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Southeast Asia Recognition Magazine | 4 ® Essential Oil Spotlight—4,15 AdaptivTM and the Importance Summer Savory, Turmeric, Copaiba, Yarrow POM of Mindfulness—6 Operation Black Mamba—10 dōTERRA essential oils from start to finish Recognition—47
dōTERRA® SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP ISSUE 4 PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 4 Summer Savory, Turmeric ADAPTIVTM AND THE IMPORTANCE OF 6 MINDFULNESS RECOGNITION 10 OPERATION BLACK MAMBA 48 DOUBLE DIAMOND 49 PRESIDENTIAL DIAMONDS PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: 15 Copaiba, Yarrow POM 49 BLUE DIAMONDS 51 DIAMONDS 17 MALAYSIA DIAMOND CLUB 54 PLATINUMS 56 GOLDS 18 THE ESSENTIAL 10 64 SILVERS 20 SINGAPORE DIAMOND CLUB HEALING HANDSTM 21 A Day at Willing Hearts SOUTHEAST ASIA LEADERS CONNECTING THROUGH THE NEW NORMAL 22 Regional Director, SE Asia, Will Halterman DIAMOND DIAMOND HEALING HANDS ARTICLE TM 34 Caroline Huynh 41 Lee Sze Lin 24 Malaysia General Manager, Ethan Wang DIAMOND DIAMOND GLOBAL CONVENTION 35 Chia Pei Shan 42 Lim Bee Yong 26 Singapore General Manager, Geraldine Toh DIAMOND FIRST YEAR OF dōTERRA 36 Dr. Tan Kui Chin 43 DIAMOND Paweena Tangchawalit 28 Philippines General Manager, Micheal Carson DIAMOND INTRODUCING dōTERRA THAILAND 37 Dussadee Puengpreeda 44 DIAMOND Sunny Wong 30 Thailand Business Development Director, DIAMOND Niti Wattachongkol 38 James Neo 45 DIAMOND Ting See Ling DIAMOND SOUTHEAST ASIA LEADERS 39 Jenies Seow 46 DIAMOND Vecus & Vivien BLUE DIAMOND 32 Thitiporn Phoemthaweesuk 40 DIAMOND Jocelyn Teh 2 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com
Summer Turmeric Savory Curcuma longa Distillation: Steam distillation Aromatic Description: Spicy, herbaceous Satureja hortensis Plant Part: Plant Used throughout ancient Egypt, the dried summer savory herb was powdered and used in various tonics. The inventive uses throughout the world of Summer Savory have prompted the various uses in today’s modern practice. Due to its high phenol content, caution should be taken when inhaling or diffusing Summer Savory; only one to two drops is needed. Additionally, Summer Savory should be diluted with a carrier oil Distillation: Steam distillation when applied to the skin. Summer Savory Aromatic Description: essential oil has a warm and herbaceous Warm, spicy, earthy, woody aroma similar to that of Oregano and Thyme. Plant Part: Rhizome As a key botanical of the traditional Ayurvedic + Apply topically to help support healthy looking skin health practices of India, turmeric root and How to use turmeric essential oil have a long history that + When needed, use Turmeric as a spot treatment + Great to be used to repel insects has inspired modern uses of turmeric today. or an all-over face mask to help reduce the Steam distilled from the turmeric root, Turmeric appearance of blemishes or for a healthy-looking essential oil has two unique chemical components, overall glow. Turmerone and ar-Turmerone. Turmeric is also Products and names may differ + Diffuse Turmeric or put a drop or two into your according to the market. Kindly great to promote feelings of positivity when being check with local offices for hand and inhale to promote feelings of positivity diffused. Turmeric can help to promote clear, more information. and to improve mood. smooth, and radiant-looking skin. + After strenuous activity, incorporate Turmeric into your recovery routine for a soothing experience. + May promote healthy immune function and response Fun FACT + When diffused, Turmeric provides an emotional lift and may Fun FACT How to use help improve mood + Diffuse or apply topically to calm the mood Native to the eastern Mediterranean, Turmeric is “the golden spice” that gives Summer Savory is a low-growing plant that + Supports clean and healthy-looking skin while reducing the curry its colour and health benefits belongs to the mint family. appearance of blemishes Products and names may differ according to the market. Kindly check with local offices for more information. 4 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 5
Pursuing Peace: Adaptiv™ and the Importance of Mindfulness Pursuing peace and adapting to make the most of any season is all about being proactive with your mental well-being, and it’s easier and more scientifically validated than ever by focusing on mindfulness. Products and names may differ according to the market. Kindly check with local offices for more information. What Is Mindfulness? 1. Breathe: Being mindful begins with focusing your 2. Meditate: Many methods of meditation exist, each 3. Move: Mindfulness also encompasses the Sounds simple—and it is in theory—but it’s difficult attention on the most fundamental activities of life. with the end goal of reaching a composed and connection between the mind and the body. in practice. Being mindful means being present Breathing is innate, but doing so effectively isn’t. One balanced state of mind. The key is to put yourself in Combining heightened awareness with physical activity at an elevated level, being acutely aware of your of the first steps in improving mindfulness is to identify an environment and position where concentration, is one of the most effective ways of developing a environment and what you’re doing, while also being when you inhale and purposefully exhale. Focusing observation, and awareness are the focus. Find a stronger sense of self and promoting overall well- capable of responding to your surroundings. To some, all your attention on the most basic of all human calm and quiet place to sit, set a time limit, keep being. Yoga is essentially the state of connection this heightened level of awareness comes naturally, functions, breathing, can heighten your awareness of your mind focused on your breathing, and be between the mind and body, and clinical research has but in others it has to be developed. There are a the present. attentive to when and where your mind wanders. shown that regular yoga practice may help increase number of best practices to cultivate your ability to emotional and psychosocial quality of life1. Focus on be present. your breathing and the connection between your mind and your body as you transition between movements. Observe your feelings, and where your mind wanders, rather than reacting, as you complete each pose. 6 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 7
