I can’t really call myself a dōTERRA Wellness Advocate, if during the Pure Drops of Jasmine Women’s Month I fail to talk about Emily Wright, Founding Executive - Sales & Marketing. Emily co-founded dōTERRA alongside David Stirling, Corey Lindley and Dr David Hill, with the mission of sourcing the world’s purest and most potent essential oils, and sharing them with the world.
Emily Wright presenting in Perth, 2017
I was lucky enough to be able to see Emily do a presentation in Perth, back in 2017 when I was still relatively new to dōTERRA. She explained the how she ended up in the essential oils industry with no understanding of what they were, going as far as considering them ‘voodoo oils’. I could relate to the scepticism as based on my limited childhood experience with essential oils, they were just fancy fragrances. Emily had two significant experiences as a mother using essential oils, which changed her perspective and made her want to empower other mothers. But this wasn’t all she dreamed of, she dreamed of dōTERRA.
To ensure they have the purest and most potent essential oils, dōTERRA sources oils from over 40 countries, the majority of which are developing countries. Through Co-Impact Sourcing and the Healing Hands Foundation, dōTERRA are dedicated to a transparent and ethical supply chain, and supporting development projects that improve overall community health and wellbeing such as infrastructure improvements, access to clean water, medical care and supporting community programs.
One example Emily gave was the sourcing of Frankincense from Somalia. This video summarises some of the stories she shared.
See where doTERRA's Frankincense comes from and the lives that are being changed through Co-Impact Sourcing
In my eagerness to learn more about Emily, I found an interview the dōTERRA website which asked ‘What has been your biggest professional obstacle?’. Her answer of being a women is something I’m sure most women can relate, however as I continued to read her response, I admired that she also declared it her greatest strength. I think that this is something all women should reflect on.
“Being a woman in any profession is tough, because it means that you have to prove yourself to a level that men sometimes don’t. Finding balance between work and family can also be a challenge, but I give dōTERRA my all, and I also give my family my all—I am so passionate about both. We created dōTERRA with families in mind.
I have learned that being a woman is also my greatest strength because I am able to relate to countless other women and mothers. We are the caretakers, the nurturers, the physicians of our homes, and we get to empower others to do the same with nature’s most powerful solutions. How awesome is that?”
dōTERRA compiled this video for International Women’s Day this year, and the voice over is done by Emily. I would love for you to watch it and I hope it inspires you too.
There are 3.7 billion women in the world. We come from different places. We have different talents and passions. Our stories make us who we are.
Emily Wright really is a remarkable woman, and I think that as a founder of dōTERRA, she has imbued a femininity and passion into the company that we can all connect with. She has paved the way for dōTERRA Wellness Advocates to be able to follow their dreams and be authentically themselves. She challenges us to care for the people we come across and to make a difference. It is my view that Emily embodies gratitude and generosity, and I hope to one day have the opportunity to meet her.