MLM HORROR STORIES #1 | Insanely dangerous essential oil app, lying to make sales

[@HannahAlonzo]

So excited to be sharing your stories! Would love your feedback on this type of video! 🥰

[@amberamenda1607]

I know you get this a lot, but you’re so well spoken! I appreciate how quickly you get to the point while also keeping it entertaining. No hate to creators who like to vent either 😊

[@HannahAlonzo]

@@amberamenda1607 That is so kind of you to say, thank you!! ❤️

[@channel69gorlworldnews66]

I love kitty being in the videos!!! :)))

[@kkrb1212]

I’m meh on horror stories. They are not as fun as the top fails and I’ve stopped listening to them in most other creators. I’d much rather have more deep dives etc 🥰

[@SuperAngelGlow]

Love this type of video! Also... Let the kitties hang out. Love the purring!😸😻

[@Karen_of_Kanada]

I think we need to apply the "Zoom Rules of Etiquette" here: - Make sure your CAT is in view - Don't forget to tell us your cat's NAME - Please tell your cat we LOVE them

[@HannahAlonzo]

I LOVE it

[@tarajh]

😻

[@chelseaqualls4047]

I had a big fluffy Persian before she passed away and she was beautiful and had long grey hair and she would sit on my lap during Zoom meetings and my old bosses told me I looked positively villainous. Then when they sent out Christmas swag, they sent Dorian some toys🥰

[@chickenlittle5095]

@@chelseaqualls4047 Dorian Grey ❤️

[@theycallmeg7513]

Cooper, I believe is her kitty's name😻

[@nicoleurbach2861]

I started a cleaning business for $300. That's all I put into it and it supported me and my family for almost 10 yrs. Never had any debt.

[@weewooweewoo906]

nice!!!

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

That is really fantastic and shows younger girls they can start a buisness and it doesn't have to start with a huge amount of money and they don't have to be duped into these mlms! Good for you!! 😎

[@lyssi9310]

My mom had a cleaning business when I was a kid and would bring me from house to house with her. I LOVED it and loved seeing what a hard worker she was. Props to you, darling✨

[@nicoleurbach2861]

@@lyssi9310 that's so precious!

[@CHloE748]

What was the money put into? Also my mom and grandma cleaned houses and businesses when I was growing up too, I would go with them and help, I got my own cell phone at 9 and paid for it every month completely by myself from what I made helping them 😂

[@schrdngrskat3847]

Hannah - "I think I have enough stories to make at least 2 videos." 40+ horror story videos later 😂😂❤️

[@annakerezsi1304]

80th just came out :D I watch them in random order, and now I am at the 1st, so amazing journey with these videos!

[@AllLifeIsTravesty]

Zeke's meowing has the same confused energy I get when I wake up from a 3+ hour nap and can't remember what dimension I'm in.

[@emcarveth]

I've never heard that phenomenon described so well!! ❤️ 😂

[@schrdngrskat3847]

That just happened to me on Sunday 😅

[@MaidMirawyn]

Hannah: “You can be in here, but you can’t sit right there.” Zeke: CLOSE UP TIME! Going back to catch up on the first few months of horror stories and top fails. So glad you started these, and even more glad you let the fuzz babies in the room! 😂

[@Karen_of_Kanada]

"Agent Orange Poisoning" as an essential oil "cureable" legit had me laugh-crying. What a damned nightmare! "Cleansing the Flesh and Blood of Evil Deities" was a real WTF moment too

[@HannahAlonzo]

OMG I didn’t even notice it!! 😂😂

[@victoriashevlin8587]

Ok I'm watching this half asleep, I admit, but- I'm sorry, the Cleansing the *what now??*

[@Pippa87]

My therapist used peppermint oil as a grounding tool when I was talking about past experiences. The idea being that once I’ve talked about it, that I smell the oil to help bring me back to a safe place. This is ONE tiny tool in her toolkit amongst other methods and I use ALL her methods as well as the oil in my everyday life. The idea that peppermint oil ALONE could cure me is outlandish.

[@HannahAlonzo]

I actually really love the idea of using peppermint oil that way! I agree that it can be super effective for certain aromatherapy scenarios!