Listening to music may Mindfulness is an extremely individual pursuit, but there are several things that can help you along the help us shift into our way. Recent surveys suggest that as much as a third of ® US adults have used a guided meditation mobile app6. neural default network Clinical evidence shows that listening to music may help us shift into our neural default network and become more and become more in in tune with the present7. Other clinical evidence suggests that regular supplementation with the neurotransmitter tune with the present. GABA, as in Adaptiv™ Capsules, may improve biomarkers of calmness8. And, as recent clinical results have shown, the perfect complement to mindful meditation may be aromatic use of essential oils9. The Science behind Mindfulness The scientific evaluation of the benefits stemming How Can I Incorporate Adaptiv Introduce Adaptiv essential oil from mindfulness is one of the hottest areas of modern into My Mindfulness Routine? to your daily regime. Here are science. Depending on your research database, Adaptiv Calming Blend was specifically formulated some helpful tips to guide you there were less than a dozen clinical trials evaluating to be your aromatic companion to. This proprietary mindfulness in 1997; according to PubMed, there are along the way. combination of essential oils known for their calming now nearly 5002. The effects on psychological health properties provides the perfect aromatic complement Products and names may differ according to the market. Kindly are profound and currently widely researched. A 2019 to mindful actions. But the Adaptiv System isn’t limited to check with local offices for review showed strong evidence of the benefits of aromatic use of essential oils; Adaptiv Touch is ideal for more information. mindfulness on markers of mental health and overall topical application. quality of life3. Unlocking the power of essential oils Breathe, meditate, and move toward lifelong mental and 1 Adaptiv Calming Blend and Adaptiv Touch to help you truly elevate your life. While using the Interestingly, the evidence of physical health benefits physical well-being. Adaptiv range, you can use daily habits like mindfully meditating and keeping a gratitude is just as strong. A recent clinical study conducted at journal to transform a normal day into something better. Harvard found that mindful meditation may induce potent gene expression, possibly helping modulate 3 best practices to cultivate a healthy inflammatory response, healthy glucose metabolism, and even circadian rhythms 4. A 2016 your ability to be present: 2 Practicing daily habits A major part of mind wellness is practicing daily habits that give you time to pause, breathe, and review and meta-analysis of clinical trials regarding think about how you feel. Simple meditation sessions that help quiet your mind, no matter mindfulness as therapy for pain found evidence of how busy you are. You can also express gratitude and reflect on how you are feeling through habits like journaling. Over time, these daily habits can have a significant impact on your health. positive benefits, with far lower risk for adverse events than alternative treatments 5. Measuring to improve Breathe Meditate Move 3 How do you know you’re building a healthy mind? The answer is measurement. As you take a little time each day to care for your mind and reflect on how you feel, you’ll need an accurate assessment of how a given moment compares to how you felt yesterday, last week, or even last References month. When it comes to achieving mind wellness, it’s critical to increase your emotional self- 1. Bazzano, A., et al. (2018). Effect of mindfulness and yoga on quality of 7. Sridharan, D., et al. (2008). A critical role for the right fronto- awareness. What’s consuming your attention each day? What makes you feel the way you do? life for elementary school students and teachers: Results of a randomized insular cortex in switching between central-executive and default- By comparing your daily emotions to your baseline, you can accurately judge your mind wellness controlled school-based study. Psychology Research and Behavior mode networks. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and determine why you might be feeling better or worse today than before. Management, 11, 81–89. of the United States of America, 105(34), 12569–12574. 2. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed. 8. Yoto, A., et al. (2012). Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects 3. Wielgosz, J., et al. (2019). Mindfulness meditation and psychopathology. mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed Annual Reviews in Clinical Psychology, 15, 285–316. condition induced by mental tasks. Amino Acids, 43(3), 1331–1337. 4. Bhasin, M., et al. (2018). Specific transcriptome changes associated with 9. Soto-Vasquez, M., & Alvarado-Garcia, P. (2017). Aromatherapy blood pressure reduction in hypertensive patients after relaxation response with two essential oils from Satureja genre and mindfulness training. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 24(5), 486–504. meditation to reduce anxiety in humans. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine, 7(1), 121–125. 5. Hilton, L., et al. (2017). Mindfulness meditation for chronic pain: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 51(2), 199–213. 6. Zantal-Weiner, A. (2018). Million-dollar mindfulness: How many people use meditation apps? Hubspot. 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dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation® A careful, long-term investigation into this On Sundays in a neighborhood trafficking network needed to happen, and that outside of Nairobi, Kenya, required support. So FNA reached out to the trafficked girls are lined up and dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation® Foundation. sold to the highest bidder. As Support from the dōTERRA Healing horrible as that is, you might Hands Foundation Every time dōTERRA sources an essential oil, the think such illicit transactions health and vitality of the partner community is of take place in secret. But these utmost importance. Because several oils are sourced in Kenya, dōTERRA wanted to partner with an scenes have unfolded week after organization to actively prevent and fight trafficking week in the middle of a public in that area. Working with FNA was an ideal fit, as both organizations aligned in a commitment to park, in broad daylight—for all to protect vulnerable populations from the horrors of see. The problem is, no one has human trafficking. wanted to acknowledge that it “The dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation is happy was happening. No one has been to partner with Freedom Now Africa because it helps protect children,” explained Mark Wolfert, dōTERRA willing to act. Founding Executive. “When families are stabilized, children are less vulnerable. The dōTERRA Healing That all changed on Sunday, January 12, 2020, when a Hands Foundation has requested that FNA focus on combined force of nearly 100 police officers from two Kenya, where we have concerns around the extreme countries surrounded the park and moved in to rescue poverty in Kwale County and where we source oils, the girls. as well as Nairobi, where traffickers transport victims out of Africa and into the Middle East.” Eight Months Earlier Eight months before the operation, the anti-trafficking With funding from the dōTERRA Healing Hands organization Freedom Now Africa (FNA) identified this Foundation, FNA was able get a close look at the trafficking ring when they were investigating suspects trafficking network’s organization from top to bottom wanted in connection with child trafficking across the over the course of eight months. To find out as Uganda border. In May 2019, with funding support much as possible, FNA collaborated with someone from the dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation, their