Wellness and Dreams w/ Jeannie Zedan

With Love from Arizona

Jeannie and Ricky

My name is Jeannie Zedan and I live in Phoenix, Arizona, however I am from Texas.  I have 4 brothers. I am married now for 28 years to Rick Zedan and we are professional pitchmen, showing our wares, mostly kitchen gadgets, at State Fairs around the country and at our local markets in the Phoenix area.

Q: What is your Nikken Story?

It was at the Oregon state Fair where my Nikken journey began. Ricky and I had all sorts of repetitive use injuries from the demonstrating of kitchen gadgets over the years and I was “living on” ibuprofen, knowing that was NOT a good long term solution.  I was approaching 50 and wondering “how much longer can I continue doing this?” I love what I do, but ouch!

One of my customers introduced me to a product from Japan and asked if I would put it on and see what happens.  I said yes…..it worked for me within a couple of hours and I bought one!  Then she introduced me to the concept of Humans Being More and creating an environment in my home, much like a greenhouse for me and my family………..it made so much sense to me that I decided I wanted to be a part of this wonderful company.  I jumped in and I love it!  I feel really good and I like that and I want people to have the same opportunity I have received.

Q: What is your favorite Nikken client story?

My favorite Nikken client story is one recently.  One of my customers purchased a KenkoGround to give as a birthday gift to her mother in law who is 85 and everyday deals with diabetic neuralgia, arthritis, broken ribs (from a fall) and achy knees.  She had fitful night’s sleep, maxed out on pain pills, and was almost housebound.  Thanks to her KenkoGround she has little or no discomfort.  It’s versatility allows her to shift it when a problem shows up.  Now she has resumed her active life, and can rest easy, while she reminisces with joy on a life well lived.  My customer says the return on investment is really priceless!

Q: Why did you choose Network Marketing?

 I chose Network Marketing because I love having a home-based business! The tax write offs are amazing…….and after being self employed for so many years, I am basically un-employable!  I love the freedom to choose when I work or not.  I also love learning the discipline needed to be an entrepreneur and owning my own life.

Q: You travel a lot! What must have Wellness Home products travel with you and why?

Traveling puts us out of our regular routine and can be so dehydrating and create more stress than we normally have.  I think it is so important to nourish my body as best as I can!

Jeannie w/ her Nikken PiMag Sports Bottle

That being said, water is my number one priority when traveling, so whenever we drive, we bring our PiMag Waterfall (because we have a van we set it inside the side door, dump a bag of ice in it and along the way of our travels, we have the best water ever). I always have my PiMag Sports Bottle with me, too. When we fly, our PiMag Sports bottles are so convenient and provide the best water and boy do we save money!  Sleep is VITAL, so when we drive we each have a twin size Naturest topper and we share the KenkoDream comforter which is a queen size! The KenkoSeats are in each of our vehicles so as we are driving down the road we are comforted really well!   When we fly, the KenkoSeats become our tiny mattress toppers or sometimes the Cocoon.  The Naturest Pillows are awesome and portable, especially when we fly.  Sleep mask, skin care, Jade Greenzymes (my favorite nutritional), Kenzen Vital Balance for breakfast and/or lunch (YUMMY)…Women’s and Men’s Mega Daily 4, BDZ, Joint (because we are still physically active and it helps lubricate the joints in the body….LOVE this one, too).  WOW, typing this out makes me see how much I really depend on my Wellness Home!  Thank goodness for Nikken.

Q: Your social media handle is @WellnessandDreams. What does that mean to you and to your clients? 

My social media handle is @WellnessandDreams.  For me and my clients being well in the 5 Pillars of Health….mind, body, family, society and finances…will help each of us create our Dream lifestyle!

Q: What do you see in the future for your Nikken business and networking via social media? 

