In its October 2012 issues, Direct Selling News, announced the most influential women in direct selling. There are 65 million women in the industry. Here are some of the most influential names:
Mona Ameli with Belcorp
Dr. Oi-Lin Chen with Sunrider
Angela Loehr Chrysler with Team National
Kathy Coover with Isagenix
Marjorie Fine with Shaklee
Shelli Gardner with Stampin’ Up!
Marla Gottschalk with The Pampered Chef
Jessica Herrin with Stella & Dot
Andrea Jung with Avon
Bonnie Kelly and Teresa Walsh with Silpada Designs
Wendy Lewis with Jeunesse Global
Tami Longaberger with Longaberger
Candace Matthews with Amway
Cindy Monroe with Thirty-One Gifts
Kay Napier with Arbonne
Joani Nielson and Jill Blashack Strahan with Tastefully Simple
Connie Tang with Princess House
Heidi Thompson with Scentsy
Direct Selling News also mentioned the trailblazers of the industry, who include:
Mrs. P.F.E. Albee (1836-1914)
Mary Kay Ash (1918-2001)
Doris Christopher
Mary Crowley (1915-1987)
Jan Day (1920-1997)
Jinger Heath
Joan Horner (1925-2010)
Cheryl Lightle and Rhonda Anderson
Brownie Wise (1913-1992)
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