About

Our story

Why our collaborative was created

Kim Dargon – our founder – is passionate about incorporating a wellness lifestyle to support health, positivity and well-being. Working with essential oils for many years, she had a deep desire to create a safe community for people interested in this lifestyle to learn more – and to feel better.

The result is the Wellness Collaborative – a place you can visit not only to enroll and purchase Young Living products, but also to speak to other team members and receive advice on using oils to improve your well-being.

My story

As a child I wanted to be a pediatric pulmonologist – I was a very sickly child and was hospitalized 14 times between the ages of 7-12 with asthmatic complications. I lived in an oxygen tent for a week when I was 5 with double pneumonia. I knew what it was like to be sick and unable to breathe and so many of my doctors had never been there.

Fast forward to now! My 20+ journey to wellness has been amazing, eye-opening and long. I am here to shorten your wellness journey by creating a plan with simple easy changes that have huge impacts. As a certified yoga instructor and daily oil user, I combine my knowledge of the body, with my passion for non-toxic living and exercise, dense nutrient foods, proper hydration and (the occasional!) red wine to make a 30, 60, or 90-day plan just for you.

Meet the Team

Interested in joining the team?

Top 10
frequently
asked questions

What is the commitment to Young Living if I sign up?

You are only committing to buying a starter kit. You never have to buy products again. And you definitely aren't obligated to sell. All you’re doing is putting faith in the wonderful Young Living products to experience a healthier lifestyle.

How do I use the products?

Well, that’s where I come in! I’m not a doctor or certified aromatherapist, BUT I can tell you where to go to find the best information and make sure you don’t get overwhelmed. You can contact me directly to set up a 30, 60 or 90-day plan, or to just ask general questions about EOs and Young Living. The Wellness Collaborative also offers a fantastic support group on Facebook or in the Resources section of this site.

Why do you recommend the premium starter kit and how much is it?

The Premium Starter Kit is only $160, which is CRAZY because it's a $310 value! It’s the best value and the best way to get started, which is why I always recommend that you join with the Premium Starter Kit (it’s nearly half off!). The kit comes with a diffuser and 11 amazing Young Living oils (5 single oils / 6 blends) that will support all of your body's systems. Plus, since that’s how most people get started, you’ll be able to find tons of resources and recipes for just using those 11 oils.

What is a retail customer vs. a wholesale member?

Retail customers pay full retail price for all Young Living products and they may not take advantage of the Young Living compensation plan or the Essential Rewards program. Retail customers also cannot purchase a Starter Kit.

Wholesale members enjoy 24% off retail pricing on their favorite products! THey can enjoy the benefits and convenience of Essential Rewards, have access to Young Living’s free shipping program, participate in the compensation plan and earn commissions just by sharing Young Living.

You provide wellness for families – so, are essential oils safe for kids?

Some oils are safe for kids and some are not. To make it easy for you, Young Living created essential oil blends and essential oil-infused products specifically for kids and babies. Before using Young Living products with your little ones, carefully review the individual product label for full information on appropriate age usage and any cautions. Each child is different, so it’s always a good idea to test a small amount to make sure no irritation occurs before applying to a large area of skin. The same goes when diffusing essential oils around babies. Be sure to test them first! You should also be generous when it comes to dilution and remember to use less than you would for an adult.

What are Essential Rewards?

If you are buying essential oils, supplements, household products, etc. it makes sense to become a part of Young Living's Essential Rewards (ER) program. In this program, if you spend $50 a month, you earn a percentage back in rewards to spend on oils, so, essential rewards = free oils! If you decide to sign up for ER but only want to do it for a few months, no biggie! There’s no catch – you can turn it off anytime.

If I do want to sell, do I keep inventory?

Nope! This is not like Avon or Lularoe. If you tell people about YL and they love it, people sign up and create their own account. Everyone does their own ordering and the products are shipped right to their house, not yours. If you want to sell, all you do is buy a starter kit and tell your friends all about how oils are changing your life. It really isn’t complicated and you aren’t taking any risk.

Is there a monthly requirement to purchase a certain amount?

Nope! Isn’t that great? As a Wholesale Member, you’ll be able to purchase oils at wholesale rate (24% off) and you can buy whenever you want. As long as you purchase 50pv per year, you’re good to go.

Why am I asked for my social security number when signing up as a wholesale member?

Providing your SSN is optional. When you sign up as a Wholesale Member, you’re eligible to earn commissions right away IF you choose to sell. While there is never any requirement to sell, your SSN is required if you earn more than $600 in a calendar year so Young Living can send you tax forms. You can choose to provide your social security number at signup or in the future.

Why Young Living and not another essential oil distributor?

I decided to go with Young Living over other popular oil companies because all the research I did kept pointing me back to the high quality standards. They personally distill their own oils – which is almost unheard of when it comes to oil companies. Plus their oils are beyond organic and even the soil they grow the plants in has never been treated with pesticides or chemicals.

This means you’re using an oil with just one ingredient – there are no fillers, no additives and no chemicals. Many oils that are cheaper or “more affordable” are full of pesticides and toxins that start from the very beginning, but Young Living doesn’t do that. YL makes products you can stand behind – which makes selling that much more organic.