Am I the Only One Who Isn't Awe Stricken by the "Famous" Pampered Chefers??

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores participants' varying feelings about the celebrity status of certain well-known figures within the Pampered Chef community, particularly Doris Christopher and others. Some express admiration, while others question the level of awe associated with these individuals.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses confusion over the excitement surrounding famous Pampered Chef figures, noting they are "just women" and not celebrities like Ben Affleck.
  • Another participant shares a personal connection to Jillian Eisenberg, feeling more relatable to her than other prominent figures.
  • Several participants mention their excitement about meeting lesser-known figures within the community, indicating a preference for personal connections over celebrity status.
  • One participant acknowledges Doris's achievements but questions her celebrity status, comparing her to figures like Bill Gates.
  • Another participant admires Doris for her integrity and contributions to the direct sales industry, while also noting their reluctance to stand in line for photos.
  • One participant recounts a positive experience meeting Doris, highlighting her approachable nature and respect for her as a leader.
  • Several participants share humorous anecdotes about their interactions with famous Pampered Chef figures, emphasizing a lighthearted view of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the celebrity status of Pampered Chef figures, with no clear consensus emerging on whether they should be regarded as celebrities.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and opinions based on their interactions within the Pampered Chef community, reflecting a range of perspectives on celebrity and recognition.

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Members of the Pampered Chef consultant community who are curious about differing perceptions of well-known figures within their network may find this discussion insightful.

redsoxgirl
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This is by no means a dig at anyone, I just don't quite get it.

I was sort of dumbfounded how people stood in line to get their picture taken with Doris and people were goo-goo over Jillian Eisenberg (who's now Grant by the way) and Jean and Marla.

Don't get me wrong, I think these women are amazing and Doris is pretty impressive with what she's accomplished, but they're just women.

I mean, it's not like they're Ben Affleck or something :love: :D
 
I would have stood in line to get my picture with Jillian, I really like her and I feel I can relate to her more than anyone on those DVD's. I was bummed she was not in my wave, I wont stand in line to get my picture with Teresa Brown, no offense, sure she is great, just not interested.
 
Kind of like people are crazy about "The Chef" :)
 
I was way excited about meeting Janet Up North, Chef Becky D, Rae Bates, JAE....oh, wait, you mean those "other" famous PC people.... :D
 
I would agree on every point except Doris. She is not "just a woman". She built a business that is unparalleled in the DS industry, and did it with integrity, grace and style. If you get a chance, read the biography "The Pampered Chef" - you will be awe-struck after reading it!

HOWEVER - I didn't stand in line to have my picture taken. I told the people I was with any photo-op with me and Doris would have to be unplanned & spontaneous, because I HATE standing in line!

I'm not awe-struck by Jillian (rode in the elevator with her where she admitted to being hung-over one morning!:eek:) - but I was THRILLED that she was the presenter for one of my workshops!


And, Ben who?
 
Kathy's_Kitchen said:
I was way excited about meeting Janet Up North, Chef Becky D, Rae Bates, JAE....oh, wait, you mean those "other" famous PC people.... :D
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That is just way too funny! And, now you know how boring we really are...well, except for Rae....can't imagine Rae ever being boring!
 
Kathy's_Kitchen said:
I was way excited about meeting Janet Up North, Chef Becky D, Rae Bates, JAE....oh, wait, you mean those "other" famous PC people.... :D
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See now, I can see myself running over someone from HO and knocking them to the ground to say hello to a fellow cheffer:p:blushing::)
 
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I am reading her book, and I totally admit what Doris has done is amazing. No doubt about it... but I just don't understand the celebrity of her. I suppose she's along the same level as a Bill Gates or someone like that.

