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NEW S OF T H E WORL D L EA DER IN ESS ENTIAL OI L S
PREPPING YOUR FAMILY FOR AUTUMN Tips from Royal Crown Diamond Christa Smith FOUNDER’S MESSAGE THIS IS TRULY a beautiful time of the year! Celebrating time with your family, enjoying a bountiful harvest, and appreciating the blessings we have in our lives are just a few highlights of this season. Autumn offers so
FROM ENJOYING THE rich colours to spending precious
many opportunities for reflection and gratitude.
• The classroom can be a dirty place. When kids come
moments with your family and friends, autumn offers an
When Mary and I started this journey over
home from school, send them to the bathroom to wash
abundance of opportunities to make lasting memories. It’s
20 years ago, we were determined to create
their hands with Thieves Soap to encourage positive
also a season that puts everyday life into overdrive. As one
the highest quality products possible. We
hygiene habits inside and outside of the house.
of the year’s most hectic seasons begins, now is a great
immersed ourselves in research by studying
time to re-establish healthy habits for the whole family.
• Incorporate optimal nutrition and healthy eating for your family. Start by reading labels on food thoroughly!
and experimenting with different planting,
When it comes to family know-how, Christa Smith, Royal
cultivating, and harvesting methods in operation
The next step is having your kids help pick the menu
Crown Diamond and mother of 15, knows her stuff. Christa
around the globe. I felt a passion within me grow
and prepare the food, so they are engaged in the entire
was excited to share with us the ways she preps her family
that seemed bigger than life itself. The harvest
process. Lastly, dig in and enjoy a healthy meal at home!
for autumn. “There are a few simple things that I do as a
was very satisfying, especially as so many of you
• Hold weekly or monthly family meetings to establish
mother,” Christa said, “to keep my kids at their optimal
came to be part of the Seed to Seal process. In
a sense of mutual respect, understanding, and support by
levels of wellness.” Check out her go-to products and tips
spite of the many challenges and hard work, it
incorporating the feedback of individual family members
to keep the entire family supported through the cooler,
was deeply rewarding.
into your family routine. These meetings are also a great
busier months.
opportunity for kids and parents to begin defining,
I know that many of you put a lot of time and energy into cultivating various aspects of your
focusing on, and asking for support with individual goals.
Christa’s tips:
personal lives. As you think about your Young
• Incorporate consistent essential oil diffusing. Make a
Living journey, ask yourself, “Do I put the
daily chore for your kids to change out the diffusers around
necessary effort and energy into my business to
the house.
enjoy a bountiful harvest?” One of my deepest beliefs is that you deserve
With Christa's family of 17, we are grateful she was able to take the time to share her tips with us!
See Christa's autumn go-to products on page 2
• Make NingXia Red part of breakfast every day to get the morning started off right.
to live an abundant life in which you are happy and healthy. Young Living provides the foundation to build upon. You are the farmer in your life, and with hard work and courage, you can reap all of the wonderful things you’ve sown.
SETTING NEW RECORDS Young Living brand ambassador James Lawrence sets new world record!
I’ve realised that fear—more than anything
We are proud to have James represent Young Living as
else—stops people from achieving the success
one of our brand ambassadors. Throughout his journey he
for which they’re so hungry. As you work on
relied on Young Living products to support him. "I train my
creating a bountiful harvest in your life, I
body hard,” he says. “With big goals on the horizon, I can’t
challenge you to eliminate fear the moment
afford to be sidelined.”
it enters your mind. Don’t listen! Replace the
As James neared the finish of each Ironman-distance
doubt with positive thoughts. Your brightest
race, he invited members of the local community to finish
dreams can come true if you have the courage
the last 5K with him. His final race ended in Lehi, Utah, at the Thanksgiving Point campus. Young Living employees
to go for them. So much of our success at Young Living is
and community members ran, cheered, and celebrated the
are determined to build their dreams and create
James Lawrence finishes his last 5K surrounded by family, friends, and community members at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT.
a beautiful future. We love and appreciate you.
