Leadership Magazines doTERRA Issue 29 Asako Kobayashi | Page 74

NEW dōTERRA DIAMONDS Ryan & Melissa Vallelunga TWAIN HARTE, CALIFORNIA, USA “I’m so proud to be part of dōTERRA. It has brought such profound changes to my life.” was excited when I found something natural that I’m passionate about. He’s a firefighter, and he shares the oils at the firehouse when the guys there ask him for help with any issues.” Their three children also use the oils regularly to support their health. “It’s natural for them to go to the oils.” Melissa and Ryan love that their family has access to natural, effective solutions. Her family is a core piece of her Why as well. Melissa explains, “I was a nursing director at a birth center for several years, and I missed a lot of my kids’ lives when they were very young because of my job. When I found the dōTERRA business opportunity, I realized I could do this business and be home with my children. Having more time with my husband and kids is a huge part of my Why.” Melissa is also passionate about sharing essential oils with as many people as possible. “I truly believe that PERFECT FOR Y O U W with everyone. She didn’t start out with her upline, and her Living Essentially Melissa Vallelunga was skeptical the intention of building a business, but leadership team. She says, “Kacie when a friend first told her about once she started sharing the benefits Vaudrey is my immediate upline, and dōTERRA essential oils. However, she of the oils, she couldn’t stop. She says, she and Mike have been such a support decided to use the oils with some “It became obvious that dōTERRA was to me. They’re a big part of my success.” health issues in her family, and she going to be my life. When I put my Now, as she helps new builders, Melissa was pleasantly surprised when the oils mind to something, I never stop.” After encourages them to turn to their upline worked. She remembers, “Everything growing quickly, Melissa realized that for support when possible. we tried worked, so I was hooked Diamond would be a reality for her. pretty quickly.” 74 important to me and to my team that people have the oils as a tool to manage Melissa’s husband and family have also As she builds her business and shares provided invaluable encouragement Once Melissa was convinced of how the benefits of essential oils, Melissa feels and support. She explains, “My effective the essential oils are, she blessed to have the constant support of husband, Ryan, has always been couldn’t help but want to share them her husband, her parents, her in-laws, interested in natural solutions, so he dōTERRA ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP I NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017 SHARING their health.” Even with incredible support and a strong Why, Melissa knows that chal- ith a background as a nurse, ESSENTIALS everyone needs these oils. It’s very lenges arise and tough days happen. In those hard times, Melissa is commit- “When you introduce the product to someone, make sure they understand how to use it. Many of the oils are very versatile, so start simple and help them understand how to use the oil that you give them. Then let them enjoy it for a few days.” ted to never giving up. She says, “There EDUCATION will be classes where no one shows up. You’re going to make mistakes with structure. Everyone makes mistakes, but your journey is going to be perfect for you. Stay focused on why you want “When you enroll someone, it’s your duty and obligation to give them follow-up education. If you feel that you can’t give them the education they need yourself, then be sure to link them with people who can give them educational support.” to reach your goals.” “Be passionate about what you do. Never give up.” SIMPLICITY “There are so many different systems out there, and there is so much information online. They can be helpful, but they can also become overwhelming. I believe in getting back to the basics. Become an expert on the basics, and then move forward from there.” Results not typical. Average earnings are less. See dōTERRA Opportunity and Earnings Disclosure Summary on doterra.com. doterra.com 75