Finding my Confidence and Purpose

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Finding my Confidence and Purpose Ruby Kaluza

Imagine this, you fall in love with one product and decide to fully jump in not knowing exactly what you are getting into, this is exactly what happened to me and Thirty-One!

One day when I was at my annual church bazaar I was browsing and I stopped by a Thirty-One consultant’s table. She handed me a key fob as a thank you for stopping by and you know what I loved it and began to use it every day and found that it was very handy.

It would be about 2 years later that I would be substituting at a high school and there was a teacher having a catalog party and I ordered a Thermal tote but, I messed up on the personalization. It wouldn’t be until the following year that I would make the one of the best decisions of my life. I had just quit my teaching job and that night I signed up as a Thirty-One consultant!

All I knew at that point was that I loved the products, what Thirty-One stood for and was ready to pursue something new. I had never hosted a party or was even asked by another consultant. I would have my launch party in January and in time learn more and grow about Thirty-One. Thirty-One is a company of the direct selling association. The company was created by Cindy Monroe and its mission is to help women by giving them the opportunity to run their own businesses! Thirty-One School totes.

Thirty-One is named after Proverbs 31 in the Bible. Proverbs 31 shares about the ideal wife from the perspective of the Bible. The ideal wife is a faithful servant of God, provider to her husband and family and is hard worker, has a caring and giving heart and shows grace in all of her works. The fact that this company is faith based is what attracted me to this company.

My “WHY” when I first joined was the products to organize my home and now nearly 5 years later, my WHY has changed to being a provider for my husband and I. Our dreams include to be home with our family, travel the world and to be able to retire in the country with our dream home. When I first started with this company, I was a very cautious and shy lady. It is because of this company that I have been able to come out of my comfort zone and learned a few things about myself.

For example, I’ve learned that I’m an outgoing introvert. I love to go out and meet people however, it’s draining and when I get home I look forward to the solitude. I also learned that I am most productive when I have a set routine and I begin my day early. I’ve also learned that I can accomplish goals with consistent action, confidence and the right mindset.

Ultimately, the biggest lesson I’ve learned is that you must have faith, pray, hope and don’t worry. I am not where I am today if it weren’t for God, the support from my husband and family and the sisterhood of Thirty-One. This company has helped me to become a better version of myself and thankful for it every day.

This company isn’t just about organizing and our wonderful personalized products, it has given me the confidence to fulfill my own potential that I never knew that I had. I can now say that I live much more freely and intentional with my life decisions. I love that I get to work from home, help women and encourage them, help them build confidence and that we all learn from one another.

I’m born and bred Texan who loves God, Family and fulfilling work. I love to spend time with my husband, goddaughter, nieces and family. When I’m not working, I love to serve my church and go wine tasting, read and bake! Thank you for reading how I found my purpose, built more confidence, and how I am creating a life I love. I pray that you are grateful and inspired to pursue your own dreams.

Connect with Ruby on her social media at www.linkedin.com/in/rubykaluza, www.facebook.com/SimplyRubyRed, https://twitter.com/SimplyRubyRed https://www.mythirtyone.com/us/en/redbaglady

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