Celebrating the 1-Year Anniversary of Polka Dot Powerhouse - Austin

As we quickly approach the Polka Dot Powerhouse - 1 Year Anniversary Party to celebrate our first year as a chapter in Austin (and currently the only chapter in Texas), I was inspired by a Facebook post from fellow Managing Director Elaine Turso, who shared many sentiments about this incredible group of women! I'm paraphrasing much of a post she shared last month, but she said it so nicely, I didn't want to change it up too much! ;)

Do you know what question I hear the most when I see many of my Facebook friends in real life? "What is this Polka Dot Powerhouse thing you're doing?"

Here's the best way I can describe it: I have the privilege of meeting up with unique, smart and driven women (mostly business owners of some sort) several times a month in-person and online (or over the phone).

I have the opportunity to connect with them one-on-one because that is where the real magic happens. Getting to know women and their families, along with their background and their business/profession is so amazing. Then I try to collaborate with them or connect them with other women (and men) in the community or in my personal network who could help them grow or utilize their business/service. As the Managing Director, I just provide the space and facilitate the meetups each month!

Are we a networking group? Kind of but not really. We are a CONNECTION company.

"Networking" can sometimes be a scary word for people - and, based on their experiences, can sometimes come with a negative connotation. This group of women has shown me the importance of connection before business.

People aren't interested in what you do until you are interested in them as a person. Polka Dot Powerhouse has shown me what it means to connect with other women without anything in return.  As a result, we all receive! We all want to help or support each other, refer and do business with those we trust and have built relationships and friendships with, and ultimately, find a tribe that empowers us.

These women, not only in Austin but also all over the country, have helped me become a better friend, businesswoman, connector, and human because of the relationships we've formed. We are a sisterhood. A tribe. We celebrate together. We support each other through the good times and the bad. We hang out and have fun together. We help each other learn, grow, be accountable and do our best.

Do you need more support in your life?

We are looking to grow this organization of warm, welcoming, positive, no-drama women throughout Austin and the nation. We are looking for other women to help facilitate a meeting place in other cities in Texas (and across the country). Who do you know? Maybe this is you?

What other questions do you have? I'm an open book! Please feel free to ask me in the comments below.

And friends, Dots, guests, anyone interested in meeting these fabulous women, please RSVP to come and celebrate with us on March 7!

Hope to connect with you soon!

Stella & Dot Supports Red Cross Fire Relief Efforts in Canada

At Stella & Dot, our thoughts and prayers are with the evacuees and everyone affected by the devastation in Fort McMurray, Canada. We care deeply about our communities near and far and want to do our part to help.

See that pretty little gold bracelet with the cute pink tassels?! It's going to help make a difference in the lives of 80,000+ people through May 15!

To support the victims of the fire, now through Sunday, May 15th, we will donate all net proceeds from eligible customer purchases of the Fete Bracelet in Gold to the Red Cross. The Canadian Government will be matching donations made to the Canadian Red Cross in support of wildlife relief efforts.

From May 7-15th, 2016 Stella & Dot will donate all net proceeds from eligible customer purchases of the Fete Bracelet – Gold to the Red Cross to benefit the victims of the McMurray fire.

Sending lots of love and support to everyone affected!

Update - 5/20/16: I am proud to share the Stella & Dot Family Brands raised and will donate $10,483 to the Canadian Red Cross to provide relief to evacuees of the Alberta fires! Thank you for rallying around this cause and for all your support our Canadian community.

Celebrating my 6 year "Stellaversary" as a Stella & Dot Stylist

Warning: long, reflective and proud post ahead. :) On Saturday, April 16, I was too busy soaking up a great Stella & Dot bootcamp/training and hanging out with friends that I forgot to share that it was my 6 year anniversary with Stella & Dot -- my Stellaversary!

Six years, y'all. That in and of itself is quite an accomplishment for me and my career. (Most people bounce around jobs every 2-3 years... and I personally did not stay at a job longer than 3ish years... unless you count babysitting, which I have been consistently doing for the last 15 years, ha! ;))

Over six years ago, I fell in love with the Charlize Teadrop Earrings I had seen on Jillian Harris when she was a guest on Extreme Makeover Home Edition! (She'd also worn quite a few pieces of Stella & Dot jewelry while she was on The Bachelorette, too, that I loved!) I had to see it all in person, so I hosted a trunk show... and because of that, I loved shopping with a fabulous discount and I had to have more! At first, it was all about getting more jewelry. I had no idea what I was doing, just finished graduate school and was working full-time in marketing (with a not-so-shopping-friendly income)... but I loved fashion (and dreamed of working in the industry) and wanted to earn a little extra money!