[@gnomie2.0]

Thank you for sharing how aromatherapy can be used as an part of therapeutic work. I use them similarly (on my own) and I love how they can help shift my mood in conjunction with other tools like relaxing music, meditation, breath work, journaling, etc. But I still take meds & go to therapy! 😉

[@Pippa87]

@@gnomie2.0 exactly! I believe in a balance of “natural/alternative medicine and conventional medicine. Or as my mum says: broccoli and soothing smelly oil for a cold: chemo for cancer. (She has never referred to essential oils as anything but smelly oil 🤣)

[@gnomie2.0]

@@Pippa87 Right! I don’t discount plant medicine at all! But to be prescribing essential oils for every ailment under the sun (including thoughts of harming oneself!) based on the credentials that you bought a starter kit and downloaded an app is beyond irresponsible!! Absolutely mind boggling.

[@goldenamik322]

I’m glad that worked for you. If I was in the room after your session I would start to go into anaphylaxis and not know why. I’m highly allergic. 😷

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

The fact that they have things that are not medical issues but existential issues like feeling abandoned or lost or alienated, depressed and alone. They are perfect for people to prey on because of that vulrababilty. It's sick and should be a crime.

[@TiffanyG8675309]

Hannah - you can't sit right there! Zeke - I most certainly can, watch me.

[@arkofthecovenant1234]

“If they’re not in the room, they’re just yelling outside the door.” You just described my relationship with my cat in a nutshell.

[@HannahAlonzo]

It’s a never ending situation 😂

[@SusanBurchettComedy]

My husband does that... when he forgets the DoorDash password.

[@eloisepharmacist]

No chance going to the loo alone!

[@aphroditesapple4580]

Omg. Mine too! My baby is solid black🥰🥰 Her name is Arra. She wants to sleep with me so badly but just ends up crawling all over me all night long lol. So I lock her out of my room at night. Now she just sits at the door and yells or cries. No sleep for me either way 🙄 I LOVE my babygirl but she's spoilt rotten lol

[@wolfchild9998]

@@aphroditesapple4580 my cat jet is the exact same (he’s also completely black too hehe) I have trained him now and when he gets into bed with me at night I only pet or stroke him when he’s sat down and being calm, sometimes I even push his bum down gently to encourage him to sit, if he’s meowing loads or pawing at my head I just ignore him till he stops (like a toddler having a tantrum lol) it does take a while but if you reward your cat with cuddles and affection when she’s being calm and settled and ignore her after a minute or two of her fussing she will probably realise she only gets what she wants when she’s calm very soon (they’re very smart). Your kitty has probably realised that when she’s very vocal she gets attention so thats why she’s always shouting lol

[@FloridasYesteryear]

I was going to purchase some oil for bug repellant and to use an air freshener in the bathroom where I keep my cat's litter box. I spoke with a "friend" who sold YL. I asked if a particular oil was safe for cats. I learned from my mom that not all oils are safe especially if you are diffusing them. My friend told me my cat would acclimate and I should use it. After doing a quick search I discovered multiple sites stating that the particular oil I wanted to use will cause respitory distress and death in cats if it is breathed in. It took all of 30 seconds. I confronted my "friend" and confronted her with what I found and that she shouldn't lie to people to make a sale. I immediately unfriended her. So I would never trust what a hun says.

[@yolandaponkers1581]

Imagine working for a company that hired you to do sales and then your boss encouraged you to become a sugar baby. Literally imagine any other company doing this. How ridiculous! So glad the woman got out, and thank you for reading these stories!

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

It starts with the small suggestions and then it builds into other things by the likes of the guy from Nxivm, Keith Rainere & and the women Allison Mack & Ghislaine Maxwell, etc.. If they have you brainwashed to sell for their pyramid scheme, imagine how far they go . To suggest anyone to become a sugar baby out of context of her wanting to be one on her own and in a business structure is so out of line.

[@caitlinsmith1749]

Imagine any other company saying that you should endure sexual harassment in the workplace and just make the sale. If it was any office job, it would be all over the news.

[@Michelle-xk9gl]

When one of my sons was diagnosed with leukemia I had people contact me. One lady said she was going to send me an oil but it was for myself, she never did and then I had another person send me information about some kind of supplements or something I just deleted it all. Cancer is not something you mess around with. We went the traditional route and when the chemo wasn't enough we went with another medical treatment called Car-T cell therapy that worked and he's now in remission.

[@kateemma22]

Abandoned... which combination of oils are going to make my parents come back? I shouldn't laugh but I have to or else I would cry.

[@ANPC-pi9vu]

Ziek literally sounds like a kid going 'Moooom?' sometimes. My god... so cute.

