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What is an Origami Owl Locket Ambassador with LocketsNcharms?

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Origami Owl Nurse Lanyard Locket

 Shown here: Large Silver Lanyard Locket Base + Large Pure White Face + 30″ Silver Wheat Lanyard Chain + Hand-stamped Plate + Charms

1. What is a Locket Ambassador?

A locket ambassador is someone who promotes Origami Owl lockets and charms through online and face to face interactions, on behalf of an Origami Owl Ind. Designer.

 

2. Why would someone want to be a Locket Ambassador?  Why should I?

In return for the promotion of a Designer’s Origami Owl business, an Ambassador receives jewelry at a discount, all the way to FREE!  You can earn  a $75 – $100 locket ensemble absolutely FREE!

 

3. What are the perks of being a Locket Ambassador with Jennylou?

Locket Ambassadors with Jennylou get to start off at a very special rate for a locket lanyard ensemble, as her ‘thank you’ for committing to spread the word about the world’s prettiest lockets for 3 weeks.  This special rate is taken as an upfront deposit but is fully credited back or refundable at the end of the 3 weeks.  Please keep reading for details.

 

Eternity Lanyard Origami Owl Fall 2014

 

Lockets shown here:  Rose Gold Eternity Lanyard with Crystals by Swarovski and Silver Eternity Lanyard with Crystals by Swarovski. Chains are Wheat Lanyard Chains in Rose Gold and Silver.  Add a Mini Silver Pave Heart Dangle for a little more sparkle!

 

4. How do I get Origami Owl Jewelry for FREE as an Ambassador?

For every order of $50+ per person an ambassadors brings in, the special rate gets even more special as Ambassadors earn freebie-credit applied on top of the special rate  – not the retail price.  This makes it really easy for Ambassadors to  earn their locket ensembles absolutely FREE.

 

5. What if I am not able to sell anything in the 3 weeks period?

It would be virtually impossible to not sell any Origami Owl in three weeks if your are a natural upbeat and amazing person to be around.  But since you asked, I will answer it. You have 2 options:

a.  The ability to purchase the locket ensemble from Jennylou using  your deposit in hand to pay for it.

b.  You may return the locket ensemble to Jennylou and she will return your deposit back to you after arrival and inspection of locket ensemble.   Items must be in new or like-new condition. Broken or mishandled lockets and charms may be applied against the deposit on hand.

 

 

A Plus Teacher Lanyard Locket Origami Owl

 

 

Items shown here: Large Silver Lanyard Living Locket Base +  Large Silver Twist Locket Face with Blue Zircon Crystals by Swarovski + 30″ Sliver Heart Lanyard Chain + charms from Life’s Passions category.

 

Thank you for reading this far and considering being a Locket Ambassador with me.  Let’s do this!

Don’t want to be an ambassador and just want to buy yourself one already?  Click on the product links under the images or see the Collections on my Origami Owl website at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/collections.ashx

Thinking of selling these yourself and make 30% and 50% commission on every little piece sold?  Why not join o2 with me?  Learn more at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/join-our-team.ashx.

Any questions, Just  ask! Twitter or Instagram or email me Jennylou at locketsandcharms@gmail.com

 

–  Jennylou Raya, Executive team Leader ID#1186

 

Locket Lanyard Ambassador Program chart

What’s the Deal with Hashtags? (video) #Growo2 #origamiowl

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I was sitting in a social media class at the Origami Owl National Convention (#o2nationalconvention) and someone asked, “How do I open up a Twitter account?”  Another asked, “How do I get a Pinterest account?”  It was quick to think of an answer in my head to these questions and it included the word ‘Google’ in it.

But then someone asked, “What is a hashtag?”  That intrigued me.  How would I answer this question? Some people threw out some answers of what it was, as well as the facilitator.  Though useful answers they were, I didn’t feel that I would have truly understood what a hashtag was with the answers I heard.

I soon started thinking more and more about it, eventually “googling” it and I noticed that there are many ways to explain ‘hashtags’ and that I share with you here. Before, I answer the title of this blog post, “What’s the Deal with Hashtags #Growo2 #origamiowl?” I would like to answer the person that asked what a hashtag was in that social media class that Saturday afternoon of #Growo2.

 

1. WHAT IS A ‘HASHTAG’? The plain dictionary definition states:

hash·tag
ˈhaSHtag/
noun
plural noun: hashtags
  1. (on social media sites such as Twitter) a word or phrase preceded by a hash or pound sign (#) and used to identify messages on a specific topic.
    “spammers often broadcast tweets with popular hashtags even if the tweet has nothing to do with them”
    • the hash or pound sign (#).

The Urban Dictionary definition does a great way of explaining how it came to be and used: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Hashtag

To see what it has become for everyday hashtag users on social media, as well as see how fun hashtags can get, watch this YouTube video:

(source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57dzaMaouXA) Do you have an inkling or sense of understanding of what a hashtag is now?

