The Painted Picture April 2018

A clear vision of where I want my business to be,three years from now

Meme & Co is a social e-commerce business opportunity for women with an entrepreneurial spirit, selling design-led on-trend jewellery and accessories via in-person Pop Up Shops and an online personalized virtual storefront called a `me-store'.

Meme & Co allows women to work for themselves, providing greater freedom and flexibility whilst having access to resources and a support system. Meme & Co offer a low risk self-employment opportunity supported by a community of like-minded women to assist and support them in their business venture.

WHAT I DO

Through lessons learnt on my journey, I empower and inspire women to strive for greater workplace freedom and flexibility, to live with passion and purpose, to have courage and confidence to step outside their comfort zone. I am a thought-leader in finding freedom in business and living with passion and purpose.

I'm a guest speaker at engagements that are strongly aligned with Meme & Co company values of living with passion and purpose, having the courage and confidence to step outside your comfort zone and go after your dreams, not being afraid to stand out from the crowd.

I have passion, I have purpose. I am energised, I am invigorated, I am living my dream, I am in control of my destiny.

I am making a difference and I am able to give back to others. I have taken my life experiences (both negative and positive) to create a business for other women who want what I want...freedom and flexibility to work around my personal commitments, not someone else's. By sharing my journey and my learnings I inspire and empower other women.

HOW I FEEL

I am humbled when women feel my passion for life and want to be aligned with a company that offers them that same opportunity.

I have opened myself up to opportunities and as a result I am reaping the rewards. I have no regrets!

I have created a viable and sustainable business for others that in return allows me to live the life I've always strived for, creating personal and financial freedom for myself and my family.

The spirit and culture of Meme & Co is about always challenging ourselves, continuing to learn, continuing to grow...but most importantly to enjoy the journey, to have fun along the way and to appreciate and value what we have and what we are truly capable of.

MEME & CO CULTURE & SPIRIT

Meme & Co stands for freedom, flexibility, independence and entrepreneurship...having passion and purpose.

WHAT MEME & CO STANDS FOR & REPRESENTS

Core company values;

1. A commitment to providing a gorgeous collection of affordable quality, design led, on-trend jewellery and accessories

2. A commitment to always being professional, having integrity, grace and gratitude

3. A commitment to embracing life; striving for greater enrichment & greater empowerment, appreciating our worth and achieving our full potential

4. A commitment to being in control and releasing our inner entrepreneurial spirit

5. A commitment to dreaming big and being all we can be 6. A commitment to making money doing what we love7. A commitment to being courageous, daring and different 8. A commitment to unleash our creativity and our confidence 9. A commitment to having fun and enjoying the journey10.A commitment to giving back to our community; empowering

other like-minded woman

Meme & Co operates an independent sales force who hold Pop Up Shops in NZ and Australia. Product is also sold via Meme & Co website and Brand Ambassador `me-stores’ to customers nationally and internationally.

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PROFITABILITY OF MEME & CO BUSINESS

As a result of our passionate Brand Ambassadors, a loyal customer base, partnerships, media activity, our coaching and mentorship programme plus speaking engagements I attend both locally and abroad, Meme & Co brand and reputation continues to gain strength and our revenue increases.

As we gain a strong foothold in the market, we continue to look for opportunities to give back via charitable organisations that align with our beliefs.

I lead by example, I am prepared to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in. By being involved in all aspects of the business at inception and through it's initial growth I understand the processes and systems that are required to be successful. Through my own learnings and having had the ability to analyse, fine tune and implement I am able to endorse our best practise.

LEADERSHIP

I appreciate how powerful passionate and empowered people are; the importance of being supportive, of providing tools and resources and encouraging two way communication.

I use insight and deliberation to identify a way forward. I have a steely determination whilst being friendly and approachable. I am driven and diligent but also appreciate the importance of taking time out to spend with those we love, doing things that invigorate and replenish us.

I take time out with my friends and family to catch up over a coffee or wine. We go on holiday's together to relax and unwind and appreciate each others company away from the usual busyness of everyday life.

COMMUNICATION

I surround myself with other like-minded people, people who stimulate me, who believe in what I do and why I'm doing it, who support and encourage me. We network, strategise and collaborate to help each others growth.

I have contacts within the media industry who I connect with regularly, I keep them updated on our business growth and our opportunities. We feature in business and women's interest publications, I am interviewed as a thought-leader on the benefits of striving for greater freedom in business and living with passion and purpose.

We have a wealth of resources, training and coaching on-hand for our Brand Ambassadors to ensure they are well supported and working towards a common vision. The tools we provide empower them to be successful in their business venture and feel like an integral part of the company. We encourage two way communications.

SYSTEMS

End-to-end customer service is our strength, our brand and it's perception in the market are extremely important to us. We make sure the customer experience is second to none and as a result we have loyal repeat customers who rave about us to their friends. If there are ever any customer issues we work to resolve them promptly.

My advise, learnings and knowledge I share via digital offerings and speaking engagements are well received. I inspire other women to chase their dreams, to have the courage and confidence to step outside their comfort zone. This leads to further growth of my business and continues to add to my credibility as a thought leader on finding freedom in business and living with passion and purpose.

We continue to refine our systems to ensure we are operating at our optimum level, we are efficient, reliable, productive and in control. Where possible, our systems are automated.

Everything we do is considered. In terms of scalability, we never plan for the short-term but always for long term growth.

I am grateful for a team of like-minded people who all subscribe to and are supportive of our company values. The team vision is to continue to build our brand in the market, to continue to challenge ourselves and be open to opportunities. Although our focus is on growth we never lose sight of the importance of enjoying the journey and having fun along the way.

MY TEAM

I feel blessed each and every day. I get to spend quality time with my children and my husband whilst being passionate about my work and what we are achieving.

For the life stage of my children, my pleasures are simple.

MY DAILY LIFE

I happily wake to the abundance of my children. Once at school I take time out for myself, a walk along the beach with our dog or go for a run to get a clear perspective on what I need to achieve for the day. I spend a few hours working then catch up for coffee or lunch with clients/people I’m collaborating with/team members. The afternoon is spent with my laptop sitting outdoors enjoying the winter or summer sun before picking the kids up from school. The afternoon is spent with the children and the evening with my husband whilst enjoying a glass of wine.

I have a balanced diet and exercise regularly, I live a fit, healthy and active lifestyle. I take pride in my appearance. I allocate time daily around my children and husband to be free of work interruptions, to turn off from technology so I am truly present in the moment.

INCORPORATING WELLNESS & BALANCE

I have a couple of mentors that provide valuable insight, keep me focused on the bigger picture and on-track to achieving my goals. One of my mentors provides focus purely on the strategic direction of the business, my other mentor provides clarity and accountability to ensure I maintain the lifestyle I set out to achieve.

MY MENTORS

I was fortunate to meet my partner in crime when I was 15; we have grown up together, travelled together, have 3 amazing children together. He is my rock, he is my support crew, he is my biggest fan.

RELATIONSHIPS

My family and extended family are incredibly important to me, we are very close, they accept me for who I am and they love me no matter what. We have a lot of fun together, we go on holidays together, we continue to create magical memories together.

I have met some amazing people over the years, a few remain by my side, but I am always open to creating new friendships that add further depth and meaning to my life.