 The future’s so bright for my Nikken business!  So many people still have yet to get the whole picture of what Self Care really is and how our technologies are at the forefront of what Wellness truly is.  Social media has totally opened up a new mindset for me and a new way to network that is so fun and fast.  I am learning all I can to take full advantage of it…….stay tuned! Be Healthy by Choice!



Self Care for the Entrepreneur

“The main advantage of working at home is that you get to find out what cats really do all day. ”

— Lynne Truss

You Are The Boss

When you work from home separating your work from personal life can be very difficult. This makes self care and an active wellness lifestyle crucial to your success as a work from home entrepreneur.

 Here are some simple tips for working from home:

1.     Make your health a priority.

Working from home often means scheduling around the needs of your clients. While your schedule most likely needs to remain fluid. Schedule time for exercise or short walks throughout the day. Exercise has been proven to boost motivation and increase productivity.

2.     Set a sleep schedule.

When you work from home it can be very tempting to sleep in or work very late and not get a good night’s sleep. Often, we perceive sleep as an unproductive part of our day but from a physiological standpoint, it is our most important part of our day. Get eight to eight and a half hours of sleep each night. Sleep Matters!

3.     Get up and get a glass of water.

This is a twofer. You stand up, move, get your circulation going and you are hydrating. Make a point of drinking water. We have friends that actually set an alarm on their phone to remind them to drink a glass of water every hour. Water Matters!

4.     Create a meaningful and rewarding morning routine.

Take time have a good breakfast or a healthy protein shake. Our favorite is a healthy Kenzen Vital Balance pea protein shake. Heather likes to have her shake outside on the patio while soaking up the sun for 20 min and receiving a healthy dose of vitamin D. This is also a great time meditate, pray or make your daily to-do list and get ready for the rest of your day.

5.     Eat Healthy.

We have already mentioned the Kenzen Vital Balance shake as a great way to start your day but it is also perfect for lunch break, especially, if you schedule is tight. Don’t forget to drink your veggies. Yes, you read that right. Kenzen Jade Greenzymes made from organic barley grass is a perfect way to get a serving of veggies into you diet. Jade Greenzymes powder is also a healthy vegan alternative. Don’t forget the fruit. Have you fruit in a delicious glass of organic mixed superfruit juice concentrate Kenzen Super Ciaga.

6.     Read to lead.

Take time every day to improve your mind. This is rewarding not only in learning something new, but it also helps keep your mind sharp and improve memory.

7.     Get out of the house.

While sometimes it is tempting to stay safe in our Wellness Home. Getting out to socialize or network to create new relationships are at the heart of growing your business.  Creating new meaningful connections are also at the heart of self care. Growing your community or tribe keeps you connected, stimulated and motivated to share. Sharing is what we do. Heather and I enjoy meeting new people by engaging and attending events that interest us both. This has the added advantage of connecting with people with similar interests and passions. Depending on your personality, pick activities that you enjoy. We often head to a coffee shop to work; it affords a different environment and opens the opportunity to connect with new people or people we have met there before. Working from home provides us the opportunity to take a break and go for a walk, swim or any activity that helps boost our creative juices, reset and refocus. We love that flexibility.

8.     Stay Connected.

We routinely schedule on-line conferencing with individuals or teams throughout the week. In lieu of in person meetings, this is our favorite way to connect with our team members and potential clients. It doesn’t supplant the face to face live meeting but being able to see the person you are talking with in the video chat room is invaluable for a better conversation and productive meeting. Being able to share tools, concepts and ideas by sharing your screen is a real time saver and learning tool, especially for the 65 to 70% of us that are visual learners.

9.     Support Matters.

Whether you are self-motivated or need some help in getting you where you want to go, plug into your support group. Connect with your upline support group and get to know each of them. You will most likely resonate with a leader or leaders that can be of tremendous help and guidance in building your business and keeping you on track.

Remember, you are your greatest asset. Be Healthy by Choice, not by Chance.

