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The Magic of Now:
The Magic of the Rainforest Now. The Magic of Our Products Now. The Magic of Our Business Now.
John Easterling,
Amazon Herb Co. Founder & CEO
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Successful eco-entrepreneur and visionary leader, John Easterling founded the Amazon Herb Company in 1990. Featured on Jean Michel Cousteau’s Ocean Adventures “Return to the Amazon” in April, he and his company were recognized as “the strongest testament that keeping the Rainforest alive and productive is more economically profitable than cutting it down.”
John holds a degree in Environmental Studies and is an inspiring speaker. He shares a powerful vision of using eco-commerce as the solution for better health, Rainforest sustainability, and wealth generation. |
Rainforest Superstars
Science Confirms Health Inducing Compounds in Amazon Plants
James A. Duke, PhD
Ethnobotanist
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James A. Duke, PhD, is one of the 3 founding members of the American Botanical Council (ABC) Board of Trustees. He is a well-known scientist, educator, storyteller, musician, and one of the most prolific writers on herbal medicine. With over 30 authored and coauthored books—such as the The Green Pharmacy (Rodale, 1997) and Dr. Duke’s Essential Herbs (Rodale, 1999) – and over 400 botanical articles to his credit, he’s also well-known for leading exciting tours of the Peruvian Amazon, and possibly even more famous for accomplishing the latter barefoot.
Dr. Duke retired in September of 1995 after more than 30 years with the USDA – including positions as Chief of the Medicinal Plant Laboratory and Chief of USDA’s Economic Botany laboratory. He continues to hold a personal interest in medicinal plants, and maintains a private medicinal herb garden with over 80 plots of plants. |
Global Warming and Emerging Infectious Diseases
Dr. Roger W. Mustalish
President, ACEER Foundation
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Dr. Roger W. Mustalish, President of the Amazon Center for Environmental Education and Research Foundation (ACEER), has worked in the Peruvian Amazon for more than 15 years. He regularly conducts educational workshops in both the Amazon rainforest and the Andean cloud forest on topics that include botanical medicine, conservation medicine, integrative medicine, and ecology.
Dr. Mustalish earned an A.B. in biology from the University of Pennsylvania; an M.S. in zoology from Michigan State University, and a Master of Public Health and Ph. D. in Environmental Health from the University of Minnesota. In addition to his responsibilities for ACEER, Dr. Mustalish is also Chairperson of the Department of Health at West Chester University of PA, where he directs the Integrative Health program and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses on botanical medicine and integrative health. |
Anti-Aging Science from the Rainforest
Lluvia Basics™ - An Easy Way to Introduce Everyone to the Benefits of Lluvia™
Bunnie Gulick
Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care Chemist
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Bunnie is the natural skin-care chemist involved in developing and manufacturing the popular Lluvia Skin Renewal System. Throughout the 1980's Bunnie maintained a nutritional consulting practice while teaching clinical nutrition and positive lifestyles around the globe. Her research blossomed into an enthusiastic interest in anti-aging skin care. She pursued studies in cosmetic chemistry and natural skin care while serving as the International Nutritional Consultant, Education Director and supplement formulator for a European health product company.
Bunnie has developed numerous nutritional and skin care product lines, and has advised health and beauty companies in the U.S., China and Italy. She is especially passionate about aligning with companies that have strong humanitarian values. |
Sequoia Lyn-Franklin
Platinum Ambassador
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Sequoia Lyn-Franklin has been an Amazon Ambassador since 2002. She is a former Esthetician and Skin Care Salon owner. Sequoia has been an essential oil formulator since 1989, crafting blends for many individuals and businesses in the wellness industries. Sequoia's a passionate Lluvia Spa Party professional and she enjoys training and empowering others on the Lluvia and Amazon Herb business path. |
Luke Krcil
Diamond Ambassador
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A success trainer and 12-year professional networker who teaches how to create a secure financial future as an independent Associate of Amazon Herb Company. A Diamond Ambassador himself, he empowers Associates all over North America and Europe. |
Richard Cicchetti
Eco-Entrepreneur and Platinum Ambassador
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Richard has 25 years of experience in referral marketing. Since starting with Amazon Herb in June 2000, he achieved Silver in three months, Gold in 5 months, qualified for the Rainforest Trip in 9 months, and achieved Platinum in three years. Richard is the recipient of the 2002 Amazon Herb Company Leadership Award, and the 2003, 2004 and 2005 Business Team Leadership awards. He is a member of the Advisory Council. This team works closely with Amazon John on improving our marketing and business models. He has been a presenter and trainer at many Amazon Herb events. |
Simplify Your Business and Own Your Life
Learn how to shape your focus, accelerate growth and discover what it really means to own your life.
Maryann Hesse
Entrepreneur and Yoga Teacher
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Gold Ambassador Maryann Hesse, previously a school teacher, now enjoys full-time rewards from her Amazon Herb business. Her happiness comes from creating Rainforest awareness and empowering others to realize their dreams and live to their highest potential. She is the recipient of the AHC Star Partier Award in August 2006, AHC Leadership Award for 2005 and also won the Live the Adventure Tour in 2005. Her seminars inspire individuals to move forward in life. |
Tiffani Manley
Teacher & Network Marketing Professional
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Tiffani is a Gold Ambassador and regular presenter at Amazon Herb conferences. Many have come to look forward to her simple, practical, interactive presentations. She is well-known and loved for her business-oriented topics, like the Golden Goose, Foundational Customer Base, and Building a Strong Business with Our Profit Plan. Early on in the company she set a record for consistent, monthly new enrollments. Tiffani is the 2005 winner of the World Class Partier award and a member of the Amazon Herb Company’s Advisory Council. |