ON JULY 25 James Lawrence, aka the Iron Cowboy,
Your stories inspire all of us—the corporate
finished his tour of 50 full Ironman distances in 50 days in
team—Young Living members all over the
50 states. This world record-shattering feat has caused a
world—to work harder and live the Young Living
ripple not only in his home state of Utah but also across
lifestyle.
the country. Why would James tackle such a demanding
because of the efforts of our loyal members who
goal? If you ask him, the answer is simply to inspire others to a better life. “My goal,” he says, “is to inspire others to challenge themselves and to be more active.”
Iron Cowboy’s final stretch. As a partner with James, Young Living was excited to host a party celebrating his great accomplishment. The event at Thanksgiving Point drew a crowd of community members, sponsors and fans of the Iron Cowboy, and Young Living employees. Music, food, and fond memories were shared as James shared his experiences, purpose, and stories with the attendees. Congratulations, James, on setting a new world record and inspiring others to accomplish extraordinary things! Learn more about his journey and mission at IronCowboy.co.
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New Name, Same Purpose
Change in Plans
YOUNG LIVING FOUNDATION
WORLD PEACE CARAVAN TO A WAGON TRAIN!
The World Peace Caravan has been reimagined to a wagon train along the old Oregon trail. This journey will start in Wyoming and end in Idaho.
FOR D. GARY Young, 2009 brought a transformative realisation. While he and his family were living in Ecuador, he noticed the dire conditions of a nearby school and saw a great need for aid. Wishing to make a difference, he established the Young Living Academy in Chongon, Ecuador, which provides
Members from all over the globe will embark on an extraordinary journey in covered wagons through the American West. Therefore,
great
deliberation,
Gary founded the D. Gary Young Foundation, our corporate
the
philanthropic organisation, to support further outreach
Gary's dream of taking a camel caravan from
location and type of event have been changed.
across the world. This nonprofit not only works to build and
Petra to Jerusalem in December.
In Gary’s words:
continuously expand the Young Living Academy but also to
THANK YOU TO all who have supported
after
underserved rural schoolchildren with a high-quality education.
You may have heard the announcement made
The purpose of the caravan was to be a
pioneer an approach of promoting wellness, education, and
at the Young Living Convention in Dallas, Texas,
voice for the children of the world and to
business opportunities as an extension of Young Living’s
recently about the decision to cancel the World
provide a unique experience for all people
mission.
Peace Caravan (WPC).
to come together to promote respect,
At the 2015 International Grand Convention, we announced
While there were many challenges, the one
compassion, and a greater understanding
a name change to reflect how integral these values are to the
factor that ultimately led to the decision to
of each other. I wanted to inspire our youth
work of Young Living. Our nonprofit organisation is now called
cancel the event lay within the Royal Courts
to work together toward a common goal.
the Young Living Foundation. At the reigns is Nikki Davis, Young
of Jordan. In order to host an event of this
Next year we will be doing a wagon
Living’s director of global philanthropy. A political science
magnitude in Jordan, we had to be issued a
train along the old Oregon trail, with the
graduate of Yale University and an attorney with experience in
Letter of Patronage signed by the King, which is
same purpose as the camel caravan. We
nonprofit and international work, Nikki helps the Young Living
the royal endorsement for the event.
will start just outside of Casper, Wyoming,
Foundation stay true to Gary’s original aims, while expanding
and follow 85 percent of the original trail,
global outreach.
Without this letter, we are unable to host a conference in the convention centre, and we
The Young Living Foundation is committed to empowering
ending in Fort Hall, Idaho.
are unable to set up campsites along the trail
You are invited to join me for all or several
individuals to defy human limitations and achieve their
of the WPC. This letter was promised again and
days of this three-week journey. It will be a
potential. This goal is being accomplished in exciting ways
again but never came.
grand time.
through providing wellness, education, business opportunities, and support to individuals and communities worldwide, as well as embarking on conservation efforts. The Young Living Foundation incorporates the heart of our
FREEDOM WAGON TRAIN
founder D. Gary Young, the love of each of our members and employees, and the purpose of Young Living. This recent renaming will allow the Young Living Foundation to serve as an extension of Young Living as a whole. Young Living Essential Oils covers all of the administrative costs of the Young Living Foundation, so 100 percent of every donated dollar goes directly to the cause. Do you want to stay connected or get involved with the foundation? Simply visit the Young Living Foundation on Facebook to connect with opportunities, stories, and more information. The entire rebrand of the Young Living Foundation will be launched with a new website. For the time being, donations can be made at DGaryYoungFoundation.org.
