02/10/2026
I WASN'T JUST LOOKING FOR PRODUCTS TO SELL. I WAS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BIGGER. ❤️
When I joined Oriflame in 2016, there were several things that caught my attention.
First, the products.
I could see myself building a business around beauty and wellness products that people could use as part of their everyday lives.
But the products weren't the only reason I became interested.
I was also looking at the business opportunity.
I wanted something that could give me flexibility, allow me to grow at my own pace, and fit into my life as a woman and a mother.
Because let's be honest: as mothers, we have responsibilities. We have children to care for, a home to manage, and personal dreams we don't want to abandon.
I wanted to explore a path that could allow me to pursue those dreams without losing sight of my family.
But there was something else I was thinking about.
MY CHILDREN.
I didn't want to think only about what I could achieve today. I was also interested in building something meaningful that could create opportunities for my family in the future.
The idea of building a business that my children could learn from, participate in and potentially continue one day was exciting to me.
I knew that building anything meaningful would require learning, consistency, patience and hard work. I wasn't expecting overnight success.
I was looking at the bigger picture.
And that is what made the opportunity worth exploring for me.
Today, one thing I continue to appreciate about this journey is that it has given me room to keep learning, developing myself and thinking beyond the present.
Sometimes, the decision you make today begins with a vision for tomorrow.
Now I'm curious…
If you were building something for your family, what would matter most to you?
A. More flexibility with your time
B. An opportunity to earn an income
C. Personal growth and new skills
D. Building something your children could potentially continue
Tell me your letter in the comments.
Part 2: What I wish more women understood before starting a business.
