Tackling debt was a priority for both women.
Tanya's original goals: Manage debt, put savings plans in place and learn about finances.
Outcome: Tanya is well into her debt repayment plan and has short- and long-term savings plans (including saving for a Disneyland trip with Kesler). She has a registered education savings plan in place for Kesler, and will take advantage of her company's RRSP matching program when she's eligible. Tanya (and Tracy) met with lawyer Leanne Cherry to discuss wills and estate planning.
Kirby's advice: "Review and revise your written financial plan and work toward new financial goals."
Tracy's original goals: Manage debt, put savings plans in place and learn about finances.
Outcome: Tracy's goals were put on hold while she was out of work. Now that she's working again and making more money, she's back on track and using the extra money to pay down debt and set up savings. Tracy is exploring the financial requirements of starting her own business.
Kirby's advice: "Put savings and debt repayment into place as you research going into business for yourself. Be sure to develop a clear business plan, talk to the Business Development Bank and network with small-business owners and organizations."
Tanya and Tracy's original goal: Update image.
Outcome: Early in the makeover the women had their hair cut and coloured by stylists Angee Dokken and Maghan Broderick at the CaVaBien Hair Studio and Day Spa in Calgary. They received skin care and cosmetics from L'Oréal Paris (Tanya's colouring is cool and well suited to pinks and reds; Tracy's warm complexion glows with peach and coral tones). A shopping spree at Cotton Ginny showed that Tracy looks great in greens, browns and taupes while Tanya can carry off vibrant colours such as red. At the end of the makeover, their hair and makeup were done in Toronto by L'Oréal Paris beauty experts Eddie Maleterre and Eric Del Monaco. Tracy's got a great figure and looks fabulous in any clothes, while Tanya has good proportions too. DesLandes recommends that both women opt for clothes that enhance their shape. Throughout the year, she attended functions with the women (including art gallery openings and dating events) where they showed off their new confidence in style.
DesLandes’ advice: "My French mamee always said, 'Remember that every little girl is born beautiful, and it is every woman's birthright to know herself as the proud and glorious creature she was intended to be.'"
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