Growing up a military brat in both Virginia & London, England, I struggled with many things - but disordered eating was the most costly! In addition to suffering from low self-esteem, I was a bonafide Tom-boy and a little "rough" on the edges. I desperately wanted confidence, beauty & friends but did not know where to find it!
I went to college & found my obsession over food could actually be a career in Dietetics. Don't they say that Psychology majors are trying to cure themselves? Well, it can be true for nutritionists, too! Thankfully, God was my protector and helped me develop a better relationship with food. I knew I wanted to do that for others, too.
I earned a Direct Commission as a U.S. Army Officer & studied at Walter Reed Medical Center in D.C. I loved serving my country since my father emigrated to America and served in the Navy; I wanted to give back for the freedom we were lucky to get.
So here I was, trying to learn how to be a professional woman in a male-dominated environment. It wasn't going very well! I I had a face full of acne, low confidence, little people skills, few girlfriends & ignorance to what a "hot mess" I really was! Subconsciously I thought I had to be more tough like a man to get ahead which did not help. Plus, in today's world, you really can't let people know where you are struggling since they'll use it against you, right? You'll look weak. So I kept it in.
I was searching for something but I didn't quite know what it was....until I went to a Mary Kay party!
I believe in God-winks. When my friend JoAnna took me under her wing, I knew my life was finally set on the right course! I found a desire to help people feel more beautiful, confident, healthy, wealthy & wise. I incorporated what I was learning from building my business into my patient care & started to say hear many clients become empowered & finally say "NO!" to harmful & draining relations, jobs they despised, situations they were fearful to take action on, as they transformed into a more confident woman. I love supporting more women outside of healthcare with my MK business! It's also fun & very rewarding to develop more intimate relationships with incredible women. My career opportunity has allowed me to "have my cake & eat it, too" without sacrificing being there for my family.
I like to say that I help make dreams come true from A2Z!
I'm most proud of my 25 year marriage to a career military spouse, raising mentally strong & hard-working young adults - one serving our great nation today - my volunteer leadership in my church & local communities, my 800+ fico score, my healthy habits & work ethic, and last but certainly not least, my many supportive clients & fans around the world! I can't wait to find out your dreams & passions and support you, too.
Andrea is the best!!! She is so sweet and really knows her stuff. Having a personal beauty consultant has really helped me create a wholistic skin care plan with products that work together and are exactly what I need to keep my skin clear, hydrated, and reduce signs of aging. Thank you Andrea for your advice and friendship.
Sara H
Andrea has been my beauty advisor since 2004. She’s guided me on my skincare and makeup throughout the years. I’ve been using the products for almost 20 years and people often think I’m 10 years younger than I actually am. That’s testimonial to how well the products work when combined with a healthy lifestyle. Andrea makes it so easy for me (a very busy CEO) to keep me up to date with the latest trends and make sure I’m always stocked for my travels. She truly cares about helping women feel good and look good so they can live their best lives. Thanks Andrea!! Renee
Andrea is a fantastic advisor. She makes you feel cared for and pampered. I just tried to buy some cream while I was already out and the line was so long and I wanted to ask a question about the product and the salesperson was too busy and rudely said I was fourth in line. I suddenly remembered what am I doing? I went home got a cup of tea and went to Andrea’s website and remembered I had an email from her. I gave her my order. When I woke up this morning she had texted me that she already delivered my order!:) I had my coffee and opened my order. There was a cute little spoon with chocolate on it and some nice samples. My order was perfect. The cream is rich and my dry face soaked up the moisture and feels so plump and hydrated now. My foundation color is a perfect match too. I wasn’t worried because Andrea spent some time with me earlier this year making sure I found my perfect shade. This is what I love. I get excellent service and I’m helping empower a woman to have her own business. Win win for sure.
Kimberly C
It's convenient and a real time saver to have Andrea as your beauty consultant. Plus, she's a nice person to talk to. My face looks better since I've been following her advice. Lori D