I really should be in bed but I’ve been wanting to share this news for days!
I landed my first Spokesperson job! ME? a Spokesperson. I’m scared, ecstatic and intrigued at the same time. I’m learning how this whole industry ticks and it’s utterly fascinating for this traditional worker bee.
Here’s the details… I’ve been asked to help on a campaign for Weight Watchers Ice cream. They are sending a camera crew to record a video at my house AND I’ll be doing a radio media tour in January! How fun is that?!? You guys KNOW how I feel about ice cream. ;)
I should note that Weight Watchers and Weight Watchers Ice Cream are two completely separate companies. They are NOT one in the same which actually brings me to my second announcement.
Apparently being honest does pay. I really thought Weight Watchers would want nothing to do with me after giving my initial opinions on the new program. I’m not one to hold anything back and I still have a lot of questions about PointsPlus. But as with anything, I’m willing to learn, experiment and give my thoughts. Apparently Weight Watchers is willing to listen. They have asked me to become an "Insider." According to them,
"The Insiders comprises a group of prominent bloggers who focus on health and lifestyle and have loyal readers who would appreciate hearing about the latest Weight Watchers news."
They are giving me access to eTools (I can’t wait to get in there and check it out!) and will be sending me news about the new PointsPlus program.
Weight Watchers really did help me change my life and I’ve been a fan of theirs for sometimes. I even applied to work there a few years ago. Not as a leader (although I would love to do that) but at a higher capacity. I’m not one to be a corporate minion so I’m probably better off on my own but I welcome the opportunity to work with companies in my niche, especially ones that have had such an impact on me personally.
So that’s it. That’s my big news. Nothing real earth shattering but exciting to me all the same. These are the kinds of opportunities I wouldn’t get to explore while working full time. I may not be bringing home a steady paycheck anymore but I’m happier spending more time at home and having fun working for myself.
OK, I need sleep. I have a breakfast date with a 5 year old. :)
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Roni started this blog in '05 to journal her weight loss. 70lbs later, she's committed to living a conscious, healthy life and hopes to inspire others along the way. Read more on the about page.
How fun! I think that is great and goes to show that being real pays off. Thanks for being such a great role model of authenticity!!
That’s pretty awesome Roni! I always thought you would make a great spokeswoman. And for ice cream? Match made in heaven. ;)
Congratulations!!!
That’s wonderful news Roni! Good for you and congrats!
Congrats, Roni! This really is awesome!
How exciting! You’re going to be awesome in both capacities. :) I love eTools, although I mostly use WW Mobile on my iPhone these days which ties in to my eTools account.
I think that is huge news! Congrats, I can’t wait to hear about the inside scoop
Roni, that’s awesome! And here I was worried about them getting upset about you using their trademarks and stuff. Obviously I don’t know much. Congrats on your new gigs! I’m secretly jealous! I want to be an “insider” or a success story or something. I have at least 20 lbs and five years to go, lol!
This is wonderful, amazing and just great. You will do so well with this, as you do your vlogs. Happy, Happy for you!!
Congratulations!! That IS exciting news and I’m really excited for you!!!
How exiting! I am thrilled for you! They couldn’t have picked a better person for the job…
Congratulations! That is really exciting!! Can´t wait to hear more about it!!
Congrats, Roni! That is so exciting!!!
WONDERFUL! WW’s is great and you’ll be a wonderful spokesperson and “insider”…you have a great way of saying things, being direct yet being kind! I’m happy for you. Wish I’d be able to see the icecream “spots” – I”m sure they won’t run in Canada :( .
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PS (yes, another one!) – hope you enjoyed your breakfast “date” – they’re the BEST! Especially with kiddos!
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Those are great opportunities and I have no doubts that you are the perfect person for the jobs!
D – Actually you will be able to. It’s just an online video. No tv for me. :)
That is so SO cool! I’d love to work for/with WW!
So cool. I am really excited to hear about your experiences as an Insider. Our company is focusing on social media more and more and I just read a book that described using people that had a passion for something in a unique way that sounds pretty similar.
How awesome!!! As a loyal reader/stalker since the ‘Old Site’, I’m really excited for you!!
Cool! Sounds like a FUN job! :) Congrats!
can’t wiat to see you on the boards.
have fun with the video
How exciting! I can’t wait to hear all about it.
SO FREAKING SUPER COOL!!!!!! I can’t wait to watch you!!! :)
That is so awesome! The only thing better would be if you teamed up with WW for WW PIZZA!!! :)
How amazing! Congratulations on BOTH opportunities! I’m soo soo happy for you. You are the perfect person for the jobs!
Congrats Roni! I’m sure you will be a great spokesperson.
I think that the insider position with WW really shows how important your honesty is and how much people really do appreciate it! Can’t wait to hear all the fun things that come from these two opportunities.
CONGRATULATIONS! so fun.
Awesome and congratulations!!!! Can’t wait to hear more. WW has changed my life too.
FINALLY! I am so glad for your opportunites. You are an inspiration and a totally honest and real person hence all of your loyal fans, it is about time WW realized it.
Another thing….You need to change the info under “Payin’ Bills’ about Vitalicious since they are no longer 1 point but 3 :(
Congratulations!!!!!
Hey, this is very random, but will you mention on your next call that when you’re on the Food Tracker and looking at the Daily Healthy Guidelines descriptions that they have Olive Oil and “Rapeseed”. That just doesn’t sit well with me and I’m sure most other women, and men for that matter.
I know this may sound so, so stupid and you have a million things to discuss and go over with them but I just can’t stop feeling the way I do everytime I see it.
Congratulations again on all of these exciting new beginnings coming your way!!
How incredibly fun and exciting! :) Can’t wait to see where this takes you! <3
What terrific news Roni! I can’t wait to hear about some inside scoops. :o)
Such great news! Congratulations:_
Great news! I am so happy for you!
BTW Points Plus is getting easier after a few weeks :)
That’s awesome!!! Congrats!!! : )
Congratulations!!!! Glad to hear WW has you as an Insider.
Isn’t rapeseed an oil?
Katie – Apparently that is an oil.. http://bit.ly/hDhZjF I had no idea!
I think rapeseed is the term for canola oil used in Canada/UK-I remember being in England as a teenager and one a train passing through fields I saw a big sign for a “rapeseed demo” which I can only assume involved pressing oil. Had a similar response though!
That is so exciting! You have so many new and interesting opportunities coming your way, what a great way of growing your career, totally organic!
Congrats! How fun! I love the new WW plan. Can’t wait to read more of your thoughts on it.
Congratulations!!!!! I’ll be looking forward to hearing more about Points Plus and ice cream, of course!
Congratulations! I think you’re really going to love e-tools. It totally changed the way I felt about tracking. I went from dreading tracking on paper to loving and tracking everything on e-tools. Plus, there’s a million recipes at your fingertips and charts and graphs…I could go on and on. It definitely helped me lose 115 lbs.
Congrats!
Congrats! But I’ve always considered you a WW spokesperson! It is so much easier relating to an everyday normal person successful from the program, then a celebrity (who has cooks, personal trainers, etc…)-I’m not downgrading the weight loss of celebrities but they do have a little more options to make it stick then the everyday person!
Wait until you hit 40 +, then you will start to feel old. I have a 4 and a 5 year old. I didn’t have them until I was 40/41 but age really bothers me now. It didn’t really bother me at your age.