[@DakotaHaneygemini]

I had a neighbor tell me that we could use oils to cure both of my brothers who have cerebral palsy and then argued with me when I told them it wouldn’t work.

[@edieandmemiller4649]

I initially subscribed to you due to reselling on Poshmark and I liked your content. I also never knew about the antiMLM movement until you started doing the videos. At first I thought, this would just be a quirky subject that wouldn't interest me, but I got hooked. Because of you, I have listened to many other antiMLM youtubers and I like you the best!! You are very professional and don't stoop to the same level that some of the MLMers do. I appreciate your clean vocabulary and upright spirit in addressing this subject as well as the mission of informing others. You're doing good and I'm a fan!!!

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! I'm so happy to hear I was the one who introduced you to antiMLM. Yay!!

[@lz5517]

"you want this to go away, you want this to be fixed, and you'll do abutting to make that happen" also describes how the MLM people come to behave so monstrously.

[@julieamo3847]

I answered Zeke, thinking it was one of my cats. Excellent video. Thanks for posting.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Oh my gosh how funny! 😂

[@TheJNB0927]

I swear I thought I heard a kid say Mama but then you said Hi Zeke!! He literally said Mama....LOVE IT!!!

[@PopChanx]

I usually don't like watching videos of MLM horror stories, but I'm very glad I decided to watch your take on it. You are such a genuine person, and you're able to emphatize but remain critical, which I adore! Thank you so much for posting. Much love to you and your family 💗

[@HannahAlonzo]

I am so appreciative of your support!

[@rogueashes8272]

I was watching you go thru that app and noticed a couple of weird things like Agent Orange poisoning, but I literally had to pause the video to double check when you were reading the suicidal depression part because underneath was one for "cleansing the flesh and blood of evil entities." Which tells you all you need to know about their views on depression tbh

[@Sleipnirseight]

The cost of all those oils would make my depression worse 😅😭

[@michaelromkey2261]

Shout out to you Hannah! I don’t usually watch videos like this but WOW. I like the fact that you have done your research and have all the numbers to back up what you say. You are doing a great service to anyone thinking about taking part in an MLM. I have been approached so many times and although I have never accepted the kool-aid I get why people do. Like scammers over the internet, they seem to take advantage of people in less than ideal circumstances. Keep up the good work and send me a autographed photo of you and your cats and I look forward to viewing you library of videos!

[@petitepersianperspective3468]

I still have that essential oil app. Thanks for reminding me to delete it! 🤣🤣🤣

[@YoKinah]

That last story was soooo heartbreaking 🥺 the fact that they had to go thru that is so awful. I have been a big fan of all of your fave anti mlm content creators and I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard a story like that. Hannah I appreciate your way of doing these stories and just your choice of style. You can tell your reactions are genuine, not forced and that you’re empathetic. As a highly sensitive person, your content is way more palatable than some of the other content creators that i love!! Happy that your channel is getting more traffic these days, you deserve it. And you are helping so many people whether you know it or not. 🤗❤️

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you for such a sweet and thoughtful comment and thank you for your support! 🥰

[@alyssa8172]

Oh my god... that picture of the reference book just unlocked some memories. Throughout college, I volunteered at a hospice center. There was another volunteer who used to bring that book around and speak with families visiting patients about the benefits of essential oils! I took a bunch of pictures of the book to show my friends because it was so ridiculous. Now that I know what MLMs are, some more things are starting to make sense and wow, I can see how sinister that was

[@decornextdoor5915]

That's so gross! You have to be so low to try to profit off of hospice patients and their families. Makes me so angry!

[@KreatureKennedy]

Whoever wrote those app entries is a troll.. they have to be. They have to be trolls who just wanted to see how crazy they could get without people questioning them.. or some college kids from MIT hacked the app and changed all of the references as some prank thinking it would be a harmless prank.. but they underestimated the stupidity of the people using the app…

[@leekspinner]

i can't understand how people believe it's their own business when the product is not theirs

[@jennimonks3601]

Okay, late to the party, but as a clinical counselor the oils thing almost makes me cry. While scents can have associations, the brain is not going to go "oooo, peppermint, all healed!"

[@syreetabrown8801]

"Cleanse the flesh and blood of evil deities"?!?! What. The. Actual. Hell. How did she not mention that?!

[@WickedSunflower]

Did anyone else notice when she scrolled past “death,” they felt the need to qualify it with (of a loved one)? Holy balls…these huns would seriously sell to dead folks if they could. 🤮🤮🤦🏼‍♀️

[@rachelrabbbit]

Omg I saw that, literally so you're not trying to bring people back to life, holy cow...

