a successful mindset and often have to push past upsets and setbacks. They can be part of the process and they aren't the end of you or your business!”

Chalea loves working for herself because she understands her own needs better than anyone and she can advocate for herself and what she needs. She also loves being able to see the positive impact her work has in the community.

Chalea loves to work with mamas and parents who value the work that goes into an heirloom-quality piece that's made just for them. “They may not even know quite what they want yet and may be curious and want to explore their options and I can help them along that journey,” she says.

She also loves to work with women who are in related businesses where it makes sense to collaborate and help lift each other up. “Life coaches, inspirational gurus, and other mother business owners are often friends I haven't met yet, that I would love to get to know more. Many of my pieces carry affirmations and are a great aid for those seeking to remind themselves of how much they are loved,” she explains.
 
One of her biggest accomplishments was listening to her gut and allowing her unique personality to shine. “I was doing a disservice to myself by not acknowledging the real me as I felt I had to always put a strictly business persona forward,” she says. Although she was scared at first, she’s been working on changing her inner voice. “I am cultivating amazing friendships -- and I have people seeking out my work! It feels good to know that the work I create with my hands is wanted and is being cherished by others. I am changing my life by being true to myself and showing my daughters that you can be successful in living your dreams,” she explains.
 
Chalea says she loves being a MOB because of the community of friends, and friends she hasn’t met yet, who understand the juggle of being mom and trying to earn a living. “They have your back and they lift you up. That is so priceless! It gives us a common banner to know that we belong to something amazing and can give us common ground out in the community to say hi and form new relationships, where we may have been too shy to in the past,” she explains.
 
You can find Chalea online at:

https://MuneStudios.com
https://Instagram.com/MuneStudios
https://facebook.com/MuneStudios
#MuneStudios

We’re so excited to introduce you to Rose, our Westside Chapter leader! Rose leads both the Westside meet up and the Hillsboro meet up.

Typical of many MOBs, Rose has more than one business to run - Rose Jubb Wardrobe Stylist, her styling services and Frou Frou Vintage, her vintage clothing boutique.

You can find Frou Frou Vintage at Curiosities in Beaverton and her styling service is entirely mobile. “I come to people's homes for Closet Consults, I meet people for coffee for Style Consults, and I take people shopping too,” she says.
 
Rose grew up in the country of Minnesota and has always had a passion for fashion. “I’ve always put a lot of thought and effort into how I dressed, even though it may not have always shown (ahem, middle school, ahem). I can remember fighting with my mom daily about what I’d wear to kindergarten” says Rose.

Her parents worked hard to provide for three girls and hand-me-downs from older cousins were common. “My mother was a huge bargain hunter, which used to embarrass me to no end as a child. Which is hilarious now because I have ZERO thrift store/garage sale/vintage shame in my game.”

Rose came to styling through an unexpected path. “I was an art student first, studying graphic design. I worked in graphic design and marketing for eight years before moving to Portland in 2008 and getting laid off during the financial crisis,” she explains.

After being laid off, she decided to go back to school for psychology because it had always interested her and she realized people tended to naturally open up to her. She went to graduate school for her Masters in Social Science, majoring in Counselling and afterwards began working in mental health, but after her son was born she decided to stay home.

“It was hard to make that decision. I felt like I wasted so much time going to school,” she explains.

As it turns out, she uses her skills in her styling services. “Style is such a very personal expression of who we are that I think it helps to drive deeper into why someone has worn what they’ve been wearing and how can we get them to where they want to be with style. Not to mention all the sociobiological reasons about why we like what we like on ourselves and others, and the psychological hints that you are giving to people through your style. That certainly all ties back to my background in psychology,” she explains.

Although her Frou Frou Vintage business was already established, she was inspired to start her styling career after joining the MOB Alliance. “I had been styling myself and others for years, off the books and unpaid, until Christie Gryphon asked me if I styled people professionally. And it was like lightening hit me. She might not know it, but it was right then and there that I decided to put myself out there and professionally style people,” she explains.

“When I doubted myself in the beginning I happened to be at a clothing swap where I met the MOB founder, Aria, for the first time. Her complete confidence in me and this dream just sent me skyrocketing towards it. I can never ever repay the MOB for what its done for me,” she says.

Rose names Stacy London, host of What Not to Wear, as one of her mentors. “She has a truly inspiring story, she's got major style chops, she is a feminist, she dresses for herself, she has helped so many women, she keeps it real, and she recently wrote that aging has allowed her to ‘carry around less "f***s in her trouser pockets’. I love her.”