If you are still reading, you may want to now know…

 

2. HOW DOES ALL THIS HASHTAG STUFF RELATE TO MY ORIGAMI OWL BUSINESS?  

Let me share how this relates to Origami Owl (this is afterall, my blog of things Origami Owl). Some of us who already knew what hashtags were were probably using this way before #o2nationalconvention even started.  If one had never heard of it before, you inevitably came across it soon after arrival as our swag bags given to us included literature that said to use #Growo2 #origamiowl when sharing online in regards to all things that were to come in the days ahead.

Hashtags were found everywhere, including the Jeep that someone won at convention. See that big o’ #origamiowl in the back?

Now you may be thinking… I now know what it is, I see it being used but…

 

3. HOW CAN I USE HASHTAGS FOR MY ORIGAMI OWL BUSINESS?

You use hashtags to be a part of the conversation when you post or you can use it to see what others are posting on any particular word or topic. Though hashtags were initially mostly used on twitter, you can join or view the “conversation” in all the major social media platforms such as Instagram and Google+. For example, when you see a post of mine online with ‘#origamiowl’, you can click on it and you can see everything else that has been posted publicly by others with ‘#origamiowl’ in it too. You get to see all the #OrigamiOwl talk on the social media platform you are currently on.  And when you add #OrigamiOwl to your Origami Owl related posts (and set it to public view), others can see you as part of the Origami Owl talk.

In a nutshell, clicking on hashtag shows you a collective feed of everyone’s post on a particular topic such as OrigamiOwl (#OrigamiOwl).  Want to see people who were at convention and their posts? Log in to your preferred social media accounts and search #Growo2 (the official hashtag for the event). You can also search related ones such as #origamiowl and #o2nationalconvention to the same posts, as the one posted deemed these hashtags relevant to their post.  If you see anything you like, you can retweet or repost to help spread and give klout to your own Origami Owl business.

 

4. CAN I USE HASHTAGS IN REAL LIFE TOO? 

There are many ways to use hashtags in real life.  Some use it for research, some use it for fun.  The majority use it for a mix of both research and fun. Want to see what others are saying about anything in particular, such as organic food or a celebrity? Add a hashtag to the topic or in front of a name and everything hashtagged with it pops up. You can find real time talk of anything and even see what is a hot topic aka “trending,” particularly on Twitter.

Just for fun and curiosity, I have used hashtags on Twitter to connect with others watching the same TV show at real time, talking to others as if they were sitting beside me on the couch but in reality, hundreds of miles away. On Instagram, hashtags connects you with the pictures of others. I love to post my fashion pics and see the fashion pics of others.  For example, when I post a fashion pic with my Ipsy, Birchbox, and Stitchfix items, I add hashtags to the related company names, and post.  After posting, that hash-tagged words turn to links.  Click on one of them and you will see your picture and the pictures of others who used the same hashtag.  For twitter, it pulls up the hash-tagged sentences of others Twitterers.

 

5. SHOULD I BOTHER USING HASHTAGS?

That is ultimately up to you.  How you use it too is ultimately up to you.  You can use hashtags to look at everyone else’s stuff online (strictly as a lone social lurker) or you can use it to be a part of something bigger or trending and be included with everyone else’s post linked to a particular hashtag. I personally like it.  I view hashtags that interest me or relate to me.  Sometimes I find a new online friend, sometimes I don’t.  It’s fun and if one ever feels like one does not belong or relate to any hashtag, you can create and belong to your own hashtag. You can start one your own. Just like that.  Try it ‘# + ___________.’ Before you know it, you will be the hashtag pro and you just might go hashtag crazy =)

 

Do share.  What is one way you have found hashtags useful to you?

Want to see how I use hashtags?  Connect with me on Instagram and on Twitter.

10 Tips for Making the o2 Convention Experience a Breeze in 2014

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Tip #1 Pack accordingly.   Keep in mind the climate and the things you will be doing over there.  Make walking from convention to hotel or your car as easy as possible.  Flat shoes and light clothing. I did the heels thing last year and though so cute, it was tough.  Despite the heat, add a sweater, scarf, or shawl to that suitcase of yours.  The inside of the Convention room is cold to freezing!  Beyond these tips, pack and wear what you would feel good in. Don’t worry about what others are wearing.  If you feel great in jeans while others dress up or vice versa, you’re all set.  The Gala ranges from gowns to back dress  to causal dress pants. I will be packing a variety as I dress the same as I eat – whatever I feel like at the moment.