[@keotobloodrose9213]

There was a sub category under suicidal depression that said "Cleansing the Flesh and Blood of Evil Deities. I'm. Dead. XDD

[@AshaGlenn]

Yes! You do such a good job of breaking down all the toxicity. I'm sure you're going to continue receiving messages about how you helped people to escape. This is awesome!

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you so much Asha!! 🥰

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

How has that essential oil biz not been sued out of existence?

[@rcox27cnmedu]

There is a pharmacist who is currently doing a book on essential oils and what they can actually help with I told her I was allergic to rosemary (I'm a pharmacy tech) and she said which one and I'm like there is more than 1 and she's like their are 12. It hurts to see that this woman who is doing actual healthcare work is having to fight mlms because she doesn't want to sell oils she wants to sell one day an RCA or root cause analysis on essential oils. She has to deal with this bullshit as a healthcare professional.

[@breannaculpepper9938]

I always watched your poshmark videos because I’m also a reseller, but you got me into the anti mlm community as well! I had no idea what it even was so I clicked on your first video and quickly became interested and now I watch every one you post as soon as I can! You keep it so real and genuine and I just love all your videos!

[@HannahAlonzo]

This makes me so happy Breanna! Thanks for your support!

[@missamanda2703]

I love this. I've been watching forever. 2 years later, you have a baby zeek is famous for his cameos and we adore you. ❤ how cool to look back and see your future.

[@johnfromdownunder.4339]

I am so happy that you are happy to learn that you have had a positive effect on people. That's a really good thing yr doing and you should feel emotional and vinicated in yr anti- MLM content. I have never had the misfortune to even know a person involved in one of these scams but to hear just how much it damages the mental health and well being of the people that join them. It's horrible to think that these women blame themselves and go through a complete existential breakdown because of this sinister job. Yr helping people and that is the most important thing. Well done. ✌️✌️

[@darklightescape]

there is something about the SD oil instructions being basically “the first step will probably make you cry so suck your thumb and then rub our Gentle Baby blend on yourself” that makes me deeply unwell. like if that’s not infantilizing mentally ill people i dont know what is

[@anij80]

I love the anti mlm community! I have learn so much. Isabella, cc Suarez, Deana mins, respectfully sarcastic and you are my fav!!!! Because of you guys I know how to spot the huns lol

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you for your support Monica! I love all of those anti-MLM creators as well!

[@SketchingWithSarah]

The horror story about the app of young living “treatments” gave me a visceral reaction and brought me back to the hardest time of my life. I was working at an animal hospital as a kennel attendant for daycare and boarding. The owner and lead veterinarian LITERALLY would whip out this giant purple spiral bound young living binder and look for things that would help your pet. That’s not even the most alarming part. I went to her one day saying I needed some time off because my dad has a rare disease and was relapsing from it at that time and I wanted to go see him because he was being kept at a hospital in the city. The first thing she said after I told her I was struggling with realizing I might not have my dad anymore because of this disease… she RUSHES to this purple young living BIBLE basically and asks me for the specifics of his disease and other personal medical information she has no right to. I thank her for the concern but decline. Then later she comes to me and says here’s a blend of a few oils she thinks might help and to please use this on my dad. I know she meant well but at that moment in my life, being painfully aware of my fathers mortality because of disease THAT HAS NO CURE, it was so gross to me she would say to just use these oils and that it’s my fault that he’s like this because I haven’t tried these essential oils. Looking back I know she thought she was helping me and it was her weird way to show support in what I was going through but in the moment I could not believe what I was hearing. It’s truly scary that people can become so brainwashed and bring it INTO THEIR PRIVATE VETERINARIAN CLINIC. It makes me wonder if she is part of the MLM or she just really believed in the oils because she would always have them on display for customers from the vet to buy. It’s crazy how that stupid purple binder got all this out of me and the fact that it’s an app anyone can get now… it’s so scary. Side note: My dad is recovered now from that relapse and we are doing everything we can to get him the treatments he needs to maintain his quality of life and he is still living with the disease since there is no cure but we are managing it one day at a time. Thank you for reading this and thank you Hannah for sharing these stories because it just really shows how deep these MLMs can get into a person.

[@mightbecam]

These stories are crazy. Props to everyone who shared and got out. That essential oils app is way too crazy. 22 oils for depression?