Join the movement: a walk for freedom from modern-day slavery. Continued from page 1
NEXT SUMMER, we invite you to join Gary and the Freedom Wagon Train to take part in a
PREPPING YOUR FAMILY FOR AUTUMN
walk for freedom from modern-day slavery. Each year, millions of children are directly affected by human trafficking, and we’ve decided to join the fight in ending the victimisation of these innocent children. The route will take several weeks to complete and will include portions of the old Oregon Trail. You will be able to sign up for any three-day segment along the path. Stay tuned for more details
Christa’s autumn go-to products:
so you can join us on the 2016 Freedom Wagon Train and help make a difference.
Human Trafficking Facts:
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• Trafficking primarily involves exploitation, which comes in many forms, including forced prostitution, slavery or involuntary servitude, and other forms of exploitation. • There are approximately 20 to 30 million slaves currently around the world. • Between 14,500 and 17,500 people are trafficked into the U.S. each year.
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Thieves® products • NingXia® Red • Life 5™
SPICE UP YOUR YL CLASSES!
Take your next Young Living class up a few notches with these tips from Royal Crown Diamond Melissa Koehler.
AUTUMN CAN OFFER a fun opportunity to plan and host an amazing Young Living class! When it comes to planning and executing a fabulous class, Royal Crown Diamond Melissa Koehler is a pro.
5. Think outside of the box when you’re deciding on decorations. What colours, prints, symbols, and textures go with your theme? 6. Be cohesive with your theme and content of your class. Incorporate seasonally
One of Melissa’s most helpful sharing techniques has been hosting Young Living
appropriate products like our ThievesTM product line and essential oils like Cinnamon
classes. She recalls planning a favourite class with one of her best friends. “Everything
Bark, Tangerine, Ginger and Nutmeg. By talking about your favourite autumn Young
was autumn-themed and coloured. It was so fun and was a great way of sharing Young
Living products, you are making the theme relevant and relatable to the season.
Living!”
7. Give your guests at least two weeks’ notice of your class—even more if you want
Check out the tips below to follow Melissa’s tried-and- true strategies for making your autumn-themed Young Living class a success!
them to dress up or participate in another way. Whether your preference for invitations is mailing your invites or sending electronic invitations through email or Facebook, you may want to ask your guests to RSVP, so you can plan accordingly.
Melissa’s Tips:
8. Include awards, competitions, and make-and-takes to encourage fun interactions
1. Pick your theme and stick to it!
and a lot of lasting memories.
2. Search your favourite decorating sites for some quick inspiration. Remember that you don’t have to follow exactly what you see; you may simply want to use the images as inspiration.
9. Set the mood with aromas. Place your favourite diffusers throughout your venue and use your favourite aromatic essential oil combos. 10. Most importantly: Have fun!
3. Make a list of items you need for your event and delegate if possible. 4. When shopping for decorations, ask yourself if you will be able to use them at
When it comes to your Young Living classes, be willing to think outside of the box.
a later date. For example, mason jars make great vases and containers during your
Use every season as an opportunity to have fun, be creative, and share Young Living
class, and they’re fun drinking glasses long after the party.
with those around you.
DRAFT HORSE SHOW & FALL FESTIVAL
Young Living
Meet one of our farmers
® SABRINA SEED TO SEAL UPDATE FERRIS Are you from the St. Maries area?
No, my husband and I moved to St.
Maries five years ago from the Lake Tahoe area.
How long have you been working for Young Living? I have been working for Young Living since a friend introduced me to Gary Young during a lavender harvest two years ago.
What made you excited to work for Young Living? I’ve always had a garden at home and
THE 2015 DRAFT Horse Show
their beauty and skills as they
& Fall Festival at our Young
trotted
Living Lavender Farm in Mona,
new arena that was packed with
Utah, welcomed thousands of
3,000 spectators. Held all three
families and friends for a three-
days, these events created buzz
being a part of the Young Living family.
day event from September 18–20.
throughout the farm for both
The festival was jam-packed with
draft horse enthusiasts and those
What is your favourite part of working at Young Living?
activities, unique events, and fun
new to the sport. The first draft
for all-ages.
