Leonard and Danielle Hillman | Kuna , Idaho , USA
Finding Purpose in the Pain
Danielle and Leonard have always approached their dōTERRA ® business with determination and passion . Danielle says , “ If there ’ s anything my team knows about me , and would probably laugh about , is I don ’ t like excuses !” The Hillmans have used this no-excuses attitude to empower their team members and reach their goals . These goals have changed over time , but Danielle and Leonard have found purpose in their journey .
When the Hillmans first began building their dōTERRA business , Danielle owned a daycare . She felt a sense of fulfillment in sharing her love of essential oils with other parents , and many ended up joining her team . Soon , Danielle ’ s goal was to build a strong business so she could sell her daycare . It took four years , but her dedication and hard work allowed Danielle to step into sharing essential oils full-time .
Once they met this goal , the Hillmans shifted their focus to the dream of owning a cattle ranch . Danielle and Leonard found new purpose and have loved combining their interests by sharing how they use essential oils with the animals .
However , things took a tragic turn when the Hillmans lost their son in an accident last year . Danielle says , “ The world as I knew it was shattered . As you can imagine , losing a child is the absolute worst thing any parent can ever go through .” She feels immense gratitude for her team members , who supported her and helped keep things going as she took time to heal .
As part of her journey , Danielle turned to online groups to seek support from others who had lost children . While connecting with bereaved parents , Danielle was surprised to discover a new Why . Her son also loved essential oils , which they connected over .
Danielle ’ s connection with her son helped her know how to reach out and help others online . “ I ’ d been using my essential oils like crazy , and it just came naturally to me to talk about that with other moms . Before I knew it , I was presenting to these groups on Zoom , talking about essential oils and supplements I found helpful in my journey . I got emails from many of these moms .
I would send them out gifts of special roller bottles I made specifically from my son ’ s products .”
Danielle still feels an incredible connection to her son . “ I strongly feel my son is guiding these moms to me , and we ’ re still ‘ doing dōTERRA ’ together — just in a different way now .” She believes she and Leonard have been able to honor her son ’ s inspiring legacy by using her passion for essential oils to help others . “ My Why has changed , and my passion for these gifts of the Earth has gotten even deeper than it was , which I never really thought was possible . I have found purpose in my pain .” Danielle encourages other Wellness Advocates to discover their Why so they can move forward , reach their goals , and make the world a better place .
I ’ m definitely not the same person I was eight years ago when I joined dōTERRA . I have evolved spiritually and grown intellectually , learning from everyone and everything I possibly could along the way . In-person events , books , webinars , mentors , my family , and real-life experiences have all paved the way for my journey to where I am .
Danielle Hillman
Results not typical . Average earnings are less . See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra . com .
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