[@sparrowhawk_lastname]

AGENT ORANGE POISONING?! My god. I have no words. That's... I mean, I sort of understand how awful it is to be suffering from Agent Orange poisoning (I have a relative who was poisoned by Agent Orange in Vietnam. He often wears a shirt that says 'I was killed in Vietnam, I just haven't died yet.' He is still alive but has many effects from it including a rare type of dementia) and how people living with it (or their carers) would want to try anything that claims to help, but... really that's just another reason why this is so scummy, isn't it? Exploiting disabled veterans and their carers for money.

[@TaNdy88tJiSmE]

My cat does the same when I'm in the study focusing on work. They either cry at me or run against my feet which causes me to giggle (I'm ticklish). 😂

[@EricaJudd]

I know this is an old video, but I had to make a comment aboutthe Reference Guide for Essential Oils. "SD" is a very raw subject for me, as I lost two close family members to a double "S" coming up on two years ago. But the instructions from that app about how to use the oils to treat "SD" made me legitimately laugh out loud, and that's not my usual reaction to the topic at the best of times, and especially not recently! So thank you for lending a little levity to an otherwise painful subject.

[@TheChewman1]

My mini horror story (ish)- I recently went for a job interview at a maternity ward for the NHS. I saw another women who entered the ward by typing in the code (meaning she works there), all while wearing a Body shop work from home jacket over her work uniform. TLDR: This women WAS WEARING MLM MERCH TO A MATERNITY WARD.

[@verityv5284]

Ooo any juicy follow-up story?

[@lifewithaaliyahaspen1587]

Mlm companies prey on people in a rough spot needing more income and it’s disgusting.

[@Akiku2]

Zeke sniffing around is adorable!

[@GuhNum]

The little cat noises in the background omg 🥰🥰💗

[@bombshellonthego]

I think if I realized I spent that much in essential oils I would become MORE depressed. I LOVE aromatherapy but this is wild.

[@kerriwright4593]

The selling photos or whatever is absolutely insane. It's so dangerous and weird af.

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

Love the kitties helping make your videos! My fur babies are big fans of Poptart over at Savannah's channel and my older guy likes the movement in the video so we think he is really watching! Cheers from Oreo, Fig & Newton. 😺😺😺 I have never been in an mlm, but had a couple of experiences with ex-friends who I was close with, they were sucked in to them and the friendship was gone! I have been anti-mlm for at least 30 years and then found this amazing community and it really helps heal as well as educate. You have a gift to connect with your viewers and I will always watch you and the other ladies because it is making a difference!! 😎❤👍

[@HannahAlonzo]

So sweet, thank you!! Also... best cat names ever!! Fig & Newton has me DYING

[@courtneymelkert]

Hehe I have to keep ALL my doors open in the house .. my cat loses it if I go in a room without her 😂😂😂

[@BarelySaneGenius]

If I'm in the middle of child birth and someone squeezes my oily toes they're getting kicked

[@cutecheerfreak1]

These stories were super alarming and disgusting. These poor people.

[@karynnthedreamer]

Just started the playlist so I can binge all the videos, love how you start this by saying you have enough material for 2 videos.... today the playlist has 70 😀

[@Gurkhyvel]

I’m pretty sure a baby in the birth canal is ready to come out, no oil will prevent that 😂

[@caitlinhanson8631]

I most definitely was introduced to anti-MLM by your videos, Hannah

[@lyssi9310]

13 minutes in and my mind is fucking blown. PLEASE post more of these!!! It’s honestly great hearing from the perspective of people who were previously involved in an MLM. Crazy sad what some of these people have dealt with. Love, love, love your content and how you genuinely care about these people. Keep up the great work! Sending so much love from Boston🤍🤍

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you Alyssa! These stories were truly so much more insane than I was expecting. I can't wait to get more stories and make more videos like this!

[@DestinyWasson]

I've always known about MLMs but I never really cared until I found your channel. Feel free to get emotional whenever you want, you deserve it! You are doing great things to protect vulnerable people!

[@lorielovesbooks7315]

Starting to binge this playlist, love your videos and how compassionate you are towards people in MLMs.

[@Kyamusuku]

The “abuse” ailment really got me, like what the heck that’s not how it works

[@hannahhester8376]

I wonder if she could take the disclosure thing to a judge show them all the evidence and get it dissolved.

[@Anna-Rose-]

If she could record and screenshot them telling her to do those things, she would have proof they were threatening her about it. Something is missing in this story.

