Leadership Magazines Leadership Magazine Issue 3 | Page 44

Love it, Live it, Share it NEW! FAVORITE PRODUCTS Frankincense “It helps me feel relaxed and peaceful.” A DIAMO RR S ND Miho Yoshimura dōTE Serenity “It was the first dōTERRA oil I experienced, it allows stress to melt away.” NEW! “ o unto others as you would have others do to you.” -The Golden Rule D Business Tip “Use essential oils amply every day to care for yourself, and then simply share that joy with family and everyone around you.” W ith unwavering determination and a smile on her face, Miho Yoshimura has gained the respect and admiration of many in Japan and around the world. Although her introduction to dōTERRA was quite coincidental, her journey since has been filled with purpose and passion. Growing up in Fukuoka, Japan, Miho developed an appreciation for natural health at a young age. Looking back, she realizes she always tried to avoid food and medicine that contained synthetic chemicals and was instead drawn to pure, natural remedies. However, it wasn’t until she became ill and her good friend Riyo Ogawa offered her some essential oils that she discovered a new source of natural medicine. Despite Miho’s personal experience with essential oils, she didn’t necessarily see them as providing a career path. Miho worked in many different industries in Japan, trying to find her niche. Although she enjoyed each of her different jobs, none provided ultimate fulfillment. Deciding to embrace new opportunities, Miho moved to Utah to study English. 44 Essential leadership | fall 2012