Like many business owners, Rose struggles with her pricing and charging worth. She says it can be tempting to cut her prices rather than wait for the right customer to come to her.
 
She advises new business owners focus on commitment. “It takes commitment to stick with something when the passion wanes momentarily or you have a slow time. If it's truly what you should be doing push through that boredom or rough patch. But if it's crickets for a long period know when to reevaluate with someone you trust and cut bait if you need to,” she says.

Rose also reminds business owners of the value of networking and building relationships. “If you don't have a great network you probably won't have a great business. Get involved. You get what you give in networking. Aria’s ‘Show up to go up’ is LEGIT advice. It's how I built my dream job and some fabulous friendships!”
 
She loves to work with people who have recently had a change in their life or need change in their life. “Women who have had kids, lost weight, gained weight, changed jobs, want to change jobs, want to sell a product, want to sell their services, recently retired, are traveling more, the list goes on and on!”
 
Rose says her biggest accomplishment is her family. “I have one little boy, and he and his dad are the loves of my life. I'm very focused on my work and very driven, but I get googley eyes for those two. It's the most challenging and rewarding thing I've ever done (being the main lady in their lives),” she says.

Her other big accomplishment is being brave enough to put her own interests and self-care ahead of other’s expectations. “I'm a born rule follower with a deep artistic streak that has always run contrary to my love of admiration from authority figures. To stop trying to put on a show for them and be myself was and is a big deal to me. (Did I mention I was a psych major?!)”
 
Rose loves seeing the support the MOB offers. “The great examples set for women by the founder and directors to put community over competition. It's inspiring. It is truly the one group of people who completely understand my daily struggles. Sure, sometimes we are lucky enough to have partners in the trenches with us, but we're doing two different jobs. Coming to this group was like meeting up with all these other Generals who knew exactly how I struggled balancing motherhood, family, and the drive to build a business,” she explains.
 
When we asked Rose what she loved most about working for herself, she replied “My boss is so well dressed and easy going!”

Rose offers MOB Alliance members 15% off all her services.

You can find Rose online at:

http://www.stylepdx.com
http://www.facebook.com/rosejubbstylist
http://www.instagram.com/stylepdx
 
http://www.froufrouvintage.com
http://www.facebook.com/froufrouvintage
http://www.instagram.com/froufrou_vintage

Debbie grew up in California and intended to pursue a dance career after college. Along the way she worked at Disneyland for several years as a guest relations tour guide before deciding to become a teacher. After earning her teaching credentials, she moved to Oregon where she taught high school English more than eight years. She says “In that time I met my husband Matt on match.com, we got married, and have had beautiful kiddos. I have since retired from teaching to be home with my kiddos and rock my Arbonne business. I still miss Disney and dancing.”
 
She was inspired to start her business after her daughter was born. She wanted to stay home with her daughter, but wasn’t interested in starting her own business. She also wasn’t interested in networking marketing - until she fell in love with Arbonne’s products. “The skincare changed my appearance, the baby care vastly improved my daughters’, and my husband and I have lost over 90 pounds combined. I believe in these products and the company more than I ever thought I could. I would do this for free, but the money helps,” she explains.

Debbie says she has several mentors including her upline, Regional Vice President Trish, and Arbonne’s National Vice President. “They are such amazing lights and inspiration, but I love that they are real people and we have had some amazing laughs and good times together,” she says.

One of Debbie’s biggest challenges is dealing with self doubt. “Everyone sees me as being super confident all the time, and for the most part I am. However, I still get nervous putting myself out there,” she explains. She says it helps if she tells herself people aren't rejecting her, specifically, they just don't see the bigger picture yet.

She advises new business owners to be themselves and to be honest. “Don't fall into the gimmicky stuff. Create real and lasting relationships with people. It takes time,” she says.

Debbie loves being in the MOB because of the positivity and connection. “We all understand the crazy life balance of being moms so it's just nice to get out with other like-minded mamapreneurs and make things happen together. I truly feel that we are an amazing group of rock stars who build each other up,” she says.

When we asked her what she loves about working for herself she said “I only have me to answer to. It's on me to get it done, and my effort shows a direct reflection of where I am. This is the most fair business I've ever been in. I never miss a moment with my kids and nothing can beat that.”

