by Stacey Harmon | Sep 15, 2021 | O2 News, Recognition
Origami Owl® Co-Founders Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha are back for our FINAL Origami Owl recognition before we launch our new Brand Collective, Think Goodness!
But, don’t worry! We’ll still be recognizing you for your incredible achievements with Think Goodness; we’re just going to be doing things a little differently! GOOD things are coming – we promise! 😉
Watch the video in the O2 Designers: News from the Nest Facebook group here:

Whooo Promoted Up in August
Check out the Designers who promoted up to a new, {sparkly} title in August.
August Top Achievers + Rank Advancers
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Delinda Shawles, Executive Team Leader
- Melissa Flax Maher, Director
- Erin Zapata, Senior Director
- Paloma Mendoza, Designer
- Sandi-Rose Smith, Director
- Cailin Bundrick, Senior Director
- Sandy & David Daly, Team Manager
- Angela Garner, Designer
- Claudia Morales, Team Leader
- Laura Rizo, Executive Team Leader
Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*
- Melissa & Gabriel Fargnoli, Executive Team Leader
- Stephanie Gibbs & Haylee Doyle, Senior Team Leader
- Aimee Johnson, Senior Director
Top 3 in Developing Team Leaders
- Jessica Lynn Bradley, Senior Team Manager
- Holly Corbett, Director
- Nicole Ramos, Executive Team Leader
*Please note, these Personally Sponsored Designers were Active and earned at least 75 PV or more in August. Annies are not counted toward this number. An Annie is an Independent Designer who enrolls without a Sponsor or Mentor.
by Stacey Harmon | Sep 15, 2021 | O2 News, Owlettes and BROS, Recognition
Rewarding our Young Entrepreneurs for their OWL-mazing achievements is just one of the ways we recognize our Owlettes and BROs for all their hard work!
In August, our Young Entrepreneurs were challenged to grow their teams and spread the O2 love. When they sponsored at least one New Designer/Young Entrepreneur Team (and helped them sell and achieve at least 100 Personal Volume ‘PV’), they started earning incredible prizes!
Congratulations to the following Young Entrepreneurs:
Level 1: Help one (1) New Designer/Young Entrepreneur Team join your team by August 15 (also help them sell and achieve at least 100 PV)
Earned = surprise box full of goodies and back-from-the-vault jewelry (including from our previous DreamWorks® Trolls Collection and more!)
Plus, for every New Designer/Young Entrepreneur Team they sponsored, the box got even BIGGER!
Aaron Bertin
Vittoria Elmer
Matilda Gonzalez
Veronica Gutierrez
Angelina Navarrette
Edgar Zavala II
Level 2: Sell and achieve 250 to 499 PV
Earned = a small, surprise package!
Kenny Bertin
Sofia Jo Contreras
Catherine Cruz
Jazlyn Dawson
Calypso Ifill
Madelyn Maloney
Ava Sveet
Iris Uribe
Level 3: Sell and achieve 500 to 999 PV
Earned = a medium, surprise package!
Jaymee Gomez
Saydee Gomez
Jocelyn Gordon
Veronica Gutierrez
Valerie Jauregui
Maddox Johnson
Ruth Mahnken
Alice Page
Level 4: Sell and achieve 1,000 or more PV
Earned = a box of goodies with a ton of back-from-the-vault jewelry including pieces from our DreamWorks Trolls Collection and a lot of other fun stuff!
Caidense Bohl
Alyssa Freer
Lily Gast
Naomi Kruse
Kira Morris
Josie Nedelman
Rose Saxon-Housum
Kami Scheele
Kaycee Velez
Eliza-Jean Wells
Force For Good® Charm Winner: Josie Nedelman
“I Am Not Alone” Guardian Angel Charm
Josie shared at the Think Goodness “Live with Purpose” Launch Event that she was inspired to create this special Charm after learning she had an older sister who had passed away.
“This Silver Guardian Angel Charm says ‘Not alone’ on the back. This Charm represents that I am not – and will never be – alone. I will always have someone with me.” – Josie Nedelman
September Young Entrepreneur Details
Get all the details on this month’s calls and Facebook Lives here.
by Stacey Harmon | Sep 15, 2021 | O2 News, Promotions, Recognition
Imagine generating over 1,000 PV in your first month as an Origami Owl® Designer.
