MLM TOP FAILS #35 | It Works rep uses Jessica Hickson's photos, nobody needs this many oils

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[@lani6700]

There's kind of inherent racism to this hun moving to "the heart of Africa" (the lack of specificity is sus) and becoming the great healer to the village with her oils. The people there had been caring for and healing themselves for hundreds of years; unless you are setting up a medical clinic, you are not doing them some great service. You can spot the white savior racist rhetoric by imagining them telling the identical story about a village in rural Switzerland. Do you think the story would come across the same if she had talked about "healing" a poor unfortunate village in the Alps with no medical clinic?

[@2446Ann]

Yes! The "heart of Africa" jumped out at me too. It smacks of 19th century colonialism where Africa is just some nebulous thing and all the peoples are the same.

[@Myajia03]

100 x

[@whenimonmymoon6822]

Yes. Yes. Yes. The second she said the heart of Africa I knew i HATED where this was going.

[@Ljoyner97]

Yes! I came here to say this but was hoping that someone had made this comment 5 months ago when this video was first posted.

[@zailabrown6527]

Thank you thats what i was thinking whole time

[@reidleblanc3140]

You didn't like your 9-5? no honey, you just weren't consistent enough, you didn't put in the self development effort, you didn't go outside your comfort zone enough, you quit before you really made it...

[@milkjamjuice]

I make soap as a hobby, and have a little education on how oils affect skin. If you have sensitive skin, most fragrance and essential oils will irritate the skin with no carrier. If you have “normal” skin, essential oils like clove, cinnamon, and tea tree can irritate the skin without a carrier. As a hobbyist, I make sure to check with the oil manufacturer on how much base oil (olive/coconut/etc) is needed to offset the skin irritation factor on the oil being used for fragrance. These huns recommending to put essential oils directly on skin are nuts.

[@ericapierson-way213]

Shit, my mom joined DoTerra and started ingesting oils. She is having GI troubles and makes zero connection - even after the multiple times I've told her its unsafe to ingest oils.

[@milkjamjuice]

@@ericapierson-way213 I just found out one of my friends I made while living in Japan turned into a major DoTerra up line, and we got into the conversation about the digestion of essential oils. She was making cookies with essential oils mixed in, and feeding them to kids. I asked her if she thought it was it was okay (I was under the impression she was a bottom level person and didn’t know better, this was before she told me she was higher up), and she gave me this huge spiel on how “well it’s okay because it’s NATURAL!” and “you’re just listening to propaganda, you should do your own research and decide,” “well the BOTTLE says it’s okay to put in your mouth,” and all of the usual MLM/EO defense tactics. But like you mention with your mom - I REALLY hope no one ends up getting hurt. DoTerra in particular is WAY out of line in telling people that you can ingest these oils. So irresponsible.

[@ericapierson-way213]

@@milkjamjuice Yeah, I tried to have the ingestion talk with my mom the other day, and she's still arguing the fact that "DoTerra oils are PURE. They don't have fillers like other oils, so they're safe. Its on a government website." My family did Thanksgiving at her house - I usually make mine with lemon pepper and garlic. Luckily I made her turkey because when she saw that I grabbed lemon pepper she said she would have just used lemon oil.. and we wouldn't have known any better. I have a two year old. I would have been fuming. But I am gifted essential oils for everything, so at least I have "smell goods" around the house.

[@coco-on60fps54]

@@milkjamjuice Omg.. as a beauty therapist who has studied aromatherapy, this scares the hell out of me! Pure essential oils are the ones you do not want to be ingesting whatsoever. 3.5mls (less then a teaspoon) of eucalyptus oil is enough to kill an adult. Clary sage has abortive properties, the list goes on and on. There's a reason why there is an industry dedicated to studying and using essential oils. They aren't crayons, you can't just pick them up and start playing with them. I can't believe the blatant misinformation she gave you. I hope that woman still isn't feeding her kids essential oils, if she is I hope someone reports her.

[@milkjamjuice]

@@coco-on60fps54 Here’s the thing, the kids aren’t even hers. She’s feeding the cookies to other people’s kids. A LOT of other people’s kids. 🤦‍♀️

[@ChristyLynn313]

the woman talking about how her parents worked "24/7" made me realize I need to have another talk with my teenager.. we've talked about sex, drugs, acceptance of others, toxic masculinity and now we need the MLM talk.

[@nikkilengyel]

Did you talk about healthy masculinity too?

[@val1500]

@@nikkilengyel discussing toxic masculinity would include a talk on healthy masculinity too. idk what the point of ur comment was

[@Cazzx]

@@val1500 Not always. There are legit people who think there's no such thing as healthy masculinity, so idk what your comment was.

[@aw4417]

Remember toxic femininity too

[@Nylak-Otter]

@@Cazzx They're a significantly small minority, so automatically making assumptions of a total stranger that put her in a small percentile of the population is a little extra, don't you think? That would be like me listening to you mention that you and your kid had the sex talk, and me asking if you also included a serious discussion on our reptile overlords.

[@lauraeliza1997]

Your analysis of the rep saying her job caused depression and then shading someone else and claiming that jobs can't cause depression was so well done. We all know that huns are very hypocritical in a lot of their claims but this one is one of the most impactful I've ever seen!

