1. Tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Desiree' Enee' Spivey of A New You Image Consulting and BeautiControl Skin Care & Cosmetics. I am in a loving relationship with a wonderful man. I don't have any children of my own, but I do have one step-son-to be. I love meeting interesting people and learning new things. I'm governed by a high power that guides my steps in life and keeps me grounded. I've been a Certified Image Consultant for the past six years and I absolutely love it!

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2. How did you discover your passion?

There is an old saying: “You don't find your passion, it finds you.” I've always enjoyed helping women beautify themselves. I thought that if I did it as a profession, it would become mundane, so I only did it for pleasure and charged only a pint of ice cream. While I was at my last corporate job, women would often compliment me on my sense of style. I was never the traditionalist with the black and navy suits. My suits were always bright in color and I think being a full figured woman added to the allure. During lunchtime, women would come to my desk and ask for advice on make-up and clothing choices. One day, a co-worker asked me to go shopping with her. When we arrived at the store, I set her up in a dressing room and started pulling clothes. While we were shopping she says to me "you know, this is a job". I didn't think much of it at the time; but as time went on, more and more people wanted my advice and I thought to myself, something is going on here. Then one day, those dreaded words came from my boss "the company is downsizing and your position is being eliminated". I used that time to do some research on the industry. I enrolled at Fashion Institute of Technology for Image Consulting, became an Independent Consultant For BeautiControl and A New You Image Consulting was born.

3. What do you find most rewarding about your career?

In the beginning, I wanted to work with the high-end clientele, but after a stint on Madison Avenue, I realized that market was not for me. So instead, I volunteered my services at Dress For Success and loved it! I got so much joy out of helping the everyday woman reach her potential. Today, my clients are the women of mainstream America. Hearing the excitement in their voices as they share their stories of how people reacted to their new look gives me a satisfaction that is unsurpassed.

4. What have been your major obstacles and how did you overcome them?

To dispel the myth that image consultants are for the rich and famous using the day to play dress up. It's so much more than that. It's about nonverbal communication and what message you want to convey to the world. The very first conversation you have with someone is through your appearance. Having a positive image is a lifelong decision and an investment in oneself. I'm forever grateful to my clients who help differentiate between Image Consultants and Stylist. It's not about the clothing, but the person in the clothing, what statement that person would like to make and how we bridge the gap. You have your high - priced image consultants for the celebrity market, and then there's me.

5. How do you relax or spend your downtime?

Three little words... Lifetme Movie Network! I love watching movies on Lifetime while curled up on my couch and breathing in the aroma of a BeautiControl sugar candle. I have some wonderful sister friends in my circle of love and I enjoy talking and spending time with them. Spending quality time with my family ranks high on my list. And last but definitely not least: a good old fashion nap does the body good!

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