Coming out of college, Kristen had a definite plan and thought she was on the ‘right path.’ She landed a corporate position in Manhattan soon after graduation and could see the future laid out before her—progression through the corporate ranks and reaping the rewards. After 15 years in the corporate world, she found herself disappointed by her progression. “My career had reached a dead end; I was destined for a 3% raise each year. I just wasn’t going to achieve the financial success and personal growth I had imagined.” One day in early 2014, after coming out of yet another frustrating performance review, she was prompted to call a friend to find out more about R+F. She was curious if this business could the vehicle for the change she was desiring, and after an hour-long conversation, she enrolled as an Independent Consultant. With Rodan + Fields, Kristen didn’t experience any of the frustration rising through the ranks. With characteristic hard work and perseverance, in just over two years she achieved RFX and soon thereafter closed out RFX Circle. Throughout this time she worked 15-20 hours a week on R+F, building her business while maintaining her corporate career. And this, she stresses, is possible for everyone—it’s just a case of properly managing one’s schedule. “Living life with a full plate isn’t always fun, but when you can rearrange that plate, a lot can happen. It’s possible to find time to work a Rodan + Fields business without sacrificing the important things.” Kristen loves her role as a coach and mentor and will never forget why she started her R+F journey.