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Growing Corn or Creating Leaders?

The leadership shift that turns six-figure earners into seven-figure builders.
By Bob Snyder
Two farmers owned adjoining fields of corn. The first farmer was known as Boss farmer. His fields were flawless. The rows were straight, the spacing perfect, the irrigation exact. Every inch of his farm reflected discipline and control. Workers followed his instructions carefully, and he inspected everything they did. Nothing escaped his eye. If his workers made mistakes, they were fired and replaced.
Next door lived another farmer. His fields looked… different. The rows wandered a bit. Some patches were overwatered while others looked slightly dry. From a distance, you could tell the field lacked the precision of Boss farmer’s corn fields.
Boss farmer eventually walked over to visit his neighbor, Dad Farmer. He pointed out the crooked rows. The uneven spacing. The imperfections in the crop. When he finished listing the problems, he shook his head and said, “You’d have a much better harvest if you ran this place properly.” The Dad farmer listened patiently. Then he smiled and said something the Boss farmer had never considered.
“Oh, I see the problem,” he said. “You think I’m growing corn.” He gestured toward the field where his five teenage sons were working.

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International Women’s Day: The Power of SHE at Mary Kay, 13 Women Leading, Lifting, and Inspiring

According to a recent press release:
At Mary Kay Inc., International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month are more than moments on the calendar, they are a year-long celebration and a reminder of what’s possible when women are championed, heard, and supported. Mary Kay Ash founded her company based on the belief that “a woman can do anything she is given the opportunity to do.”
This year at Mary Kay, we’re celebrating the power of “She” by shining a light on 13 women who lead with heart and drive with purpose across key roles or functions in the organization, spanning from C-Suite to Supply Chain, Legal or Digital, each with her own perspective, and her own way of making an impact. Together, their voices capture Mary Kay’s mission of enriching women’s lives and demonstrating that empowering women is more than a legacy, it’s the guiding light shaping what comes next.
Consider this your front-row seat to 13 inspiring voices, and an invitation to celebrate the women who make our world and our workplace stronger every day.
Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay
Dr. Lucy Gildea, Chief Brand and Scientific Officer at Mary Kay
ROOTED IN PURPOSE:

“Mary Kay is more than a brand—it’s a movement.

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Houston Brokerage Leader Miriam Valencia Moves 50-Agent Brokerage to eXp Realty

Founder of Alumbra International partners with global brokerage after $107M production year while continuing MBA studies and preparing for law school. 
BELLINGHAM, WA — eXp Realty®, “the most agent-centric™ real estate brokerage on the planet” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced real estate leader Miriam Valencia, founder and CEO of Alumbra International, has officially joined eXp Realty, bringing 50 agents with her in a strategic move designed to support the continued growth of her Houston-based and international-growing brokerage.

“Miriam is the embodiment of the entrepreneurial spirit we champion at eXp,”

said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty.

“With Alumbra, Miriam’s already proven she can build something deeply meaningful. By joining forces with our global platform, she’s not just preserving that identity, she’s supercharging it to create limitless opportunities for her agents and their clients.”

Valencia spent significant time evaluating brokerage models before making the decision.

“I built Alumbra as an independent brokerage and grew a strong brand and culture in Houston,”

Valencia said.

“At the same time I started thinking about how to scale bigger without losing what we had built. As a broker I cannot make rash  decisions because it affects a lot of people,” she said. “I spent time

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Do Heon Jeong: From Collapse to Blue Diamond with MWR Life

Do Heon was born in a poor rural area, where life demanded resilience long before it offered opportunity.
From an early age, discipline became his language. In middle school, he found boxing and what began as training quickly transformed into identity.
From middle school through university, sport defined every stage of his life. That discipline carried into his military service with the Armed Forces Athletic Corps, where structure, endurance and repetition governed each day. Yet even as physical strength and mental resilience deepened, an unspoken unease began to take shape. While training shaped his character, it did not show him a future.
Unable to see where that path would lead, Do Heon made a decisive break. He left sports and entered the corporate world, taking a job at a medical device company. It was not passion that guided him then, but necessity.
At 27, he took another risk and started his own company. This time, the outcome was clear. The business succeeded, and financially, he reached a level he had never known before.
Do Heon Jeong & Arin Ju
During this period, his personal life also blossomed. He married and welcomed two daughters. While his life seemed complete on the surface, he soon discovered network marketing

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LivePURE Celebrates Leader-Sponsored Events and Reaffirms Commitment to Network Marketing

PLANO, Texas — LivePURE, a Texas-based network marketing and whole health company, recently celebrated two national events designed, promoted, and led by two of the company’s top field leaders.
Founder and CEO Dae Geun Jung, President Rick Redford, and members of the corporate team were in attendance.
The agendas for both events included leadership training, success stories from field leaders, and discussions about LivePURE’s vision for continued growth.
At both events, field leaders Jared Burnett and Rachel Garcia underscored their confidence in LivePURE’s momentum and long-term vision for brand partners.

