“I was constantly taking naps,” Mildred Martinez said, recalling what originally brought her to Plexus^®. “I had many years of feeling tired all the time, with many health concerns, and gaining weight. It was impacting the time I had with my family.”

What she needed was a Health & Happiness transformation, and that’s what she found. It was around this time when she began to notice several of her friends sharing their experiences with Plexus products on Facebook.

“A great friend sent me three product samples, and during those three days I felt an improvement,” Mildred said. The noticeable differences she experienced within those three days sparked the question: What if this could change everything?

It was then that she decided, "I should try to see what could happen.”

Like many Plexus Ambassadors, Mildred’s journey began as a retail Customer. She placed her first order, then later became a Preferred Customer by setting up a Subscription Order. After three months, she couldn’t believe the differences she was noticing. “I had improved my health and had lost weight,” she explained, and it was her newfound belief in Plexus products that led her to ultimately become an Ambassador. “I became an Ambassador because I felt, and still feel responsible to share how these products changed my life and how they could change the lives of hundreds who are as I was. Hoping for a change!”*

Mildred took the first steps of her Plexus journey five years ago while living with her family overseas, outside the territory of the United States. Originally from Puerto Rico, she and her husband, John, eventually moved to Baltimore, Maryland, along with their two children, María José and John Paul.

It was in America where Mildred began utilizing her unique strengths as a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Ambassador to broaden her reach and grow her business. Her career as a substitute Spanish teacher had shown her that being bilingual could open many new opportunities, and she used this gift to her benefit.

“Helping others is my passion; being a mentor and leader runs in my veins,” Mildred said. Combining that love for helping others with the deep connection she felt for her heritage, made all of the difference in growing her business.

“Impacting more Latino lives to fill them with health and happiness is one of my missions,” she explained. “Being bilingual has been a total blessing to me. During these five years I have been able to carry my message in both languages. It has allowed me to create a team with Latin and American people. A very diverse, lovely team.”

Pushing Forward With Confidence

Looking back with hindsight, Mildred did express one regret.

“I did not start my business until far too long after trying the products... ERROR!”

She came to this conclusion because she recognized the many accomplishments she was able to achieve once she began working toward the goals she’d set for herself. “Reaching Silver and then Gold were very special moments,” she said. “Winning Leaders Retreat and the Winners Dinner four consecutive years was very special for me, too.”

What has helped her accomplish these achievements? Consistency and persistence.

“I always say that my middle name is Hustle and last name is Never Give Up,” she shared. “Sending messages to my potentials. Sending educational information for them to make good decisions, speaking with my team to challenge them to grow. Drawing concrete goals for myself and for my team too. These wins are a symbol of consistency in my business! A symbol that every day I am impacting more lives. That always revitalizes and inspires me to continue.”

Believe in Yourself, and Plexus

Becoming your own boss and building a successful business doesn’t come without its challenges. But Mildred faced those challenges head on thanks to an undoubting belief in herself, Plexus products, and the Opportunity of a lifetime.

“I am most proud to share the quality of the products and people at Plexus. From the highest Executive to the newest Ambassador who has just joined Plexus, we can feel the culture of our company. We are a big family where we want everyone to improve their health and progress financially. The success of one is the success of all. The opportunity to help others to have the chance to build supplemental income so easily really blows my mind away!!! Anyone can do and have their own business with Plexus and that is very attractive to me. Being a Plexus Ambassador helped my family with supplemental income while we were impacted by the recent government shutdown. It was a huge blessing for our family.”^¤

As for the products, she said, “When people ask me what my favorite product is, I think it's a very unfair question to have to choose! All Plexus products are my favorites! Each of them has been a factor of change in my health. The fact that the products are grounded in science is something that makes me proud when I share them. The Triplex Combo improved my intestinal health and my weight. Ease helped relieve some discomfort that I was experiencing in my back. XFactor Plus keeps me going. Lean lets me have that chocolate treat everyone loves, without cheating on my diet. MetaBurn is awesomesauce! I personally use all Plexus products because each one at each certain moment has helped me improve and strengthen my health. Same with my family!”*^∔

Learning, Growing, Sharing, and Caring

With years of success now under her belt, Mildred has benefited from the personal development that comes from being your own boss. “My advice to new Ambassadors is that they need to be consistent with their products and share our products with everyone they know,” she said. “Do not wait for your own results before you share. We Latinos are a bit skeptical, and also very responsible when we are going to endorse something – I can understand that – but sharing and inviting friends immediately when you join will bring you memorable and rewarding moments in your life. Consistency and sharing, that’s my advice. It’s not about you, it’s about others – and each person has their time. Following up with those who start their own Plexus journey, and those Customers who order month after month. Training your team with easy systems for them to share. Do not give up because someone says no. Use that as a spark to inspire you to continue for a yes!”^¤

Remembering that you’re not alone was another key aspect Mildred credited to her success. Together, with the One Plexus Family, every Ambassador is given the tools and support system they need to accomplish their dreams. That’s because with Plexus, you’re in business for yourself, but never by yourself.^¤

“Growing your passion and inspiration with all the resources that our Virtual Office provides us, and positioning your mind that you can reach the top, that’s very important,” Mildred stated. “Something that motivates me is to receive news from my friends about how good they feel. It motivates me to have people who support me in the high moments, but in the low ones, too. They believe in me and that motivates me to believe more in myself. I’m also motivated by the documentaries of our Diamonds. Watching them and visiting the Facebook page of our community makes me grateful each day for the growth of my business, whether is big or small. It also motivates me to train my new Ambassadors and, above all, to see them achieving the Silver Rank. It motivates me to see other Ambassadors growing. That pushes me to keep working to grow as well.”

Paving the Way and Exploring New Paths

When asked about her upcoming goals, Mildred was enthusiastic. “I'm excited that we have launched into the Hispanic market because we can talk to our people in our language,” she said. “I love that now our new Latino Ambassadors will get a Welcome Package in Spanish. We have support of videos in Spanish. In Latino culture, we like that a lot. Expanding into this new market gives us Latinos a greater sense of belonging within Plexus Worldwide. Plexus en español has been my biggest dream since I started with Plexus, five years ago.”

With this new opportunity ahead of her, Mildred explained how this changes things for her business. “My goal now that we have the resources in Spanish, is to grow a strong Latino team that could benefit and enjoy the opportunity of health and happiness. Being Puerto Rican, I know how much our products and the business opportunity can help our Latino community. And that is my dream to continue advancing the introduction of our Plexus products and the opportunity in our Hispanic Market.”

And it doesn’t stop there. Mildred’s ambitions are as large as her heart. “Plexus has changed my life 180 degrees. Because of that I am, and will be Plexus forever,” she said. “Impacting lives – those are my words for 2019. I challenge my fellow Ambassadors to run with this opportunity and continue impacting lives with Plexus. We all have the tools to achieve it. Now that we have the resources in our language for our new Ambassadors and clients, we will grow stronger. My goal is to bring Super Saturday to Puerto Rico. It's been my dream.”

We share that dream as well!

Disclaimers:

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

¤Plexus makes no guarantees on income. Your success depends on your effort, commitment, skill and leadership abilities. Please see the Plexus Annual Income Disclosure Statement.

∔ Participants in an independent, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, human clinical study who used Slim twice a day and Bio Cleanse and ProBio 5 lost an average of 7.21 pounds in 8 weeks, while the placebo group only lost an average of 0.19 pounds.