4 Lynn van Niekerk 1 As one of <strong>Annique</strong>’s top 60 consultants, Lynn van Niekerk is a lady of many talents. Not only does she have a passion for <strong>Annique</strong>’s amazing skin care range, she is also a qualifi ed teacher, music teacher <strong>and</strong> a beauty pageant expert! All this, while she is busy completing her law degree. 2 3 4 5 6
Early years My primary school years were awesome <strong>and</strong> I had the most amazing teachers. I was head girl in st<strong>and</strong>ard 5 – which was the cherry on the cake for me. I also loved to play tennis <strong>and</strong> swim. Our family lived in Roodepoort, <strong>and</strong> then moved to Krugersdorp in the middle of my st<strong>and</strong>ard 6 year <strong>and</strong> I have been in Krugersdorp ever since. I went to school at Krugersdorp High <strong>and</strong> was part of the drum majorette squad <strong>and</strong> the shooting team in Matric. Lady with a good heart I currently serve on the board of directors at the West R<strong>and</strong> Chamber of Commerce <strong>and</strong> Tourism (fi rst woman in 109 years!). Through this involvement I contributed to many projects in my town, like the Cradle of Hope for abused women <strong>and</strong> children, old age homes <strong>and</strong> school projects. I have been a regular adjudicator for school beauty pageants for the past 19 years, as well as Miss Teen World SA, Face of the Millennium <strong>and</strong> Miss Earth SA. Left: pics from top to bottom 1. Lynn in Forties’ attire at the 2012 <strong>Annique</strong> Première. 2. Lynn (right) with <strong>Annique</strong> <strong>Sales</strong> Manager, Renette Josling. 3. Lynn with one of the <strong>Annique</strong> stalwarts, Leentjie Vos. 4. A profi le on Lynn that was published in the Get It magazine. 5. The portrait of an amazing woman. Benefi ts of being an <strong>Annique</strong> consultant Being an <strong>Annique</strong> consultant offered me the opportunity to enjoy fi nancial freedom. I could buy business premises, pay for my own car <strong>and</strong> invest in my daughter’s future. <strong>Annique</strong> provides you an opportunity to change someone’s life completely, be it skin care, health or fi nancially. During my career as <strong>Annique</strong> consultant, I have learnt to persevere, to render excellent service, to gain knowledge about the product, to work hard <strong>and</strong> to advertise products <strong>and</strong> the lifechanging opportunity it offers. These are the keys to success. Lynn in an amazing red dress at the 2011 <strong>Annique</strong> Première Family At the age of 26 I met my husb<strong>and</strong> through a blind date. Within a year we were engaged <strong>and</strong> married. After 10 years, at the age of 36, my daughter, Cherè was born. She is now 17 years old <strong>and</strong> is an absolute blessing! Despite their performance this year, I am still an avid Lions supporter. I enjoy listening to classical music <strong>and</strong> also support our Afrikaans singers as well. I attended Skouspel in 2011, which was really an amazing experience! We can be proud of the talent we have in South Africa! Lynn on her wedding day on 12 January 1985 Crossing paths with <strong>Annique</strong> In May 1985 I was invited to the house of Sonja van Niekerk for a demonstration of <strong>Annique</strong> products. At that time I was using another direct selling skin care br<strong>and</strong>. I had an extremely dry skin <strong>and</strong> knew it needed more than I was providing it with. I was also intrigued by the fact that <strong>Annique</strong> had a truly unique skin care routine, in that the pH Balancing Freshener gets applied as the last step in the skin care routine. After a week of use, I purchased the whole <strong>Annique</strong> range, as I could immediately feel <strong>and</strong> see the difference on my skin. Veronica Bezuidenhout trained me - her training was so thorough that we even had to write exams! Sonja kept on asking me to register as consultant <strong>and</strong> after 6 months I agreed. Since then I have never looked back. And my life did not st<strong>and</strong> still: in the same year I joined <strong>Annique</strong> (1985), I studied at RAU, did a 2-year Bible College course <strong>and</strong> got married. Currently my favourite <strong>Annique</strong> products are the Revitalising Cream, Moisturiser for Dry Skin, Bo-Serum… actually all the products! Training in February 2012 Lynn’s daughter, Cherè. Highlights Highlights of my <strong>Annique</strong> career are the overseas trips. Nobody can treat you the way <strong>Annique</strong> does - nothing short of just absolutely the best! The <strong>Annique</strong> ladies’ breakfasts organised with the Mogale Chamber of Commerce <strong>and</strong> Industry has always been a highlight in past years. There are so many highlights at <strong>Annique</strong>! Wow! I honour my Maker <strong>and</strong> I am thankful for the health <strong>and</strong> strength he has bestowed on me. I draw immense amounts of strength from my faith, but never forget the power of family in times of need. On a more professional level, Dr <strong>Annique</strong> Theron is the person who radically changed my life, as well as the consultant who introduced me to <strong>Annique</strong>. My advice to new consultants is to gain as much knowledge as possible, to persevere, to work hard <strong>and</strong> to make a decision to live a better <strong>and</strong> healthier lifestyle, because women are the cornerstones in our community. The opportunities are there – take the challenge. Opportunities are wherever you are. Don’t kill the dream – execute it! 5
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