[@motherlessgoat72]

What really sent me in that clip was, "Maybe you were beating yourself up because you quit." I'm sorry Draymus struggles with depression, but I lose all sympathy for her when her attitude towards other people struggling is to gaslight them into believing they're the problem. Abhorrent behavior.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@motherlessgoat72 Her comment also made no sense because the person was depressed first, and then quit. They quit because the MLM made them depressed, they did not become depressed because they left 😓. That woman is the cattiest of b*tches, a true Mean Girl.

[@cutandgo]

She has a dismissive attitude towards others and that is the epitome of egocentric behaviour. Nothing admirable about such people at all

[@horselover40]

Also, I had a job that made me depressed. I took a completely different job which sounds like hell to 90% of everyone I know and I love it. I love the atmosphere, the type of work and the pay lols. I have never been happier in my professional life, so I hate the implication that all 9 to 5 jobs are created equal. And that all are equally awful for evety person.

[@pixiegirl131415]

As someone who works with burns, DO NOT put an oil on a burn. Cool water within 2 minutes, then either clean bandages or seek medical help if it’s a large or deep burn. If the wound is open, neosporin or similar.

[@michellelynngarceau3851]

Fun fact! I had CPR training through an actual medical program and never once did they encourage us to use essential oils to treat ANYTHING

[@NikkiRN-CLC]

Nurse here. Never was taught to use essential oils either.

[@happymelodieart]

Okay the Doterra oil thing made me DROP MY JAW onto the floor! Just to give an idea, in France there is a brand called Compagnie des Sens that sells incredibly high quality ORGANIC essential oils and they have, a Damascus Rose oil that is rare and high quality it's truly incredible honeslty, I've been using it for years. That oil, is 31,90€ for 2.5ml so it would be 63,80€ for 5ml. The Doterra one is 464.67€ for 5ml... that is... mind blowing. Truly. I don't understand how people can get scammed like this. It's insanity. Like I can wrap my head around people getting scammed for some MLM products even when they're more expensive than what's on the market, but to that extend?!!! How is that possible? Truly my brain blows up every couple videos Hannah!😂

[@bobbii]

You're sweet to blur her face even tho we all know it's Dray 🤣

[@energizer7354]

She has a very recognizable voice and way of speaking

[@Allisonsaul]

A literal figurative current…..

[@erinw8787]

Ikr? Bless ❤️

[@erinw8787]

@@Allisonsaul a flow ….

[@Alyssa_M513]

Ikr Hannah is too nice

[@kristyrussell1748]

All of that aside, I'm glad Dray was able to pull herself out of such a low point. I just hope one day she realizes how hypocritical she is. Maybe she will have a little more compassion for those struggling just the same as she was.

[@awetistic5295]

Yeah, nobody deserves to go through this. I was severely depressed and needed inpatient treatment because of my 9 to 5 job - that doesn't make MLMs superior, it just shows that some workplaces are toxic or some jobs aren't for everyone. I hope Dray can get over the brainwashing someday, she just comes across as the worst mean girl and I think deep down there must be an entirely different person.

[@EvadoCouto]

@@awetistic5295 I hope things are better now. That sounds so hard. I’ve been there 💝

[@awetistic5295]

@@EvadoCouto Thank you so much! I'm way better than I was at my lowest point and constantly working on it with therapy and proper medication. I hope you're doing better as well!

[@sunnysidedown0451]

I'm only on the second clip, but I have to say how gross it is that she and her team are LAUGHING at the anti-MLM woman for talking about why she was depressed. A complete mocking laugh. I'll say it a million more times, but THESE KIMDS OF HUNS ARE SO. INCREDIBLY. GROSS.

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

I agree with you and I am really happy Hannah played both videos so there isn't any denying what Dray said, the lies she spewed and how she acted like a cruel bully who didn't think twice to laugh at someone who shared their pain. I hope her new scheme is a fail and all of the victims she tries to recruit recognize her bullshit and runs! WAKE UP Dray's downline! Evaluate where you are and do everything you can to get away from any association with her!

[@fc7307]

The whole video of that was even worse, the anti-mlm lady talked about going into debt and losing so much money with her MLM. Dray just straight up blamed her for failing and not working hard enough.

[@meiimacca4054]

@@fc7307 of course she did, she's just that vile. Hypocritical mean girl.

[@PacificallyYours]

Especially ring leader Evil Boss MLM Hun BossLee

[@ms.annthropic6341]

All the women who I’ve seen that are high up in these companies have major mean-girl vibes. Like, I thought this shit stopped at 17, they mock, gloat, blame and manipulate, then tell people they need to work hard so they can be more like them. It makes me sad there are adults out there that still operate like this, and still respond to this kind of thing enough to stay in the business.

[@h0llasamantha]

THANK YOU for putting those videos of D together. I won’t say her name since you’ve blurred her face. Some creators have commented on the hypocrisy but you’re the only person I’ve seen put the videos side by side and let them speak for themselves. Great move!

[@nikkilovesbooks27]

@Alexis Nicole her actual name is Sandra, which I still can't comprehend tbh

[@heezypeasy8611]

She's one of the worst and she drives me crazy!

