E Y E O N AR B ON N E
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Go Beyond Your
Comfort Zone
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Kara Mosburger
Arbonne Independent Consultant, Regional Vice President
Profession: Finance, Accounting
aden, Ontario’s Kara Mosburger was living on life’s hamster wheel. She worked full-
time hours as an accounting manager, ran a contracting business with her husband (who
had two jobs of his own) — all while raising their two wonderful children. After Arbonne
transformed her skin, Kara learned about the business. Just months later, she was on her
way to financial freedom.
Never in a million years did I think I’d do anything other than accounting. That’s what I went to school for, and that’s how I made my living.
Before my crazy journey with Arbonne, I was an accounting manager working every spare moment I had. I managed businesses for a
naturopathic doctor, for both Canadian and US businesses. My husband, Gary, was a full-time firefighter and also captain of a volunteer
department. We were raising beautiful kids: our eight-year-old daughter Paige, and our five-year-old son Kael. On top of all that, my husband
and I owned a contracting business. I was a poster child for busyness!
In the beginning, I didn’t even know there was a huge business opportunity attached to Arbonne. My cousins introduced me to the products,
and I fell in love with them. The appearance of my skin changed within 24 hours, and after four days my husband noticed! My friends and family
started commenting on my skin. I looked into Arbonne’s philosophy and decided to take on the business. I thought, if I can get out twice a
month and sell Arbonne’s premium-quality products, I could earn an income. The people in my life were very open to the products, and in three
months I was an Area Manager.
My family on my first AIT trip to Punta Cana 2012.
Kara with her cousins Nicole and Danielle Geerlinks.
Then I attended an Area Manager’s Retreat and met my upline, ENVP Tabatha
DeBruyn. I saw what this business really was. I could make a huge difference in
my family’s life, and I could do the same for others. I wanted to change as many
people’s lives as possible by sharing this incredible opportunity. I went home and
talked to everybody! I talked to people through my daughter’s dance classes and
my son’s hockey league. I joined a gym to meet new people. I never stopped
talking. Because of my vision and my excitement, people wanted to know more
about this opportunity. I launched seven new business builders in one month,
SUCCESS STRATEGY
“Hold your head up and say,
‘Next!’”
and two months later I was in qualification for Regional Vice President!
It all happened so fast, but it wasn’t easy. I used to take things very personally,
viewing every “No” as a rejection. I had to grow a thick skin and learn that you
have to move forward and keep talking. Hold your head up and say, ‘Next!’ I read
every book my upline suggested. I listened to every Learn & Burn and attended
every meeting and training. I learned that I was coachable! I discovered that the
more you talk to people, the easier it gets. It’s crazy how much I’ve grown — I’m
not even the same person! I was on the hamster wheel of life and was unhappy
but didn’t know it. I didn’t know how much was out there for me. I cut out a huge
amount of negativity in my life and I grew into my confidence. I quit my
accounting career, and now I’m home with my kids and traveling everywhere. My
husband has even been able to close our contracting business!
ENVP Tabatha DeBruyn and I at CNTC 2011in Calgary.
My advice for those building a business is to make it all about others. Focus on
the person you’re talking to. For those questioning their businesses, never give
up! Everyone can succeed if they just don’t quit. For those looking at starting a
business, take that leap of faith. The only way we’re going to have an amazing life
is to step out of our comfort zone and do something different. And wherever you
are, surround yourself with great people.
ENVP Tabatha DeBruyn, I am so grateful everyday to have you in my life. You
always pick me up and put me in the right direction. You’re an amazing leader
and friend. NVP Mike Stowe, thanks to you and Julie for your help. I am grateful
for everything you have done. ERVP Rachel Mesquita, thank you so much for all of
your support. This business has brought so many amazing things in my life and
one of them is our friendship. EAM Francine Good, you were my first Area, and
now I know you will be my first Region. I will be forever grateful for your trust in
Kara Mosburger and her Team at her home.
me and for taking this journey with me.
AMs Miranda McNab, Joanna Baechler, Lorrie Temple and April Woods, I am so
lucky to have each of you in my life. I look forward to all your success and
watching each of you change your lives for the better. To the DMs and
Consultants, I am so excited for what the future holds for each of you. Hold on to
your hats and lets take it right to the top!
DMs Nicole and Danielle Geerlinks, words cannot express how grateful I am every
day that you guys introduced me to this life-changing business. Thanks for being
not only amazing cousins but also amazing friends.
Kara and her team in Ottawa for CNTC 2012.
To my parents, parents-in-laws and my sister, thanks so much for all your support
during this journey.
You are my most loyal customers and my biggest
cheerleaders. You knew from day one that I could do this, and you cheered me
along. I am so lucky and grateful every day for all your help, especially with the
kids. Thanks so much.
To CEO Kay Napier, Dr. Peter Matravers and everyone at head office, thanks for all
you do to help support us. I am so grateful to be a part of this company.
And finally: Gary, Paige and Kael, you are my everything and my reason for
starting this journey in the first place. You are my support system and my
strength. I love you all, and I would never be where I am without you.
AIT 2012 at the welcome dinner with ERVP Rachel
Mesquita, ENVP Tabatha DeBruyn and sister lines.
The Arbonne Independent Consultants featured in this EOA has achieved the rank of Regional Vice President or National Vice President.
The average number of active Arbonne Independent Consultants who achieved this rank and average compensation is described further in
the Independent Consultant Compensation Summary (ICCS) available on Arbonne’s website at iccs.arbonne.com.
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.