Decisions of the heart. Independent National Sales Director Emeritus Renee Walter faced a difficult choice in the late 1980s. Should she continue as a Presbyterian minister, the work she had prepared for since college or begin a Mary Kay business to stay closer to her young son?

“I finally realized that I had an education that many could only wish for. I knew I could always use it again. But I realized I couldn’t go back and be my son’s mom again.” Her decision led her down a path of unprecedented success and allowed her to stay close to her family — and to her faith.

“I don’t know of any other opportunity that can affect a person’s faith, family and marriage in such a positive way,” says Renee. “My Mary Kay business has given our family the time, the flexibility and the means to enjoy travel and all that goes with it. Being able to travel with my children has given them values and confidence. It has compensated for living in a small town by allowing them to understand the bigness of the world.”