[@lizsmith8454]

As a mom, I’d like to share my cheap tip for taking care of those baby issues: warm water on a washcloth followed by patting with a dry towel. Keeps baby’s bottom and neck cleaner than a wipe. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of oils.

[@marinaepps4592]

Very well said 👏🏼

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

It’s so crazy how it’s usually a simple solution but to sell a product the things people will do and say 😂

[@nancyliawoods]

@@marinaepps4592 Agreed

[@TheEmbessyNetwork]

Thanks for the info. I have a 2 month old, so this really helps.

[@JustHarperGray]

Using oil on a burn is very bad! You shouldn’t even use lotion! Ugh.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Good point!

[@ramblingsofamathwoman6773]

Your "what to get teachers" bit was actually super helpful. I don't have kids so not too relevant for me, but it's such a good point and I'll definitely be letting my friends with kids know. Thank you

[@Rachopin77]

I love how people be talking about Africa, as if it isn't a GIANT CONTINENT that also has countries and cities

[@tcort]

My head nearly exploded when the mother was working immediately after coming home from the NICU. My wife gave birth to premie twins and they ended up in NICUs at different hospitals. They came home after 3 weeks. I took 24 weeks of paternal leave (paid a portion of my salary during that time - thanks government of Quebec Canada). I can’t imagine not being 100% there for the start of my kids life.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Oh my goodness this sounds like such a difficult time. Hope they are happy and healthy kids now!

[@tcort]

@@HannahAlonzo they’re happy and healthy and a handful at two and half years old.

[@HannahAlonzo]

@@tcort yayyy so happy to hear it ❤️❤️

[@stephaniebobek817]

Canada rocks

[@thelastnashie8811]

The US doesn’t have standard maternity leave and no paternity leave. Some corporations offer it and some people qualify for up to 12 weeks UNPAID time off with FMLA but that’s it. We don’t get leave here unless a company offers to (very rare) or you can afford to not work for months.

[@Kelseyzj]

Jasmine seen in clip 6 I think, from WFABB. “I busted my tail in monat and dropped 7 ranks” but Only lazy people fail at MLMS, right? Best contradiction yet. Among the hundreds of freaking contradictions. 🙄

[@Magicmom1]

Omg, my baby absolutely had a yeast infection in her neck roll and her prescription cream that cleared it up in 1 day cost a phone call to the pediatrician and $10 at the pharmacy. Not $37. 🥴🥴🥴

[@NikkiRN-CLC]

Nurse and mom here! Nystatin for the win! That stuff is amazing!!

[@mrsmobsluvzbooks8558]

As someone with an autoimmune disorder I can tell you I have tried everything. So many MLMs to help with my chronic pain, so much money wasted and so much time wasted. Do not put yourselves through it you are not a lab rat. Lol

[@dahliacheung6020]

I also have an autoimmune disorder and I'm glad that I'm very aware of mlms and pseudoscience because who knows what I would have tried otherwise.

[@laharrell93]

For the first clip duo, another hypocritical thing that occurred is the fact that she implies that the MLM got her out of her depression. If a job has the power to take you out of your depression, then it has the power to cause the depression as well.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Perfectly said!

[@Gooner333333333]

But Dray leaving to join a different MLM kind of contradicts a lot of the things she says to defend MLMs

[@MKE_Mike]

BossLee is like the final boss in a crappy video game.

[@arcanacandy]

Sad thing is, she wouldn't even be The final boss - cause someone higher up than her is pulling her strings and paying her to pull others' too :/

[@ladylark10884]

@@arcanacandy she's like the final boss in the first game and then those above her are the final bosses in the sequel

[@ScarlettKay494]

I’ve seen both of these videos of dray multiple times separately but love how you connected them! What a hypocrite

[@DG_212]

I literally almost fell off my couch when I saw how many bottles of oil were in that Hun’s cabinet! Holy sh*t! And don’t oils go rancid after a period of time?

[@Gooner333333333]

Just like the people who joins an MLM

[@ceciliabasa1885]

Yes! They have a shelf life of 2-3 years depending on the oil lol

[@TiffWaffles]

I wonder how much money she's spent on this inventory? Making the assumption that she restocks on essential oils that she throws away because of expiry dates or that she uses up... 😬

[@loosilu]

when the camera slowly panned over the oils, I just GASPED

[@Merrowsteel]

I am a former teacher! I cheered when you said gift cards. 100% my favorite gift was gift cards…and the really nice insulated coffee cups.

[@Merrowsteel]

@Cherry not necessarily, but I got a really nice tervis cup that I adore. Just something that is Gonna keep my hot drinks hot for a few hours, but more importantly for me is was keeping ice in my drink so I could drink water. It’ll be up to the teacher which they want but. Tervis can do both (I’m not sure if I’m spelling that right)

[@tiffanyh1274]

My fiancé is a teacher and has gotten Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks gift cards. And yes the thermal coffee cups are a winner too! 😂 She uses them and loves it. So I can also confirm the gift card and cup thing lol. Teachers really do have it hard. God bless all of you. The impact that you have on kids far surpasses anyone else’s outside of the home. And it’s definitely a calling because the payment you receive is NOT any kind of real compensation for what you do everyday. It’s crazy what they expect you to withstand as human beings. It’s just been beyond difficult..ESPECIALLY the last few years. I feel like they’re deliberately trying to drive people out of the occupation. It seems very intentional.. weird times.