Although Debbie lives in Tigard, she has clients and business partners in several parts of the United States, as well as Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Taiwan. “My business never sleeps, although I do occasionally,” she jokes.

Debbie is currently a district manager and will soon become an area manager. She says that some of her proudest accomplishments are being promoted to management, earning Tiffany's and Co challenges, being awarded great bonuses. She says “My greatest accomplishments are yet to come! 2017 is proving to be a big year for my organization and I am so ecstatic about that!”

Since Arbonne offers a variety of products, Debbie has several ideal referrals. She loves to help people who are looking to improve their skin and health by switching to clean products that are free of toxins, parabens, mineral oil, animal byproducts.

She is also interested in connecting with someone who would like to host, either in person or online, a presentation where I could share the benefits of the Arbonne Advantage, and anyone who would be interested in joining her team.



You can find Debbie online at:

www.debbieshurson.arbonne.com
www.facebook.com/debbieshursonarbonneindependentconsultant 
www.facebook.com/magicrunningmama
www.instagram.com/magicrunningmama
www.twitter.com/magicrunningmama
And her accountability group on Facebook is Massive March

We’re so excited to introduce you to Katie Brushett, our MOB Alliance Eugene chapter leader!

Before we tell you more about Katie, we want to share a little bit about why we love having her as our Eugene chapter leader.

One of the first things you’ll notice about Katie is her amazing energy and a drive to build a strong community around her. “She’s always reaching out to MOBs to support them and learn more about their businesses,” Brittainie explains.

"She loves to connect people, and it shows.  I love having someone in Eugene who is so passionate about the MOB and seeing it grow," says Gwen.

Eva adds "Katie has a genuine interest in cultivating a strong MOB community in Eugene.  She is and will continue to be a strong leader there."

Aria says “I had such a great feeling about her and her energy. She has exceeded my expectations in every way!”

Katie lives in the country with her husband and two little girls. She is a part-time high school secretary and full-time fitness fan. She’s channeled her love of health and fitness into her own business called “Katie Brushett Health & Fitness”.

She is one of seven children, including fellow MOB, Elizabeth, of Healthfully Prepared and Lemonberry Moon, and grew up in Portland. Katie says “I'm a fifty-fifty mix of loving the outdoors, camping, hiking, and loving massages, pedicures, and getting spoiled!”

Katie was inspired to pursue her passion for fitness after the birth of her youngest daughter. “I had some major complications after birth, and lost 20 units of blood and platelets. I was in the ICU for a few days, my body was shutting down, and the outlook wasn't good. I made a full recovery, and the doctors said it was mostly because I was in such great shape. After that, I knew I wanted fitness to be a bigger part of my life. I became a certified INSANITY LIVE instructor, and shortly after that became an online health & fitness coach,” she explains.

She credits her sister, Elizabeth, as being a mentor for her business pursuits. “She is so creative, has so many amazing ideas, and balances all of her businesses and her family,” says Katie. She also says her friend, Ellen, has been a mentor in her health and fitness journey. “She's been a talented fitness instructor & master trainer for YEARS, and is so encouraging and supportive,” Katie explains.
 
MOBs can relate to Katie’s universal struggle of trying to balance it all. Especially when it comes to managing multiple businesses, family, and personal time without letting anything fall too far behind.

She advises anyone beginning a business to not second guess themselves or slow down if you don’t have immediate support from those around you. “I love working for myself and knowing that I am the one responsible for my triumphs and my defeats. If something goes wrong, it's me, if something goes right, it's me. And, of course, getting to work in my jammies on my couch!”

Katie says her biggest accomplishments come from when her clients achieve big milestones in their health and fitness. “The one that stands out the most is a client who was able to get off of different medications because of the changes she made in her nutrition during one of my groups,” she says.
 
She says she loves being a MOB. “I love knowing that at any time, night or day, there is a whole group of other moms who are just like me and will support me without question. whether it has to do with my business or not,” she explains.
 
Katie’s ideal referral is someone who wants to focus on their own happiness and be healthier (physically and emotionally) for them and their family. She can work with anyone online in the US and Canada, and you can attend her live classes in the Eugene area.

MOB Alliance members get a free bonus workout DVD with the purchase of a challenge pack! 

You can find Katie online at:

https://www.facebook.com/katiebrushetthealthandfitness/?ref=bookmarks
www.beachbodycoach.com/KATIEBRUSHETT
https://www.instagram.com/katie_brushett/