Hello, my name is Brie, and I’m a glutton for punishment.
“Welcome Brie!” Chimes the choir of other busy, career moms.
I’m thirty-eight years old, thirty-three weeks pregnant, and typically thirty-five minutes behind schedule. On everything. I’m a busy mom of two little girls five and under, and an even busier Registered Nurse when I’m on the job in critical care.
I’m a doting wife, a closet clean freak (which doesn’t bode well with little ones), and a semi-accomplished writer.
I’ve kept myself occupied lately by writing for Huffington Post, my own personal blog, and some paid writing gigs to boot. In my spare time I homeschool my children, teach high school students at our local, weekly homeschool classes, and run back and forth to the bathroom due to a huge, growing infant pressing on my bladder. Oh yeah, and I’m moving into a new house. So sometimes I pack too; when I’m not tripping on boxes.
In the midst of my crammed scheduled, last month I decided to take my only evening off with my spouse and spend it with a bunch of women I didn’t know. Well, I knew one; the girl who invited me, and while sitting around a table with other moms and professional women I found myself quite intrigued by the speaker’s story of selling skin care.
Rodan and Fields.
That’s what she was peddling, and honestly, I had always hated that sort of thing. I was the gal rolling her eyes when other women sent me messages or invited me to parties to partake in what they were pushing. I found it all terribly boring, and perhaps even a bit annoying. Schemes. That’s what it seemed like to me. Sheesh.
Yet as this lovely women spoke a glow radiated from her face, and I had a feeling it was more than healthy skin because of the products she used. I could see Jesus in her, and as she shared her personal life with me, I could see myself as well.
I saw a loving mother who wanted to make the best life for her children, and it appeared that’s exactly what she was doing. I wanted to raise my hand enthusiastically and scream, “pick me, pick me. I want that stuff too!” But instead I sat back and listened.
I listened and I prayed.
Is that you, God?
I came home and prayed some more, and I shared it all with my best friend. My husband. Before I knew it we had decided that I, the queen of skepticism, would take a chance on this company that had created Proactive. They certainly seemed to know what they were talking about when it came to diminishing wrinkles.
So I started doing it, and the next thing I knew I was enjoying it. I was liking the way the products made me feel about my face, and I was developing a real affection for the brand. I was coming to understand that it wasn’t a scheme; it was the real deal, and I wanted to tell folks about it!
But that’s when things got tough. It reminds me a lot of my blogging. So many articles I write I put my whole heart into. I believe in what I’m saying, and all I want to do is share it with the world. I’ll excitedly put down my feelings for all to read, hit publish, and then boom. Barely a handful will take the time to even open the link.
Yet somehow, after three years of blogging, I’ve developed an audience. I’m getting paid to write, and people tell me what I say is touching their hearts. I’ve only been selling Rodan and Fields for about a month, but I can see the similarities.
Like how I still pray if blogging is what God wants for my life, so too do I find myself seeking His counsel for being an R&F consultant. I am certain of staying the course.
Some things come easy to some folks. Some people are overnight sensations. Others of us have to work a little harder, and when I find myself with a full plate and a slow return for my efforts, I have to remind myself why I do what I do. Even when I thought things couldn’t get any harder.
I have met some amazing women whose lives have been transformed by consulting for Rodan and Fields, women who have retired from corporate America, and taken to working from home. I see their financial gain and freedom, and I’m inspired. I see their hearts to help others, and I am touched.
I pray, is that you, God?
And I hear Him say, yes.
I’ve discovered in life that anything worth your time takes time, that anything rewarding comes with working for it. I’ve realized that dreams can come true, but only to those who don’t stop believing.
I’m a dreamer. But I’m also a believer.
I’m busy, but I’m blessed. I’m often times stressed and overworked, but I’m also incredibly happy. And I guess I’m never too busy to follow my heart where I feel like God is leading me. That’s where the reward lies.
So, where is God leading you?
Lynne says
Brie, my daughter, Lindsay Liakatas, is a Level 7, Lexus-earning Executive Sales Consultant. She has 2 young children, 2 dogs (1 a 17 2week old Newfoundland), a husband with his own company, a 3800 s.f. house that needed complete renovation and she really only works a few hours a day, 3 days a week.
I don’t know if God had a lot to do with her initial decision, but she consults and thanks him everyday. Keep it going. You’ll do fantastic!
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you so much for sharing that with me. ☺️
Denise says
You have got this, Brie!! And I wish you an amazing amount of success!! You’re all together.
Wishing you the best,
Denise
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you so much!
Loan Nguyen says
Thank you! You don’t even know how good timing this is to me! I have been an RF consultant for more than 2 years now and I’m at the point where I thought things couldn’t get any harder…Please pray for me to see the road where God is leading me!
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you for commenting. Praying for you.
Connie Deam says
Much enjoyed your blog…your wit and way with words! Success with R + F looks different for all of us…God’s blessings as you seek yours!
brieann.rn@gmail.com says
Thank you so much.