A Woman on an Island

I have never felt so alone in my life. Not even my family understands me. Guess this is a fresh start in more ways than one.

I choose the road less traveled.

My Ever Evolving Dream by Emily Boedeker

               Have your dreams for yourself ever changed? Have you ever considered the road you’re traveling may have an alternate route to your destination? As many of you know, I have added another “hat” to my current employment status. Along with my main career being an Assistant Band Director, I have embarked on personal business ownership as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay. Recently, at the encouragement of my Unit’s National Sales Director, I’ve been driven to share the reason why I decided to add another adventure in my life. It’s the dream, the ever evolving dream.

               Life happens to us, whether we’re ready for it or not. April 8, 2015, life happened and I was left lost, hurt, and leaning on faith. Fortunately life has a way of working out, even if it isn’t ideal. In June, I found myself struggling to regain control of my life. No, not an issue with moral decisions, but I had essentially lost my “spark”. June 26, 2015 at my cousin’s wedding, I received a text message (of all thingsJ) that ignited a dream. Debbie Hocott has been in my life since I can remember my childhood. In fact, my memories of my childhood start with her and her family. I’ve never known life without them! (Sorry if you all aren’t this fortunate.) In one picture comment, my life changed. Debbie texted me and said (I’m summarizing) “You need to join Mary Kay”. Now, remember how I said “life happens to us”, well, life was happening and at my cousins wedding reception, my life’s dream began evolving.

               The next evening, I signed my consultant contract and ordered my starter kit. For the first time in what felt like ages, I had something to look forward to. Then came decisions – What do I do for inventory? Money is already tight due to “life happening”, and I have no sales experience. Debbie was right there by my side (through the phone), guiding me to what Mary Kay can do for me. At the moment I agreed on my inventory, I prayed. My new dream was coming true, and with the help of Debbie, my supportive family, and my desire to expand my pathway through life, the spark came back.

               In August 2015, Debbie came to Houston\Pearland (by way of Ft. Smith, Arkansas) and 10 minutes of her arriving, my life changed. Yes, we talked about selling, products, and the business, but my life changed because we talked about God. In the mix of life happening, I realized that I missed out on my relationship with Him. Yes, I prayed for healing with my family, but what I was lacking was praying for His will to be done. Since that day she arrived, I’ve been more connected with Him than I have in many years. I’m still a work in progress, but I feel more fulfilled having Him with me all the time. This encourages me that I am following His plan, and doing what He wants me to do. (Can I get an Amen?)

               So what is the new dream? Well, to me this has two parts. What my dream is with Mary Kay the business, and then what is my dream with Mary Kay, the leadership?

               With Mary Kay’s Business, I hope as a consultant to share wonderful products that encourages confidence, health, and fun. I truly know that the products have given me a lot of confidence in my appearance, so much so that I find myself making better choices in diet, poise, and trying to exude God’s love that I am filled with.

               With Mary Kay’s leadership, the sky is the limit. My dream is welcome as many women to the company as possible. In just one month, Mary Kay has changed my life, both at my Full Time Career and as a growing Christian woman. I pray that I may share with other women what was shared with me. My dream is to guide people, who may have lost their “spark”, find it again. Maybe give them tools so that their dreams “evolve” as mine have as well.

               All in all, my dream for my life is alive in well. I’m not sure where I’m going, but I know in the bottom of my soul and heart, that I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m grateful to be able to do both: Band Director and Beauty Consultant. Call it destiny, call it Devine intervention, or even call it luck, but whatever it is, I’m excited and looking forward to this alternative path in life. If you or anyone you know wants to discuss dreams, make up, skin care, God, or even career opportunities; please feel free to contact me. I would love the opportunity to share the love and blessings I’ve been so fortunate to receive in just three short months. God Bless and much love!