1. Where were you born and raised; current city; family; hobbies; past business highlights...
I was born and raised in Northamptonshire UK, although I did move away for a few years when I first left home at 17; I decided to come back. It's never really felt like home here so I'm actually in the process of planning a new start in Cheshire. I was first introduced to network marketing in 2015 and as much as I loved the products, it wasn't travel. Travel was my passion, travel changed my outlook on life and travel is something everyone can relate to or benefit from, there's just no contest. I've not even been travelling all that long. It all started in 2014 after a trip to Egypt and I've been hooked ever since.
2. How have you grown or personally developed since joining PlanNet?
Since joining PlanNet, I have grown so much as a person. I've suffered with anxiety my entire life and a few years back, I wouldn't even make a phone call. These days I don't think twice about hosting Zoom calls and meeting new people. I've grown a fantastic team who are like family to me now, even though the majority of them were complete strangers until they joined the business. That for me is priceless and I couldn't imagine life without them now.
3. What drives you; what motivates you?
When I look back at my childhood there's not many happy memories I can think of or anything I want to reminisce about and that's always been my motivation. I wanted more for my children, they deserve the best and I wanted to create that dream life for them. This business couldn't have come at a better time for me. I had already decided I wanted to show them the world, but as a single mother, finances were an issue. We went from struggling to pay for two holidays a year to taking nine the year after joining PlanNet, and now we travel internationally quite often. The places we've been, experiences we've had and people we've met along the way are priceless. I want my kids to look back at their childhood and think, “Wow.” Life for me is all about living in the moment and making memories. You never know when your time will be up.
4. Who would you consider a role model and why?
A friend of mine's mum – a single mother of three, too. Just from watching her social media, she inspired me so much and showed me you can be a good mum, grow a business and be successful without anyone else's support.
5. The three words that describe you best are:
Reliable, genuine and most definitely unconventional. I’m not one to follow the crowd.
6. If you had some sound advice to give to anyone what would it be?
The best advice I can give is to be the best version of yourself. You will attract like-minded people by being you. Being fake may temporarily impress people, but by being real you can inspire and make a permanent impact.
7. What does your life look like five years from now?
I just want to be happy and help people achieve their dreams. Of course I'd like the big house and nice cars but it's never been about the material lifestyle for me. It's about making memories and meeting people who just get you and want the same out of life and of course, I'll still be with PlanNet Marketing.