Anna West of Hillingdon, Middlesex, worried that financial stability and security meant giving up her lifelong passion — acting

— to suffer one unfulfilling job after another. But when her friend introduced her to Arbonne, Anna learned she could have it all — life as an actor, with the financial security of a thriving business.

For as long as l can remember I wanted to be an actor. I went to University and then trained further as an actor at drama school — so when I graduated, I came out with two lots of debt!

After University and drama school, I spent more time out of acting work than in it, and I needed to pay off that debt. So I filled my days with promotional and event work. Although the events sounded glamorous, in reality they meant standing up 14 hours a day and having to ask to go to the toilet. But during one of those jobs, I met my friend and Sponsor, ERVP Melanie Dean.

Working these jobs left me no time for my passion. As I was getting older, I wanted security, which deep down I knew a jobbing actor couldn’t provide. But I hated the thought of having to give up who I was to “get a real job.”

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Family is everything! Nicola (Anna’s sister), Anna and Gerry (Anna’s Mum). Anna at her Mercedes-Benz Presentation, with her Direct Business Builders. What a team!

Although I needed something to change, I was absolutely not look-ing for a business or anything else in my very busy life. But when Mel told me about the business, she said it was part time and that I could fit it into the nooks and crannies of my life. When I went to meet Mel I remember parking my car next to a white Mercedes and thinking, “This could be a sign!” I was fearful of starting a business, as I had no business knowledge, but I trusted Mel and knew that she was there for me every step of the way. I also knew she was going to the top, and I could either join her or watch her. I realised that my bigger fear was giving up my passion of acting and working in a job I hated. My

boyfriend and I were just about to buy our first property, and I thought it wasn’t the right time to start a business. But I realised that there is never a perfect time to start anything in life. Before Arbonne I never had a Plan B. But the whole point of a Plan B is to have one before you need one.

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“There is never a perfect time to start anything in life.”

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So I started Arbonne in August 2011 and I plugged away at the business. I became more consistent and dedicated to learning. If I could learn to ride a bike, I could learn to do this. We have a very simple system, and I just needed to follow it. As I became a more positive and “can do” person, I began seeing results — and not only in my Arbonne business but also in my acting. I got a job as a presenter in Latvia! And, thanks to Arbonne, I had a business that could still run in the United Kingdom even if I wasn’t in the country. I also worked at the 2012 London Olympics, and on the last night after my shift, I drove straight to our annual training conference — because there was no other place I’d rather be. I love the personal development Arbonne has opened up for me to be able to become a better version of myself.

I remember NVP Emma Sangster stating in her training that once you truly committed to becoming a Region, you could expect a three month journey to get there. I thought, “I can do this. I’m willing to learn how to do this.”

I knew it was possible. I knew also it wasn’t rocket science! All I had to do was share the Arbonne opportunity, show people how to redirect their personal care spending to our amazing products. I realised my role was to help others be successful, and I knew I could do that. Three months later, we went into Region Qualification.

One of the great things in this business is that you get to choose whom you work with, and it is 100% effort based. I am so lucky to get to work with my friends every day! Our team is made up of pretty much every type of person or profession you could imagine: plasterers, teachers, electricians, actors, lawyers, journalists, helicopter engineers, parents, pilots, business owners, both male and female, and of various ages! This business has given choices and financial stability for my family and me.

Thank you to an incredible team. I couldn’t wish to be doing this with a nicer bunch of people, and I cannot wait to hand you out your keys. Thank you also to my uplines and sidelines for your incredible support and training. Thanks to my boyfriend for putting up with me and to my sister for always being there for me. And thank you, Mum, for always believing in me. To NVP Sarah Dunning, thank you for being the pioneer and the proof. Finally, thank you Mel Dean for seeing in me something I couldn’t see in myself.

If it feels right then just do it — everything else you will learn along the way. Your best is yet to come!

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Anna and her Sponsor, ERVP Melanie Dean, in Las Vegas at GTC 2013. • Anna and her Region Celebrating their achievements! Who’s next? • Getting to work with your best friends is amazing: AM Suzie Batters, Anna and EAM Hayley Richardson at the Pool Party in Vegas! • Anna in acting mode, playing the Genie in Pantomime.

“Decide that you want it more than you are afraid of it — it really isn’t that scary, and anyone can do it.”

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The Arbonne Independent Consultant featured in this EOA has achieved the rank of Regional Vice President. The average number of active Arbonne Independent Consultants who achieved this rank and aver-age compensation is described further in the Independent Consultant Compensation Summary (ICCS) available at arbonne.com > The Company > Corporate Information > 2011 Independent Consultant Compensation Summary.

The testimonial in this EOA is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent income projections. The results discussed in this EOA by the featured Arbonne Independent Consultant are not typical and should not be relied upon by prospective or current Arbonne Independent Consultants as an indication of what they should expect to earn. Actual results for each Arbonne Independent Consultant will vary depending upon individual effort, time, skills and resources. Arbonne makes no guarantees regarding income.

Arbonne Europe Sàrl (“Arbonne”) of Bösch 71, Postfach 663, CH – 6331 Hünenberg, Switzerland, is the promoter of this direct selling opportunity in the United Kingdom. The goods which are sold under this opportunity are skin care and colour cosmetics produced or supplied by Arbonne and such other goods or services as Arbonne may market from time to time.

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