on the inside. Working carefully, they made contact investigation led to the rescue of 14 girls and the arrests with eight of the victims. These women provided of six traffickers. detailed information about the organization, helping investigators understand the dynamics and key When FNA looked closer, they began to suspect this players within the network. With help from these was just the tip of the iceberg. All 14 girls were from brave women, investigators gathered concrete the Karamojong tribe in Uganda. When questioned, evidence on a multinational criminal network. many of them shared details that painted a disturbing picture. It seemed that girls from a specific community What they discovered was truly appalling. were being deliberately targeted and systematically exploited by a large criminal network. FNA had Invisible and Vulnerable discovered a much bigger, more complex human These trafficked girls and women from Karamojong trafficking operation than they previously thought. were raised believing that women are less important than men. They were denied education and job They decided to follow the leads and see what they opportunities. Because of a lack of economic could find. If they really were dealing with a highly opportunities in the region, they couldn’t create a organized trafficking network, FNA needed solid evidence better life for themselves if they stayed. But if they to get government and law enforcement involved. left, they risked their own safety. 10 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 11
dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation® Outside of the community, their ethnic group was It was impossible for anyone to ignore the situation highly discriminated against by the rest of the country. now. The 14 girls rescued in the first operation To many, these women were practically invisible. were only a fraction of the victims of this criminal We’re still following leads from this operation. It has caused This made them vulnerable and open to exploitation. organization. More had to be done. a massive disruption in the human trafficking network. Nobody, it seemed, noticed or cared that Karamojong girls were disappearing by the dozens. When it came time to plan the rescue operation, FNA needed vehicles, fuel, manpower, security, The criminals weren’t expecting it. They didn’t think The Inner Workings food, supplies, and more. Once again, donations anybody could shut them down. Fully aware of these vulnerabilities, traffickers from dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation® were targeted these women specifically. Their strategy was put to good use. “The funding made it possible to approach future victims with the promise of a job for everything to come together,” reports Chris. “It took a lot of collaboration and preparation because Chris Gay | President of Freedom Now Africa outside the country, arranging to meet at a certain time and place. At that point, the victims were transported the operation was so large in scale, including across the border and into Kenya, an ideal place for multiple countries and populations. Plus, it involved international trafficking due to its busy airports. This vulnerable people we needed to take extra care human trafficking network was sophisticated, thorough, with.” and organized, as evidenced by their payments to corrupt officials, ensuring easy access into Kenya. Operation Black Mamba Aftermath of the Rescue Finally, after months of work and collaboration, Operation Black Mamba is the largest and most says Chris. “Support from dōTERRA allowed us to A neighborhood outside Nairobi was their base of everything was ready. The only serious challenge at successful anti-trafficking rescue operation ever uncover this criminal trafficking network that was operations. Illegal activities flourished in the area this stage was that the operational budget was for 50 conducted by FNA and its partners in East Africa. happening without anybody knowing. Now, we can because its violent reputation kept police out. The victims, even though there ended up being far more. The success of the rescue surpassed everyone’s do things to protect vulnerable people, hold others trafficked girls were locked in houses until they were However, time was running out—they couldn’t safely expectations. accountable, and create justice in the courts.” sold and were even occasionally left to sleep in the try to obtain additional funding. New intelligence had streets. been uncovered, and the team needed to Anne Wairepo, executive director of the dōTERRA Caring for the Survivors act quickly. Healing Hands Foundation, expresses her gratitude Incredibly, every single survivor of the operation No immigration paperwork was filed when the girls for the success of the operation: “Our partnership received aftercare following the rescue—an entered the country, which meant that, technically, So, on January 12, 2020, the FNA Liberation Team— with Freedom Now Africa in anti-trafficking efforts integral part of the healing process. The they were in Kenya illegally. Even if they talked to the together with police from two countries, INTERPOL, has returned well beyond our expectations. We’re dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation helped police about their situation, they could be treated as law enforcement units, security agencies, and incredibly grateful to the full team, who have put aside fund comprehensive aftercare for the rescued criminals themselves. Because they had no place to go anti-human trafficking and child protection units— their comforts to do grueling and disturbing on-the- survivors. “We used that donation to its fullest and were afraid to talk to the authorities, it was easy for launched Operation Black Mamba. They made the ground work to free over a hundred girls from slavery.” all along the way,” Chris states. “We wouldn’t the traffickers to control their victims. Most importantly, decision, at great risk and sacrifice, to rescue as have been able to do this without the support of perhaps, they still clung to the hope that started all of many victims as possible, no matter the number. “In my wildest dreams, I didn’t think this would go dōTERRA. Obviously, we’re ecstatic about this.” it—the promise of a good job, a better life. from 14 girls rescued in Kenya to an additional 96,” Teams were stationed out of sight, surrounding But there was no job. After being sold, most victims the park. Once the police moved in, they needed became domestic slaves or sex workers in Kenya to be fast. The signal was given, and the police and and the Middle East. Some of the girls were sent to liberation team rushed into the park. The traffickers Somalia, where they were recruited into scattered, fleeing in every direction while part of the terrorist groups. rescue team surrounded the girls, making sure the eight who’d helped with the investigation were safe. Presenting the Evidence Armed with this important information, having done the From their investigation, FNA knew that a ringleader necessary groundwork, FNA arranged a meeting with of the trafficking network would be present. Arresting government and police agencies. “This was a critical her was vitally important, and police successfully moment for the operation,” says Chris Gay, president apprehended her before she could escape. of Freedom Now Africa. “They didn’t think this sort When the dust settled, the police and liberation of thing happened in their town. But not only was it team were astounded. They knew this was a large- happening, it was actually going on practically in their scale rescue operation, but they were astounded to backyard. This was a seriously eye-opening situation. find that they’d just rescued 96 people from human We brought them the evidence, and they got to see it trafficking, nearly half of them children. all with their own eyes.” 12 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 13
dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation® Aftercare is often difficult to find for trafficking survivors. Without it, survivors remain vulnerable to exploitation again. This is a problem with children especially. Most shelters—in all of Kenya, there are only One of the most powerful ways of fighting trafficking is by creating economic opportunities in vulnerable communities. And that’s exactly where dōTERRA has put much of their effort. Copaiba four—are at maximum capacity. The fact that all 96 “When dōTERRA pays fair and on-time wages, or rescued individuals from this operation received care is when the dōTERRA Healing Hands Foundation brings almost unheard of. With the help of effective aftercare, the rescued in economic partners such as Mentors International®, it means that there are more economic ways for Copaifera Essential Oil Distillation: Steam distillation Aromatic Description: Spicy, woody children are recovering. “When I visited them, I didn’t a disadvantaged family to thrive. Reducing such Plant Part: Resin recognize them,” says Chris. “They’re happy. They’re desperation really helps communities increase the smiling again. These strong, resilient children are going safety of their most vulnerable populations,” explains to have wonderful lives.” Missy Larsen, vice president of philanthropy and community impact at dōTERRA. Moving Forward “We fight to eradicate human trafficking through daily Copaiba essential oil is derived from One of the most important aspects of Operation business operations, practices, and philanthropic the resin of the copaiba tree, which can Black Mamba isn’t the operation itself—it’s everything initiatives,” says Missy Larsen. This is particularly important grow upwards of more than 100 feet and happening as a result of the success. Now, no one can ignore what’s happening. The traffickers’ strategy because too often corporations inadvertently allow human can be found in tropical South America. is known. That means critical work can be done to trafficking to occur along their supply chains. By paying Copaiba oil is widely used in cosmetic establish prevention programs to help keep girls from attention and taking responsibility for what happens on a products including soaps, creams, becoming victims in the first place. FNA is currently daily basis, companies can truly make a difference in the lotions, and perfumes. Since the 16th working to establish an anti-human trafficking fight against trafficking. century, copaiba essential oil has been committee that will work with the Karamojong people utilized in traditional health practices by dōTERRA goes further. Through the Cō-Impact to educate communities in vulnerable regions and the natives of north and northeastern SourcingTM initiative, dōTERRA invests in the prevent cross-border trafficking. Brazil. Copaiba can be applied to the social, economic, and environmental well-being of the communities where essential oils are skin to promote a youthful look. Following the rescue operation, FNA has been assisting the police with investigating, locating, and arresting sourced. By creating and sustaining jobs in rural traffickers connected to the 96 victims. Prosecuting and underdeveloped areas, dōTERRA supports criminals can be difficult, but with the information they marginalized workers and small-scale producers in gathered, FNA can assist government prosecutors in all developing countries, enabling them to move from the cases against these traffickers. poverty toward self-sufficiency. How to Use Copaiba With the trafficking network’s connection to terrorist This long-term approach might not be the flashiest groups proven, the evidence collected by FNA will be tool in the fight against human trafficking, but the + Apply topically combined with a carrier oil used to support anti-terrorism agencies in East Africa. reality is that healthy communities, with education or a facial moisturizer. and economic opportunities, are less vulnerable to With so many people and agencies working together, trafficking and unfair treatment. By generating jobs + Swish with two drops of Copaiba and one the fight against trafficking is strong—and it continues to in underdeveloped areas, dōTERRA gives workers drop of Peppermint to freshen the breath grow stronger. Relationships have been established, along an option for survival and growth, an opportunity to and promote oral cleanliness. with a certain level of trust between government, law generate a fair income without being forced into labor. + Apply two to three drops and cover with enforcement, and agencies like FNA. Now, anti-trafficking Products and names may differ according to the Deep Blue® Rub to soothe sore, tired programs and operations can move more quickly. Those in “dōTERRA has an interest in not just business, but also in market. Kindly check with local offices for more muscles after strenuous activity. the fight against human trafficking are feeling empowered empowering the people who live in these communities,” information. and supported in ways that they haven’t before. says Chris. “A business that does this is powerful. They + Mix equal amounts of Copaiba and put resources into fighting trafficking. In Africa, I can tell Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to Preventing the Tragedy of Human Trafficking you, that sort of support is precious and rare.” Fun FACT restore stressed skin. According to Chris, the future of the fight against + Add one drop of Copaiba to your daily human trafficking lies in prevention. The priority needs The Copaiba tree can live up to 400 years dōTERRA HD Clear® Facial Lotion to be on addressing the things driving people out of and grow more than 100 feet tall application to improve the appearance of Mentors International is a registered trademark their communities and into slavery in the first place. of Mentors International. the skin. 14 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 15
