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🌄 Chicken, Candy & Lightning McQueen — Adventures from Week Four with UtahOla 🏜️🚪✨

This was already Week 4 of our BookField journey, and it came with an extra spark because we finally welcomed Janek into our wild little crew. 🎉 After conquering sales school, Janek hit the field with all the eagerness of someone who’s been waiting their whole life to start an adventure. 💪 He jumped right in — approaching countless Mexican families 🇲🇽, getting to experience their warm, lively homes full of chatter, delicious smells, and kids darting everywhere. His first week has already been packed with laughs, learning curves, and stories we’ll be telling long after the summer is over.

Meanwhile, Karolina was on her own mini Mexican tour 🌶️. She met several Spanish-speaking families who welcomed her with open arms — and even shared some of their favorite Mexican candies. Only twist? They were spicy. 😅 Karolina’s face said it all. Sweet on the outside, fire on the inside… just like this crazy job. Later, she knocked on a door and was met by a guy standing there holding a live chicken 🐔. Completely deadpan, he told her,

“For roasting.”

Weird? Totally. But also the kind of moment you remember forever and text your mom about immediately.

Aleksandra had her own BookField jackpot. 🍀 She sat down with a dad who works for Celsius ⚡ (yep, the energy drink), and walked away with a huge box of cans — enough to power through the blazing afternoons or maybe sponsor a small team. Proof that sometimes knocking doors doesn’t just open conversations… it fills your trunk with enough caffeine to light up Utah.

Martynka kept stacking up her collection of American moments 🇺🇸. She picked up a cool T-shirt 👕 from a mom she visited, a little token of welcome that felt so genuine. Later, she met a mom who drives a classic yellow school bus 🚌, and naturally they had to snap some pictures inside. It was like stepping right into a movie set — pure small-town USA magic.

Margo and Alina had one of those tag-team sit-downs you talk about for weeks. They met Mike and Linda, a couple in their 80s with an absolutely mind-blowing family tree: 9 kids, 44 grandkids, and over 100 great-grandkids 🤯. The stories poured out — from raising kids to spending two years on a mission in Syria, Jordan, and Turkey 🌍. When it came time to pay, Mike quipped that he’s been poor his whole life. Margo laughed, thinking it was another of his jokes, but he went serious and said,

“Do you even know anything about the Great Depression?”

Then shuffled around the house muttering,

“Somebody stole my Depression picture!”

Iconic, hilarious, slightly bizarre — basically perfect BookField material.

Bohdan was followed by our fearless leader Oleksiy 👔, and together they had a sit-down nearly stolen by the cutest little poodle 🐩 ever. At the end, Oleksiy joked,

“We’ll give you one more set if you give us the dog.”

The mom burst out laughing and said,

“No way… but my husband might actually accept that deal!”

Because sometimes the best close is the one that ends in belly laughs (and playful pet negotiations).

Then there’s Kuba, who crammed more plot twists into his week than most people see in a year. First, he landed a $500 tip 💵 — the kind of jaw-dropping surprise that keeps you floating for days. Then he spotted his dream car 🏎️— a real Lightning McQueen lookalike, shining in a driveway and reminding him exactly why he’s working so hard: so one day he can roll up in that back home. Of course, to keep it humble, he also spent part of the day fixing a flat tire in the middle of nowhere 🚗🔧, because the BookField always finds a way to balance you out.

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This week was extra special because we each dedicated it to someone we love ❤️ — family, friends, people who inspire us and keep us pushing through even the tough days.

And huge congratulations to our top champions of the week, who absolutely crushed it:

✨ Karolina

✨ Artyom

✨ Margo

✨ Kuba

✨ Aleksandra

Thanks for proving once again what hustle, heart, and a whole lot of humor can achieve. Here’s to more spicy candy, weird chickens, school bus selfies, Depression jokes, poodle trades, dream cars — and memories that make every sweaty mile worth it. 🚀💛

UtahOla 🏜️ Our First Week on the BookField — What a Ride!

It’s hard to believe that just 10 days ago we were regular students, and now we’re full-on educational consultants, confidently working in our own cities, knocking on doors, and meeting families every day. The energy is real — and we’re more motivated than ever!

Karolina had one of the most memorable approaches this week — she found herself speaking Spanish at the door, even though she doesn’t actually speak the language. Instead of backing off, she smiled, stayed confident, and made it through with great energy. It was one of those moments where courage speaks louder than words — and she proved that connection often matters more than perfect grammar.

Karolina and Margo are living with a wonderful host family in a cozy house right next to the mountains, surrounded by nature. It’s the kind of place where you wake up to fresh air and sometimes even spot deer walking down the street — yes, really. Their host, Michael, has sold books for four years and spent time doing charity work in Africa, so the girls are not only feeling super welcomed but also inspired by his stories and experience. It’s a peaceful, motivating place to come home to after a full day in the field.

Martyna knocked on a door and found out the man she was talking to had done door-to-door sales himself, selling solar panels. He was so impressed by her presence that he wanted to hire her on the spot. Now that’s how you make an impression.

Meanwhile, Aleksandra has been working deep in the countryside. Her surroundings? Lots of open space, peaceful roads — and horses. Yep, horses everywhere. Not your average work view, but she’s been soaking it all in and doing a great job.

Diana, for example, is not just impressive in the field — she’s also a powerhouse in real life. She earned a scholarship to a private university in Italy, after three years of hustling and studying hard to be the perfect candidate. That same drive is showing up big time this week. In fact, she won the recognition for the most hours worked — proving she’s not just smart, but unstoppable.

Bohdan is the king of vibes — he absolutely loves talking to people and learning from every single interaction. This week, he casually got invited to a birthday party by someone he approached. That’s Bohdan — connecting with people and leaving a good impression wherever he goes.

This week, Alina and Kuba got their first bicycles — gifted by kind families they met on the doors. It’s such a great glimpse into American culture: people here often have so many things they’re not using, and they’re more than happy to pass them on, especially to hardworking students. You truly never know what you’ll find in an American garage!

During the sales school Artjom said sometimes you make money, sometimes you make character, sometimes you make money and character. And this week was just a right example. 

And of course, beyond all the stories and emotional moments — we’re here to work hard. So let’s talk recognition!

This week, we’re celebrating the top performers in 

Calls – Karolina

Demos- Karolina

Sit Downs – Margo 

Hours – Diana 

These rockstars didn’t just show up — they gave it their all. They’ve earned their bracelets, a symbol of commitment, hustle, and the solid foundation they’re laying for a successful summer.

Stay tuned — this is just the beginning!