The Start of a Legacy

Kristin Sharpe's Mary Kay journey first began long before she ever became a Consultant. In 1987, single mom Connie Kittson signed her Personal Agreement and became a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant. Her sole source of income, her Mary Kay business provided for her 2 small children and taught them invaluable life skills like work ethic, integrity, and self-leadership. It was with those skills that Kristin became a National Leadership Consultant for author and speaker, John C. Maxwell right out of college.

A Dream Realized

In June of 2006, Kristin began her own Mary Kay career under her mom's guidance. Two weeks later, she earned her first Red Jacket. Not long after that, the dream for the Sharpe National Area was planted in her heart at Seminar. Her team production that first month was over $10,000 in wholesale orders. Kristin earned the use of her first Mary Kay career car in just three months with the Company, and debuted as an Independent Sales Director one month later.

A Beautiful Beginning

She earned three cars her first year in business and is currently driving her 11th career car, the beautiful pink Cadillac. She broke a Company record by achieving a Triple Star — $40,000+ in personal retail sales, 24+ new personal team members, and $300,000+ in Unit retail sales — in less than nine months since signing her Personal Agreement. She would achieve Triple Star for seven consecutive years before becoming a National Sales Director. Connie & Kristin make the 10th Mother-Daughter NSD Team in Mary Kay's history.

Hard Work & Dedication

Back in 2006, she dreamed of becoming a top achiever in Mary Kay. In the years since, she has put in the hard work & dedication to her business to make that dream come true. Kristin was honored to be selected as the September 2011 Miss Go-Give: the most coveted award in Mary Kay, given in recognition of someone who has given enthusiastically, willingly, and beyond that which is expected of them to their community and the Company at-large. She was the Queen of Sharing for the entire Diamond Seminar in 2012 and has been named Queen of Unit Retail Sales twice, both times as a Million-Dollar Director. She has been in the Top 20 for Court of Sharing four times.

A Top Achiever

Kristin was recognized as the #2 Director in North America in 2013 and the #1 Director worldwide in 2014. She has earned over 100 carats in diamonds as well as numerous luxury trips to places like Hawaii, Greece, Turkey, France, Monaco, China, London, Paris, Argentina, Alaska, and Italy as rewards for her sales & team-building accomplishments. Her personal Unit has achieved an award $300,000+ in Unit retail sales every year since debuting and have reached over $1 million in retail sales for 12 consecutive years. She has also been a guest trainer for Mary Kay around the world, including Canada, the UK, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Asia Pacific, and China.

Looking Back

When reflecting on her years with Mary Kay, Kristin said that she is grateful for all of the things her business has allowed her to do, like:

Buying her first home at 26 years old as a single woman
Driving 11 brand new cars without a car or insurance payment
Developing even stronger confidence & public-speaking skills
Meeting incredible women who have become dear friends that enrich, challenge, and support her
Traveling around the world on amazing all-expense paid vacations
Supporting her husband's dream in starting his own chiropractic office

The Next Generation

In 2013, Kristin married the love of her life, Dr. Courtney Sharpe. They have made their home in Cumming, GA, with son Luke and daughter Lily. She loves that both of her children get the same incredible experience of "growing up pink," just like she did.