We love celebrating new O2 family members, and we have two New Designers who just achieved that OWL-mazing milestone!
Keep reading to celebrate the successes of all our New Designers who promoted to new recognition levels and achieved big things in their first six months with Origami Owl.
Meet Melissa Emschweiler, Designer
Melissa achieved 1,386 PV in her first month as a Designer!
From: York, Pennsylvania
Team Name: “I do not have a team name, but I like to call myself ladyandthefrenchie for my social media handles. It stems from my love for ©Disney and French Bulldogs. It’s a combination of (Disney’s) Lady and the Tramp and a nickname for French Bulldogs.”
Started O2 Journey: August 4, 2021
So, how did she generate over 1,000 PV in her first month as a Designer?
“I got started right away,” shares Melissa. “I made the decision instantly to become a Designer when I saw that there was a Disney Princess Collection being released. I LOVE Disney and everything that it stands for. I started sharing the products with my friends and family online right away. I have already developed a social media presence around Disney and have many friends across the country who I meet up with in the parks a couple of times a year. Sometimes, it’s just for a fun girls’ getaway, but mostly it’s for runDisney weekends. This gave me a good Customer base to begin with.”
Tips for New Designers
- Go Live. “I go live every morning in my VIP Facebook group before I leave for work to showcase the products I am wearing that day. I am a teacher and that is something easy for me to do even when I’m busy. I’m actually more productive when I’m on a busy, structured schedule.”
- Use Facebook Stories. “I started posting a Facebook story every day since I became a Designer. I never was one to use stories on a regular basis before, but I loved watching other people do it. I noticed when I started posting only about the jewelry that I didn’t get a lot of views on my stories. I could see that people would look at the first thing I posted, but then skip the rest of my story. Now, I post about my life more in my stories and every now and then post the jewelry in it. I want people to know that I’m not a pushy salesperson, but instead someone fun.”
- Don’t be Fearful. “You don’t have to be the sales type to do this. Smile and have fun. Talk to people about the product when they compliment your jewelry, but don’t talk too much. Listen to others and make them feel important. People will love to be around you when you’re caring and compassionate. I hope that when my Customers wear the jewelry they got from me that it will remind them of how I made them feel in the moment when they purchased it from me. Just like the Disney Princess Bangles say, ‘Dare to Dream and Have Kindness, Courage and Strength.’”
Meet Arleth Loya, Designer
Arleth achieved 1,025 PV in her first month as a Designer!
From: Sunland Park, New Mexico
Team Name: Dream Team
Started O2 Journey: August 6, 2021
So, how did she generate over 1,000 PV in her first month as a Designer?
“I thought of friends and family who would wear jewelry, and I reached out to them individually,” shares Arleth. “I didn’t add them all to a group because I feel like people in groups often feel embarrassed to engage with you. When you reach out privately to them, they are more comfortable to ask questions.”
Tips for New Designers
- “Wear the jewelry! This jewelry is very beautiful; it sells itself and more because it’s so customizable and can have a really special meaning for everyone.”
- “Set your sales goal and have a positive attitude.”
- “Reach out to EVERYONE on your contact list.”
More New Designer Results
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on New Designers who have kick-started their Origami Owl businesses immediately in their first six months*!
From top in personal sales, top in personal sponsoring and climbing up the Career Plan, these New Designers are working hard and thriving right from the start!
*To be considered a New Designer, it must be the first six months since the Designer started their Origami Owl business.
