What Do You Know Wednesday.... share the love. That's what I know. Grateful, loving, giving. In just the past week, I have a lot to share. A lot of love to give. I've received so much. Nominated as Member of the Year for Believe, Inspire, Grow (B.I.G.), thankful that with using my Silpada business to help, I am donating $400+ to a loving and giving family in need. Love what you do and you don't feel like it's work.
So what is this Member of the Year award anyway? I've been told that this is the criteria: Dedicate Themselves to Empowering Women, Always Give Before Getting, Willingly Offer Unlimited Support, Inspire Women to Thrive.
When I think about my life and my career to date, I think, yup, sounds like me. All my life I have been a good listener, and there for my friends and family. It's never what's in it for me. It's just do what feels right. When that happens my heart is full. Empowering women happens when you give someone a chance to grow and to self discover. That self awareness is the charge that ignites the life and strength into others. I see it with the members of BIG; when they are given the platform to explore, within my own self and with the women I interact with on a regular basis who is touched by Silpada. Given a chance to shine when there's a safe space to do it, gives opportunity to create. I think that these other characteristics all roll in together. Giving and offering support....that's part of Share the Love. As a volunteer for the New England Celiac Organization and the Pan Mass Challenge bicycle ride to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute, I give my time to help support these necessary organizations because giving of myself empowers me and others around. It shows my children, now adults, that giving is part of making a person whole; people need people. That to me is What Do You Know Wednesday....share the love.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Monday, January 25, 2016
Why I Do What I Do
Why am I doing this? As March comes marching around the corner, that is my 9th anniversary with Silpada, I am amazed, astounded, really. You see, what I thought was just a love for some pretty jewelry has turned into something that's hard to explain. And I'm not alone, even though it's my own business.
When I had my Amydoodles.com business for 7 years (1994-2001), I was alone in my business. I was the grandmother of the internet. I plowed forward, creating a website, which at that time, people didn't really understand. I remember going to the NY Gift Show shopping for my business and talking to the vendors, explaining that I had a website. With their hands crossed, they refused to listen or want to know anything about this crazy thing called the Internet or what a website was and why did I need/have one. I was personalizing piggy banks for new babies and shipping them across the country. No one at the shows could believe it! I did wedding favors for a couple in Texas who I never met. Back then, unheard of, right? I had to try all these things alone. Didn't have anyone to bounce ideas off of or have people who would hold me accountable to what I wanted to do for my business.
Back to Why am I doing this...I loved Amydoodles, loved the connections I made, loved to see smiling faces when I handed them their purchase or got a great call when they received the package in the mail. I help people. I put smiles on people's faces. Oh wait, that's how I felt with Amydoodles. Yes, it is the same for my Silpada business. This time, though, I have support from other reps from around the country. And yet it's the same business model, each person is so different in their reason for their business.
I share styles, I share what's the look for the season, what the colors are and how to accessorize with my jewelry and theirs. I'm honest and I'd say I'm not pushy. I am just there to help someone realize the power of Silpada. As I sit writing this entry, I am reminded that it's not just about the jewelry. Sure, if the product I was selling wasn't something I loved or believed in, I couldn't sell it. I know that when someone who appreciates quality slips a beautiful pair of dangling sterling earrings on and looks in the mirror, something happens. A radiance shines through and confidence builds. Just from a pair of earrings. I've seen it. I've felt it myself.
So take that feeling and imagine that's what I see in front of 10-20 awesome ladies at any given time. The energy, excitement and smiles are abundant. That fills me up. That keeps me going. And it keeps going. I keep giving and I get filled up.
By taking that feeling and making a difference in lives is my WHY. I am proud and I am filled with happiness when I am Silpada. My new bathroom is my WHY. I made a difference. My towels, my accessories, all because of Silpada. And that's just one piece of my WHY.
I am making a difference. I know I am. I recently put out there about a local family that my husband and I know who needs some financial help. She has been courageously battling her illness for 12 years and it's now not working. Her husband lost his job and he has to support the medical bills and their 2 teenage boys. I'm reaching out to friends and customers alike asking them to take their like/love for Silpada and make a difference. I am donating all my profits to their family in hopes of helping out even in the smallest way I can. That's part of my WHY.
When I had my Amydoodles.com business for 7 years (1994-2001), I was alone in my business. I was the grandmother of the internet. I plowed forward, creating a website, which at that time, people didn't really understand. I remember going to the NY Gift Show shopping for my business and talking to the vendors, explaining that I had a website. With their hands crossed, they refused to listen or want to know anything about this crazy thing called the Internet or what a website was and why did I need/have one. I was personalizing piggy banks for new babies and shipping them across the country. No one at the shows could believe it! I did wedding favors for a couple in Texas who I never met. Back then, unheard of, right? I had to try all these things alone. Didn't have anyone to bounce ideas off of or have people who would hold me accountable to what I wanted to do for my business.