horse show on the Young Living
have been using Young Living products for nearly 20 years. After meeting Gary, I inquired about becoming a part of the team, and the rest is history! I have loved
I
love
harvest
season
and
the
opportunity to work with a top-notch crew
Community
members
and
Young Living members, including
around
the
fabulous,
farm was a resounding success! The performance by country
600 new silvers, from around the
legend
world enjoyed pony and wagon
lasting impression on attendees
the separator is also a highlight.
rides, bounce houses, jousting, a
and was one of the most exciting
Western shootout, a rock climbing
parts of the festival. Both new and
What is your favourite botanical and your favourite Young Living product?
wall, a mechanical bull, a horse
seasoned fans joined in the music
training
as
and amazing Young Living members. Getting to see the first drops of oil rise in
My favourite botanical is melissa, hands down! My top two products would have to be Joy™ and Peace & Calming® essential oil blends.
exhibition,
the
Lane
Kenny
Kenny
Rogers
Rogers
left
a
performed
Frost bull riding challenge, draft
old classics and new favourites.
horse events, and an exclusive
We had a blast celebrating the
performance by Kenny Rogers.
changing seasons with our family
At the draft horse events, crowds cheered as 12 six-horse hitches of Clydesdales, Shires, Belgians, enthralled
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and the
Percherons audience
with
and friends!
YOUNG LIVING FOUNDATION Walking hand-in-hand to maximise impact providing meals, education, and medical assistance to children in need seven days a week instead of the current three and cultivating 50 acres of land instead of the current 10 to feed the children.
Sole Hope With the financial backing of the Young Living Foundation, Sole Hope will be breaking ground on a new Outreach House where the organisation will provide food, shelter, medical care, and education to victims of a destructive foot parasite who have been shunned from their communities.
Healing Faith Uganda Working with the nonprofit Healing Faith Uganda, the foundation used funds
Nikki Davis and Young Living members visit Uganda to deliver mosquito nets to the village of Wakisi.
donated by Young Living members to purchase the entire inventory of mosquito
OUR COMPASSIONATE AND generous members have made the remarkable
in a local village. “Because of our member donations,” Nikki said, “every mud hut
happen. On a recent trip to Uganda, Young Living Director of Global Philanthropy Nikki Davis put into action the funds that our members contributed during recent Young Living events. Her goal was ambitious: solidify, define, and maximise shortterm and long-term plans for the Young Living Foundation’s partnerships with African Hearts Community Organization (AfriHCO), Sole Hope, and Healing Faith Uganda. Each of these philanthropic organisations is currently making tremendous impacts in the communities they serve; and now, with the support and help of the Young Living Foundation, they will be able to increase their impact.
nets and backorder thousands more from local suppliers, providing them to homes throughout the village of Wakisi is now protected! I want to thank everyone who has been so generous!” Nikki says she reflects often on the excitement, impact, and love she felt during her trip to Uganda, working with these excellent philanthropic organisations to use funds donated by Young Living members to make a big difference. Thanks to our selfless members who believe in service and acting with compassion, the Young Living Foundation is making an impact throughout the world’s communities. For more stories and opportunities to get involved, visit the Young Living Foundation Facebook page and look forward to a new and improved Young Living Foundation
AfriHCO As a result of Nikki’s visit, the partnership with AfriHCO has strategised to
website, coming soon!
double its efforts through building an additional nursery school that would serve approximately 200 children. This will ultimately create a way to reach its goal of
JAPAN IS A great place to have a Young Living business! Did you know that Japan is the second largest direct-sales market in the world? Guest speakers from all over the globe host special seminars for our Japan market. In the fourth quarter of 2015, those speakers will include Dr. Olivier Wenker and Frances Fuller, Royal Crown Diamond. We are excited to have both of them touring Japan! If you, your friends, or your family members are interested in sharing Young Living in
YOUNG LIVING JAPAN
Region Update
Japan, please direct them to our Japan office; we love giving support and extending our family in Japan. To contact us, simply send an email to younglivingjapan@youngliving.com. We look forward
to hearing from you soon!
SEED TO SEAL® SUCCESS
Young Living Essential Oils received an A+ accreditation! Visit bit.ly/bbbYLEO to read more about this accreditation.