So, here whooo’s at the top:
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Nicole Ramos, Executive Team Leader
- Elizabeth & Lily Montes, Senior Designer
- Michelle Glynn, Designer
- Alexis Danley, Designer
- Monica Mendoza, Senior Designer
- Abbra Bouknight, Designer
- Noemi Kleine, Team Leader
- Karen Johnson, Senior Designer
- Alicia Baca, Designer
- Lisa Lambert, Designer
Top 10 in Personal Sponsoring (in ABC order)
- Jessica Lynn Bradley, Senior Team Manager
- Wendy K Emerson, Designer
- Susan Eves, Senior Team Leader
- Melissa Fargnoli, Executive Team Leader
- Ashley Key, Senior Team Leader
- Ada Kinslow, Senior Team Leader
- Tanya Macchi, Team Leader
- Teresa Markray, Senior Team Leader
- Devina Ortega, Executive Team Leader
- Kimberly Valentin, Senior Designer
Promotions**
Senior Designers
Alma Aguero
Mary Baut
Melissa, Claire & Ava Britt
Amanda Burt
Christina Bzoski & Shiela Spurlock
Linda Jean Carroll
Edica Casanova
kaitlin Cohen
Blanca Corrales
Linda Cota
Sara Deines
Becky Demmel
Avonlea DeVincentis
Regina Duran & Luna Isabella Perea
Christina Fischer
Claudia & Carla Masiela Gomez
Barbara Gordon
Dawn M Gudat
Tessa Hartert
Tammy Haugabrook
Alana Hellyer
Tanya Hopkins
Susan Jarrett
Karen Johnson
Chairdie Lawyer Julieanne Kubala
Jen Lepard
Helen Loven Swenor
Mollie Makay
Monica Mendoza
Agustina Molina
Elizabeth & Lily Montes
Emerald Moore
Gabriela Mora
Jessica Morales
Johana Munoz
MaryAnn Niemi
Deb ODonoghue
Tara Parr
Elizabeth Shelton
Laurel Sterling
Della Valerie Toral
Kimberly Valentin
Kayla Younger
Executive Designers
Anneke Lee Beaulieu
Keana Burciaga
Kandle Davies
Daniel & Naomi Kruse
Javier Rios
Team Leaders
Maria & Matilda Gonzalez
Madeleine Johnston
Noemi Kleine
Tanya Macchi
Jamie Thomas
Anna Treuting & Victoria Smith
Judy Westen
Angie White
Crystal White
Senior Team Leaders
Susan Eves
Stephanie Gibbs & Haylee Doyle
Ashley Key
Ada Kinslow
Teresa Markray
Michelle Nguyen
Rebecca Ortega
Executive Team Leaders
Melissa & Gabriel Fargnoli
Devina Ortega
Nicole Ramos
Senior Team Managers
Jessica Lynn Bradley & Eliza-Jean Alice Wells
***Promotions in their first six months as a Designer.
by Stacey Harmon | Aug 16, 2021 | O2 News, Promotions, Recognition
July was a very special month for Origami Owl® and our Designers – we held our Origami Owl Virtual Convention Recognition Event where we celebrated what you achieved with your Origami Owl business between June 2020 to May 2021.
In addition to recognizing YOU for all your incredible achievements in July, this month’s edition of the Hoot also features our OWL-mazing Designers who were recognized during our convention recognition event.
Watch the latest edition of Live Recognition with Origami Owl Co-Founders Shawn Maxwell and Tyson Basha here:

Whooo Promoted Up in July
Check out the Designers who promoted up to a new, {sparkly} title in July.
July Top Achievers + Rank Advancers
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Kasandra Tucci, Executive Team Leader
- Sandi-Rose Smith, Director
- Shelley Licknack, Team Manager
- Cailin Bundrick, Director
- Lynsey McCurdy, Executive Team Leader
- Nicole Ramos, Senior Team Leader
- Claudia Morales, Team Leader
- Claudia & Ingrid Chavez, Director
- Samantha Jardine, Senior Team Leader
- Aimee Johnson, Senior Director
Top 3 in Personal Sponsoring*
- Susan Eves, Senior Team Leader
- Shelley Licknack, Team Manager
- Aimee Johnson, Senior Director
Top in Developing Team Leaders
- Tatiana Quattrone Lessa, Director
- Vivien Ariola, Executive Designer
*Please note, these Personally Sponsored Designers were Active and earned at least 75 PV or more in July. Annies are not counted toward this number. An Annie is an Independent Designer who enrolls without a Sponsor or Mentor.
by Stacey Harmon | Aug 16, 2021 | O2 News, Promotions, Recognition
Imagine generating over 900 PV and promoting up in your second month as an Origami Owl® Designer.
We love celebrating new O2 family members, and we have a New Designer who just achieved those OWL-mazing milestones!
Keep reading to celebrate the successes of all our New Designers who promoted to new recognition levels and achieved big things in their first six months with Origami Owl.