Back to Why am I doing this...I loved Amydoodles, loved the connections I made, loved to see smiling faces when I handed them their purchase or got a great call when they received the package in the mail. I help people. I put smiles on people's faces. Oh wait, that's how I felt with Amydoodles. Yes, it is the same for my Silpada business. This time, though, I have support from other reps from around the country. And yet it's the same business model, each person is so different in their reason for their business.
I share styles, I share what's the look for the season, what the colors are and how to accessorize with my jewelry and theirs. I'm honest and I'd say I'm not pushy. I am just there to help someone realize the power of Silpada. As I sit writing this entry, I am reminded that it's not just about the jewelry. Sure, if the product I was selling wasn't something I loved or believed in, I couldn't sell it. I know that when someone who appreciates quality slips a beautiful pair of dangling sterling earrings on and looks in the mirror, something happens. A radiance shines through and confidence builds. Just from a pair of earrings. I've seen it. I've felt it myself.
So take that feeling and imagine that's what I see in front of 10-20 awesome ladies at any given time. The energy, excitement and smiles are abundant. That fills me up. That keeps me going. And it keeps going. I keep giving and I get filled up.
By taking that feeling and making a difference in lives is my WHY. I am proud and I am filled with happiness when I am Silpada. My new bathroom is my WHY. I made a difference. My towels, my accessories, all because of Silpada. And that's just one piece of my WHY.
I am making a difference. I know I am. I recently put out there about a local family that my husband and I know who needs some financial help. She has been courageously battling her illness for 12 years and it's now not working. Her husband lost his job and he has to support the medical bills and their 2 teenage boys. I'm reaching out to friends and customers alike asking them to take their like/love for Silpada and make a difference. I am donating all my profits to their family in hopes of helping out even in the smallest way I can. That's part of my WHY.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
As this Pan Pan-Mass Challenge
PMC (pmc.org) weekend approaches, I am reflecting on what this ride
means; who it touches, why we do it and how you can help. Every single
penny that is donated is another opportunity for the hospital to say, we've
got a new trial that just might work for you. Every penny donated
allows improved therapies, discoveries and support to patients, families
and caregivers. We all have lost people close to us and unfortunately,
we all know too many people currently afflicted by this horrific
disease.
That's why we get involved. I've been a Crew Leader volunteer at the Mass Maritime dorms for the past 11+ years, and my son, Jonathan Levitt will ride his second PMC, my husband Lee Levitt will ride his 15+ and my daughter Rachel Levitt will volunteer with me again this year. And hosts of other friends and family are riding and volunteering; too many to mention. All I can say is thank you.
Here are three ways to donate your pennies and dollars.
1) Jonathan's ride: www2.pmc.org/profile/jl0364
2) Lee's ride: http://www2.pmc.org/profile/LL0033
3) And if you want to treat you or someone else you know to some gorgeous, handcrafted Silpada Designs sterling silver and brass jewelry, knowing that what you wear or gift to someone has a deep meaning, then PLEASE go to this dedicated link, SHARE THIS LINK KNOWING that the proceeds go to Jonathan and Lee's ride. http://sild.es/xkj
THANK YOU.
GOOD LUCK AND SAFE RIDING TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY RIDING. THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE VOLUNTEERING. AND IF YOU'RE STAYING AT THE DORMS, I'LL SEE YOU THERE!!!
That's why we get involved. I've been a Crew Leader volunteer at the Mass Maritime dorms for the past 11+ years, and my son, Jonathan Levitt will ride his second PMC, my husband Lee Levitt will ride his 15+ and my daughter Rachel Levitt will volunteer with me again this year. And hosts of other friends and family are riding and volunteering; too many to mention. All I can say is thank you.
Here are three ways to donate your pennies and dollars.
1) Jonathan's ride: www2.pmc.org/profile/jl0364
2) Lee's ride: http://www2.pmc.org/profile/LL0033
3) And if you want to treat you or someone else you know to some gorgeous, handcrafted Silpada Designs sterling silver and brass jewelry, knowing that what you wear or gift to someone has a deep meaning, then PLEASE go to this dedicated link, SHARE THIS LINK KNOWING that the proceeds go to Jonathan and Lee's ride. http://sild.es/xkj
THANK YOU.
GOOD LUCK AND SAFE RIDING TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY RIDING. THANKS TO ALL WHO ARE VOLUNTEERING. AND IF YOU'RE STAYING AT THE DORMS, I'LL SEE YOU THERE!!!
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