Australian Tea Tree Association extends thanks to Young Living
YOUNG LIVING RECENTLY received a letter from the Australian Tea Tree Industry Association congratulating us on providing pure Tea Tree essential oil to our customers! The letter explains that Young Living’s Tea Tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oil was analysed at Southern Cross University using the Chiral Purity Test. “We are delighted to note that the product closely conformed to the expected ratios giving a clear indication that it is indeed pure Tea Tree essential oil steam distilled from
Melaleuca alternifolia. This is a great outcome, congratulations and thank you for supplying pure Tea Tree essential oil to your valued customers,” the letter concludes. The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association is an organisation formed to purchase random samples of Tea Tree essential oil from around the world and test for purity. A high incidence of Melaleuca alternifolia adulteration has caused this group to purchase and test random samples of supposedly pure Tea Tree essential oil. A test has been developed to measure the purity of Tea Tree essential oil. In 2015 a study of this method was published in the Journal of Chromatography A, which described the testing procedure. The Australian Tea Tree Industry reports that “50% of 43 commercial samples tested failed to comply with the proposed chiral ratios. Further, of 15 commercially sourced samples in the European Union, 73% of these showed significant differences in chiral abundances while Tea Tree essential oil from both North America and Asia also displayed similar results where [approximately] 50% of the tested samples did not match the expected results.” The letter from the Australian Tea Tree Industry stated that the organisation has “yet to see a sample from China that matches the expected chiral ratios for 100% pure Tea Tree essential oil.” Young Living scientists have also used chiral testing as part of our Seed to Seal process. In 2012, they published a study on the chiral differences of Boswellia sacra and Boswellia carterii in the Journal of Chromatography A. Young Living’s Seed to Seal™ process continues to prove the purity of our essential oils!
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D. Gary Young
THE MODERN-DAY FATHER OF DISTILLATION
The 1995 convention brought members to the St.Maries farm to see their first distillery produce oil. COMING SOON! D. Gary Young, The Modern-Day Father of Distillation is an exciting, new book that details the history of how the founder of Young Living Essential Oils, D. Gary Young, began his unexpected path in the world of essential oils.
expertise to haul tons of wood chips through the harsh winter conditions of ice and snow from the Highland Flats Tree Farm to the St. Maries distillery. Go on a fascinating journey to the Forbidden Zone in Yemen, the ancient home of the Queen of Sheba, or on the dangerous trek into the mountains of Puntland,
With many amazing photos never seen before, this book describes how Gary rose
Somalia, to discover the truth about frankincense.
from childhood poverty in a mountain cabin with a dirt floor, to learning to walk
Share in his research and discoveries that have taken him all over the world in
again after a devastating logging accident with a medical diagnosis of no hope, to
search of nature’s secrets that are waiting for those who dare to seek out new plants
building a billion-dollar company that is the world leader in essential oils.
for new oils not yet known to the world.
Read about the exciting adventures of the Mustang Man, as Gary was called, as
This book is an amazing story of sheer determination against all odds, a legacy
he hauled equipment on the Alaska pipeline driving a semi-truck with hand controls
and testament to the world that anything is possible when a knowing in your soul
because his legs were still weak from the accident. This adventure gave him the
guides your destiny.
YOUNG LIVING RECOGNITION July 2015 A big congratulations to the following members on their recent leadership rank advancements! KARL-HEINZ POIER Silver HOLGER MARTICK Executive ERWIN & EDBURG WEBER Executive ANGELIKA PLONER Executive KARIN KARL Executive JULIA RYDA Executive JUTTA CÄCILIA LANGENBACH Executive MARTINA WAGNER Executive
August 2015 A big congratulations to the following members on their recent leadership rank advancements! LINDA LILJESTRÖM Silver CLAUDIA HAMETNER Executive MAIKEN ANDREASEN Silver ELKE RIEDER Executive ESTHER FONZETTI Silver MARIA OBERHOLZNER Executive JONATHAN KŠAJT Silver BROCKMANN & BERNSEE GMBH Executive MAIJA RIEPULA Silver VANDA RUTKIENE Executive SALON STRUBBELPETER Silver ELINA PAKANEN Executive INGRIDA URBONAITE Silver UAB INDONA Executive INGRID SCHAUBSCHLAEGER Executive SUVI IHME Executive ALICE FEKETE Executive MONIKA RIHOVA Executive BOEHME C/O UWE BOEHME, VITALPRODUKTE, KOMPETENZZENTRUM JANNIC MAXIMILIAN Executive FÜR ALTERNATIVE Executive
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LOVE IT? SHARE IT! A simple way to share Young Living
SEASONAL ESSENTIALS Give unique, essential oil-infused gifts
WE ALL LOVE Young Living and the
of your daily life? Probably a lot of them—
THE 2015 YOUNG Living Seasonal Essentials brochure is now available,
products that help support our wellness,
just from noticing your excitement about
so be sure to check out our selection of exclusive and giftable Young
but sometimes it’s hard to know how best
them. That excitement is contagious and
Living products to share with your family and friends.