And again - nothing against anyone at all! Just a difference of opinion ;)

Ben who.... he's only THE hottest Red Sox fan alive!!!
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ChefBeckyD said:
That is just way too funny! And, now you know how boring we really are...well, except for Rae....can't imagine Rae ever being boring!
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I wouldn't say any of you were boring! Although, Rae's horse trough swimming pool story was, by far, the least boring story I've heard in a while!

rennea said:
See now, I can see myself running over someone from HO and knocking them to the ground to say hello to a fellow cheffer:p:blushing::)
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I'm with you! I saw Chef Bobby's name tag on our home office tour on the first day and said, "Are you Chef Bobby? I'm Kathy's_Kitchen!" :P

I also agree that Doris is an amazing woman and I would love to meet her personally. I figure one day I will "earn" that meeting and be doubly honored to shake her hand. :)
 
rennea said:
See now, I can see myself running over someone from HO and knocking them to the ground to say hello to a fellow cheffer:p:blushing::)
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LOL! I have to agree with you, Rennea! :D
 
Doris has done amazing things in her life. She worked hard to get where she is. I always take her picture at conference, but I wouldn't stand in line to take a picture with any of them. They are just hard working people who did what it took to get to the top. For a woman that means even more work. But, I am just not into the picture thing. I wouldn't stand in line to get my picture taken with Ben...or any other famous person either...well, maybe for President Bush. They are no different or better than any of us...except that they have more money...lol

I didn't take a picture sitting in Doris' chair either. And, I don't think you were trying to dig at anyone. People like different things. I always enjoy listening to everyone at conference and I take pictures of people on stage, but thats it.
 
redsoxgirl said:
I am reading her book, and I totally admit what Doris has done is amazing. No doubt about it... but I just don't understand the celebrity of her. I suppose she's along the same level as a Bill Gates or someone like that.

And again - nothing against anyone at all! Just a difference of opinion ;)

Ben who.... he's only THE hottest Red Sox fan alive!!!
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that's what I'm talking about~ yum yum
 
The only one who I was "awe" struck was Ferille(?) Yan..not because of her sales, but because she taught one of my workshops and I was amazed at how easy she made it look. I felt like I was at a carnival. I can see how she got to where she is. I was so fascinated by watching her, I didn't take near as many notes as I wanted or should have:cry:
 
Bummer- I thought this was another thread about me! :) Kidding... I can't wait until next year when I meet all you famous cheffers, and a few of the famous PC people.

I think Redsocks (Ben Afleck) Fan that it's just neat to meet someone who didn't give up, and made something amazing from something so small, and that's why people like to meet the famous PC people.

I'd get that way if I got to meet Alton Brown, or Bobby Flay, or Robert Stewart... :)
 
Ben who? What's he done lately.
It's not so much star struck with Doris. And I felt the way you do when I had only been with the company a short time. I had worked for other Co's as a sales rep who had built the company from scratch and looked the same on paper as Doris, and the sales force team was only around 200. I changed my mind the first time I went to NC in 1998. At that time when I took the HO tour, Doris greeted us and gave us a little talk. She kept talking about her "co-workers", it finally dawned on me she was talking about the people down on the floor working on packing boxes, the people answering the phones, the people sweeping the floors!! She called them all her co-workers!!!!! Later in the day, I ran into her, she took the time to stop and chat, learn my name, where I was from etc. Now I'm telling you, I have never had a CEO or any top level management even acknowlege me, sales reps in the business world are expendable, and not even noteworthy!! (Ask any pharm. rep right now!!) And here was a woman who had a sales force of about 60,000 taking the time to stop and chat!!! I don't kneel at her feet, she wouldn't want that, but I do have huge respect for a WOMAN who has built a great company, and gives so much back!! Any time you start a new job, you go thru a period of skeptisim, at some point you "buy in" or leave, for me the buy in happened at the HO tour at NC (almost 2 years after I started), and seeing what this company is all about!
 
I'm so looking forward to next year too....