Yarrow POM DIAMOND CLUB Malaysia 2020 Active Botanical Duo Ingredients: Pomegranate Seed Oil and Yarrow Essential Oil Congratulations! Aromatic Description: 1st Prize Winner Herbaceous, fruity, spicy Ting See Ling 2nd Prize Winner Yarrow|Pom is an expertly crafted proprietary blend of Yarrow essential oil and cold-pressed 3rd Prize Winners Pomegranate seed oil designed to be your go-to oil. The yarrow plant has been used as part of traditional health practices in both Europe and Asia for centuries. The Yarrow plant has also been used topically in lotions and ointments to soothe Lee Shiao Tao Andus Low Chia Pei Shan Simon Lew and promote healthy looking skin and help reduce the appearance of blemishes. Graduates Andrea Chin Chew Lian Joanne Koay Leng Leng Manson Soo Andrea Soon Joyce Law Simon Lew Andus Low June Sim Soo Yoke Hui How to use Ang Choon Cheak Jyn Loi Li Chin Sunny Wong Bee Kim + Apply Yarrow|Pom as part of your Chia Pei Shan Karen Chang Tan Sheau Ling skin care routine. Chu Pei Fun Kong Hung Geok Tan Yee Chun + Create a soothing massage experience with a few drops of Eva Teoh Li Feng Lee Chia Nee The Body Space Yoga & Dance Studio Yarrow|Pom to help soothe tension. Fion Loo Zhi Qing Lee Shi Wen Ting See Ling Grace Chiew Geok Ming Lee Shiao Tao Vecus & Vivien Grace Phoon Yoke Chun Lee Sze Lin Wong Chee Kean (Kyo) Irene Song Lim Chin Yin Wong Hooi Mun Janice Choo Siew Fung Ling Xi Yuin Wong Mew Teng Jeniifer Chong Liron Hee Woon Suat Ing Jenny Wai Lynn Ooi Yarrow is also know as “Soldier’s Woundwort” Products and names may differ according to the market. Kindly check with local offices for “Alone we do so little, together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller more information. *Kindly note that the names in the list are arranged in an alphabetical order, it does not hold any significant meaning whatsoever. 16 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 17
The Essential 10 Not sure where to start when it comes to essential oils? The dōTERRA Family Essentials Collection is a great way to start. Experience the infinite ways that dōTERRA essential oils can help you and your family. Lavender Peppermint Oregano On Guard® Essential Oil Essential Oil Essential oil Essential oil Packed with a myriad benefits, One of the best selling oil in Oregano essential oil is known for A proprietary essential oil blend that Lavender is a soothing essential dōTERRA, Peppermint is well known its powerful cleaning properties as provides a natural and effective oil that is great for its calming and for its uplifting properties as well as well as its powerful antioxidants. alternative for immune support. relaxing qualities. support to help alleviate occasional stomach upset. + Rub On Guard on the bottoms of a child’s + Apply on skin for soothing occasional + Diffuse for a perk-me-up in the morning + Add 1 drop of Oregano to 10 drops feet during the school season skin irritations of Fractionated Coconut Oil as a + Diffuse On Guard to protect yourself from + Rub on temples after you wake up for a part of soothing massage seasonal and environmental threats + Diffuse to help support a restful sleep morning energy boost + Diffuse 2-3 drops in diffuser to help purify air Product names may differ according to the market. Kindly check with local offices for more information. Frankincense Deep Blue® dōTERRA Breathe DigestZen® Lemon Tea Tree (Melaleuca) Essential Oil Essential Oil Essential Oil Essential Oil Essential Oil Essential Oil (Easy Air) (ZenGest) Renowned as one of the most Deep Blue® is a powerful and dōTERRA Breathe helps maintain Knowknown for its ability to help When diffused, Lemon Best known for its purifying prized and precious essential effective natural soothing blend feelings of clear airways and easy soothe occasional stomach upset essential oil is very uplifting and properties, Tea Tree Essential Oil oils, Frankincense has a variety of designed to help soothe tired breathing. when applied topically. DigestZen® energizing and has been shown can be used to support a healthy notable uses and benefits. muscles and joints. is great to have handy. to help improve mood. complexion and support occasional skin irritations. + Rub Frankincense on your hands + Apply on feet and knees before and + Diffuse, inhale directly from palms, or + Rub on stomach before for a + Diffuse to create an uplifting + Combine 1–2 drops with your facial after a long busy day for a warm and after exercise rub on chest or feet when seasonal and calming aroma environment and promote a cleanser for added cleansing properties, soothing effect environmental threats are high positive mood or apply to skin after shaving + Rub Deep Blue® on your lower back + Apply DigestZen® topically when + Reduces the appearance of skin after a day of heavy lifting at work or + Diffuse at bedtime for a restful night’s traveling or trying new foods to + Dilute with Factionated Coconut Oil for + Apply to fingernails and toenails after imperfections during a move sleep soothe occasional stomach upset a daily fingernail conditioning massage showering to purify and keeps nails looking healthy + Apply to the bottoms of feet to promote feelings of relaxation and to balance mood 18 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 19
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Singapore Diamond Club -Theodore Roosevelt 2020 Graduates Last August, the dōTERRA Southeast Asia team decided to leave our desk work for a day and play a part in serving our community. We rolled up our sleeves and spent a day in Healing Hands® project, left us with a full heart, knowing that there are great communities out there that are supporting each other to help get by, especially during the kitchen of Willing Hearts, a non-affiliated soup kitchen in this pandemic. We would like to thank Willing Hearts for Singapore that is wholly run by volunteers and a couple of staff. accommodating us in this volunteering project and at the same time, allowing us to play a part in the day’s activity. We got to experience first-hand what it took to prepare close to 5000 meals, with beneficiaries that include the elderly, the disabled, low income families, children from single parent household or otherwise poverty stricken families and migrant workers in Singapore. We arrived for the afternoon shift and were surprised by the number of volunteers there that were helping prepare meals. Our team was assigned to be in the kitchen to help prepare a chicken dish that would be delivered for dinner that day. Helping in a large-scale kitchen was no easy feat. It was nothing like cooking at the comfort of our homes. From cutting 2nd Prize 1st Prize 3rd Prize packets after packets of chili, to defrosting and marinating Winner Winner Winner pails of chicken, our Southeast Asia team put our hearts and hands forward. Ancilla Audry James Neo Gwen Teo After a 4-hour shift, the meals were finally done and ready to be sent out. This short volunteer activity under the dōTERRA Lending a Hand Amanda Quah Irene Leong Tanya Lai Many around the world may have been affected during Belinda Lim Lynnette Tay this pandemic and as a dōTERRA family, we would like to give back to the communities we live in by taking part in Francis Teo Marcus Yeo various Healing Hands projects around the world. This year marks 10 years of dōTERRA’s Healing Hands initiatives with various initiatives in place across the globe. Find out more about dōTERRA’s Healing Hands initiative at https://www.doterrahealinghands.org, or contact your local offices to see how you can play your part today! 20 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 21
