What's Better than getting orders for my biz? (Seriously!)

In 2017 when I first embarked on my "side hustle" - my home-based business with Maskcara Beauty - I could only dream of what could happen for me.  As a female who has had more than her share of struggles in the self-esteem and worth categories, I knew that one of my main passions with this business would be to build other women up - to help them to realize the beauty that they already have, so they can showcase it if they want with a little makeup.  

You can see where I'm coming from in this comparison pic.  

 The thing is, that pic on the left, I thought I looked pretty good....I really was wearing makeup, by the way.  And lest you think the pic on the right looks better because I lost weight, let me assure you I didn't loose anything...I wish I could say I did, but I didn't.  I just learned how to use an easy makeup system to bringout my best features, rather than making them all flat with one foundation color.  

But that pic really showcases not just the physical changes, but the emotional changes, too.  I can tell there is a LOT more confidence and self-worth in that second pic.  I've been able to discover and start walking in my own calling, and part of that is helping other women gain that confidence about themselves!

Fast forward to these last few months in my business, and I am SOOOOOOO enjoying this path!!!  In just the last week, I've had THREE of my customers and friends post their own pics online bragging on themselves.  

This is HUGE!  These women are moms, wives, girlfriends, full-time workers....and they actually felt confident and BEAUTIFUL enough to post about themselves for once!  

THAT's what it's all about for me....and I'm so thankful I have finally found it.  

Just for fun, here are those beauties' posts.  I'm so proud of them!!

#confidence #beauty #makeup #beautiful #selfesteem #calling

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