Healthy Kokoro

“It’s a beautiful mission. ”

— Annette Jackson

The Healthy Heart of Nikken

Heather and I recently attended the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Nikken in North America. It was a spectacular event, followed by the equally inspiring Aspire field event in Del Mar, California. Thank you to Nikken Corporate and Ben and Kim Woodward for hosting these incredible events.

One of the presentations we enjoyed most was the Heart of Nikken award. This is traditionally given to the person who has unselfishly contributed the most to the field. Our global president, Mr. Luis Kasuga started the presentation by describing two words for heart in Japanese. The first describes the actual organ in our body, shinzou. The word kokoro, refers to the emotional and feeling heart, our passion. Following a drum roll and a silent room of expectant consultants and guests waiting to hear who would receive this prestigious honor, Mr. Kasuga announced that, “the winner is……(dramatic pause), All of You”. All of us, how awesome! Everyone received a heart pin, a kokoro, inscribed with Be Nikken 30th Anniversary. This really exemplified the passion and enthusiasm that we all feel in sharing Nikken. This was put into context with recognition for Dr. John and Annette Jackson for achieving the rank of Diamond. As Annette said from stage, “Nikken products are too incredible to not share”. Dr. John added that it is “a moral obligation to share Nikken” and that “we all serve our way to the top”. Congratulations to Dr. John and Annette, well deserved recognition and rank advancement. They have always inspired me personally and the thousands of others they have served. Their passion and perseverance inspire us all.

"We all serve our way to the top."

At our closing Beach Party celebration, we had the opportunity to interview Dr. John and Annette. In the video they tell their story and reasons as to why Nikken and the Wellness Home has been an answer to prayer and a vehicle to empower others for better quality of life. As Annette says, “it’s a beautiful mission”.

Our kokoro is what drives us all. Our collaboration, sharing and servant leadership is what defines us and empowers us all to help anyone be Healthy by Choice and live a Life in Balance.

Of course every mission has to have an element of fun…

The Dread Pirate Dr. Gary

Sunset at the beach with friends. A healthy choice.

Your Health Your Way an Interview with Michelle Bussell

Meet Michelle

Michelle Bussell the Director of Development and Operations for Autism Pensacola, kindly took the time to answer some questions about her past, present and future as a Network Marketer and Self Care Advocate.

Q.

Why did you choose Network Marketing?

A.

I think we live in a time where people need multiple streams of income. Network Marketing works for those of us who have a full time job. 

Q.

Why Nikken?

A.

“I was a new person with energy I hadn’t had in 5 years.
I was hooked!”

Nikken found me in 2012 when I was experiencing a medical crisis. A coworker suggested I try the products to see if they would help me. I noticed slight improvement on days 1,2, and 3 but day 4 was the turnaround. It was amazing how much better I felt on day 5. By day 21, I was a new person with energy I hadn’t had in 5 years. I was hooked!

Q.

You and your husband make a great team. How important is that to your success?

A.

I was single for 39 years. I was pretty introverted and didn’t like to talk to strangers or large groups of people. When Terry and I met, he brought me out of my shell. He speaks to everyone naturally. He challenges me to speak to people I don’t know. We work very well together. 

Q.

Your social media handle is @urhealthurway. What does that mean to you and your clients?

A.

Each person has a choice on how s/he gets healthy. One person may want to lose weight, another may want to sleep better, and another may want to build muscles. So it’s your health your way. 

Q.

What do you see in the future for Network Marketing via Social Media? 

A.

I visualize more collaborations among connections as more people get to know each other and their products. I also see more people posting more videos using Facebook Stories and IGTV (Instagram Stories TV). 

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More about Michelle and Terry… Michelle has a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of North Texas. Michelle has a background in office management and customer service in a variety of small business and professional service settings. She was also a nanny and an elementary school teacher in her early career. She has a heart for children. Michelle and her husband, Terry, relocated to Pensacola, FL from Dallas, TX in May 2016 where they are happy to live close to the beach and a bit closer to Walt Disney World. 

Be Healthy by Choice, not by Chance