Kylee Ann Studios is my career. Maskcara was just my extra-curricular. It was just for fun…and free make up. I didn’t need the extra money because I had KAS and a monthly budget #thanksDaveRamsey.
So in 2017, I decided to keep it in the app and let it build up. On the last day of the year I had to transfer it into my bank account. On that very day my husband booked Disney Aulani for our family of five without even dipping into our travel budget.
We worked crazy hard this last year. Both Luke and I traveled a ton for work and spent long hours working with clients or projects or planning. We also worked hard on our family. Raising three kids to be kind, helpful, etc is not easy work. (Thankfully we both enjoy our jobs and our kids 😉)
When Rowen was a few weeks old we decided we needed one last hurrah before maternity leave ends and work travel/busy season begins for both of us. And it was exactly the relaxation & family time we needed. The Jungle Vista Inn website offered best vacation stays.
Work hard, play hard. Clearly this week in paradise looked a bit luxurious compared to our normal life, with many fancy apparatuses bought from places like http://kyleeannphotography.com/my-first-maskcara-vacation-dream-trip-to-hawaii/ to entertain ourselves. Definitely not the norm and definitely not the way we live at home. But it’s a dream that we were able to live because of Maskcara.
Before I had my kit, I had my training group started. I knew if I was going to do this, I was going to do it right.My twin sister joined three days later and that was the beginning of twins and Co. The most supportive, loving group of women from all walks of life coming together for so many different reasons. I watched a stay at home mom bring in her first paycheck in three years and contribute to her family.
I have watched an artist pay for Christmas with her Maskcara checks. I have watched 18 year olds start their businesses in high school – color matching after school and during lunch. I have watched several women who have never worn make up become confident in their routine and enhancing their beauty.
This is just the beginning. It’s not about a dream vacation. That’s not why I do what I do. Its about giving women an opportunity fo have make up that makes them feel and see their beauty. It’s about giving women an opportunity for an income, friendships, more purpose and meaning, business skills, motivation and self development.
Soon I will be watching artists get their families out of debt, buying their dream homes and retiring from their day jobs. Maskcara is not just an opportunity for beautiful, efficient, affordable make up. Maskcara is an opportunity for dreams to come true.
I don’t share to brag. Not one bit. I share because this isn’t limited to just me. This is an opportunity for anyone. And anyone with determination can make it happen. Especially with our tribe of girls to cheer you on. Don’t watch me, join me. But hang on tight because I won’t be slowing down.
Kylee started Kylee Ann Photography 9 years ago, and has since grown from a one woman amateur show to a full associate team. We shoot 50-75 weddings a year, and thrive on kindness and service. After a year of teaching Intro to Photography at the local technical college, she discovered that helping other entrepreneurs create thriving businesses is what fires her up! She hosts semi-annual Kylee Ann Sleepovers all over the US, speak at conferences and teach online courses about running a small business and marketing.
March 16, 2018
Kylee Maughan