Charlize Teardrop Earrings as seen on Jillian Harris

Truly, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made -- I jumped in and never looked back! Fast forward to three years after starting with Stella & Dot... I was depressed, feeling unfilled in my workplace and wasn't loving who I was as a person. But Stella & Dot was my happy place. My supportive family and friends encouraged me to follow my heart and my passion, and so I quit my "desk job" to really give this a go! It's been 3+ years since I made that leap, and I'm proud to say that I work full time for myself, as Stella & Dot Stylist, alongside various fun and rewarding part-time gigs!

In the last 6 years... I have:

• Purchased and paid off a new car
• Earned 4 all-expense paid incentive trips (to the Atlantis - Bahamas, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Puta Cana, Dominican Republic, and Montego Bay, Jamaica... next stop, half way to earning Costa Rica!)
• Promoted myself to 5 career ranks
• Received company-coveted accolades, such as Style Council and Style Council Elite
• Traveled to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Las Vegas and Orlando "for work"
• Styled ladies who were on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Bachelor Pad
• Shopped THOUSANDS of DOLLARS in FREE product for myself
• Blogged over 200 posts of our gorgeous accessories as seen on TV shows, celebrities, in magazines and more
• Grown a team of 100+ incredible business partners across the US and in Canada
• Been given the opportunity to make 3000+ women to feel fabulous with at least one accessory (or lots of accessories ;))... along with a few good men who've purchased a piece to make their ladies feel special!
• And so much more.

Oh, and just this week, I earned myself one of Stella & Dot's FIRST EVER diamond necklaces, which are coming later this fall - so exciting!

But... I feel like the best (and most important!) thing I have received from Stella & Dot is the friendship and support of an amazing group of women, who I have grown to love and lean on! Beyond the business and the trunk shows, I have a support system that can rival any other sisterhood (just as much as my sorority sisters -- and a few have also joined me in on the fun!). They have been the "framily" that I never knew I needed. That in itself is worth joining us.

My passion for making women feel great in their own skin hasn't changed... but now, I realize that this business has been life-changing for me. I have a dream job, and I can't keep it to myself - this should be shared with others! I'm special... but not that special... anyone can do this! Yes - anyone. Even you. :) So many more lives can be touched by this opportunity -- and it's my new passion to help others find their joy and their own successes. With our awesome April sign up special, you should really think about joining our team -- fto pay for something fun, as a part-time gig to supplement your income or pay for a fun trip, or as big as replacing your current job to give you more freedom and flexibility!

We are looking for more Stylists in North America - the US and Canada, Germany, Ireland, France, and the United Kingdom. Please reach out to me for more information - I'd love to chat about how you can fit this into your life. Or share this post/my information with a friend! Who knows... you could be an integral part in helping change the life of someone you know by spreading the word about being a Stella & Dot Stylist!

I can't thank you all enough for your support... from every post or picture "like" on my Facebook page to your purchase... you have all been an amazingly huge part of this journey! I am so grateful for my supporters and cheerleaders, Fields of Gold teammates, Stella sisters and mentors, hostesses and customers - I love you all! ❤ Thank you for allowing me to find joy and pride in my life. Xo

Final Hours of the Stella & Dot October Sign Up Special

No tricks here... just lots of ways to TREAT yourself (and your family) this holiday season... Now, I know you might think I am crazy (I certainly was when I joined S&D, but look where it has taken me! ;)), but I really think each and every one of my fans, followers and fashionista friends would love being a Stella & Dot Stylist... we have so much fun! This is a great time to try on the business! We’re going into our best selling season of the year... so why not “try it on” for the holidays and see if you like it?

Think about what you could do with extra cash this season... pay off credit card debut, shop for holiday gifts for the family, splurge and take yourself on a fun trip to ring in the New Year, make a few payments on your car or student loans? The possibilities are endless!

Now couldn’t be a better time to sign up to be a Stylist… and through October 31 - TONIGHT, at 11:59pm PST, all New Stylists will receive an additional $100 in free product credit with each Starter Kit – which is not a “one size fits all”, it’s a size that fits. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, I’d love to the opportunity to chat with you!