[@cathipa]

That app had me at cleansing the flesh and blood of evil deities 🤦‍♀️

[@witchfixpodcast2997]

The way the entry under 'depression' is 'Cleansing the flesh and blood of evil deities' That's how you know it's good medical advice

[@LadieBjj]

I knew that! Every MLM woman on my Facebook post videos of them crying with so much problems. I always knew those videos were so odd because all of them were doing it. I am so happy that I am an empath 😂 I can see peoples BS

[@karine-v]

I just discovered you and I'm on my way to binge all of those horror stories. That app is just wild!

[@klaireelizabeth3499]

Wow, 2 years later, this MLM horror stories playlist is still going strong. *Hi Zeke!

[@JPMitchell31721]

"This is disgusting and horrible and thank you for sending it to me." XD

[@erinw8787]

Thankyou to everyone who was brave and shared those stories . I really do hope you all know deep deep down in your core that it wasn’t a YOU problem - it was all on them . MLMs are just so awful and I don’t think I will ever stop being shocked by how low some people feel they need to go to try and be successful in them . So glad you all saw the light xxx

[@KreatureKennedy]

Girl.. you never have to explain why there’s a cat in the frame.. if anything.. add more cats.. youre depriving us of their beautiful little faces…

[@gnomie2.0]

Hannah, I love all your videos! I am consistently struck by your poise, your calm and mature demeanor, your intelligence, and YES that SHINY BEAUTIFUL HAIR that so many have commented on today. ☺️ But mostly it’s just the way you concisely (and compassionately) articulate the problematic aspects of MLMs in every video. Your voice is unique and wonderful and I appreciate you! P.S. Love the kitties and hope they get to stay in the videos from now on! ❤️ 🐈‍⬛🐈❤️

[@HannahAlonzo]

This comment made me smile, thank you so much for your continued support! 🥺❤️

[@melissad4056]

Not a medical professional but a medical librarian. Saying from experience - there are databases like this for pharmacists, but they have WAY more information about adverse effects, dosing, and mechanisms of action, all backed by clinical trials and official research! Each drug has pages and pages of information about it. The fact that this type of app exists is SO SCARY because there is nowhere near enough information to make an informed health decision. If you have a condition like this, PLEASE go to a doctor.

[@raychul33]

Aww I love how inquisitive your cats are hehe. Mine does the same when I’m trying to work

[@ericworley4361]

HEMORRHAGING?? ? Like, OMG I'm literally dying RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW because I'm bleeding to fucking death! Don't bother finding a tourniquet or calling an ambulance, no, spend these precious last seconds of my life applying various scented oils to the tips of my middle toes and inside my ears!

[@emilyvanderlaan7699]

11:45 I’m sorry did that say “Cleansing the flesh and blood of evil deities” at the bottom ???

[@Michelle-xk9gl]

I use a couple of oils that I'll mix with like some baking soda and scrub my kitchen sink or I'll put a few drops in the garbage disposal and run it. Other than that I don't do anything with oils. We have a dog and I also have two children with asthma so I don't diffuse oils.

[@luvzdogz]

Great video! Those stories are all so cringy and the last one is just sick (the behavior of the MLM huns). Non disclosure agreements can be regrettable, but if you keep in mind that you're just glad and thankful to be removed from those people or situation, that's really the best outlook for your mental health.

[@HeyHonHorror]

Before starting my Amway business, I had a real business, although I only worked it part time and it was entirely virtual. During the Amway business plan, they would ask if there are any "traditional business owners" in the room and then would ask how much it cost to start their business. After the first time I spoke up, I was coached to inflate the cost of starting my business, since my actual startup costs were very minimal. For example they would say "well, you needed a computer" but I already had one. "You needed to buy ___ software" but I already had that from school. That kind of thing. Ultimately this still only got me to a few thousand dollars, and even that I felt icky saying. I was then told to not raise my hand and if I did raise my hand I would not be called on.