Kathy's Kitchen nice meeting you there too!!
 
pjpamchef said:
Ben who? What's he done lately.
It's not so much star struck with Doris. And I felt the way you do when I had only been with the company a short time. I had worked for other Co's as a sales rep who had built the company from scratch and looked the same on paper as Doris, and the sales force team was only around 200. I changed my mind the first time I went to NC in 1998. At that time when I took the HO tour, Doris greeted us and gave us a little talk. She kept talking about her "co-workers", it finally dawned on me she was talking about the people down on the floor working on packing boxes, the people answering the phones, the people sweeping the floors!! She called them all her co-workers!!!!! Later in the day, I ran into her, she took the time to stop and chat, learn my name, where I was from etc. Now I'm telling you, I have never had a CEO or any top level management even acknowlege me, sales reps in the business world are expendable, and not even noteworthy!! (Ask any pharm. rep right now!!) And here was a woman who had a sales force of about 60,000 taking the time to stop and chat!!! I don't kneel at her feet, she wouldn't want that, but I do have huge respect for a WOMAN who has built a great company, and gives so much back!! Any time you start a new job, you go thru a period of skeptisim, at some point you "buy in" or leave, for me the buy in happened at the HO tour at NC (almost 2 years after I started), and seeing what this company is all about!
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That is exactly how I feel - thanks for stating it so well!
 
The only time I did was for when I was a director at leadership and she signed the pampered chef book but that was it and she did signing at the new director breakfast so it wasn't too bad but I totally get what you are saying.
 
I wouldn't take a picture with Doris (unless it was spontaneous) and I didn't sit in her chair either. Thats just not my thing either.
 
colegrovet said:
I'm so looking forward to next year too....

Kathy's Kitchen nice meeting you there too!!
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My friend, Terry! It was nice meeting you too! Hopefully next year you'll be able to find some other male consultants to split the cost of the room...or, better yet, recruit some of your own to bring with you!
 
I got my pic taken w/ Doris and Jean in San Fran. But I didn't stand in line for it. I just walked over and asked them if they would mind.
 
I'm not awe-struck by Jillian (rode in the elevator with her where she admitted to being hung-over one morning!) - but I was THRILLED that she was the presenter for one of my workshops!

I would have been like Jillian, let's PARTY girlfriend!!!! jello-shots all around :)
 
oops, I didn't get that quote in there right, I am still cs/computer stupid.

I would not have sat in Doris' chair either, not my bag baby!!
I do think she is an amazing woman, however.
 
I have always been awestruck by Doris. I don't know how you could be with this company and not have some affection toward her! She is such a sweet lady and very humble about her accomplishments. A few years ago, I was able to get my picture taken with her at the Career Club lunch and it is a photo I will always treasure!

AS for the others mentioned...not so much, but I do value what they have all done with their businesses....except maybe Ben Affleck....I haven't heard of him doing any Cooking Shows lately! ;)
 
chefmeg said:
I have always been awestruck by Doris. I don't know how you could be with this company and not have some affection toward her! She is such a sweet lady and very humble about her accomplishments. A few years ago, I was able to get my picture taken with her at the Career Club lunch and it is a photo I will always treasure!

AS for the others mentioned...not so much, but I do value what they have all done with their businesses....except maybe Ben Affleck....I haven't heard of him doing any Cooking Shows lately! ;)
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HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA :) I almost fell off my chair!!!
 
Can Ben even cook?
 
Kitchen Diva said:
Can Ben even cook?
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Since he was with that "jenny from the block" he's given me the willies!! Sorry don't mean to offend but she is so nasty I just couldn't be excited over anybody who has been "with" her.
 
Jenny's been around the block a few times. She's a skank, can't stand her.... hope he got an aids test~ oops, did I saw that out loud???
Now he is with DH favorite Jen, Jennifer Garner.
 
Back on topic.... :p

I was amazed at how people reacted to the "famous" cheffers at the Regional meeting. I just happened to be outside when the line went away so I did go ahead and ask for a pic but really it was only because my Mom told me to! hahah!


p.s. I love Jennifer Garner! Well, I loved Alias, anyway.
 
I will be in awe of cheffers too :) DH loved Alias too :)
 
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