1. Where were you born and raised; current city; family; hobbies; past business highlights...
I was raised in Tacoma, WA and currently live in Warner Robins, GA with my amazing husband, Eric Richardson. Eric is not only my business partner but my partner in life and we will be celebrating our 20 year anniversary this year! I am also a proud Mother and GlamMa! I have been in the insurance industry for over 23 years and an entrepreneur for five years now. I am a 20/20 Club member and a One-Star Director.
2. How have you grown or personally developed since joining PlanNet?
I have grown so much emotionally and mentally since I truly plugged into the culture and now realize how amazing PlanNet Marketing truly is, especially the leadership. I just wish I had plugged in sooner. My mindset is nothing like it was when I first joined this opportunity. Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever thought I could do anything like this. I've always loved helping people and PlanNet Marketing has given us a vehicle to help so many more. I have learned the power of relationships. I cherish the ones I have and the new ones I have formed.
3. What drives you; what motivates you?
My motivation has always been my family and will always be my family; however, my MAIN motivation, my “WHY," is my mother. My father passed when I was six years old. He was in the Army and that is where my parents met in Korea. My mother came to the United States without knowing how to read, write, and could barely speak English. She relied solely on my father for everything. When he passed away, it was just the two of us. I was the only child and we solely relied on each other. As a child, I remember my mom making so many sacrifices just so that I could be comfortable and not go without. My mom is Korean and in the Asian culture, it is the responsibility of the adult children to take care of the elderly. My mother is 86 years young and has dementia/Alzheimer's. Her condition got so bad we were not able to watch her and care for her around the clock like she needed. The day I had to put my mom into a facility was the hardest thing I've ever had to do because in the eyes of the Korean culture, I am failing the one person who sacrificed everything for me. My motivation is to bring my mom home with us.
4. Who would you consider a role model and why?
My role model is definitely my mother. My mother, a widow, had hope, a huge desire, and lots of love for her daughter, whom she protected with everything she had in her. She worked tirelessly to provide an amazing life for us. My mother worked several jobs and learned how to start her own businesses; in fact, she was the first entrepreneur I've ever known. I just didn't realize it back then. My mother embodies the term "A Mother's Love."
5. The three words that describe you best are:
Faith, Loyal, and Fun.
6. If you had some sound advice to give to anyone what would it be?
Always keep your "WHY" in front of you and remember the reason why you started this business. The reason you started is the EXACT reason why you MUST finish. Whatever you do, DO NOT QUIT.
7. What does your life look like five years from now?
Five years from now, my husband and I will be full-time entrepreneurs making multiple six figures. We will have multiple Directors within our organization who will also be making multiple six figures. Most importantly, my mom will be home with us and I'm looking forward to sharing her favorite Korean pastry and having coffee with her on our deck while listening to her tell me stories from the past, all while she rubs my left hand.