Origin: a Latin derivative
meaning "Gift of the Earth."
Topic: Mindset, resilience and overcoming adversity
Sam Bloom is a two-time World Para Surfing Champion, bestselling author and inspiration behind the Australian box-office hit and global Netflix sensation Penguin Bloom, starring and produced by Oscar nominee Naomi Watts.
In 2013, while holidaying in Thailand with her husband and three young sons, Sam unknowingly leant on a rotten balcony railing, falling through it and plunging six metres onto the concrete below. Sam's injuries were horrific. The near-fatal accident shattered her spine, ruptured her lungs and caused severe bleeding on the brain.
Not only was Sam physically broken and facing the daunting reality of never walking again, but her soul and spirit were crushed. She was not the active, adventurous mother she once was and was convinced if she could not have her old life back, her new one was not worth living.
A serendipitous encounter with a frail and injured magpie chick, her sons dubbed Penguin, was to transform her attitude, change the course of her recovery, and save her family. Sam and Penguin's remarkable bond and extraordinary story of parallel recovery was sensitively captured through the lens by Sam's husband, acclaimed photographer Cameron Bloom. The images formed the basis for the international bestselling book Penguin Bloom, a collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive.
Sam's is a story for the times, with profound messages for us all - of the power of love and family, and of our innate ability to find determination and courage in the face of adversity.
Topic: Vision For The Future
Kirk Jowers joined dōTERRA in 2015, where he was instrumental in guiding the company’s expansion and success across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He has also held the position of President of dōTERRA’s North America markets. As dōTERRA’s first non-founder CEO, Kirk puts his whole heart into building on the foundation that the founders have laid and continuing dōTERRA’s world changing vision, mission and purpose.
Topic: Convention Kit Launch
Director of Product Education at dōTERRA global, Lauren works closely with multiple teams to develop educational content for Wellness Advocates and understands the needs of our leaders. A mother to 9 children, Lauren discovered essential oils during a health crisis with one of her daughters and her research continues to be inspired by her desire to help others find natural solutions.
Topic: Retreat To The Forest—The Scientific Benefits Of Forest Bathing & New Product Education—Creating Routines For Better Rest
Nicole has been researching dōTERRA essential oils since the company was formed in 2008. Currently, she serves as the Director of Clinical Research. Nicole’s main research revolves around essential oil biochemistry related to human application. Alongside her Clinical Research team, Nicole actively and passionately delves into all aspects of essential oil science, helping us fully appreciate their benefits.
Topic: Healing Hands Update
Caro has spent more than 20 years working across both the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, with the last 10 in senior leadership positions, building strong business partnerships to drive growth and impact. In leading the doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation AUNZ over the past two and a half years, Caro has been dedicated to engaging and empowering our community to generate shared value and facilitate lasting, sustainable change. In February 2024, Caro stepped into the Assistant General Manager role for doTERRA Australia/New Zealand, working alongside GM Cody Smith with a shared vision and passion for driving growth, collaboration and teamwork in our market.
Topic: Behind The Bottle—Sourcing Stories
Emilie has been involved in the essential oil industry for many years previously working for one of dōTERRA’s sourcing partners in Australia. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in not only the strategic sourcing of essential oils but also the development of environnemental and social impact projects. Based in Perth, Western Australia, she oversees the sourcing of the oils produced for dōTERRA in Asia, Oceania and some parts of Europe. She is passionate and focused in implementing dōTERRA’s Cō-impact Sourcing model and Healing Hands Foundation programs.
Topic: Essential Oils & Pets - Healthy Daily Rituals
dōTERRA Gold Leader and spiritual coach Libby Wallmeyer has combined her passion for holistic living with her love for healing and animals, emerging as a Certified Animal Aromatherapy Specialist and a prominent advocate for sharing the emotional and physical benefits of dōTERRA essential oils for pets.
Topic: Essential Oils & Pets - Healthy Daily Rituals
dōTERRA Gold Leader and Holistic Health Coach Samah’s mission in life is to teach women that living a healthy lifestyle shouldn’t be scary or difficult, but an enjoyable journey. She embraces essential oils as a natural solution to help others heal mind, body and soul.
Topic: Optimise Your Future Health—How To Move For Vitality And Longevity
dōTERRA Gold Leader Chantel has a Bachelor of Pharmacy and is a qualified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Using her education and experience she works to uncover the root-cause of certain conditions and helps women thrive by taking a highly specialised and individual approach to diagnosing and treating hormonal, gut and nutrition issues.
Topic: Optimise Your Future Health—How To Move For Vitality And Longevity
A former professional ice hockey player, dōTERRA Gold Leader Jan has a passion for helping others optimise their performance. He now leads education for ViPR PRO® and is a faculty member for the Institute of Motion, an applied health and human performance company.
Topic: Making Self-Care Simple—Rituals For Amazing Skin
dōTERRA Blue Diamond Leader Chloe is a deeply passionate woman living a life rich in beauty, nourishment, family and love. Chloe wants other people to experience the same kind of wellness and vitality she enjoys with her family and helps educate others on the joys of natural living.
Topic: Being Bold—Building Confidence With TGA
dōTERRA Blue Diamond Leader Jackie Isles is also a Nurse, Lifestyle Consultant, Reiki Master, Health Coach and mother. Jackie loves nothing more than empowering women to stand in their confidence and walk in their highest vision. She helps others kick their old stories to the curb and create their dream life.