Meet Susan Eves, Senior Team Leader
Not only did Susan generate 945 PV in July, but she also sponsored five (5) New Designers and promoted to Senior Team Leader – all in her second month as a Designer!
From: West Palm Beach, Florida (rural area known as “The Acreage.”)
Team Name: No team name yet, but working on one for the Think Goodness launch!
Started O2 Journey: June 9, 2021
So, how did she generate over 900 PV, sponsor five New Designers and promote to Senior Team Leader in her second month as a Designer?
“I was able to earn over 900 PV by sharing my new-found love of Origami Owl, my online shop and my VIP Facebook group (Eves Owl VIPs) with family and friends,” shares Susan. “I met new people through others I know, and one of those people was interested in holding a fundraiser Jewelry Bar®. I’d never help a fundraiser before, so I wasn’t sure how it would go. I am pleased to say it went well and the Hostess was pleased with the donation to the recipient. I also made a few purchases for my inventory, and of course, for myself! I grew my team simply by being so excited about Origami Owl! It didn’t take long for my two daughters, a long-time friend, a friend of my daughter (the fundraiser Hostess), and a complete stranger, who found me via ‘Find a Designer’ on the Origami Owl website, to join!”
Tips for New Designers
- “ I continue to share my love for Origami Owl, the products and the opportunities offered on a regular and daily basis with family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances. I’m looking forward to sharing the upcoming launch of Think Goodness, the products, the benefits and the opportunities with others.”
- “ Believe in yourself and the company. Learn all you can. Use the tools provided. Read and watch videos. Communicate with your upline and those you sponsor.”
- “ Enjoy what you do! I proudly wear my Origami Owl Lockets and jewelry every day! I’m my own best advertisement! I always carry Take Out Menus with me, as you never know who you’re going to meet. Everyone is a potential Hostess, Designer, (Purpose Partner) and a friend. Yes, friend. The friends you make who share your same passion are incredible!”
More New Designer Results
We’re thrilled to shine the spotlight on New Designers who have kick-started their Origami Owl businesses immediately in their first six months*!
From top in personal sales, top in personal sponsoring and climbing up the Career Plan, these New Designers are working hard and thriving right from the start!
*To be considered a New Designer, it must be the first six months since the Designer started their Origami Owl business.
So, here whooo’s at the top:
Top 10 in Personal Sales
- Erica, Timothy Jr, Hayle & Lydia-Kay Griffin, & Cherish, Trinity & Jade Collins
- Nicole Ramos, Senior Team Leader
- Elizabeth & Lily Montes, Senior Designer
- Michelle Glynn, Designer
- Alexis Danley, Designer
- Sherrie Doss, Designer
- Monica Mendoza, Senior Designer
- Nichole Kraskowsky, Senior Team Leader
- Abbra Bouknight, Designer
- Karen Johnson, Senior Designer
Top 10 in Personal Sponsoring (in ABC order)
- Gabriela Camarotti, Team Leader
- Susan Eves, Senior Team Leader
- Nichole Kraskowsky, Senior Team Leader
- Tanya Macchi, Team Leader
- Teresa Markray, Senior Team Leader
- Michelle Nguyen, Senior Team Leader
- Devina Ortega, Executive Team Leader
- Rebecca Ortega, Senior Team Leader
- Nicole Ramos, Senior Team Leader
- Angie White, Team Leader
Promotions**
Senior Designers
Tanya Alves
Andrea Anderson
Mary Baut
Misty Bottaro
Melissa, Ava & Claire Britt
Amanda Burt
Christina Bzoski & Sheila Spurlock
Edica Casanova
Kaitlin Cohen
Blanca Corrales
Linda Cota
Lauren Creech
Sara Deines
Becky Demmel
Erica, Timothy Jr, Hayle & Lydia-Kay Griffin, & Cherish, Trinity & Jade Collins
Tessa Hartert
Tammy Haugabrook
Alana Hellyer
Tanya Hopkins
Chairdie Lawyer & Julieanne Kubala
Mollie Makay
Agustina Molina
Elizabeth & Lily Montes
Gabriela Mora
Jessica Morales
Johana Munoz
Michelle Nguyen
MaryAnn Niemi
Deb ODonoghue
Della Valerie Toral
Kayla Younger
Executive Designers
Keana Burciaga
Javier Rios
Team Leaders
Gabriela Camarotti
Susan Eves
Madeleine Johnston
Tanya Macchi
Anna Treuting & Victoria Smith
Judy Westen
Angie White
Senior Team Leaders
Nichole Kraskowsky
Teresa Markray
Rebecca Ortega
Nicole Ramos
Executive Team Leaders
Devina Ortega
***Promotions in their first six months as a Designer.
by Stacey Harmon | Aug 16, 2021 | O2 News, Recognition
That’s a wrap on our limited-time Level Up Leadership Challenge II! SO many of you earned some OWL-some cash worth up to $1,500 USD | $1,950 CAD by leveling up your leadership!
