About Karen

About Karen Spada

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Karen Spada has been a Mary Kay Consultant since 1988, when she made the dream of owning her own business a reality.

If you ask Karen why she chose Mary Kay over another opportunity, she'll tell you:

I love the Mary Kay philosophy
I am proud to be associated with a company that enriches women's lives
I believe in the products and can endorse them with honesty and genuine enthusiasm
The recognition program is very attractive
The ability to structure my own hours is wonderful for me and my family

Career Milestones

Milestones in Karen's Mary Kay career include:

Earned the monthly Miss Go Give Award for the Emerald division in June of 2009. This prestigious award is a peer-nominated award, and given to someone who gives to her community without expecting anything in return.

Earned her first company car in 1991.

Earned her first pink Cadillac in 2007 and is currently on target for her second.

Earned several awards for her units selling success.

Earned the title of MOST IMPROVED UNIT IN THE STATE OF CT in 2007

Earned the "National Queens Court of Sales" award 11 times.

As a Sales Director, Karen has mentored consultants to earn company cars-and become Sales Directors themselves!

What Contributes to Karen's Success
Karen's love of people and her positive nature have contributed to her success. She also looks for creative ways to promote her business, such as forming strategic alliances with other companies in her area to promote their joint services. For example, Karen:

Arranged Photo-night Networking Events for Women in Business, where women from all businesses could join together to network, experience the Mary Kay difference, and have photos taken with their new look.

Arranged a benefit for "Dress for Success"

With BodyWorks Massage (who provided free chair massage), visited local schools for Teacher Appreciation Day and provided goodie bags and tips for teachers.

Karen says, "Alliances like these are beneficial for so many people. They're good for my business, for the companies I collaborate with, and especially for the women who attend the events. Everyone benefits."

Giving Back to our Community

Karen also volunteers for several foundations and charities. One of her strongest personal commitment is to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. As a cancer survivor, Karen does whatever she can to reach out and give others hope for surviving cancer.

Karen has also arranged many local fundraising events for the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation.

A Bit About Karen's Life
Karen has lived in Connecticut for many years, and has been married nearly 20 years to her supportive husband, Bob. They have two wonderful children.

Karen is actively involved with her local Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers for community causes and had mentored a young girl in a nearby city, which she did for six years.