[@tegansecura4357]

Yay! Thank you for reading my cousin’s story! My jaw hit the floor when I heard about it. It’s so utterly despicable what they did to her, I hardly have the words for it. Hi Zeke! Love his camera bomb 😹 I full on belly laughed! We love the kitties in the videos, keep it up ❤️ And today I learned that you don’t have Kijiji there! (Hi from Canada! 👋🏻 and yes you did pronounce it right!) Re: the hair loss comment in that story - I have a friend who has alopecia and is bald and was targeted and recruited into Monat too. (Her hair never has grown back, surprise) She’s a single mom on assistance and I’m so mad someone targeted her for her disease. 😤 That YL app is WILD! And I’m fairly certain it’s illegal for their reps to make medical claims like that. I saw ADHD on that list there and as someone with ADHD, that makes me so angry. I’ve seen several oily huns make those claims in relation to ADHD. I’ll take my doctor prescribed medication so I can actually focus at work, thanks. And I also have panic attacks too. That made me feel so much solidarity to hear you talk about that. Sincere thank you for talking about that so openly ❤️ Re: hustle culture. One of my favourite quotes is “Hustle Culture is toxic. Rest is revolutionary.” Thanks again! - Tegan

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you for sending me your cousin's story! I didn't read it before filming this video and I was truly SHOCKED.

[@goldenamik322]

Trigger warning: the YL app/reference guide even has oil recipes for people dealing with sexual assault, etc. 😢 It is disgusting! Oil Huns always say, ‘I have an oil for that!’ They should be ashamed.

[@tegansecura4357]

@@goldenamik322 omg that’s horrible!! No, a friggen oil is not going to help with my sexual assault! Wow, these people… awful 😞

[@melstark7265]

Isn’t that guide book on the oils considered practicing medicine without a license?

[@Valentina-Steinway]

There are oils for autism too…. How sad. Hannah, I found your video just about the time I decided to leave two MLM’s. One done, and one to go. Thank you 😊 ❌⭕️❌⭕️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@metalpalace]

To that last story that you shared, I hope she breaks that non-disclosure agreement by touting the names specifically of those guilty people. I can't imagine that contract has any legal teeth because intimidation and racketeering is illegal. She would want to make sure with a lawyer. I hope she does. These names need to be public knowledge. There should be legal consequences against these specific people so they can't intimidate like that again.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Exactly, she was threatenes into silence and has proof of the threats made against her and the lies she was told to spread. I would absolutely break the NDA and I'm sure Hannah's community and other anti-MLM communities could help spread the word to raise court fees if it came to that (which it likely would). These people are gross in every which way and I can't wait for MLM's to be banned as the pyramid schemes they are. We're getting closer and closer to that day.

[@nicolealexandrabeauty3312]

I’ve been subscribed for a while as I love your reseller content and personality (not to mention your video quality and presentation is so professional especially for a newer channel! So pleasing to watch). Since I just enjoy your content I decided to watch your anti mlm content and boy did it make me go down the rabbit hole 🤣 I’m now subbed to 5 other anti mlm creators and I’m hooked! I became extra anti mlm at the start of the pandemic- I saw them preying on my vulnerable friends. One of these days I’ll send you some of my funny horror stories! Keep up the amazing content ❤️

[@HannahAlonzo]

Yesss this makes me so happy!!! I would love to hear your stories!

[@amberamenda1607]

Your hair is so pretty, every time you post a video I find myself staring at how shiny the lights make it 🥰

[@Karen_of_Kanada]

Same. I'm transfixed! The Monat huns are probably sad they can't convert her! 🤣

[@amberamenda1607]

@@Karen_of_Kanada lmao oh you know they’re upset

[@HannahAlonzo]

Oh my gosh so sweet! I think it’s the OGX argan oil I use on it. Cheap and effective! 🙌🏼

[@tegansecura4357]

@@HannahAlonzo Love OGX! 🙌🏻

[@wawawhale49]

Wow. I watch a lot of anti MLM content but these horror stories were extra horrific. 😳

[@HannahAlonzo]

We are really starting out with a bang here!! 🤯

[@LaraBee]

@@HannahAlonzo I mean, Halloween MLM horror stories really deliver…all we need is a campfire

[@Danielle0680]

The SD is so sickening and hurtful to those who suffer those tendencies. It’s a much bigger problem than oils can solve. And the baby thing….ummm mom here and babies don’t decide to stay in the birth canal?!? WTF?!? LoL!!

[@HannahAlonzo]

I completely agree, that claim is SO problematic and not okay. And right?? I don’t think the baby is just like “I’m actually gonna chill here for a little bit”

[@RestlessDisillusion]

I'm also having trouble figuring out why you would WANT the baby to stay in the birth canal? They can't breathe in there right??

[@marie-evepoulin7341]

I use to be in doTerra. And I use to feel guilty when my kids got sick from daycare viruses because I didn’t succeed in preventing it with oils.

