One of the first steps Rodan + Fields encourages you to do after beginning your journey with the company is to articulate the reasons why you are doing it and what you hope to gain. When things get hard or you feel like quitting, remembering why you started the journey can help to keep you motivated and focused on your goals. I did not take the decision to join lightly and I knew my reasons, but I kept them quiet in my heart for my own reflection. However, this journey- for me- is about sharing and being open. Whether someone is considering the business side or the product side, I feel it’s my responsibility to be open and honest about why I made my decision to join and why I believe it’s such a phenomenal opportunity.
The beginning for me would have to be during my young adolescence when my own battle with acne began. No matter how hard I fought, the acne seemed to fight harder. My bathroom drawers were filled with every product the store had to offer, and with every attempt and fail, my hopes for an answer began to fade. Then it was to the dermatologist’s office for prescriptions to fight the endless “blemishes”… because really, who wants to use the word “pimples.” Those medications seemed to do more damage than good and were added to the growing collection of bottles of soap and tubes of cream that hadn’t helped. If you’ve never experienced acne, it’s hard to explain how much it impacts your confidence and increases your desire to be invisible. Middle school and high school are hard enough without trying to hide your face- which, especially on a bad day, is no easy task. Shania Twain’s song “Up!” really spoke to how I felt:
Even my skin is acting weird
I wish that I could grow a beard
Then I could cover up my spots
Not play connect the dots
I just want to disappear
Then I found Proactiv which my mom calls my miracle drug. To be honest, even with Proactiv, I never remember having perfectly clear skin, but I know it was the most effective thing I had found and for that I’m thankful.
Fast forward through a decade and a half…. During that time I continued to fight acne and insecurity. Sometimes these things were related and sometimes not. My personality is one sprinkled with fear and anxiety- probably more than even my closest friends know. I have to make the choice to not allow my mind to dwell in self-doubt and worry. It’s a burden that I have found some strategies to overcome, but skin issues still cause me to want to hide. On a bad day it’s hard to leave the house. When you combine a worrisome mind and a broken-out face, it’s hard to want to be seen even by those you love.
When I heard that the doctors who started Proactiv had created a new anti-aging line, I was intrigued. In addition to the hormones of pregnancy wreaking havoc on my face, I had always imagined that my acne would be gone before the wrinkles set it. That’s only fair, right? One huge skin concern at a time… well, not for me. As I saw more and more before-and-after photos of people whose lives had been changed by Rodan + Fields, I began to think that this was something I could really get behind.
After researching the company and its products, I began to consider if this was the next phase of how I could help people. The decision to become a teacher had always been about having a positive impact on people’s lives, and with twins on the way I knew it would require a break from full-time teaching. I wanted to continue to support my family, and I didn’t want all the financial burden to fall on my husband’s shoulders. Knowing that Rodan + Fields had an empty bottle money-back guarantee was important. I want people to find the answer to their skin concerns, but the last thing I would ever want to do is to contribute to someone else’s full drawer of failed attempts at an answer. The return rate for Rodan + Fields’ products is less than 3% which is a reassurance about the number of people that are finding their solution and therefore their confidence.
It’s a learning journey for me. This opportunity has helped my skin, has helped quiet my self-doubting mind, and has helped my family. If you are in need of a skincare solution or are seeking an opportunity to build your own business and make extra money, please let me know. I’d be honored to be a part of your journey and helping you find your “why.”
[email protected]
jertle.myrandf.com
The beginning for me would have to be during my young adolescence when my own battle with acne began. No matter how hard I fought, the acne seemed to fight harder. My bathroom drawers were filled with every product the store had to offer, and with every attempt and fail, my hopes for an answer began to fade. Then it was to the dermatologist’s office for prescriptions to fight the endless “blemishes”… because really, who wants to use the word “pimples.” Those medications seemed to do more damage than good and were added to the growing collection of bottles of soap and tubes of cream that hadn’t helped. If you’ve never experienced acne, it’s hard to explain how much it impacts your confidence and increases your desire to be invisible. Middle school and high school are hard enough without trying to hide your face- which, especially on a bad day, is no easy task. Shania Twain’s song “Up!” really spoke to how I felt:
Even my skin is acting weird
I wish that I could grow a beard
Then I could cover up my spots
Not play connect the dots
I just want to disappear
Then I found Proactiv which my mom calls my miracle drug. To be honest, even with Proactiv, I never remember having perfectly clear skin, but I know it was the most effective thing I had found and for that I’m thankful.
Fast forward through a decade and a half…. During that time I continued to fight acne and insecurity. Sometimes these things were related and sometimes not. My personality is one sprinkled with fear and anxiety- probably more than even my closest friends know. I have to make the choice to not allow my mind to dwell in self-doubt and worry. It’s a burden that I have found some strategies to overcome, but skin issues still cause me to want to hide. On a bad day it’s hard to leave the house. When you combine a worrisome mind and a broken-out face, it’s hard to want to be seen even by those you love.
When I heard that the doctors who started Proactiv had created a new anti-aging line, I was intrigued. In addition to the hormones of pregnancy wreaking havoc on my face, I had always imagined that my acne would be gone before the wrinkles set it. That’s only fair, right? One huge skin concern at a time… well, not for me. As I saw more and more before-and-after photos of people whose lives had been changed by Rodan + Fields, I began to think that this was something I could really get behind.
After researching the company and its products, I began to consider if this was the next phase of how I could help people. The decision to become a teacher had always been about having a positive impact on people’s lives, and with twins on the way I knew it would require a break from full-time teaching. I wanted to continue to support my family, and I didn’t want all the financial burden to fall on my husband’s shoulders. Knowing that Rodan + Fields had an empty bottle money-back guarantee was important. I want people to find the answer to their skin concerns, but the last thing I would ever want to do is to contribute to someone else’s full drawer of failed attempts at an answer. The return rate for Rodan + Fields’ products is less than 3% which is a reassurance about the number of people that are finding their solution and therefore their confidence.
It’s a learning journey for me. This opportunity has helped my skin, has helped quiet my self-doubting mind, and has helped my family. If you are in need of a skincare solution or are seeking an opportunity to build your own business and make extra money, please let me know. I’d be honored to be a part of your journey and helping you find your “why.”
[email protected]
jertle.myrandf.com