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My Arbonne journey started about three years ago when my sweet
friend, Stephanie, asked me to start an Arbonne business with her.
Of course, I had to say yes, because a couple of months earlier, I
had asked her to join a bodybuilding competition with me. That was
something I thought she would never do, just like network marketing
was something I thought I would never do. So, speaking from expe-
rience, never say never. Sometimes the things you thought you
would never do are the things which change your life. I am here to
tell you that Arbonne has changed my life, and I am thankful every
day for this gift. I am blessed daily with an abundance that is a
direct consequence of allowing Arbonne into my world. I have expe-
rienced such personal growth on my Arbonne journey and it has
helped strengthen my faith. I have forged new and lasting friend-
ships with people I might not have otherwise met, all because of my
carla alvarado
Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
Arbonne business. And, I have changed the course of my family’s
future. Now, we have so many options to look forward to and the
Carla Alvarado Region; Houston, TX
time to enjoy our lives to the fullest. That feels so good.
For me, the first step was learning what to ask for. I learned that career, I thought I was doing everything I was meant for. The
when you change the way you look at things, the things you look at Arbonne opportunity showed me there was a whole world out there
also change. Now, I have an open mind about everything. waiting to be explored and shared. But, in order to have that
chance, I had to step out in faith and be led in that direction. When
Before Arbonne came along, I had been in the fitness industry for you come to the realization that what you are presently doing is not
26 years and had a deep passion for helping people. While I am going to give you what you want, you have to embrace the oppor-
here on this earth, I want to make a difference in the lives of the peo- tunity to change the course of your life. Arbonne was the chance of
ple who are placed in my life. I am able to do that even more, now a lifetime and I needed to take it. When your plan A leaves you
that I have Arbonne to share with them. Throughout my 26-year totally out in the cold — even though you poured your heart and soul
into it — you must be strong enough to walk away. Everyone should
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Carla inspecting the Mercedes-Benz SUV.
Bonnie and the boys. Carla and Stef.
s uccess strategy:
“ Pay it forward by helping
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your team to succeed.
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always have a plan B, because life will throw you a curve and you
may wake up one day and realize it is time to move on and up.
I was a “closet” Arbonne person when I signed up, trying not to let
my husband know I was doing Arbonne, since he did not believe. Carla enjoying the Mercedes-Benz sunroof.
He kept saying only the people at the top ever make money. I told
him to hang on because I was going to the top. When I say this jour-
ney has changed all of our lives and beliefs, I mean that it has affect-
ed my whole family, even the ones who thought I was crazy. So, I Lastly, I want to thank the ones I do this for — the three men in my
am here to tell you that if you feel passionate about something, do life. To my husband, Patrick: I want to give back by earning the
not let that passion die inside you. Keep it alive and change the potential to take the financial burden off of you. You have provided
minds of the nonbelievers. Even though I understand my husband for our family so amazingly on a coach’s salary. I admire you for
The testimonials in this story reflect the actual experience of an individual, are anecdotal only, and may be atypical.
was only trying to protect me from disappointment, I knew all I need- that and for all the young lives you have helped change in all your
ed to do was share my passion and enthusiasm for this business and years of coaching. I wanted to love what I did as much as you love
eventually, he would catch the vision. Now, the best part of all is we what you do. With Arbonne, I can honestly say that I do.
are going to the top together. To know this is just the beginning, and
that I have the ability to touch thousands more lives, makes me feel To my pride and joy, my two awesome sons, Derek and Dusty: You
blessed beyond words. have always believed in me. I have learned so much from you both
about passion and following your dreams. God gave you both a tal-
To Stephanie Ferreira: You gave me the gift of Arbonne just for ent to entertain the world, so I have no doubts that your careers will
doing that crazy bodybuilding competition with me. To Stephanie’s explode on stage and film. It was because of your persistence in
sister, Kim Woods: Thank you for traveling all over the states to find never losing sight of your dreams, and the knowledge that God puts
a way to do this opportunity. talents and gifts into our lives for a reason, that kept you both on
track in pursuing your ambitions. I am so proud of you and I thank
To Bonnie Erickson: You are such an amazing leader and giver. I God for letting me be your mother. Now that you are both involved
feel like it is Christmas every month when the mail comes and with Arbonne businesses, we will blaze a trail as a family on our
there is a package from you. You are the most giving and down- way to the top of Arbonne.
to-earth person I have ever met. I want to be just like you and give
back to everyone.
To Mary Worthen and Carol Iverson: Thanks for sticking with me,
even when you were my only District Managers for two years, had
doubts about the business and were constantly telling me, “I do not
know if this is for me.” Well, now I am telling you, it is definitely for
you and all of the lives you are impacting now as Area Managers
and RVPs-in-qualification.
To the rest of our team: I am so blessed to have met you, and build
a relationship and business together. You are in the right place at
the right time, because I am dedicated to you.
The party line.
ABOVE:
Carla presenting gifts.
LEFT:
Bonnie and Kim.
E Y E O N A R B O N N E | MAY 2006