By "trying on a business" this holiday season, with a couple of trunk shows, you are going to end up with $1000s in FABULOUS (free) accessories... and you will earn back your investment, and then some! - if you started with the minimum investment this month.
Tonight, at midnight, will you turn into a PUMPKIN or STYLIST? ;)

Curious about this amazing opportunity? Message me for more details.. I would be honored to take the time to chat with you about how Stella & Dot can fit it your life!

xo, Whitney

P.S. With all of the fabulous incentives for Stylists, look how much you can rack up this season in FREE accessories! ;)

Stella & Dot New Stylist Opportunity - Extra $100 in Product Credit

October begins one of the best seasons to start a business as a Stylist with Stella & Dot. Last year, I had 7 new Stylists join in the month of October! It's truly amazing that this company really spoils their workforce with sweet rewards for working HARD. In addition to a paycheck, this season, I'll receive a custom iPad, limited edition handbag & necklace, $100s more in complimentary accessories, and maybe even a lavish cocktail party at my CEO's home. That's motivation to "work"! (And let's not forget... I'm headed to Puerto Vallarta on an all-expenses paid trip with my Stella & Dot sisters this weekend!)


New Stylists can get even more amazing style!  As our "thank you" to you for joining by October 31,  you will automatically receive an additional $100 in free sample credit!

This incredible offer applies to all investment levels:

• Online and On-The-Go: $199 for  $350  $450 in Sample Credits
• Trunk Show Essentials: $499 for  $1000  $1100 in Sample Credits
• Business Builder: $699 for  $1500  $1600 in Sample Credits

Couple all of that with no office politics or glass ceilings at our Inc. 500 company - and why wouldn't you want to give this a try? You have nothing to lose - especially in the holiday season - and much to gain. 

And... just a fun way to show you that Stella & Dot is going places... our founder/CEO Jessica Herrin was personally invited by the Queen of England to attend a jubilee later this month! 

This company is making its mark on the WORLD, and now is the time to be a part of this fun , ground-breaking opportunity. 

Watch this video to hear more stories on the women (just like you!) who became Stella & Dot Stylist - and how it's greatly impacted their lives. 

 

Or read more about how I became a Stylist here! Want in? I would love to have you on my team - and now couldn't be a better time to join! Let's chat! » http://bit.ly/joinmyteam-wf

 

 Give it. Shop it. Share it. Style it.

Shop Stella & Dot in Canada with Pamela Fogul!

One of the amazing things about social networking is the people you meet... all over town, all over the country... and all over the world! It is my pleasure to introduce Pamela Fogul from Toronto, Ontario, the first Canadian Stylist, to my team!

My blog has received over 4,000 views from Canadian readers! Unfortunately, because I do not have license to sell in Canada, I cannot reach these customers. Finally... I can provide an amazing customer service and styling support through a Stylist on my team who can reach my Canadian fashionistas!

Pam is an entrepreneur and digital scrapbooking business owner... she also loves the jewelry and the means to style her own life, which made her a perfect fit for Stella & Dot! She can work her social-selling fashion business, alongside her full-time existing business, with the flexibility of creating and working around her own schedule! This is such a great opportunity for her to grow her business and enjoy her life. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, let's chat!

Love the jewelry and live in Canada? Shop here and let Pam provide the most personal service to you and more!

Happy shopping to my Canadian friends! And United States customers... keep shopping here! ;)

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4 Reasons to be Stella & Dot Stylist in September

Have you been thinking about doing some fun and fashionable for yourself? Want to earn a little extra income or holiday spending money... maybe even take yourself on a fabulous trip this fall? The Stella & Dot Stylist opportunity may be just what you're looking for! And here are just a few reasons why you should join us this September...

4 Reasons to Sign Up this September:

1. Join during our busiest season - Earn $5,000+* in cash commissions for the holidays with just one Trunk Show a week!
2. Our BIG September Promotion - Earn $1,000s in FREE accessories with our DOUBLE DIP rewards in SEPTEMBER
3. Share Fall & Holiday Style - you’ll give away $1,000s of free accessories to your grateful hostesses!
4. It’s FUN & FABULOUS! Imagine how accomplished you’ll feel in the New Year knowing you already changed your life! 

My team is looking for Stylists in the US, Canada, the UK, Germany, France, Ireland and Scotland! Want to learn more about this amazing hobby, or part-time/full-time business opportunity? Let's chat! Please feel free to contact me for more details!

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Stella & Dot expands to Puerto Rico!

I'm excited to announce that Stella & Dot is now available to purchase in and ship to Puerto Rico. Women who live in Puerto Rico can also take advantage of our amazing Stylist Opportunity and start styling their own lives!


In addition to expanding the US territories, our international opportunity is huge, and we are only just getting started. Women in the US, Canada, the UK and now Germany all have the opportunity to style their own lives with Stella & Dot. And we are working hard to take this opportunity into more living rooms and empower more women across the world.

If you or someone you know is interested in the Stylist Opportunity, please share this with them!