How to Pack Origami Owl Convention
Tip # 2 Plan your entry and exit to the city.
I am flying in Thursday and leaving Sunday.  Just like last year, I plan on taking the cab to and from the hotel. A taxi from the airport to the hotel is $20 and fit 4-5 people.  If anyone else is coming/leaving in at or around the same time, we can split the cost of ride.  Other Ind. Designers are talking about taking the rail, public transportation, Über and Lyft.  Some are thinking about renting a car from the airport. Whatever you do, just get there
o2 Convention Taxi
Tip #3  Have access to your cellphone at all times.
That also means, have a battery charger with you.  The only thing worse than not having your cellphone is having it but not having battery. There will be charging stations (tables and sections of the convention o2 has set up to plug in our devices and charge them.  The downfall to that is you are sitting there while it charges.  Get on Amazon.com and get a portable charger.  Charge your phone while in your purse as you walk from point A to point B or sitting in General Session.  In case you need to reach me, here is my contact info.  Text is best as lots of times it will be too loud to talk. Jennylou Origami Owl San Diego
Tip # 4 Get a Room.
If you have not already, get one.  There’s nothing worse than going to your destination and all the rooms are packed and you are there with your bags.  Those who have already told me that they needed a room, I have reserved them.  I have my own room this year as I am a late sleeper and my 3 roommates all went to bed well before I wanted and could go to bed. For those who want to keep me company,   I will be offering mini workshops to those interested. I am also staying at the Sheraton. Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Lobby This is what you see in the ginormous lobby of the Sheraton, just off to the right.  In case, you do not see the hotel front desk, you may see a sign to mark the spot =) Convention Sheraton Hotel Lobby Welcome
Tip #5  Know thy Food Options.
The shopping center across the Sheraton has plenty to choose from.  I eat practically anything so I can go wherever.  Last year, sometimes we went as a group and sometimes we split up and ate wherever.  For those who don’t sleep, there are places open late too.  The attendees this year is double of that last year so it may take some time and patience to get food anywhere.  Breakfast: Starbucks, Corner Bakery (or something like it) is in shopping center across the street from Sheraton.  Sheraton has a restaurant attached to it and there is a coffee stand near the lobby for those who want the closest thing.  Lunch: Friday, o2 provides a boxed lunch.  Saturday is on our own. Convention Center has several eateries there on site or we can walk to eateries a block or two away.  FYI, it is dessert hot in PHX and short distance make everything feel longer.  Dinner: I will be there Thursday night and have no particular plans.
Mi Amigos Phoenix Downtown
Maybe, Mi Amigos again. That Mexican restaurant was pretty good.  Friday, itinerary says Team Dinners.  My mentor Leslie Rhoads is working on dinner plans for Friday night but that has yet to be finalized.  It has been real hard to plan dinner as many have reserved the space and places already.  We may just simply wing it. Saturday night is a dinner and awards ceremony with o2.
Tip #6 Do things early.
If you are coming in Thursday, do your registration that day.  The earlier the better in avoiding the lines.  Lines will get longer as more and more people arrive towards later Thursday and early Friday.  There will be signs posted and you pick up your name tag, etc. at designated booths.  Do your shopping early too – Thursday morning is best.  The lines are shorter and the items are plentiful.  Last year, neck forms were sold out pretty quickly. o2 Store Will be open starting Thursday.  Make room in your suitcase to carry things back or you can ship things home from the o2 store.  A large neck form fit the Vintage o2 bag perfectly along with all my other sway I purchased. I was able to carry that as a carryon with no additional cost on my flight home. o2 Convention Entrance
Tip #7  Be ok with not being together all the time.

One of the reasons we attend convention is to meet those in our team we have only been taIking to online, or on the phone.  I am definitely looking forward to meeting each one of you at some point. My team is spread out nationwide and during convention, our team is spread out between different hotels, events and the many activities led by leaders inside and outside of our team.  With this said, do take note:

Sitting all together can be tough.  When they open those convention doors for seating, all runs to them.  The majority will reserve rows of seats, while others strongly will push that there is no reserving of seats, and are of the first-come-first-serve mentality.  There are no seat reservations are allowed but I did notice that there was a Reserved section for Directors. If there is a face-off between who seats are their’s, the louder seat-saver wins that battle.
General Session Origami Owl Convention
If we get split up, do not assume I do not want to be with you. I would be the first to assume that one wouldn’t want to be tied to me.  I’m a free spirit and don’t mind being alone but I did worry last year that some people were left out of the group because there were not enough chairs in our row, at the eatery, or at the gala.
Tip #8  Conquer by Dividing.
Due to the many breakout sessions listed, I recommend the splitting up and and taking of good notes and then coming back to the rest of the team to report what was covered.  The info in sessions may or may not be posted in the back office in the future.  If one had to go to just one class, I recommend the  Maximizing Your Earning Potential.  I attended this with our Director Heidi Russel last year.  She will be sharing with you how cultivating good habits and a team makes Origami Owl so worth it.  Here are 2 other classes that were offered last year:
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Tip #9  Be honest and follow the golden and platinum rule.
Do not take more than one towel or freebie that is being given out.  o2 knows how many are attending and they know how many they are to give out.  Don’t steal from the company and a sister/fellow owl.  One’s attempt to make their pockets a little sweeter with more swag takes away from the experience of someone else as some does not get one.  See this towel?  I was so glad to get just one – not 2 or none.
o2 Convention swag towel
Tip #10  Don’t sweat the small stuff.
Some people were so tied up about the minors that were were losing the majors.  For example: Stop worrying about what you should wear or what you think someone is thinking about what you are wearing or voicing your opinion about how someone spent too much on their clothes or how you can only afford nothing.  It’s not nice to others and it is not nice to ourselves.  Do with what we have and let others do as they please.  We are here to learn, celebrate, and be with others owls. Personally, I like to dress for the occasion. Here are pictures taken on the nights of the 1st Annuowl o2 convention. Whatever you wear, enjoy the moment!
White Out Party
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The White Out Event lights

