My Story
I started my Scentsy journey in February of 2009 after hosting a basket party to help a friend. With my rewards, I picked out a warmer and a bar of Pumpkin Roll, and from that first experience, I was hooked.
At the time, I was a stay-at-home mom to two little girls, doing whatever I could to make ends meet, whether it was babysitting or crafting, anything that allowed me to stay home with them. That time was precious, and I didn't want to miss it.
When my consultant asked if I'd ever thought about starting my own Scentsy business, my answer was a quick: "Not me. I'm too shy. I'm not a salesperson. I don't know anyone. Things you may even be thinking as you read this. Additionally, I had already tried two other direct sales companies in the past and failed. One of them even left me in a worse position than I started it in. Why would Scentsy be any different?
But after learning more about Scentsy's story and spending some time in prayer, I decided to take a leap. My hope was simple: that Scentsy could bring in a little extra money, enough to avoid the overdraft notices we were getting and maybe even a date night every once in a while.
What I didn't know then was that Scentsy would give me so much more than extra income. I needed connection. I needed friendships. I needed hope that we were climbing out of the hole we were in, not digging it deeper.
Now, more than 16 years later, I can look back and see how God honored that prayer in ways I never imagined. Because of Scentsy, we've paid off huge debts, moved into a better home, and given our girls opportunities we could have only dreamed of back then. We've taken family adventures, traveled across the country (and even outside it!), and said yes to all the sports, camps, uniforms, special treats- all the things that once felt out of reach.
Even more than that, Scentsy gave me people. An entire community that makes me better. A tribe that lifts me up. And it's given me the chance to pour back into our church, our schools, and our community. The same places that once poured into us when we needed it most.
I am not the same Amanda I was in 2009. I've grown in confidence as a wife, a mom, and a friend. I've found my calling: to bring others up the mountain with me, to show them that they are capable, valued, and worthy of more.
Scentsy hasn't just reshaped our finances or stamped my passport (I still can't believe I have one!). It has, through God's goodness, transformed our lives by broadening our path and filling it with opportunity.
And to think- it all began with a bar of Pumpkin Roll and a prayer.
What might it begin with for you?
