My Story
Hi fam! I'm Brandy and I wanted to share a little bit about myself and why I'm so passionate about little home biz!!
I was 40 years old when I started my Scentsy journey and apparently right on track for a mid-life crisis. My mental and spiritual health was on a downhill spiral. I was miserable at my 9 to 5 job and my career of choice was less and less the path I saw myself on for the long haul, but I had no idea how far away I had strayed from my true self until I walked away. Joining Scentsy allowed me to rest my soul long enough to find some clarity.
I am a mom to 3 beautiful daughters ages 10, 18, and 26 (I call it my 8-year plan, don't judge, lol) so I've been doing this mom thing for quite awhile now. I was a teen mom and did not always make the best choices as a young adult. After facing some pretty serious consequences, I was able to turn my life around and start fresh. I found Jesus at the age of 22 and things shifted in a very positive direction. I'm a work in progress and I'm still learning new things about myself daily.
One thing I learned SUPER early in life was that I wanted to be home. I envied stay at home moms and clean houses and table dinners. But it never seemed possible. As a single mom, not working outside the home was never an option I considered. Anytime I would share my desire to be a stay at home mom, I would get a lot of negative feedback; "you would get so bored at home all the time" or "I can't see you being happy not using all your skills." All I have to say to that is:
A) Please keep me out of you self-imposed prison of social acceptability.
B) You have evidently never embraced the reality of what it takes to be a single mommy. Being bored is not and option and I get to use every single one of my skills!
That being said, for some reason you don't get paid to raise amazing children so I worked part-time and went to college, got a two year degree and I was blessed to be placed in a company where I thrived for 12 amazing years. I was able to grow up, realize my potential and literally rose up inside this company, from the bottom to the top. I received awards, became highly involved in the community, was well respected professionally, completed my bachelors degree Magna Cum Laude and I was making good money in a career that I LOVED. I couldn't imagine a position more well suited for my skills or perfect for my passions. Nothing more perfect, that is, unless it was at home with my kids. I always yearned to be home, but I was really happy and content.
Without my permission, and through some pretty horrendous circumstances, I was pushed on to a new phase of life. I thought about staying home, but I had grown accustomed to a lifestyle and level of living that I was unwilling to give up. I refused to sacrifice my comfort, possessions and tangible gains, for a simple life at home. A life spent with my girls, making sandwiches cut diagonal and being available. Having "stuff" was still a priority and I was offered a job making close to the same amount of money in a position that I thought I could use to bless others, so I moved to a new career path. I was on this new path for 1.5 years and I learned a lot, met some great people, improved my knowledge, gained professional experience and became well suited for any level of stress you can throw at me. But what I didn't do is find peace or embrace my true vocation.
Something had to give or it would be my sanity. I was drowning in depression. So, one day, I just turned in my resignation. With no financial plan that worked on paper but a lot of hope and faith that God had something bigger in store. And He did!!! I decided almost immediately that I was finally going to do what I'd always wanted to do and stay home. Scentsy was the path I chose to give me this opportunity. I figured it was 99 bucks... If I sucked at it or hated it, I would still have well over 300.00 in products that I love. And would have at least given myself the chance to live my real dream of being home with my girls.
So there we were. After a lot of prayer, tears, and sleepless nights... I was doing it. I was staying home. I was sacrificing "stuff" in order to be present.I was surrendering financial security to experience faithful provision. And I'm still doing it!! I continue to be self-motivated and provide myself with opportunities to meet new people and share with everyone God places on my path. Now that path is paved with Scentsy bars and I am even more excited about the opportunities available to me today, than I was when i embarked on this journey 4+ years ago!
I'd been a Scentsy customer for years and warmed wax religiously. I went from burning expensive candles to Scentsy wax & warmers many years ago becasue open flames are super scary with little ones and pets in the home. I quickly discovered that I did not miss the soot and burn off smell you get with even the best quality candles. I don't have little ones in the house anymore but i would NEVER switch back to candles. I love the designs, simplicity and easy scent change options you get with Scentsy.
And I've tried other wax. I'm not really the guy who has to have name brand. I shop at Goodwill, Ross and garage sales. But there are some things where generic just doesn't cut it... Kraft mac n cheese, Hidden Valley Ranch and Scentsy Wax. Trust me. I tried. So let me do the work for you.... don't bother. Scentsy is the only acceptable answer to wax and fragrance experience!
I've promoted, earned free trips to Europe, Mexico, Bermuda and Florida, met best friends, learned new things about myself, walked through some really difficult life experiences with amazing support, received cash bonuses and found a home. That 99.00 changed the entire course of my life and I'm so grateful for every bit of struggle that led me to right here. And I'm really grateful that your story led you right here too! I'd love to hear from you so please let me know if you have any questions or need any help with products or starting your own business.
My girls and I thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, for your support and love. God Bless, B