White Out Origami Owl

This was my White Out Outfit
This was my White Out Outfit
Gala NightBella Weems on Piano Convention Gala My O2 Sister in Black Attire The Gala Night Lights
Origami Owl Gala Dinner Plate Origami Owl Gala Night Dessert
Here is my short video recap of last year’s convention:

‘Celebrate Summer Look’ Special for only $39* – Origami Owl

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Be a savvy summer shopper with Origami Owl.  With a $95 purchase you can get the ‘Celebrate Summer Look’ for only $39*. Look includes 8 pieces of Origami Owl Jewelry to create a variety of looks to suit any occasion. Celebrate Summer Look Origami Owl $39

Take a closer look at the pieces included in this special offer found on my Origami Owl site:

Mini Silver Living Locket

Mini Rose Gold Love Plate

Clear Crystal in Rose Gold Dangle

Silver Quatrefoil Key Dangle

Silver Pave Heart Lock Dangle

7″ Silver Dangle Bracelet

20″ Sterling Silver Chain

Heart Crystal stone

*Retail value of $104. Available while supplies lasts or until July 31, 2014.  Items are subject to change.   Have any questions?  Email me or call me. Are you on your smart phone?  Check out http://m.locketsandcharms.com for Origami Owl with Jennylou on the go.

Last Look at Your Favorite Items! {Origami Owl Custom Jewelry}

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Every day, Origami Owl strives to make you the greatest and the best when it comes to lockets and charms and its customizable jewelry line. This coming Fall season, you are going to be head over heels with all the things to come.  Us, Ind. Designers got a little tiny sneek peek last Tuesday in an internal company webinar by Chrissy Weems, and I can’t wait until we have the green light to share it all with you! But before all the ‘new’ that is to come, I would like to take this moment to let you know of all the things to go. This means, from now until August 10 (or while supplies lasts), you still have the chance to take a last look and shop our ‘Bye Bye Birdie Collection.’ But you must hurry, because once these items are gone, they are gone!

 

These Last Look items are leaving, mainly, in order to make room for future items that we think you will love, and that includes new designs of current charms included in the Bye Bye Birdie Collection.  For example, ALL birthstone charms are going bye bye, so if you are wanting to “matchy-matchy” all your kids in a locket or have been procrastinating giving grandma a charm to represents her newest grand baby, now is the time to get them these.

Some were caught of guard that so many are on the Bye Bye Birdie List – or sheets – but also keep in mind that many are leaving because they are seasonal or limited edition items and were never meant to be here for an extended amount of time, such as the ‘perfume bottle’ in the Celebrating the Women we Love Collection brought out for Mother’s day, and some of the ‘class of 2014’ items in the Graduation Collection.

To be honest, my heart is a little heavy to see another one of my favorite locket going bye bye – the Large Rosegold Locket with Crystals – but I must remind myself that every time there was a ‘Bye Bye List’ that we were so sad about, the moment the new Take Out Menu hits our eyes, it’s all sunshine and rainbows all over again!  The sadness over Bye Bye Birdie quickly flies away and almost instantly, we don’t even remember what we were so sad about.

I will be making my Bye Bye Birdie purchases soon as I like to have what I soon can no longer have, and look forward to an amazing new Fall season for Origami Owl 2014.  I will be getting a Best Friend plate in the large size and silver color, the Silver Pave Key, and the Beautiful Tag as a reminder that all are beautiful in their own way.

What items in the Bye Bye Birdie Collection are you sad – or surprised – to see go?  What are you hoping to see in the Fall 2014 Take Out Menu?  I would love to hear from you =) ***

Check in at http://locketsandcharms.origamiowl.com/PWPShowCategoryProduct.ashx?ProgramCategoryId=119 to see what is left.  Remember, the last day is August 10, 2014 or while supplies last.  Happy Shopping!

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