Rachel Garcia shared,

“I am beyond proud to be a part of this company, not only because of the lives we have changed over the last 18 years, but because our owner has made it clear that our brand partners are safe building their family’s legacy income here,”

Jared Burnett added,

“Heather and I have never been more excited about the future of LivePURE. 2026 is already proving to be a major growth year for us. The foundation has been set, and people are responding to the unique message of Whole Health: Health, Strength, Confidence, and Fulfillment. The world is hungry for a community like this, and we are on a mission to help as many people

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马来西亚新一代女性领导者

一位母亲、企业家与绿色愿景践行者的励志故事
在槟城充满活力的创业环境中,一位女性正用行动证明:领导力可以源于热情、使命感以及对家庭价值的坚守。40岁的她,从结构严谨的医药行业走出,成长为绿色商业运动中崛起最快的领导者之一,走出了一段令人瞩目的非凡旅程。
作为一位妻子和三个年幼男孩的母亲,她代表着新一代女性的形象——在家庭与事业之间取得平衡,同时怀抱雄心、愿景,以及为社会带来真正影响的坚定信念。
在投身创业之前,Rachel Lau 毕业于马来亚大学(University of Malaya),主修生物健康科学。2008年,她在大众银行(Public Bank)销售团队开启了自己的职业生涯。一年半后,她转入 Mount Miriam 癌症医院,从事业务发展工作。
随后,她在医药行业深耕14年,从事医疗销售工作。这段经历让她深入接触医疗健康领域,并对能够改善人们生活的产品有了深刻的理解。
在第三个孩子出生后,一个安静却深刻的问题开始浮现:这真的是她想要的人生吗?
38岁那年,Rachel Lau 选择了勇气,而不是安逸。她毅然离开了原本稳定的道路——在没有任何保证的情况下,迈出了改变人生的一步。
当热情机遇碰撞
在抚养三个儿子的同时,她开始探索社交媒体,最初分享的是自己最热爱的事情之一——烹饪。
她发布的食谱视频和生活方式内容,很快与观众产生了共鸣,人们被她的真实与温暖所吸引。
最初只是一个充满创意的兴趣爱好,但很快便发展成一个更具力量的平台——一个能够连接人与人、激励他人并创造影响力的平台。
正是在这样的数字化影响力中,她接触到了网络营销(Network Marketing),并在直销领域(MLM)迎来了自己的第一次重大成功。她逐渐意识到,自己与人建立联系、凝聚社群的能力,能够为她打开全新的职业机会之门。
在 Greenway Global 迎来事业的重大突破
她的创业旅程在 2025 年 7 月迎来了关键转折——她加入了 Greenway Global。
公司专注于环保与健康理念的产品,这与她作为一位母亲对孩子未来生活环境的关注和价值观高度契合。
Rachel 表示:

“我非常感谢副总裁 Dany Laroque 的支持,也感谢总裁 Leonid Morgunov,是他将这个绝佳的机会带到了我的国家。”

在创纪录的时间内,她成为亚洲晋升速度最快的高阶 Grand Master之一,使她成为公司在该地区,尤其是在马来西亚,最具活力和影响力的领导者之一。
她的成就也进一步获得公司的认可——她成功获得了公司极具象征意义的汽车奖励(Car Bonus),这一里程碑不仅代表卓越的业绩,也象征着对其领导力的认可。
她选择打造一个与自己价值观一致的人生。因为她相信,当一切外在条件都被拿走时,真正留下的,是重新开启人生新篇章的勇气。
对她而言,通过 Greenway Global 创建事业,不仅仅是商业上的成功,更是为了为未来的世世代代创造一个更美好的世界。
她坚信,最有力量的事业,来自于信任、合作以及共享成功。
展望未来
凭借强劲的发展势头和不断壮大的团队网络,她计划将自己的领导力进一步扩展到整个马来西亚乃至更广阔的地区。在优秀导师的支持下,她将持续培养新的合作伙伴,加速团队组织的发展与壮大。对她来说,这段旅程才刚刚开始。
她的故事提醒我们:领导力并不总是沿着传统的道路诞生。有时,它始于家庭,在热情中成长,并逐渐演变成一种能够激励无数人的力量与事业。
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A New Generation of Women Leaders in Malaysia