[@nikkilovesbooks27]

Tim Hortons and Starbucks gifts are also very welcome as teacher gifts 🤣

[@nickypavese2429]

Can we also talk about how a lot of oils are bad for pets and diffusing them or having them out where they can get them can be deadly! My cat licked a wallflower once and ended up dehydrated and at the vet! (He is perfectly fine now, no worries)

[@purplhaze5464]

Dray literally made an Instagram live or something like that bashing a woman who said that MLM negatively impacted her mental health. Dray said that a job can’t do that. But now her 9-5 negatively impacted her mental health 🤔

[@Georgiajafa]

I find it funny when the hun says “who said this would be easy” cause it’s like every MLM hun says that when they are pitching it 😂

[@amandacro83]

I work for a hand surgeon. I’m going to ask him what oils I should use when my carpal tunnel acts up…. 😂

[@killergrooves2438]

If essential oils did half the stuff these people claim, Johnson & Johnson would have an entire essential oil line and market it hard because the profit margins would be way higher than they are for Neosporin.

[@TicketToLearning]

I was first introduced to MLMs through DoTerra. I had no idea what an MLM was. I joined because my up-line said we would get “free access to DoTerra University”. I assumed that meant I would get training on Essential oils - how to use them, etc. I was so wrong. It was all sells training. I was super disappointed and lots of red flags went off. I ended up feeling super uncomfortable and quit very soon after I joined. I then started working with reputable oil companies and started taking legitimate oils classes. Unfortunately I ended up developing migraines and I can no longer be around essential oils much at all. I didn’t finish my aroma therapy training, but I went through enough for DoTerra and Young Living to really make me uncomfortable - so much over and incorrect usage of oils - especially with young kids. It really makes me concerned. I don’t think they realize how much harm these oils can cause when used incorrectly - especially the way I see them being used with kids and babies.😱

[@yolandaponkers1581]

I can’t get over the swearing! 😂 Not trying to sound like a church elder, but imagine a legitimate business meeting in which every other word out of the boss’s mouth is a swear. So unprofessional!

[@a.b.5321]

I’m only 8 minutes in, but damn girl. Good job! Way to call out the hypocrisy! Also, something that stood out to me. When I hit my rock bottom with depression, I was convinced the “next big thing” would bring me out of it. And it always did… temporarily. I would chase things to make myself feel better, but at the end of the day, it was getting help that well, helped. I just have to wonder if she is masking her depression by chasing these dreams of making it big and becoming a millionaire. It will suck for her if that’s the case and her world comes crashing down. I hope that’s not the case because I don’t want to see anyone go through that. But really… it makes me wonder if her world is going to crumble here at some point and that her immersing herself in this mlm is just a way to mask the pain.

[@laura_barton]

I'm pretty sure Young Living reps are encouraged to title things "oily." Someone I know joined YL and she refers to their team as the "Oily Gang."

[@AcanthaDante]

Please people, for the love of all that is good, do not put essential oils on open wounds. Some essential oils are in fact distilled using alcohol, which thins out blood and slows down the clotting process, causing the person to potentially bleed for longer than necessary. Yes, some EOs have antimicrobial properties, but they are not a suitable replacement for first aid. If you want to know how to handle an emergency situation, please find an accredited first aid course, there are things, such as CPR, that are best learned with practice on a dummy but can save lives.

[@lindaminor2872]

Hannah, I love your channel. You have a beautiful tone to your voice. You’re so articulate and well spoken. You get right to the heart of your topic without rambling on. (I especially appreciate this skill!). I hope your channel continues to grow. You are putting out some quality content. Thank you

[@marie-evepoulin7341]

About the massive quantity of oils. I was in doTerra and I have A LOT of oils. But I am also on the autistic spectrum (was diagnosed after I left the MLM) and one of the big traits I have is the urge of collecting all the things of the same categorie… they sure prayed on that.

[@Kelseyzj]

Great find with the dray contradiction! I think it is so important to directly show people the contradictions these people spew left and right! The people deeply brain washed can hopefully start to see the complete BS.

[@Lisa85]

Any Healthcare worker will 100% agree our work impacts our mental.& physical health. Ive seen too many solid competent nurses breakdown in med rooms in the past year to deny that. I feel sorry for the vulnerable downlines who are brainwashed by these leaders- I will never understand this mass cognitive dissonance that goes on in mlms

[@HannahAlonzo]

Oh yes ASBSOLUTELY. Are you a nurse?? If so, thank you for all you've done these past couple years. You are so so deeply appreciated.

[@Cee944]

In relation to the NICU mom clip, I want to give some perspective on how a caring employer treats an employee in pain: I suffer from chronic pain and occasionally have flare-up days where I can’t even type or be awake because it’s too painful. On those days, all I need to do is alert my team, and we shift meetings and responsibilities as needed. I’ve never been forced to work through my pain or expected to put the company over my physical health. I’m not saying it doesn’t happen in corp america, but the support and accommodation I receive in my org would never be allowed in an MLM.

