Crown Diamond

Texas, USA

The Dempseys met when they were 15 years old, and after being pen pals for four years, they began dating in person. They have been married for 17 years.

Before Young Living, Kristy was a kindergarten teacher. Jake works as a software developer for his own company. Their favorite essential oil is EndoFlex™, “because it supports and benefits our entire family,” Kristy says.

Kristy and Jake currently live in Dallas, Texas, with their son and daughter.

Sabina DeVita is passionate about her private practice clinic, teaching seminars, and enlightening people about health truths. “I empower others by furthering their knowledge,” she says. “I love to learn and consider myself an ongoing student of life.” Her other hobbies include reading, cooking, dancing with her husband, and family gatherings filled with laughing, singing, and fine dining. Sabina has authored several books that feature her research on Young Living’s skin care products.

Her journey to wellness began as a result of her research. “My doctoral studies led me to search for natural wellness companies, and I discovered Young Living,” she says. “I built my Young Living business as I continued healing from personal illnesses.” Despite criticism and other setbacks, Sabina relied on personal mentors and mottos such as: “Where there is vision, people flourish!” By sticking to her vision, she now experiences the overall freedom she has always dreamed of. “This business grew slowly but steadily because I believe that whatever you choose to think becomes your reality,” she says. Sabina is proof of the power of personal vision.

As a semi-retired traditional midwife, Denise Easthon is passionate about personal autonomy, particularly as it relates to parenting and birth. She is the mother of nine children and grandmother of eight. Through health tragedies, Denise set out on the path of finding more natural choices for her family. “Young Living has been an incredible blessing to our lives,” she explains. “It gives us freedom we never dreamed possible.”

The biggest change Denise has faced is her mindset. “Investing in personal development through books, videos, and events helped me transform,” she says. Fellow Young Living leaders Heather Brock, Sara Wallace, Carrie McVigue, and Kari Friedman—all women Denise views as powerhouses—have inspired her to “do more, be better, keep going, and never stop.”

Denise looks to the future with a drive to never be content in just standing still. “I want to continue to experience the world, inspire people to achieve financial freedom, give to our local church and good causes, and enter the next life well lived and well loved,” she says.

Danette Goodyear joined Young Living 15 years ago with no intention of building a business. After discovering Young Living’s commitment to high-quality products, she set a goal to earn a commission check that would pay for her oils. She experienced the Young Living farm in France, where she spent time working the land and watching the Seed to Seal® story unfold with Gary Young, and she became dedicated to the company. Through consistent sharing and commitment, she established herself as a loyal YL leader.

Danette’s husband, Jim, left his role as vice president of sales for a tech company in 2014. Although he intended to go back to work with a startup company, Jim attended the Diamond Retreat later that summer in France and there declared “Diamond is the lifestyle for me!” Now they work together with their YL team, and Jim helps educate men on the wellness benefits of all Young Living products. Because of the healthy support products, time, and financial freedom YL has produced, Jim was able to train, start, and finish a 2,700-mile independent mountain bike race from Canada to Mexico!

Danette and Jim are so thankful for their amazing team members who spread the YL message. Together, they believe everyone can live a life of wellness, purpose, and abundance.

Carla and Bill Green like to spend their time exploring the great outdoors, traveling the world, and dancing every opportunity they get. Bill loves motorcycles and has even been known to motorcycle from their home in Alberta, Cana da, to Salt Lake City to help raise funds for the Young Living Foundation. They are passionate about empowering others to, as they put it, “take charge of their health and find financial success.”

While raising their four children, who also joined Young Living, Bill and Carla made the decision to always keep one parent home, no matter the financial sacrifices. Carla explains, “Knowing that our kids and other parents can use Young Living to stay at home is what makes my heart sing.”

Patricia Gwee is a passionate educator who is dedicated to helping families seek safe, natural solutions to wellness and enabling women to reach their greatest potential. She discovered a love for natural wellness alternatives after a personal crisis 15 years ago and began educating herself through books, research, and courses. “That’s when I came across Young Living, and my life dramatically changed for the better,” she says.

By joining Young Living’s inspiring community, she has been able to create a toxin-free lifestyle for her family, which she is thrilled to share. “Sharing products with those around me has led me to build a thriving business that benefits everyone involved,” she says. She is humbled and grateful for the connections she’s made with other members and for opportunities to participate in philanthropic projects.

“Being a dedicated mom is the driving force behind my search for natural solutions,” she explains. She strives to empower family and friends through healthy choices and self-care. Patricia's other hobbies include reading, listening to soulful music, and attending musicals and fun concerts with her family.

Mary Hardy has dedicated her life to teaching others about natural wellness options and lifestyles. She taught physical education for 20 years, until she contracted an unknown illness. Determined to support her body, she pursued a PhD in homeopathy and nutrition, and she taught and cared for many clients until meeting Gary Young in 1995.

