Valley Voice December 2016 | Page 45

Julie Shangle, Executive Director with

jBloom, is on a mission to change lives.

She believes “The meaning of life is to

find your gift and the purpose of life is to

give it away.” Julie’s gift is to help others

see their own potential and then coach

them in a way that helps them build a

successful business around their everyday

lives.

Born and raised in Michigan, Julie and her

husband, Kirk, moved to Gold Canyon one

year ago. Having visited her parents in

Arizona for over 15 years, their vision was

to retire near the Superstitions and

they’re now living their dream. Julie

worked in the corporate world for 22

years, and her husband for 35. Since,

retiring they have found their niche’ in Direct Sales – specifically jewelry.

The Shangles built a multi-million dollar organization with a Direct Sales jewelry company that closed its doors in December, 2014. Through this trying time, and battling multiple health issues, Julie thought her days of Direct Selling were over – but God had other plans. Serendipity led them to jBloom Designs, and in just two short years they’ve built yet another multi-million dollar organization of Direct Sellers and are strong proponents of the industry, experiencing first-hand how life-changing it is. Kirk always told Julie, “People want what you have, they just don’t know it yet” and it has had a ripple effect within their organization. jBloom is considered a “gift” to be shared, similar to telling your best friend about the great pair of shoes you got on sale!

When asked what makes this company different, Julie says, “The fact that even though we aren’t a Christian company perse, a good majority of our designs are Christian themed, and people are drawn to them. We aren’t just a community of women selling jewelry. We are a tribe of women – a force if you will – who bring hope and inspiration to those around us through the positive messages on our pieces."

Jewelry With a Soul