[@AshaGlenn]

You should do another video about her statement regarding vulnerable people. She says that we don't want vulnerable people and we don't recruit vulnerable people. But then in this video she's literally explaining in detail how she was vulnerable and then an MLM stepped into her life. Literally!

[@Bebe.B.]

This chick is sooooo hypocritical. It is a testament of her narcissism and lack of self awareness that she can't see how grossly mean her mocking someone's illness is after she did a video talking about her job causing her depression. These women are just so awful and I feel 2nd hand embrarrassment for them that they cannot see how predatory and manipulative MLMs are. Seriously these hunbots....UGH

[@joanalorenzo6949]

Yup, I was thinking that same thing. She is too self-absorbed to acknowledge someone else's pain.

[@Bananachan289]

And imagine what they say in their private group chats 💀

[@leannewalker1422]

@@Bananachan289 omg 😳 never thought about that 🥶

[@dqverify6797]

I believe she is an actual narcissist. (Notice how she basically said that before MLMs, her parents were the only people who could stand her for any length of time?)

[@MisplacedTexan]

I’m so depressed that I can’t move, I can’t clean, I can’t get out of bed… but I can do a selfie video from my bed to document my depression for some reason…. 🤔

[@taylorlewis9404]

As a teacher, I agree with the gift card statement… unless it’s homemade cookies the. I’ll def take those.. and coffee tumblers!

[@deannab56]

Previous emergency department registered nurse here. I cringed HARD when the Young Living rep claimed an oil is good for hemorrhaging... 🥴😵

[@AshaGlenn]

You are such a genius! Thank you so much for creating a video literally drawing a parallel between these two hypocritical statements that this woman made. I have been waiting for this! This is literally the one thing that made me want to make an anti-MLM video. Just to show these two examples, where she shamed a person for doing exactly what she's now using to grow her business. You're the best.

[@mallorywishall142]

I feel like the essential oil reps get so dependent on their oils because they're taught to use them for absolutely EVERYTHING. So the oils become something they feel like they would need to keep buying anyway, and the crazy oil hoard doesn't feel unreasonable to them. Like you said, it becomes a weird flex to display the hundreds of oils they've accumulated.

[@amyelizabeth135]

I have someone on fb who's in YL and she uses oils every. Single. Minute. Her kids use it religiously, her animals and her too. And they ingest them 🙃

[@HannahAlonzo]

Such a good point yes!! I'm sure there comes a point where they see them as a necessity to continually purchasing them doesn't seem like such an outrageous thing to do...

[@Momnpop98]

Some schools do not allow the staff to receive monetary gifts. Should have to low-key hide in a nonmonetary item.

[@Cangi92]

So that doterra hun specifically references that wintergreen oil has methyl salicylate. And peppermint oil(in the aroma blend) has menthol. Two things that are in literally any other topical pain reliever on the market. I could go to cvs and get some bengay for 10 bucks why would I shell out 60 for three different oils ma'am??

[@HannahAlonzo]

Such a good point that I didn't think about while filming this video!!

[@ladylark10884]

i noticed that too, if she used topical pain reliver along with cheap wintergreen and peppermint oil i wouldn't mind at all. maybe it would help, i can't handle pain in the slightest so its something id do in hopes of calming the pain a bit more. to use super expensive oils in place of the RICE method and topical pain relivers though... yikes ^^;

[@carlgrimeseyepatch27]

This is absolutely hilarious to learn! If we just read a label we can see that it’s a scam it’s right in front of your face lol

[@raychul33]

Having that many oils is NOT a flex, it’s a problem. Wow

[@kateemma22]

Also that's her shelf with one of each type it seems but a few of those bottles are close to empty so you can bet there's boxes in the garage or somewhere filled with refills for her shelf collection.

[@HannahAlonzo]

AGREED

[@giadaamarini4724]

I’m a wedding planner and that’s such BS 😂 I am able to schedule my meetings around my schedule and weddings are usually on the weekend and I am able to schedule as many as I’d like. I am able to stay home with my son and have meetings online or in the afternoon… since most people work 9-5 anyway lol … she probably wasn’t getting enough brides, because it’s hard to get out there lol it’s also hard work. Physically and mentally. You have to deal with a lot of different personalities and you’re dealing with someone’s huge day and stress and nerves are usually high.

[@jeanieolahful]

These medical claims are crazy. Isn’t this against their policies?

[@EvadoCouto]

I’m new here and I really love your compassion. You give more grace and respect than her alleged BFFs-how sad. I feel so exasperated by MLMs dominating social media. I really appreciate this content as an outlet, thank you for making it! Looking forward to seeing your channel grow in 2022

[@TiffWaffles]

As somebody that is currently in a severe bout of depression, including moments where it is absolutely scary due to my downward spiral, I get what Dray is saying with the mental health aspects of things. For me, it is difficult to get out of bed and even though I go to bed at a reasonable enough hour, I can't sleep which causes me to not have the energy to even want to wake up the next morning and I oversleep. I have lost interest in a lot of things that did bring me a lot of joy like books and writing. On my absolute worst day, I destroyed one of my bookcases and seriously injured myself in the process because of how bad things had gotten with my mental health. However, I don't like how she's using her past with mental health, skewing around the facts to make it seem like her life was saved by her MLM and suckering vulnerable and at risk people into her downline where the mental health and strain is going to get worse... Especially once these people realize that they are losing money and the friendships they had built up were all fake. Also, as somebody who is currently suffering through a huge mental health crisis. If I were listening to somebody who was literally mocking my issues and saying the most disgusting things- especially at the height of the spiral, it would have pushed me over the edge. Dray needs to realise that mental health is not something to make light of... Especially since allegedly she suffered from mental health before. However, I have heard accusations that she had taken others' stories of mental health and Frankensteined them into her own story, and if this is true... I am disgusted even more by this individual.

