Yasmin Manamperi has 150 beauty consultants from 16 different backgrounds in her unit at Mary Kay. (Pictures by The Sri Lanka Reporter)
Yasmin Manamperi who resides in Mississauga, Canada , is a mother of four who recently became a graceful grandmother is the first Sri Lankan to earn the prestigious Pink Cadillac from May Kay Cosmetics Canada. Yasmin who has been an executive in the corporate world for over two decades decided to pursue her career with Mary Kay so that she could spend more time with her family as well as be an entrepreneur. Her husband, Bandula says she is hardworking, determined and a caring woman who always puts others’ needs before her own.
“I believed that this opportunity will allow me to educate other women to follow their dreams, whilst helping them achieve what they want my dreams will come into reality, ” said Yasmin, who joined Mary Kay five years ago. Today she has achieved a milestone – the first Sri Lankan to earn the prestigious trophy on wheels, the Pink Cadillac.
Mary Kay has 1.9 million independent beauty consultants in more than 30 markets worldwide
She says courage and the unwavering commitment are great strengths to women in business to achieve their goals and to fulfill their dreams in life. Having more than 1.9 million independent beauty consultants in more than 30 markets worldwide, Mary Kay Inc. carries on the legacy of Mary Kay Ash – inspiring, enriching and empowering women to reach greater heights.
Yasmin says she is proud of her offspring director, Ishali Mulchandani as well as her 150 beauty consultants from 16 different backgrounds. She has a great number of Sri Lankan independent beauty consultants in her unit and assists them to accomplish their goals in the business.
Mary Kay Inc. is one of the largest direct selling skin care and colour cosmetic companies in the world. The Founder, Mary Kay Ash launched Mary Kay Inc. in 1963. Since opening its’ first international venture in Australia in 1971, Mary Kay’s global presence has now expanded to more than 30 markets, providing a unique business opportunity for women around the world.
“Life is not a success-only journey. Even the best-laid plans sometimes must be altered and changed,” said Yasmin, describing challenges on the road to success. “If you live with the expectant faith that the dreams will turn into reality as well as refusing to let go of the dream, regardless of the circumstances in your life, then I promise that anyone can achieve what I have achieved today in my Mary Kay business.”
