Wellness Wonderland

Mary Young (Virtual)
Co-founder and CEO - Young Living Essential Oils

Mary Young is the co-founder and CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, and she is a global leader in natural wellness. Together with her late husband, Gary Young, they built the company on their shared passion for essential oils and a vision to transform lives through nature’s gifts. For Mary, Young Living is a legacy of love—honoring Gary’s dream and the countless lives touched by their oils. Her leadership reflects her devotion to purity, quality, and the global community that shares in the mission of wellness, purpose, and abundance. Mary’s passion for the oils and their life-changing power drives her work, ensuring Gary’s vision continues to inspire a healthier, empowered world.

Jacob & Kait Young (Virtual)
General Manager USA | Business Development

Having been part of the company since birth, Jacob's journey within Young Living has seen him contribute in various roles, including IT, Customer Service, and Research & Development. Known for his entrepreneurial spirit and passion, Jacob has consistently championed innovation and creativity.

Jacob & Kait co-created the Simplified line, which focuses on user-friendly essential oil blends designed to make wellness accessible and practical for everyone. Recently, Jacob has been promoted to the General Manager of the US Market. He also leads projects like hosting The YL Drop podcast, reestablishing and enhancing Men's Camp, and sharing insights on essential oils and YL’s legacy. Kait, with her degree in business innovation, has worked in a variety of departments to help lead and solidify teams.

Jared Worthington
Senior Director North America  - Young Living

Jared serves as an operations leader at Young Living, where his passion for business growth is matched by his belief in the power of natural wellness. With a strong foundation in Seed to Seal® quality and firsthand experience at the farms, he brings clarity and purpose to his mentorship.

At this event, Jared will share the Simple 8-Step System—a framework created by thriving YL leaders to boost enrollments, retention, and duplication in today’s economy. He will also introduce OLEO, Young Living’s productivity app that streamlines daily action and supports lasting success.

Jared’s mission is to empower others to grow with confidence and embrace the Young Living lifestyle of wellness, purpose, and abundance.
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Heather Koep
EMCEE | Young Living Leader

Heather Koep was introduced to Young Living in 2007 while searching for natural answers to support her infant daughter’s severe health challenges. After experiencing phenomenal results, she began using Young Living oils and products to address other needs within her family—and soon found herself sharing these life-changing tools with others.

Her passion for Young Living grew quickly, fueled by the positive changes she witnessed and the community she discovered along the way. Heather is deeply grateful for the friendships, opportunities, and personal growth that have come from her Young Living journey, and she continues to inspire others with her heartfelt commitment to natural wellness and abundance.

Elizabeth Laliberte
Product Education | YL Leader | Reiki Master

Elizabeth Laliberte has been using Young Living products since March 2004, after a demo in Madison with her sister and best friend, Catherine Tryon. She attended her first local gathering and immediately felt like she’d found her tribe—what began as curiosity soon became a steady, everyday lifestyle.

She attended her first Young Living convention in 2006 (Salt Lake City) and visited the farm, which deepened her appreciation for Seed to Seal® and inspired her study and practice of Raindrop Technique. Elizabeth has seen firsthand how oils can support stress relief and overall wellness—she helped a friend manage stress using oils and muscle testing, which led that family to embrace a more natural lifestyle.

A devoted label-reader and lifelong learner, Elizabeth is also a Reiki Master who has offered community sessions and now accepts clients case-by-case. She brings compassion, positive intent, and a love of honest conversation about growth, healing, and living well—naturally.

Catherine Tryon
Product Education | YL Leader

Catherine's passion for holistic healing began in college, where she studied the body’s natural ability to restore balance through energy-based practices like massage, reflexology, and Reiki. She was introduced to Young Living in 1997 and saw incredible results within her own family, especially when her sister Therese experienced powerful benefits from the Raindrop Technique. In 2004, Catherine officially joined Young Living, alongside her sisters, and quickly embraced a lifestyle of natural wellness and clean living.

Today, Catherine continues to integrate holistic practices into her personal and professional life as a sleep coach and hypnotist. She recently returned home to Minnesota to spend more time with her mom and to stay connected with her oily family. Catherine loves being part of a community that supports growth, health, and healing, and she is passionate about sharing Young Living as a simple, powerful way to live well—naturally.

Kara Edstrom
Wellness Educator | YL Leader

Kara Edstrom is a Certified Aromatherapist, Platinum Leader with Young Living, and co-creator of Scent & Science. With a background of over 25 years in corporate executive management, she now devotes her energy to teaching others the science, benefits, and everyday uses of essential oils and the Young Living lifestyle.

She has personally crafted more than 200 custom pure fragrances and over 1,800 diffuser blends, sharing her expertise through books, classes, and events that make natural living simple and approachable. Kara also loves helping others explore the rewards of home-based business, guiding members in both wellness and abundance. Her joy is in empowering others to embrace healthy choices and experience the difference of Young Living—naturally.

Reba Kingsley
Wellness Educator | Young Living Leader

Reba is passionate about helping women take back their wellness & support their families through a nontoxic lifestyle and the power of Young Living Essential Oils. A long-time advocate for natural living, Reba combines her deep knowledge of essential oils with her heart for community and service. Through her work with Young Living, Reba has inspired countless individuals and families to discover how pure oils can transform daily routines—supporting emotional balance, physical vitality, and spiritual connection. She believes in leading by example, weaving oils into everyday life with simple, practical steps that anyone can follow.

Whether she’s guiding a group through a wellness reset, teaching the art of oil-infused rituals, or mentoring new members as they begin their Young Living journey, Reba radiates encouragement and authenticity. Her goal is always to empower others with confidence and clarity, so they can experience the difference of truly living well—naturally.

Janet Becker
Host | EMCEE | Young Living Platinum Leader

Janet has been with YL since 1999. She is known not only for her expertise in natural wellness but also for her radiant, life-of-the-party personality that lights up every room. Janet has a warm, fun presence and has a signature love of giving and receiving hugs.

Having spent meaningful time working closely with Gray Young, Janet gained invaluable insights into leadership and the heart-centered mission of Young Living. Her experiences have deepened her commitment to empowering others through the benefits of essential oils and natural products. Whether she's sharing wellness tips or simply spreading joy, Janet inspires those around her to live authentically and with purpose

Chérie Ross
Host | Wellness Educator | YL Royal Crown Diamond

Chérie has been a passionate advocate for essential oils since 1975, bringing decades of expertise to both human and animal wellness. With experience spanning personal use and professional applications in hospitals, clinics, and global teaching, she is also skilled in Animal Communication, a Usui and Karuna Reiki Master, and an accomplished Author, Teacher, and Consultant.

After a car accident in 1986 changed her life, leading her on a 13-year healing journey that culminated with Young Living Essential Oils. The transformative impact of the oils inspired her to delve deeply into their study, attending every available training. Her work with Gary Young, the founder of Young Living, and in the lab with Marco Gentile (Schreuder), resulted in some of Young Living’s most cherished products. Chérie’s story reflects resilience, innovation, and a profound commitment to the healing power of nature.