[@LaLa-xf7ku]

Thank you for sharing.💜 I guarantee there are so many people that read this and are shaking their heads and nodding because they feel it now or have at one time. You might not know it, or feel it but they are out there! I dont assume you want to hear from a stranger, but I care. Hold on! I am not going to say this will pass, just that I hope it does and quickly.

[@cynicalrecidivist2026]

Well done on calling out the hypocrisy. They just say anything to promote their MLMs and denigrate traditional jobs.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Thank you for covering this frustrating topic without the anger, aggressiveness and profanity I have encountered on other anti mlm channels. You are an articulate, intelligent young woman. Thank you.

[@tonichan89]

Clip 1 girl literally says literally in like literally every other literal sentence 😭

[@NikkiRN-CLC]

LITERALLY!

[@francescasanna1347]

Clip 7 is baffling to me. I'm in the second year of medical school amd I don't have all the knowledge yet to debunk this but I desperately want to oh my god. What I do know is that in case of an allergic reaction, if it is severe the person can die very quickly and they need first an epinephrine (adrenaline) injection and then professional medical help, as soon as possible. DO NOT use oils for allergies, especially if they are severe allergies Edit: of course I am NOT a medical professional at this point so don't just take my word for it but do your research

[@Momnpop98]

Buy you are correct.

[@Michelle-xk9gl]

I have had depression at different times in my life. Either from losing a baby or postpartum depression or when my son got really sick when he was diagnosed with leukemia. A MLM would have just made my life even worse.

[@desertmama98]

I love that, "who said it would be easy?" Yall did 😂 like wtf

[@kaylarealtalk_safespace5127]

That last Young Living hun - she isn't allowed to make any of those health claims. 0%. I know you already know this, but. You can't actually legally say any of that stuff about the oils. She could be reported to her company and to the FTC. With that being said, I assume she believes all of this because it's what she hears from the other YL huns on a daily basis - her uplines, her team, any social media groups she might be in. I would argue that a lot of the members who are higher up the pyramid know better than to blatantly make these claims online to the general public. When I was in YL I was always warned that after so many times getting caught by YL compliance my account would be cancelled - I think they give you 3 or 4 times to correct any "mistakes" you may have made while posting online. However, in private groups and private conversations and in-party events and parties - all bets are off. They will say anything about their products to rope other women in to being oily with them. 🤣

[@HannahAlonzo]

Wow such a good point Kayla! No real restrictions on what is being said in those private conversations and groups...

[@JourneyForJasmine]

I taught early headstart before having my kids one our parents routinely gave us her ItWorks products I always thought it was super distasteful and kind of rude. I never expected gifts but atleast give your child’s teacher something that’s useful.

[@stephaniebobek817]

She had to get rid of them somehow and probably didn't have the funds to buy a proper gift

[@JourneyForJasmine]

She wanted us to sign up with It works. She previously mentioned “the great opportunity” and how she “got a free trip” somewhere or other. And continued to ask after she gave us samples.

[@Shoot4AlarmFire]

I hate the 'oily' stories! They drive me crazy! Because MLM's are making essential oil use look crazy and spreading so much information. When I tell people that one of my main tools to manage my chronic pain without medication is essential oils, they assume I am in an MLM. When I say I'm not and I start talking about studies on essential oils and medical applications, then they just look at me like I'm crazy. Ugh!

[@Shoot4AlarmFire]

Also, never put oils on your skin undiluted. I don't care who says it is safe! ALWAYS put it in a carrier oil! #buttheydowork

[@theglowingfishasmr329]

Lmao I feel you! Whenever I use my peppermint roller for a headache I’m always like “I’m not in a pyramid scheme and I also believe in modern medicine!! I just like the tingly feeling!” 😂

[@ceciliabasa1885]

Yes! I love essential oils too! but I don't use mlm brands lol There's sooo much misinformation. This is why I have a strong hatred towards Young Living... Please don't eat essential oils either!

[@Shoot4AlarmFire]

@@ceciliabasa1885 Yes, absolutely, NO consumption without an expert's direction!

[@amandacro83]

I dont understand why they talk about how horrible a corporate job is. Do you go to the doctor? Don’t they need staff to help you? Do you go to the grocery store? Don’t they need employees to stock shelves? Don’t complain about people have regular jobs or corporate jobs!

[@erinblack4137]

"Oh no, don't try and re-attach my limb - my oils will help me regrow it!"

[@WonderKitty24]

I do struggle with the oils because I know that throughout history there were many valid ways of treating various ailments before ‘western medicine’ came along. And I resonate with wanting something more natural. But I also know that medicine advanced for a reason, and just because ‘there is an oil for that’ doesn’t mean it’s the best option. Soap box over. Love these videos!

