1. Where were you born and raised; current city; family; hobbies; past business highlights...
I was born and raised in Rochester, NY. I have two older brothers, one older sister, and one younger brother. When I got older, I realized that my mother struggled to make ends meet, but as children we didn’t notice. She and my stepfather worked hard, and it was very rare that we didn’t get what we asked for. We grew up happy, healthy, and loved. My stepfather was the main cook in the house outside of holidays, and I would always help him. Because of this, I love cooking today and trying new recipes. He and I would borrow cookbooks from the library and try new recipes every week.
As a single mother of two, I spend a lot of time with my daughters. We enjoy our girl time with movie nights and spa days. PlanNet Marketing is the first business I’ve ever had. I always knew I wanted to be a business owner, but never knew what I wanted to do exactly. I’m so thankful that PlanNet Marketing jumped in my face one day after me simply googling business ideas. What a blessing!
2. How have you grown or personally developed since joining PlanNet?
Since joining PlanNet Marketing, I have learned so much! I have a Masters Degree, and what I’ve learned for practically free has been more valuable than what I learned after years and thousands of dollars in school. The biggest things I’ve gained from PlanNet Marketing are learning how to be a true leader, learning to believe in myself, and learning how to fight!
3. What drives you; what motivates you?
Looking at my daughters every day is what drives me to keep going. They are why I fought so hard to secure a legacy. They are the reason I wake up every morning. They are the reason I keep going throughout each day, even when I’m tired, even when I’ve gotten 100 no’s. On top of this, I’m motivated just by knowing I can help somebody else. Seeing what this company has done for me, I want to watch it do the same for others. There’s no better feeling than helping someone else win.
4. Who would you consider a role model and why?
I consider my stepfather to be my role model. Although he is not my biological father, he is the only father I’ve ever known, and a huge part of why I am the person I am today. Growing up, he spent a lot of time in the community. He would take me with him to homeless shelters to pass out clothes and feed people in need . As a child, I literally witnessed him take off his coat, hat, scarf, and gloves in the winter and give it to a homeless person on the street. Even as he and my mother struggled with bills, he still found a way to help someone else who needed something more than we did. While in middle school, I told him about a classmate that had a huge hole in the bottom of his shoe, and we went to buy him a new pair. He instilled in me at a very early age, as early as five years old, how important it was to help someone else, and how amazing it feels to do it.
5. The three words that describe you best are:
Relentless, loyal, and funny!
6. If you had some sound advice to give to anyone what would it be?
If I could give anyone sound advice, it would be to always remember why you started. No matter what it is that you’ve started, you have to constantly remind yourself of the reason every single day. This is what will keep you focused, as you imagine how amazing you will feel once it's accomplished!
7. What does your life look like five years from now?
Five years from now, I won’t be tied to anyone else’s restrictions. I won't have to request time off from a job. I won’t have to beg my boss to leave work to pick up my sick child. I’ll be free in every aspect of my life, enjoying time with my family, traveling with my family, and continuing to help others be free along with me.