FEATURE ARTICLE Growing toward the New Normal Wow! This has certainly been an amazing year! Never Your dōTERRA business is no different. Without vision, I am reminded of a quote by the famous aviator has the world seen a pandemic and such economic action, and perseverance, the goals that each of us Norman MacEwan who said,: “Happiness is not so unease together as we have in 2020. However, this have cannot be accomplished. Everyone knows that much in having as sharing. We make a living by what year has also inspired me to redouble my efforts toward to grow vegetables some weeding and watering are we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Having making sure that everyone I encounter can experience required or the plants will die. As with a garden, if we received such useful information on the benefits of all the benefits that dōTERRA® has to offer. Yes, we are are unwilling to put a little bit of work into our dōTERRA essential oils, it is now up to each of us to share it with all having to adopt a ‘new normal’ in our lives, but I also business every day, our organizations will wither and die others. Share with others why you enjoy essential believe making these changes means the future looks as well. oils, what they have done for you and how they might brighter than ever! help them. No need for a fancy sales pitch, no need Here’s an idea to help keep your dōTERRA garden for hype or memorized word tracks; just share your Although I lived in several different places during my growing: Simply pick your favourite lesson or idea experience. After all, happiness is in sharing. early years, I have always remained close to the land. from the recent Pursue 2020 Global Connection and While my family did not have a lot of acreage, we always share it with someone else! Even though we may need Now that lockdowns are slowly lifting and we are grew vegetables and raised sheep, cattle and horses to stay ‘socially distanced’ there are still many ways starting to come back together, let us all take this time while I was growing up. To this day visiting my parents we can share information with others. You can share as an opportunity to tend to our dōTERRA gardens. means spending time on horseback or in the seat of an convention information through your preferred social Share what we have learned from the Pursue 2020 antique tractor. It was during these formative years that media site. Prepare a short video or Tik Tok clip and Global Connection, or what we have learned about I learned that nothing grows without first knowing what share your excitement about oils in your own unique way. products while we were unable to meet with others. you want, putting forth the action to make it happen and Or maybe – if your community has lifted their meeting What a great opportunity to end 2020 strong, and to WILL HALTERMAN then persevering until the goal is achieved. restrictions – invite a friend to coffee and share with make 2021 the best year ever! Regional Director, SE Asia them in person. 22 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 23
FEATURE ARTICLE INHERITING THE CULTURE OF CARING dōTERRA Malaysia has always been showing immense support to resonate the mission of the dōTERRA Healing Hands® which was started in our headquarters in the United States of America (USA). The culture of love and care that is rooted deeply in our core value and is what set us apart from other organizations in the world. We believe in giving back to society, and to touch the lives and hearts of those in need. This was demonstrated through our activities in 2019 and 2020, where we raised awareness and gifted a van to The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) to help with logistics. Our close affiliations with local NGOs such as Tenaganita have allowed us to contribute efficiently to various outreach programmes, including providing financial support for the recovery and empowerment of women and child survivors of human trafficking in dōTERRA HEALING HANDS® Malaysia through the Adopt a Shelter project. MALAYSIA RELIEVING THE BURDEN OF COVID-19 Less than two weeks after families and/or individuals in Kuala needed to become self-reliant. The year 2020 posed serious challenges to announcing a donation matching Lumpur and Klang Valley. The latest We hope to sustain the dōTERRA global economy. From oil prices crashing, campaign in support of COVID-19 initiative, conducted in light of the Healing Hands® initiatives for the to the COVID-19 outbreak which crippled community outreach to ease COVID-19 outbreak in the country, long-term to bring healing and hope economies worldwide, many individuals the burdens of the low-income is part of dōTERRA Healing Hands® to the world, for lives free of disease found their sources of income suffering with families from B40, single mothers, Initiative, where the company and poverty. businesses closing down left and right. For daily wage workers, migrants, periodically works with four local many, this unprecedented trend has caused and refugees, dōTERRA Malaysia NGOs, namely Tenaganita, Refuge Thank you. immense pressure to their livelihood. reached RM60,000 in proceeds for the Refugees (RFTR), Dapur from Magnolia Touch, Amavi Touch, Jalanan KL, and Liga Rakyat Despite the economic slowdown, Malaysia’s and Balance Touch purchases. Demokratik (LRD), and develops dōTERRA Healing Hands® initiatives have Despite the pledge of RM40,000, special donation drives to aid not slowed down. From 2019 to 2020, we the Company donated an amount communities in need. have rolled out many activities to help those totalling RM60,000 which went who are less fortunate, those who need directly towards supporting the All in all, we believe these little a little more help to get by, and those who COVID-19 community outreach gestures will become the driving found themselves affected by unforeseen with food packs benefitting over force to empower impoverished ETHAN WANG General Manager situations. 1000 underprivileged and affected communities with the support dōTERRA Malaysia 24 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 25
FEATURE ARTICLE Sourcing the Best, Doing the Most Together, we have raised more than one million dollars for Wellness Advocate projects – it was a privilege to see the latest developments on the humanitarian missions sponsored by Healing Hands Foundation®. This was truly gratifying that together we belong to an organization that not only believes in producing the purest product, but also doing its best for the community. Renovating a School in Rwanda Before the renovation, the school had no working water pipes Ethical Sourcing to facilitate their everyday needs. As an alternative, students had to use buckets to shower and for laundry. The lavatories No matter what we do, we always go back to were located outside and the sleeping arrangements were the bigger picture: sourcing. The quality and uncomfortable. Since the renovation, the facilities have been sustainability of essential oil sourcing was a fitted with new beds and mattresses, showers, sinks for widely discussed topic during the three days at the cleaning, and wardrobes to store belongings. Students now Convention. Through