[@emilydennie2712]

“Just because ‘there is an oil for that’ doesn’t mean it’s the best option” … as someone who is young with chronic pain, I have had a lot of experiences with these people and I think this is going to be my new response.

[@JuMiKu]

The term "Western Medicine" was invented to sell quackery by undermining medicine. There is just medicine, which incorporates everything from all over the world that has been proven to work (and some essential oils have medicinal properties, but that should also make you a bit wary, because they are not harmless). Whatever puts you into a good headspace is valuable as a placebo, but try to pay as little for that as you can.

[@mommy2libras]

Yes and most of those ways had zero to do with oils. There are plenty of plants with some medicinal or therapeutic qualities but processing the everloving sh*t out of them to get some oil will generally kill off any helpful characteristics. There's nothing to struggle with- not one of those oils will help with any actual physical ailment. You may get some aromatherapy type value from them- relaxation or something to wake you up a bit- but that's about it. Well, there is one "medical" use for a couple of them but it's temporary- there are a couple that you can breathe in that may help clear your sinuses for a bit. Menthol is good for that. But you still don't need a 30 dollar oil. You can get a pot of Vicks for like 6 bucks and it has worked for millions of people for decades.

[@yesiamsharon]

Clip 1 - worse, she now hosts a 'therapy talk' time with the downline. I love that you put those back to back!!! Clip 5 Methyl Salicylate aka Ben Gay or Icy Hot!!! That made me laugh the moment I heard her say that was in the first bottle. Clip 7: Bet that she also washed and put fresh bandages on the wound and that's where the saving grace came in. As a person with a diagnosed auto-immune disease, no MLM rep should ever utter the words that their products are good for those diseases. Clearly completely ignorant. This is snake oil, plain and simple. Infuriating!!!!

[@TiffWaffles]

I had somebody in an MLM that claimed that my autoimmune disorder was caused by chemicals in food and stress. However, the worst group of people I have had to deal with were those predatory all natural stores that claim that if you take their products that it will cure your disease and condition. I once went into such an establishment with my grandma who has a thyroid condition and overheard the lady behind the counter claim that if my grandmother stopped taking her prescribed medication and went on their tablets, that her thyroid condition would be cured... Along with following a strict diet of removing practically everything healthy and going on fermented celery juice. Overheard another person convince a desperate stage two cancer sufferer to stop her treatment to take their products labeled as Cancer on the side of the jar. Unfortunately, the woman listened to the naturopath or whatever they are called over what I as somebody studying biotechnology (at the time) had to say. It's sad to see how many people are out there preying on sick and desperate people that are usually in a life and death struggle, and all for the financial benefit of the predator. Regardless of whether it is an MLM or not... It's heartbreaking, and I have definitely been a victim of that to some magnitude due to my own health condition.

[@yesiamsharon]

@@TiffWaffles I think in this day and age, there's no excuse to be this woefully ignorant. They do not get a pass from me in this regard.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Oh my gosh how funny! I didn't know methyl salicylate was the main ingredient in those! 🤣

[@the22ndday]

“They don’t care if you read Rachel Hollis books in the evening”. 😂 I love it!

[@LittleJournalist01]

There is a guy on KZbin (a doctor) who makes toxicology videos, and there was an episode where a mom left out the wintergreen oil and the kid drank it. That episode absolutely terrified me. 😢 I think it was the 5th clip where they talked about that oil, but it gave me a flashback to that child and feel so sick. 😭

[@samanthajarman9923]

You and Jessica Hickson are my FAVORITES. I never miss one of either of your videos

[@MLC.43]

I used to be in Young Living. I hated that monthly PV requirement. After several months of buying products I didn’t actually need or want, I had to stop. My checks didn’t even cover my purchases.

[@eggybaconbits]

Ya know, the oil MLMs always give me a good laugh because they act like there's no possible way any of this could be bad or cause any sort of allergic reaction for anyone because its "all natural," but I'm sitting over here, allergic to grapefruit and orange extract specifically only on my face, unable to smoke the devil's lettuce because it gives me killer migraines, and if I spend more than 20 minutes locked in close quarters with cats, I start having an extremely severe almost asthmatic reaction to their fur. Its almost like anyone can be allergic to anything, regardless of how natural it is. It probably won't heal me and I could definitely have a bad reaction to it. They're not that great, please calm down, oily babes lol

[@nickywal]

Yep you can be allergic to anything and everything, including the sun. No matter how natural it is, your immune system can and will be a drama queen about it

[@dqverify6797]

I’m allergic to capsicums (peppers). The number of people who act like I’m faking it or can’t possibly be allergic to bell peppers, or “how can you not eat Mexican food?” (Or “just pick the peppers out,” like everything wasn’t cooked together,” sigh), or whatever, is kind of scary and kind of annoying. Like you said, people can be allergic to anything. Why is that so hard for them to grasp? ETA: bee stings are “natural,” too, but we all know some are allergic to them (as I am). Wool is a natural fiber, but my mom, myself, and my daughters itch like crazy if we touch it.