We’re thrilled to announce our final Level Up Leadership Challenge II earners!
Watch the Facebook Live with the Origami Owl® Co-Founders here: https://www.facebook.com/100009444092125/videos/4271952972923670/
A BIG congratulations to the Top 3 in Personal Sales (during the program period based on cumulative Team Volume, which is generated by New Designers in your Levels 1 and 2)
They’ve earned a luxury gift basket valued at $500 USD | $650 CAD with a look curated by Origami Owl Co-Founder and CEO Chrissy Weems.
Claudia + Ingrid Chavez, Director
69,487 Team Volume
“Honestly, I was surprised to hear I was No. 1,” shares Claudia. “I never expect things like that because I always ‘work’ my business from the heart. I sometimes forget that I get be recognized for just doing something I absolutely LOVE to do!”
Aimee Johnson, Senior Director
41,066 Team Volume
“The Level Up Leadership Challenge was a great opportunity to rally our teams and leaders,” shares Aimee. “And, our new girls (team members) really got right to work! Achieving No. 2 in the challenge makes me SO PROUD of my incredible, hard-working team. I would not want to be on this adventure with ANYONE else! We are SO READY to take on Think Goodness!”
Tami Butcher, Senior Field Vice President
40,982 Team Volume
“I was SO excited to learn I was No. 3 for the Level Up Leadership Challenge,” shares Tami. “You work hard all year with your team, do the things you ‘think’ you should be doing, but never know if it’s enough! When you are recognized for your hard work, it’s something special! After 10 years with Origami Owl, I have a motto that I like to share with my team, ‘outlast them all.’ If you can outlast that person who decided to give up, you will reap the rewards. Be consistent, be positive, be open-minded, and remember to have balance in your life. Laugh a lot, love a lot, and most of all, give yourself grace. Become a better version of yourself each day and watch your business grow; you’ve got this! BOOM!”
Congratulations to the following leaders!
Qualifying Tier:
Katie Allen
Melissa Estep
LeahRose Gibson
Angelica + Jaymee Gomez
Susan + Jocelyn Gordon
Kirsten Hanes
Shannyn Hertel
Chani Kaibetoney
Michele Kehnert
Shelley Licknack
Mamie Miller
Kayla Neely + Ami Figueroa
Heidi Riffell Scribner, Camille + Simone Scribner
Christina Scott
Connie Villalobos
Lisa Young
Tier I:
Paulina + Alexa Alcaraz
Mishell Amick, Emily + Grace Brewer
Cailin Bundrick
Courtney Butler
Anna Cameron
Amanda Clavin
Sandy + David Daly
Melissa + Phoebe Davis
Brea DeRespini
Katie DeVito
Shannon Dodge
Erin Fortney
Sandy + Liliana Gast
Mirta Hernandez, Victoria + Vianey Garcia
Annette Johnson
Eloise Layton
Carolina McGrath
Joan Milligan
Deborah Oakland
Nancy Pye
Rebecca Robinson Porter
Alba + JD Saenz
Marci Saxon + Rose Saxon-Housum
Laura + Kamryn Scheele
Julissa Schuster + Jada Cantu
Maggie Stephens
Tammy Story
Carrie Titus
Robyn Torres
Tier II:
Karen Alaniz
Tami Butcher
Claudia + Ingrid Chavez
Holly Corbett
Hope Erbert
Aimee Johnson
Breanna + Bella Johnson
Erin Keene
Randy Mellon
Maria + Angelina Navarrette
Tatiana Quattrone
Lora & Erin Schott
Sandi-Rose Smith
Melissa Taylor
Erin Zapata
Congratulations, again, to all our earners!