End of Year Message – WFDSA Executive Director – Tamuna Gabilaia

As 2021 comes to an end and we look forward to a new year, I want to extend my deep appreciation to all my colleagues and friends all over the world for everything you do to promote our inclusive, diverse, empowering industry we all love so much.

Despite the universal factors that impacted most industries, including prolonged community lockdowns, job displacements, global supply chain disruptions, we saw many direct selling companies and their independent representatives adapt and find new ways to stay connected with their customers and grow their businesses. We saw that the global industry growth during pandemic underscores the strength and adaptability of the industry.

We couldn’t hold our in-person meetings due to the pandemic but through many virtual meetings and conference calls, we’ve remained very connected by reaching into each other’s home offices and living rooms, while working through this time shared by everyone worldwide. We held our first ever virtual World Congress which was an incredibly successful event and I want to thank our gracious host Thai DSA for all their efforts in putting this event together which we will always remember. During our virtual Awards Ceremony, we recognized those amazing individuals and DSAs who contribute so much to our industry.

But we also reconfirmed that nothing can substitute the authentic human connection and the need for social interactions which is ingrained in us and is part of who we are as humans and what our industry is all about. As Melinda Gates said “Deep human connection is … the purpose and the result of a meaningful life – and it will inspire the most amazing acts of love, generosity, and humanity”.

I want to thank the CEO Council, the Operating Group, the Association Advisory Council members and all our DSAs staff and company volunteers for all their contributions which makes our progress possible.

Wishing you positive, inspiriting, healthy and happy New Year!