[@michelles9666]

Both of the childbirth examples from the essential oils app are problems that require Immediate medical attention! I had my daughter during early part of the pandemic, and there were so many dangerous claims from natural birth advocates using the pandemic as an excuse to try to scare pregnant people out of hospital births or even using properly-trained midwives for home births. The beliefs peddled in that app have definitely caused deaths or serious injuries to babies and pregnant/postpartum people. If they don’t have a disclaimer on each page saying that someone should call 911 for medical emergencies it’s extremely irresponsible. (Side note, Kijiji is Canada’s version of Craigslist, and you were pronouncing it correctly :)

[@HannahAlonzo]

I could not agree more. I don't know how an app like that is even able to exist without a million disclaimers plastered all over it!

[@AllLifeIsTravesty]

That last MLM sounded like the mob, it was _terrifying._

[@kerriwright4593]

Why would anyone want a baby to stay in the birth canal? That hurts so much. How about keeping baby in the uterus instead? Or just giving birth when you're in labor? Wtf

[@doclewis8927]

I use essential oils for exactly the uses that they were meant for...sore muscles and exterior use ONLY. I have truly sensitive skin so there are some essential oils that cannot be used by me but when I saw that people were making things to eat & drink with these products it made me sad. Essential oils can be used as a topical agent but that's it. Things like eucalyptus has been used for generations for clearing our sinuses and sore muscles BUT it is deadly to ingest. Please, please, please do not use any essential oils for tonics or whatever. Always do allergy skin tests if you're going to use essential oils on your skin and ALWAYS dilute them because the concentrates can and will burn your skin. Young people should avoid them completely.

[@tarajh]

Wow… this one was a doozy! Thanks to everyone who contacted Hannah with their stories. xoxo

[@HannahAlonzo]

I can’t believe the kinds of crazy stories people will send in!

[@mimimonster]

I literally knew someone who was convinced MLM supplements and oils would cure her cancer and she refused conventional treatment. She recently passed away leaving 3 children. The sad thing is, it was caught early enough that this shouldn’t have happened.

[@yeetusfeetus7877]

I bet that baby decided to stay in the birth canal because it realized that its mother was going to be an essential oils maniac.

[@amydost]

Dear LORD. The essential oils practices and instructions are INSANE.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Absolutely absurd!!!

[@channel69gorlworldnews66]

Please tell your cat I said pspspsp and I love him

[@lauras3666]

What oh what? 100k? I’m starting another new business. $30k max. That includes licensing fees, 6 months of business expenses.

[@MaggieMumblesThings]

As a childfree person, I have no idea why you would want the baby to stay in the birth canal… like is this a thing? Aren’t you supposed to… birth… the baby?

[@HannahAlonzo]

Maggie you’ve got me again with your hilarious comments 😂😂😂 such an ODD thing to claim oils can do

[@hawaiianshirts4715]

I was wondering exactly the same thing! I dared to Google it, and everything I found was about how to make sure the baby moves THROUGH the birth canal with as little difficulty as possible, or it was questions about how long can a baby be in the birth canal before medical intervention is required. I'm still confused.

[@MaggieMumblesThings]

@@hawaiianshirts4715 Thank you for looking it up. I guess it's just another example of how full of sh*t these MLMs are.

[@Andreamom001]

The only time the baby needs to stay in the canal is if there is a problem with the umbilical cord (protruding where it will get crushed during the birth and cut off blood supply to baby or wrapped around baby's neck). From my understanding, all that needs to happen is mom stop pushing while medical people reposition the cord. There is no need to fuss with the baby's fingers or toes...and if they can reach both the fingers AND the toes, there is something seriously wrong, like a frank breech or something. Baby can come out feet first (footling breech, which is rare but not an emergency) and headfirst (which is normal). Headfirst, the fingers and toes should be out of reach. Feet first, only the toes should be in reach...and in that case, you want the baby to come out quickly to prevent it trying to breathe before it's fully out.

[@tubbsmom]

Its for when you're trying to wait a few days so your baby has a better zodiac sign 🤣

[@ashleymameme]

I am glad that reference guide app exists. I see my personal ailment which is "Blood"

[@tegansecura4357]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lol! I also suffer from blood. 😅

[@gnomie2.0]

Blood is so persistent it just regenerates even after I donate a portion of it. What to do?

[@tegansecura4357]

@@gnomie2.0 DED 💀

[@gnomie2.0]

@@tegansecura4357 Ah, good! Soon the blood will cease to plague you. 💀😆

[@natalietitus3234]

Good ☝️ one