The Inspiring Story of a Mother, Entrepreneur and Green Visionary. 
In the dynamic entrepreneurial landscape of Penang, one woman is proving that leadership can grow from passion, purpose, and family values.
At 40 years old, this Malaysian businesswoman has built a remarkable journey—from the structured world of pharmaceuticals to becoming one of the fastest-rising leaders in the green business movement. 
A wife and mother of three young boys, she embodies a new generation of women who balance family life with ambition, vision, and the desire to make a meaningful impact.
Before stepping into entrepreneurship, Rachel Lau graduated from the University of Malaya with a major in Biohealth Science. In 2008, she began her career in banking, joining the sales team at Public Bank. A year and a half later, she transitioned into business development at Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital.
She spent 14 years in the pharmaceutical industry, working in medical sales.
This experience gave her deep exposure to the healthcare sector and a strong understanding of products designed to improve people’s lives.
After the birth of her third child, a quiet question surfaced:
Is this how her life was meant to be?
At 38, Rachel Lau chose courage over comfort. She walked away—without guarantees. 
When Passion Meets Opportunity
While raising

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The Leadership Reset at Anovité: Why Veteran Network Marketers Are Choosing Stability Over Flash

Interview with Jessica Ellerman, Director of Sales and Marketing, Anovité
For years, the network marketing industry has experienced cycles of rapid launches, explosive early growth, and just as quickly, instability. But a growing number of experienced leaders are now looking for something different: operational strength, long-term product credibility, and infrastructure that supports sustainable global expansion.
At Anovite, that shift appears to be gaining momentum.
Jessica Ellerman, a veteran field leader with decades of experience building teams and scaling organizations, recently stepped into the role of Director of Sales and Marketing for the company. Her focus is clear: build a leadership culture rooted in stability, duplication, and long-term growth.

“We’re seeing something interesting happen across the industry,”

Ellerman explains.

“Veteran builders are no longer chasing hype. They’re looking for companies that have actually spent the time building the right foundation.”

According to Ellerman, Anovite’s trajectory is the result of eight years of deliberate infrastructure building, including manufacturing partnerships, operational systems, product research, and compliance alignment.

“Growth is exciting,”

she says.

“But sustainable growth only happens when the foundation is strong enough to support it.”

That foundation includes a vertically aligned manufacturing relationship with Immune Tree, Anovité’s NSP GMP certification, and a product line built around biologically active bovine

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Partner.Co Leader Harumi Saito Achieves Chairperson 5 Milestone

After more than two decades in the direct selling industry, Harumi Saito has reached another significant milestone — advancing to the prestigious rank of Chairperson 5 with Partner.Co.
Saito’s journey reflects the evolution of both the industry and her own leadership approach. Over the past 20 years, she has built and guided a thriving organization while adapting to changing markets and business models. According to Saito, the latest advancement came after a renewed sense of momentum within her team.

“The atmosphere came back to life, and that’s what has made me happiest,”

she said.

“It genuinely feels good to say, ‘I’m so glad we went for it.’”

Along the way, Saito credits not only her team but Partner.Co as a whole for helping her get here.

“What helped me overcome any difficulties was refusing to leave questions unanswered,”

she explained.

“I consistently checked in with the staff, called many times and kept working to deepen my understanding of how to be successful and build my business.”

Reflecting on her journey thus far, Saito said that if she had to do it all over again, she would focus on team building and team goal-setting sooner. 

“If I could start over, I would focus sooner on building a

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Beneve Prioritizes Field Investment With Coaching Infrastructure

In a network marketing environment marked by compressed distributor lifecycles and evolving skill demands, Beneve has embedded professional coaching directly into its field development model. Rather than positioning training as a supplementary resource, the company structures ongoing mentorship as part of its operational framework for influencers.
This orientation reflects broader sector dynamics. Experienced builders increasingly evaluate leadership systems, skill standardization, and long-term development support alongside product and compensation design. Beneve’s Success Coaches program formalizes access to seasoned trainers as a standing component of the influencer experience.
Leadership Depth Anchored by Field Experience
The program is led in part by Marc Accetta, whose background spans more than three decades in direct selling, sales psychology, and leadership training. Accetta has trained hundreds of thousands of distributors globally and has reached top field ranks within multiple network marketing organizations.  Many top earners within the industry know Accetta’s exemplary success record well; as his field development training has driven multiple companies to reach significant sales milestones, including one company all the way to the #1 position on the Inc 500 Fastest Growing Companies list! His experience includes developing scalable team-building systems and mentoring leaders across international markets.
Within Beneve’s structure, Accetta focuses on leadership architecture, duplication mechanics, and

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