After meeting Gary, she began sharing her new knowledge of oils with her clients in person and through newsletters. Her background in the systems of the body and her passion for the connection between mind, body, and spirit have given her great success while sharing Young Living’s products.

Mary is also a spiritualist minister, and her life focus is to help people raise their consciousness, become attuned to creation, and use essential oils to spread love through the planet. Mary stays busy attending conferences, but she fits in fun by playing cards with her travel companions while she waits for flights.

Since joining Young Living, Katie Harris has learned that her past doesn’t define her, and she is determined to share that truth with others. “Small changes add up over time,” she explains. “I love empowering other women to realize their full potential.”

As a leader, Katie focuses on being caring, adventurous, and intentional. She speaks authentically about what she sees in others, believing that kind and honest words can change people’s perspectives as they realize what they’re capable of. “I see the best in people and push them to see it in themselves,” she says.

Katie currently lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband and children. When she’s not spending time with her family outside at the beach, she also enjoys connecting with friends over coffee or wine.

Arizona, USA

Raised in a Young Living home, Dallas Harting grew up seeing the benefits of a wellness lifestyle firsthand. “I was born into a world of entrepreneurship, and I absolutely love it!” he says. Influenced by mentors like Gary and Mary Young and his parents, Jim and Marcella Vonn Harting, he knows the power of hard work and having fun while you do it.

Young Living has been a supporting influence for Dallas through his collegiate tennis career, in his personal life, and for his family and friends throughout the world. In addition, Young Living has helped him see the importance of personal development and having like-minded people around you. “I love to help leaders reach for aspirations that they never thought possible before,” Dallas says.

Dallas’ hobbies include spending time on the water—lakes, oceans, and anywhere he can be on a boat—and living life to the fullest! He is working to get his helicopter pilot license and dreams of traveling to China’s Ningxia Province to eat fresh wolfberries! Dallas currently lives in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

The Hays are what some might call “a love-at-first-sight” couple. After meeting in an 11th grade science course, they became fast friends. “Duane stood out with blue hair, an amazing sense of humor, and keen musical ability,” Jilene says. Duane admired Jilene’s playful, outgoing spirit, intellect, and humility. After working together on a project, they realized they were meant to be. They’ve been married for 11 years and currently live with their four children in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Jilene was raised by entrepreneurial parents and worked alongside them before majoring and working in accounting for several years. Before Young Living, Duane worked as a commercial flight instructor and as a cable installer. They love growing alongside their Young Living team as they educate others on the importance of toxin-free living.

Rachel Holland and her husband, Ryan, live in Texas with their children, Faith, Jacob, Carissa, and Luke. The Hollands met in college, where they became friends and started a Bible study group. They have been married for 18 years.

Before Young Living, Rachel was a “deal blogger,” searching for deals and posting them online for others to find. Now, she has another focus, saying, “I can’t imagine life without Young Living products."

While choosing a favorite product is nearly impossible, Rachel says she doesn’t ever go to sleep without applying the Peace & Calming® essential oil blend to her wrists. "The mental clarity, energy, and health support Young Living products provide is life-changing!” she says.

Dr. Hauser has been involved with Young Living since 2001, when she was introduced to the essential oils by a friend. When she met Gary and Mary for the first time, she knew that her purpose was to bring Young Living to Europe.

Markus’ first experience with essential oils came when Dr. Hauser introduced him to Joy™ oil blend and to the Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture™ kit. His life and well-being improved so much that he decided to become a Young Living member and share essential oils with others.

Says Dr. Hauser, “My partner Markus and I love to inspire, nourish, and teach from our hearts many different themes about these precious oils and all other YL products.”

Markus is similarly inspired by the vision of helping others through Young Living. “I was so impressed by the quality of the oils that I needed to share the opportunity of the Young Living lifestyle around the world,” he says. “Achieving financial freedom gave me even more possibilities to support our friends on their journeys to freedom!”

Of all Young Living’s products, Kathy is particularly passionate about Valor® and Joy™ essential oil blends and uses them daily. She loves seeing Young Living’s products and business opportunity change people’s lives and the passion and excitement that follow.

The Kouwe’s Young Living lifestyle has allowed them to enjoy their 94-acre property, travel to places they had never even dreamed about, and meet hundreds of wonderful people around the world whom they now call friends. Besides their Young Living business, the Kouwe’s are passionate about faith, family, and riding their motorcycles.

Nebraska, USA

Before starting her business with Young Living, Lindsey Leif worked as an elementary school teacher and counselor. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Casey, for 12 years. “We have gifts and personalities that complement each other well,” she says. “I love being married to my best friend.”

As a busy mom, wife, and business owner, Lindsey says she uses NingXia Red daily. “I love knowing that my family is supporting their overall wellness,” she says. “There isn’t a day that goes by when we haven’t used something from Young Living!” Her goal is to empower as many leaders on her team as she can. “It brings me so much joy to see women discovering their abilities,” she says.

