Have you ever had a burning desire so strong that you knew not following it would lead to great wonder and disappointment? This is exactly how I felt stepping out into faith two weeks ago, leaving my career of eight years in education to pursue my true north.

Let me start with how it all began, almost nine years ago I had our first son who was born prematurely and had an array of discomfort. I was a new momma searching for something safe, effective, and holistic for my baby. A girlfriend introduced me to doTERRA and some would say the rest is history. For the first time, I began to find empowerment as a mom to truly heal not only our bodies and emotions but spirit– healing past traumas with the greatest gift of the earth. I began to share with all my family and friends, I couldn’t stop talking about it.

TAKING A LEAP OF FAITH

Our four months had come and gone, and it was time for me to go back to work from my maternity leave. I remember profoundly the emotions of leaving my baby. This is where my fire sparked inside to really go for it and make this little side biz into something full-time. I began to take all the reasons, fears, and assumptions out of the equation as to why I couldn’t do this and turned them into why I could do this!

After a lot of prayers, hard work, grit, and dedication I made it to the top 8% of the company stepping into faith onto the path God has laid in front of me… Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, it takes grit, hard work, a yearning to serve and heal. I was bold enough to say YES, through all the ups and downs. I never gave up on myself! YOU can create a massive ripple effect by being bold enough to say YES.

FINDING YOUR TRUE NORTH

Some key advice to live in your true north:

Learning to live fearlessly authentic- you must ask yourself, how can I become a more authentic version of myself? One thing that consistently comes up in my life and business is vulnerability. Being vulnerable is a scary territory, but until you show up and put yourself out there, you’ll never fully live life with courage! We must ask ourselves, “are you willing to show up and be seen?”

After reading Brene Browns “Dare to Lead” book, I declared to myself I will no longer hide in my own fears and insecurities of judgment, and uncertainty! I’ve learned that fear limits you and your vision. It serves as blinders to what may be just a few steps down the road for you. The journey is valuable, but believing in your talents, your abilities, and your self-worth can empower you to walk down an even brighter path.

FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM

Transforming fear into freedom – how great is that? Being an entrepreneur is a privilege of a lifetime.

• It gives me the freedom to create the purpose I want
• To never have a glass ceiling on financial abundance
• Time and freedom to raise our babies, while still living in my true north

Creating my dream life has been filled with vision, prayer, manifestation, and meditation. It’s not always easy, but it’s the excitement of what is possible and creating the impossible. I’ve stepped out into faith to continue on this path leading an amazing tribe of women to find their true north while creating a mass ripple effect in this world!

Light & Love, 

Alicia