In March 2017, I signed up as an ABO to purchase a Nutrilite supplement and the eSpring Water Purifier. I didn’t give the business much thought until I received a bonus cheque for RM8.23. That tiny amount sparked massive curiosity.

With guidance from our upline, I took a closer look at the Amway Sales & Marketing Plan. The concept of time freedom was appealing to me. At the time, I was a medical officer, and my husband Bouzid was an Arabic language lecturer.

We were constantly tired and stressed. When our upline suggested that selling laundry detergent could eventually grant us that freedom, it sounded far-fetched. We had worked hard for our academic qualifications. Was selling “soap” really a path worth taking?

My husband wasn’t on board initially. At that time, I was attached to a mentorship programme to pursue my postgraduate studies, and there were certain expectations from our family, not to mention doubts from my colleagues. Yet, I reminded myself that if I was exhausted, sick or broke, no one could fix that but me.

I started building my confidence by attending a recognition rally in Kuala Terengganu alone. From there, I attended product classes and weekly meetings, committing myself to continuous learning. Even without full support then, I knew change had to start with me.

Three months later, my husband and I won a BodyKey Challenge. That was our turning point, and we began aligning our business with Amway’s health and wellbeing mission. I found joy in using my medical knowledge to help others using Nutrilite, ARTISTRY and eSpring products. On a personal level, my skin showed improvement even though I had psoriasis.

To us, Amway is not just about product sales. It’s a total transformation. We’ve helped patients, friends, and family members improved their health and wellbeing. In May 2023, we launched our own BodyKey Community Group to inspire others toward better health.

When I achieved Diamond, it was an emotional moment. Every sacrifice, the late nights, every moment away from my husband, children and parents, was worth it. I celebrated with my loved ones, uplines, downlines, and mentors who believed in me.

Today, I live by one motto: “Alang-alang buat Amway, biar sampai jadi Diamond” (Commit to Amway until you become a Diamond). If I can do this while juggling a medical career, motherhood and family, so can you. Honour your strengths, commit fully, and be the reason someone else finds hope. Prepare your umbrella before it rains, and keep moving forward — rain or shine.

"Honour your strengths, commit fully, and be the reason someone else finds hope. Prepare your umbrella before it rains, and keep moving forward — rain or shine."