Lindsey lives in Sutton, Nebraska, with her husband and their sons, Roman, Archer, and Gus—and, after the summer of 2018, a new baby! They love traveling together and living a simple, faith-filled life. “My greatest desire is to raise a happy, deeply connected family with my husband,” she says.

The oils soon began to sell themselves. As others discovered how well they worked, word spread, and Stacy began to receive what they now refer to as "the accidental paycheck.” She liked the idea of these “referral” checks, but she still didn’t see the potential ahead. Eventually, Stacy’s husband, James, stopped joking about her “snake oils” and started asking her, “Do you have an oil for this?” He was hooked. Once he caught the vision, they began working together to grow a thriving organization that includes thousands of families experiencing health and freedom! It is their family’s goal to live their lives to the glory of God, enjoying Him every step of the way.

By the time she first saw Gary Young in 1993, Diane Mora had already developed an interest in natural wellness, and she was captivated by Gary’s passion, charisma, and knowledge. During the 1990s, she had the opportunity to attend his all-day classes several times a year in Denver, where she gained wisdom and inspiration.

While she had no real health challenges herself, Diane wanted to help people and started sharing Young Living with anyone and everyone who would listen. This work blossomed into a wonderful group of friends and a great team.

She values her many marvelous Young Living experiences, among them visiting eight of our farms and making friends all over the world. An abundant life is what Diane calls it, and she is eternally grateful!

Through Young Living, Tracey has met a group of incredible people. “I love the people I work with even more than I love my oils. They are the best people I know.” Tracey is a Hawaii native living in San Diego with her husband, Trevor—a former semi-professional surfer—and their three boys, all who share the same love for the ocean. Their favorite adventures together include water sports at the beach, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Aditya Nowotny was born in Austria and raised in Germany. He is motivated by an inner flame and has a desire to become all that he can. He loves personal development and the opportunity to serve others through his work.

In August of 2009 at a meditation retreat, an old friend introduced Aditya to Young Living. He fell in love with everything—from the oils, to the welcoming tribe, to the wellness lifestyle. “With Young Living, the essence predominates. Superficial things take second place,” he says. This is incredibly valuable for Aditya, who has concerns about companies where people and products fall by the wayside.

The legacy of Young Living runs deep for Anita Ochsenhofer, whose mother, Barbara Ochsenhofer, was Europe’s first Diamond member. “She is my greatest inspiration,” Anita says. “My mother’s experiences have been a wonderful support to me.”

Anita continues to inspire others through her own Young Living business, making sure to always create an atmosphere where people are free to exercise their ambitions. “I try my best to be determined, accurate, and reliable in all I do,” she says.

Her other passions include aerobics, biking, and skiing with her partner. “I am trained as a ski instructor and previously worked as a fitness trainer,” she says. “These kinds of activities bring a balance to my life.”

Anita is thankful for the Young Living lifestyle that has benefited both her and her family for years. “Young Living has taught me how to be health-conscious,” she says. “It also offers me freedom in my everyday work in a way that’s unique to this business.”

Michigan, USA

Shelby Paulk lives in Rockford, Michigan, with her husband, Ty, and their six children—Riley, Lincoln, Emery, Anistyn, Clara, and Cannon. She met Ty while studying at Spring Arbor University, and she knew he was the one from their first date. “We had an instant connection and have been inseparable since,” she says. “We’ve been married 13 years, and I absolutely couldn’t do this business without him and his support.”

Shelby says that every aspect of their lives has changed since they started using Young Living’s products. She can’t imagine life without Thieves Household Cleaner, NingXia Red, Savvy Minerals by Young Living, and Frankincense essential oil. Her response when asked to pick a favorite? “How do you pick just one? You don’t!”

From the beginning, the Young Living business has inspired Shelby to dream big and go after her goals. “I want to give my children and our team all the opportunities I can,” she says. “I’m incredibly humbled and grateful by how blessed we have been.”

Before her contact with Young Living, Jessica Petty had several experiences with essential oils, but it wasn’t until seeing Young Living’s lavender farm in Mona, Utah, that she knew she needed to become a Young Living member. From that moment on, this former stockbroker wanted to share her love of oils with others, but she had reservations about direct selling to family and friends. Her concerns were resolved after Young Living members in a social media group explained that the core of Young Living was about sharing knowledge, not pushy selling. Jessica started and grew a successful business, despite the disappointment of low attendance at her first class.

Jessica is married to Nathan Petty, a wedding photographer who supports Jessica through taking care of their four children and their home, contributing to her success by “picking up the slack.” The Petty family enjoys miniature golfing together, and Jessica enjoys reading and meditation. Nathan attests that if she has a free moment, her mind turns to oils. “I jus