Women on the Rise! Interview Series - Michelle Exantus
Please introduce yourself and tell us about your career or business. What services or products do you offer?
My name Michelle Exantus and I am an Independent Consultant for Jordan Essentials.
Jordan Essentials products are made with healthy ingredients such as Aloe, Oatmeal, Beeswax, Dead Sea Salts, Shea Butter, Jojoba and Vitamin E. There are so many wonderful products that we provide but I wanted to introduce our Core 4 products which are Magnesium Lotion, Skin Relief, Lotion Bar and Essential Oils.
Magnesium lotion for muscle aches and pains. Skin Relief for windburns, scrapes and dry skin. Lotion Bar for hand, cuticle, foot and moisture protection. 6 Different Essential Oils (Orange, Tea Tree, Lavender Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Lemon) – extracted from plants. They are aromatic, volatile compounds found in plant matter. They are powerful antioxidants and immune supporters! They also have strong antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties.
What motivated you to start a new business or to make significant change in an existing business/career? Was this career or business always your dream?
When I was introduced to Jordan Essentials “The Trusted Name In Healthy Family Skin Care” I knew that I wanted to be a part of the solution to families skin care needs. I was also always concerned about the chemicals in my skin care products. All it takes is 26 seconds for those chemicals to enter into your bloodstream. I changed that to natural, non-toxic, non-cancerous products like Jordan Essentials.
What kind of qualities should a person have to be successful in their career or as a successful business owner?
Be disciplined, Stay Committed, Have great customer service skills, Adaptable to Change
What is your greatest fear and how do you manage fear? Share your advice with our readers.
My greatest fear would be to not accomplish my God given purpose in this life. I manage this fear by seeking the Lord daily and allowing Him to direct my paths and allow His will to be done in me.
What three pieces of advice would you give to our readers that are changing careers, starting or thinking of expanding a business?
Make sure you have a Strong Why -when you get discourage you also remember your Why! That will be your booster to keep going.
Mindset is key – Stay surrounded with Positivity.
Be determined to keep going, learning, growing and sharing all your challenges, successes and experiences.
How do you go about marketing your business? What has been your most successful form of marketing?
I mostly do online marketing.
How has networking helped you in your career or business?
Networking has helped me so much because I am learning new tools, tips and different experiences of other entrepreneurs.
How has being an entrepreneur or career women affected your family life? How do you achieve work life balance?
I make time for family always. When kids are in bed that is when I work on business. I also sometimes get my children involved in small things in my business.
What are your hobbies? What do you do in your non-work time?
Exercising, Playing Scrabble, Listening to Music, Reading
How to find Michelle Exantus?
Webstore: http://www.myjestore.com/Greenpetals
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/greenpetals15
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bath_body_spa
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Bathbodyspa
Thank you Michelle for sharing your story and advice with our readers.
