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NEW dōTERRA DIAMOND Sarah Perkins EL PASO, TEXAS, USA Going All In “Building this business with dōTERRA has taught me more than just sales; it has also taught me about my relationships, belief, strengths, and weaknesses. Throughout this journey, my belief and conviction have become much stronger, my ability to move forward has increased tenfold, and my awareness—of myself and situations around me—has improved significantly. I’ve learned greater balance and feel more fulfilled.”—Sarah Perkins It started as just a hobby, a way to earn a few extra dollars as she and her family saved to move to Korea, but Sarah knew early on that her dōTERRA ® business would be more than that. “I loved sharing the oils, I loved teaching, and I loved opening people’s minds to new possibilities. I’ve always been fascinated with health solutions and science, and I realized quickly that being independent and able to set my own schedule was a huge asset.” Sarah hit Silver in five months, but she encountered some difficulties as she made the business a more significant part of her and her family’s life. “The balance between being a mom, a wife, a cook, a maid, a chauffeur, and sometimes the only parent of my three young boys scared me,” Sarah recalls. “Making sure my family always felt like they’re the most important thing in my life while I pushed toward Diamond scared me. The time commitment required scared me.” However, she came to a realization: “I learned—and still keep in mind—that when something scares me, especially something that will help me grow, 26 dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I APR | MAY | JUN 2020 Images by Yasmin Campos of Coffee Creative Photography