20 Years, Two Names, and One Big Pivot: Meet "Mary K with Avon"

They say life is a journey of “pivots,” and as I hit my 20th year in my Avon business, I’m taking my biggest turn yet.

 

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The Story Behind the Name

When I started this Avon journey in 2006, I was Mary Halsey. In 2013, I became Mary Kominska after finally saying “yes” to my husband, Scott. (Fun fact: He actually proposed in 1987, and I said no! Proof that some of the best things in life—and business—take time and the right timing.)

The Rebrand: Mary K with Avon

I am celebrating two decades of beauty, I’m leaning into the name I was born to have. I’m officially rebranding as Mary K with Avon.

I’m the “Mary” you’ve trusted for 20 years, simply with a fresh vision and that signature Avon glow. This “pivot” is about honoring my history while stepping boldly into the future.

Why Pivot Now?

After 20 years, I’ve learned that if you aren’t growing, you’re standing still. 

My 2026 Pivot means:

More Energy: A refreshed commitment to my customers.

More Expertise: Two decades of beauty knowledge at your service.

The Same Heart: I’m still the same Mary, simply more “me” than ever.

I am excited to show you what’s next!

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For over eight years I have been sharing my life journey and the things (call them “ahas”) I’ve learned along the way. With so much negative “chat” these days, I am grateful to experience success in both my personal and professional life. What’s even more gratifying is the feedback I get from others

Over the past summer, God used three people to tell me that I needed to start charging for my time. For example, Michelle, the PAL facilitator recommended this to me a year ago. I was flattered but I dismissed it. I thought she was simply trying to encourage me.

If you read my story, you know before Avon, I worked in corporate America where it feels like everything requires a degree. Without a piece of paper showing my investment of tens of thousands of dollars (plus years in college), I felt I didn’t have the credentials for the position and the pay that would come with it. It did not matter that I could do the work. The message was clear – don’t even try for it.

This is why I am an entrepreneur. It doesn’t require a degree.

However, I have had so many people tell me I that I give them what they need to evaluate and rethink their lives. I knew I could do more. I wanted to do more. The only thing holding me back was the limiting belief that a degree was necessary to do this. I needed to overcome that belief.

I began asking God what He said. This led me on a journey to find a Life Coach Certification program. He pointed me to Transformation Academy. This was back in August and throughout the whole GLS (Global Leadership Summit) – the message was so loud and clear that the following Monday I enrolled!

I set a goal to complete two out of the four certifications by October 31st.  As crazy as October was – I achieved my goal! The two certifications completed are REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Techniques) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Techniques).

There are two more certifications needed to be a Certified Master Mindset Coach. Despite the end-of-year holiday rush, I plan to accomplish this by the end of 2021. I’m confident of completing my goal because I now know how to set boundaries with my time.

Back in October, I talked about outcomes and what is the best that could happen. As you can see – I took the first step and enrolled. When you look for the best that can happen, it makes the first step so much easier!

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