Cō-Impact Sourcing we have have a clean, healthy environment to continue developing been able to create 70,412 new jobs since last their minds and characters. year’s Convention and in turn, impact even more lives. Art Therapy Centre in Chiang Mai, Thailand With the growing popularity of essential oils, one Freed from a world of exploitation, young girls rescued from thing dōTERRA focuses on is sustainability. We are sex-trafficking began new paths to build their lives. They working towards eco-friendlier packaging, recycling engaged in art therapy at the new Art Therapy Centre in Chiang more materials, and developing technology to Mai, Thailand, under the careful guidance of Rapha House produce green energy during the process of MAKING THE PURSUE counsellors. These girls are able to express themselves, find distilling essential oils. 2020 their voice, and release the pain they have endured through the medium of art. These methods are designed specifically The future is healing, empowering, dōTERRA to help them in the long journey towards health and healing. Sanaag Health Care Centre, Somalia sustainable and, above all, pure. CONNECTION Together We can Change the World. This year, the dōTERRA Convention was A new health centre in a remote region of Somalia is currently brought to another level during this in development. Once completed, the facility will provide Now is a time in which connecting with and unprecedented and challenging time. professional health care to a region where people would not understanding one another are essential. Whether I was so blessed and excited to start my first day with the company We were able to gather as a dōTERRA have had access to any kind of medical care. People will be it be virtually or in person, connecting with both at the dōTERRA Global Convention in Salt Lake City two years ago. family and virtually learn more about able to maintain their health and receive medical assistance loved ones and strangers with compassion is how we can continue to grow in difficult for themselves and their families. crucial as we work together to make the world a times like these. greater place. For me, the best part of the Convention is learning from our dōTERRA’s founders. I was totally blown away by the warmth of Although it was unlike other Conventions, There is nothing more valuable than the the family, giving culture and the powerful love for essentials oils this was the time where all the members connections we make with others. shown in every part of the Convention by our founders and Wellness of our dōTERRA Singapore family were Advocates. It is truly an experience of a lifetime with beautiful able to join the convention with everyone Let us continue to spread the love of dōTERRA, surprises and inspiring moments which were so meaningful and else around the world, right from the one drop, one family, one community at a time! impactful as to guide me through building Singapore. comfort of our homes. The PURSUE 2020 Global Connection was full of dōTERRA Global Convention is the event that gathers over 40,000 exciting news and updates of dōTERRA. Wellness Advocates from all over the world to celebrate, learn It covered new and exciting PURE and connect. Every year, new products are launched, innovative products, PURE business practices , projects are revealed, and the latest research and partnerships and more importantly, dōTERRA’s PURE GERALDINE TOH intention and PURE love for humanity. General Manager are unveiled. dōTERRA Singapore 26 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 27
FEATURE ARTICLE Celebrating a year into dōTERRA Philippines fortunate to have more than 30 committed (and daring) leaders to participate in this maiden Sprint Club. The program has helped leaders focus on more planned The dōTERRA Philippines market is celebrating another In the late part of Q1, the unthinkable happened as and intentional sharing and teaching activities — key milestone — we are celebrating our first birthday. With the world hit the pause button on life as we knew it elements to any successful dōTERRA venture. all that has transpired since November 2019, when and Wellness Advocates were forced to reinvent their 1,500 people met in a grand ballroom in Manila to approach to sharing essential oils and enter an oft- As 2021 approaches, leaders have optimism and celebrate the long-waited opening of the market, it is times unfamiliar virtual world. Many found this change confidence that will build on the lessons of this year and hard to believe that it has already been one year. In had many hidden benefits as they conducted classes in launch forward to greater success. We look forward to many ways, we have seen growth that defied the odds, new and efficient ways. conducting two successful Sprint Clubs in the next year given the global pandemic and in-country restrictions on and seeing a new generation of leadership in our leader the movements of people and goods. We have seen the During the last year, dōTERRA Philippines launched ranks. number of Wellness Advocates more than double. The several essential oils suitable for internal use, and DDR number of Wellness Advocates sharing the life-changing Prime® Soft Gels and Alpha CRS+® in the Philippines benefits of essential oils has more than tripled this year. have ushered in a new era of opportunities for wellness. AdaptivTM also was made available in the Philippines — In early February, 19 wellness advocate leaders dōTERRA’s proprietary calming blend — which came to participated in our first incentive trip to Taipei, Taiwan. market at a time of great need among many fighting off For many it was an eye-opening and memorable feelings of anxiety and stress after several months of opportunity to meet with leaders from other Southeast community quarantine. Asia markets. Since June, leaders have been carefully MICHEAL CARSON General Manager tracking their points to ensure their participation in the In the last quarter of 2020 we will be wrapping up our dōTERRA Philippines upcoming incentive trip to Osaka, Japan. first ever Philippines Sprint Club. dōTERRA Philippines is 28 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 29
