Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Emeritus
Emily McLaughlin
Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

FORMER OCCUPATION:
Teacher

HIGHLIGHTS:
Began, January 1971; Independent Sales Director, November 1972; Independent National Sales Director, February 1979; Independent National Sales Director Emeritus, 2005; Monthly Go-Give™ Award, June 1975; Inner Circle nine times

Prioritizing the possibilities. Like so many early Mary Kay pioneers, Independent Elite Executive National Sales Director Emeritus Emily McLaughlin had the personal privilege of knowing Mary Kay Ash. Mary Kay, a friend and mother figure to many Independent National Sales Directors, shared her loving advice every step of the way. And when Emily followed that advice, her business soared.

“I have always worked to keep the priorities in my life in order – God first, family second and career third,” Emily says. “When for some reason these were not followed, I found my business at a standstill.”

Emily almost let negativity stand in her way before becoming an Independent Beauty Consultant. “I had so many objections, but then I had not really listened to all the advantages of the business,” she recalls. “I was so afraid of all the ‘what ifs’, that I had neglected to realize all the possibilities.”

At her first Seminar, Emily finally began to see beyond the obstacles, like Mary Kay encouraged. “When Mary Kay began to speak, I was so impressed with the warmth and love that radiated from her, I knew right then that I wanted to become an Independent Sales Director. Instead of looking at my Mary Kay business with all the obstacles, I began to take action and work around them.”

That change of attitude helped her build a successful business. “I am so grateful that my life was touched by Mary Kay,” Emily says. “The courage and determination with which she led our great Company was wonderful. I consider it a special privilege to have had her friendship as part of my life.”