to share them. Honestly, it’s a lot simpler
the key to effective sharing. When you find
The festive season is one of the most meaningful times of the year
than you might think. Just remember this
the products you absolutely love, use them
because it’s when we can gather together and enjoy the company of
phrase: “Love it? Share it!”
in your daily life and discuss your honest
those we love. The holidays offer the opportunity to give—not because
This simple two-step formula is your key
experiences with others; you’ll discover a
it’s expected but because it’s a way to give a piece of ourselves to those
to helping others become acquainted with
style of sharing that is both natural and all
we hold close to our hearts.
Young Living products. This may come as
your own.
In the pages of the Seasonal Essentials brochure, you will be able to
a surprise, but if you’ve mastered step one
There is beauty in simplicity, and that’s
find exclusive products and collections, including the NingXia Red Party
and love our pure, essential oil-infused
the root of “Love it? Share it!” We want
products, you’re likely already an expert at
you to share your love for Young Living as
Whether you’re celebrating old traditions, starting new ones, or just
step two as well!
simply as possible, so your family, friends,
looking for the right way to show you care, you’ll find the perfect gift in
Think about it—how many of your
and people you meet have the opportunity
the 2015 Seasonal Essentials brochure.
friends, family members, and neighbours
to experience and benefit from everything
know that essential oils are an integral part
the Young Living lifestyle has to offer.
Bag, essential oil collections, perfect stocking fillers, and much more!
We wish you a wonderful festive season!
“Just believe in the products and your enthusiasm will do more to create your business than anything else! —Diane Mora “[Success with Young Living] isn’t about selling; it’s about helping other people achieve the desires of their heart.” —Karen Douglas “People like to say, ‘The products sell themselves,’ and that sounds very cliché. But truly, it is that simple.” —Debra Raybern
SEED TO SEAL SPOTLIGHT: Distillery ®
YOUNG LIVING MEXICO
Region Update
M EXICO @ A G LANCE YOUNG LIVING IS the world leader in essential oils and other essential oil-infused products. Through our proprietary Seed to Seal® process and our cutting-edge fusion of ancient and modern techniques, we are able to maintain our high quality standards. Because of our careful attention to process, Young Living is recognised as an innovator of essential oil distillation. We use a gentle, proprietary steam distillation technique for extracting essential oils and preserving their precious constituents. Our dedicated distillery managers oversee the distillation process during harvest time for the extraction of pure, authentic essential oils from various plants and trees. The distillation process includes a number of exacting steps that help guarantee that when an essential oil is distilled, not only is it pure, but it also contains ideal levels of important constituents. Distillery managers help make sure that each part of the Distill step in our Seed to Seal process receives the painstaking attention that it deserves—from properly testing Brix levels, to drying harvested botanicals, to properly loading the extraction chambers, to ensuring ideal steam temperatures, to keeping our state-of-the-art equipment clean and running correctly. See the full Seed to Seal® process by visiting SeedToSeal.com.
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120 percent growth in active membership since last year
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137 percent growth in leadership (Silver and above)
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Ranked as a top-ten market for direct sales
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Top five favourite essential oils: Lavender, Thieves™, Peppermint, Frankincense, and Stress Away™
WITH INCREDIBLE GROWTH and membership, now is a great time of exciting momentum for Young Living in Mexico! At the 2015 International Grand Convention, we had the largest number of members in attendance from Mexico over any other year. Their voices and spirits were heard at each general session as they waived their flags and spun their matracas (party noisemakers). For questions on building a Young Living business in Mexico, contact country manager David Goodman at dgoodman@youngliving.com. For service issues, contact servicio@youngliving.com.mx.
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