FEATURE ARTICLE We have been moving rapidly in our development of Thailand in the past year, with strong support in Here are some reasons why you corporate to set up a solid and efficient office to support should consider developing your your business needs. team in Thailand. We are currently making great progress in locating Introducing the office for dōTERRA Thailand, ensuring that it is Affordable business/travel connected to the central business district, connected costs to major forms of commute, have access to major roads Travelling in and out of and expressways, with surrounding food and shopping 01 Thailand is relatively dōTERRA areas. We want to be able to look into all areas of comfort affordable with many flights for our leaders and customers. Most importantly, we available in a day. are looking into experienced local staff to support our Wellness Advocates. Thailand In 2021, dōTERRA Thailand plans to offer a wide range of products to make sure we can meet the demands from Thai customers. With a variety of products, we are A friendly and rich culture Known for its hospitality, A new market with huge potential able to cover all potential target groups. Our goal is to 02 you are sure to enjoy support both international and local leaders, assisting our friendly locals while you to be able to share your dōTERRA business smoothly. building a team here. As dōTERRA’s vision is to change the world one drop at a Playing our Part in Thailand time, we continue to move forward to expand our business in Thailand has always been a partner for us in our Stay connected via the dōTERRA Thailand website: Southeast Asia. With recent years of continuous expansion Healing HandsTM initiative. Having an office would www.doterra.com/TH/en_TH or follow the official in the SEA region, from Singapore and Malaysia to the mean that we can play a bigger part in contributing dōTERRA Thailand Facebook at: https://www.facebook. Sufficient infrastructure Philippines, we are honoured to be announcing our soon-to- back to our Thai community and that we are able com/doterraTHOfficial/ Located in Bangkok, we be open market, Thailand. to continue to grow our mission in changing the are near the heart of the With the increasing trend of Thais being conscious of their world, one drop at a time. In addition to the current Last but not least, on behalf of dōTERRA Thailand, we 03 city with well developed projects that we have in Healing HandsTM, the local would like to encourage all leaders who are interested infrastructures to health and well-being, Thailand is a great opportunity for both office is also working on partnering with many other to be a part of the change in the dōTERRA Thailand facilitate your business. Thai local leaders and leaders around the world to expand organisations in Thailand to extend our outreach. family. Let’s get started by setting goals, planning your their businesses in Thailand. Wellness and heathcare are work, and taking action! There is no better time than becoming uptrend concerns amongst the Thai and many this to explore your dōTERRA opportunity in Thailand! are looking for alternative possibilities for looking after their Convenient regional Thank you for being a part of the dōTERRA family and own health and that of their loved ones. transportation for welcoming dōTERRA Thailand into yours. I am excited We foresee essential oils becoming With convenient links to a popular natural alternative to meet with all of you in THAILAND! 04 the rest of Southeast for wellbeing amongst Thais Asia, interlinking your KHOB KHUN KRUB! and dōTERRA growing SEA team will not be exponentially in Thailand in an issue. the years to come. Thailand is safe OVERVIEW OF THAILAND 1 The country has a well CAPITAL REGION GDP PER CAPITA, PPP developed society that is SECURE Bangkok GDP Asia POPUL ATION $19, 484 ARE A 05 known to be safe, giving you $505 billion 69,428,524 513,120 SQ.KM peace of mind as you work to NITI WATTANACHONGKOL Thailand Business Development Director develop your team. 1. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/thailand dōTERRA Thailand 30 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 31
dōTERRA® BLUE DIAMOND Introducing Blue Diamond THITIPORN PHOEMTHAWEESUK THAILAND Love dōTERRA, share dōTERRA, and you will get more things out of it all than you could ever imagine! What have been the biggest hurdles dōTERRA - to my sister, my friends in in a day. I don’t waste time holding you have had to overcome on the church, and everyone who knows me; meetings outside and face-to-face way to Blue Diamond? they must know about dōTERRA. So, as the traffic in Bangkok is terrible. my advice is, share this to your team; I learned to harness the power of Normally Thai people use Thai herbs don’t stop sharing. I firmly believe technology from the comfort of my in daily life. When I come to know of that, “You can change the world, one place. That way, I can take care of my the goodness of dōTERRA, I made a drop at a time.” daughters at the same time. point to research more on it, and to translate the information into Thai in order to educate others here on how How do you and your spouse Some people don’t want to reach different dōTERRA is. I did, and will work together in the business? (If Blue Diamond because of how do, my best even though English is applicable) hard and stressful it seems. What not my first language. are the benefits of this rank? Why It’s not just my husband who is should someone else want to reach What’s more, Thailand has not working with me in this business, but it? officially opened a local office yet, so my two daughters as well. They are we have to wait for products from the the important people who help me I start out by setting my goal, then I US. That takes about one month each pack all the orders to my customers. focus on the plan and follow that up time. With the situation around the Without the support of my family, I with communication with my team. with dōTERRA. Nowadays, the dōTERRA business has world this year, dōTERRA’s products cannot do it. Finally, there will be success. Nothing become my priority instead of the printing company. were in high-demand, we had to think is for free, we must work hard, and of different ways to overcome the the benefits will be the last thing to product shipment issue. How have you learned to balance fulfill and reward all your hard work. How has this business changed your life? running your business and taking care of your family? The most important thing that dōTERRA has changed in my What advice would you give to At this stage, what motivates you to life is my daughter’s health. My daughter used dōTERRA to someone who is trying to reach Blue I actually have my own business in continue building your business? help support her with her regular sinus, allergies and asthma Diamond? a printing company. For dōTERRA, issues. dōTERRA helped to support her in her daily wellbeing. I always communicate to my team Hundreds of messages and reviews From this experience, I believe in the goodness of dōTERRA If you have an authentic experience via LINE. Every question they have, from my friends that share about how so I share these essential oils stories to others. The income with essential oils, I think you will not I answer in messages or I will call dōTERRA has helped them has always from dōTERRA is a bonus to me. stop sharing the good things about the them. Moreover, I would also share all motivated me to build the dōTERRA oils to your loved ones. For example, the information in the Thai language business in Thailand. My happiness I will not keep quiet about dōTERRA which I translate from the dōTERRA comes from the fact that my beloved Do you have anything else you would like to add? and keep the good things to myself! website. That saves a lot of time in my family, friends, and customers know I have to go out and share about answering the myriad of questions how support their healthy lifestyles Love dōTERRA, share dōTERRA, and you will get more things out of it than you could ever imagine! 32 dōTERRA SE ASIA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER 2020 doterra.com 33
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