[@LaraBee]

I just showed this video of D on my channel and now I’m wishing I did the side by side because I did think about that in the past. She is very hypocritical. I feel for her going through that but to use it for her MLM manipulation is gross. Also, I appreciate the work you do as a teacher and also as an AntiMLM channel.

[@perfectlyimperfect_8528]

I’m a licensed massage therapist… I do aromatherapy often…. I would NEVER need that many oils at once. I only double up on some oils bc 1) I use it at home and work 2) There was a sale at my local store and it’s an oil I use a lot. Or 3). It’s not always easy to find. Which does happen from time to time. I think the most I’ve had at once was 20, and I was like “oh my goodness I can’t believe I have this many”. 😳 that was also when I first started doing massages & I was excited & my older brother bought me a bunch as a gift. Anyway, just had to say that. Bc my goodness 70 bottles?! 200?! That’s insane.

[@amaljwilliams]

You do this so well Hannah. I applaud you!

[@bethanycastle9201]

It’s been said.. but amazing job with the comparison of the depression videos. You lay out the hypocrisy so clearly.. idk how even the person who posted those videos couldn’t see it if she watches this! It’s really important to spell it out like this Hannah- as makes it easy for anyone to see and grasp I think. Amazing work, you’re awesome! 😸

[@beachhomestead610]

I was part of YL and my former spline has at least 1 bottle of each but typically has 2-5 bottles of each oil. Not counting what she sells in her store either which is a pet business. It's wild.

[@erintraicene7422]

Binging all your videos. Often I listen only podcast style but the “top fails” I don’t want to miss watching the video for because I so enjoy your facial expressions. You do a great job connecting with the audience when you look into the camera. Feels like are really hanging out with us watching these horrid clips together. I think it adds a lot to the entertainment value of your content.

[@DG_212]

Sorry, PS: these oil Huns need to seek help for hoarding. Maybe they can recoup a little money on that show “Hoarders”. Wouldn’t really make a dent but may help with the mental health aspect

[@LottieLaRats]

I really want a medical professional (nurse, doctor, emt, etc.) To react to the "first aid" lady

[@GabbyGranthem]

You're so respectful in the first 5 min, it's fantastic.

[@hazcatsophia]

I used to purchase YL oils. I never was in the business to “make money”, but I sure spent it. The program took advantage of the collector in me. I bought so many oils that I don’t even use. That are not even open. I stopped buying them three years ago and still have unopened bottles (I’m about ready to toss them all because I don’t use them anymore because of my cat. I’m afraid they will hurt her). Every purchase I earned points that could use to get “free” merchandise. I would often use it to buy a $75 bottle of frankincense. Rose oil was never eligible to buy with these points. I’m not even sure if you earned points when you purchased rose outright. Needless to say, I never owned rose oil.

[@amandag5072]

As a qualified aromatherapist, essential oils should not be stored like that on open shelves. Esssentials oils have a shelf life, some shorter, some longer, but the storage conditions can drastically shorten that shelf life - and using rancid or out of date essentials can drastically increase the risk of a skin reaction!

[@lillyvaughn5398]

How long is essential oils shelf life?

[@amandag5072]

@@lillyvaughn5398 Depends on the oil. It can be 6 months or as long as two years. Which is why you should know what you're doing when dealing with them.

[@IFBBProYeo]

I love what you said about handing someone a blueprint. No two things can ever happen identically. Even if I told someone every day that I trained seminars I went to how much I studied when and who I got married to what shows I competed in what gyms I trained at how much I ate for years ETC there's no guarantee they would end up in the same place with as much success as I have. So much is completely unique and unreplicatable

[@moodycowcrafts4862]

This reminds me of a video I saw about a person who was in Doterra (or some other essential oil MLM) who was using the products to treat her skin condition. Except it didn't fix it. It made it worse. She got a horrendous rash on her arm where the oil had been put. Her up line/MLM peers only told her she 'wasn't using enough oil' and 'thats just your skin pushing out the toxins' when she went to them about the issue. Nope. She was allergic to the essential oil. And their advice would have killed her if she kept applying it. The lack of sound medical understanding is a massive danger to both themselves and their customers.

[@Pickled_Off]

“You hit a low in your life because you hit a low in your life it’s nothing to do with this business” but you can hit a high because of your mlm? Mlm can cure your depression?(!) Also blaming depression on mindset is disgusting.

[@alisonrefior5020]

Hannah, I so love watching your videos!!!! Thank you for all you do. I appreciate the fact that you have not spoken much about the WFABB stuff. So many anti-MLM creators have been discussing it and i get it but it has been so over done and i am over hearing about it. Anyway love your channel

[@stephaniebobek817]

What is wfabb?

[@novakien2714]

The WALL of essential oils...It might actually be more expensive than my student loans

[@blazedgoddess710]

The whole dynamic switch of energy from the videos, stories is crazy. If anyone finds themselves here. Watching Hannah's Top Fails followed by Horror stories just tells the whole story of what this business model is, does, etc. Emotional rollercoaster but eye opening

[@m.s682]

To keep your PV points without having to spend money just put in an expired card on file 🤣🤣 that's what I did hahaha

[@twistedelegance_]

Peppermint oil is the main ingredient in a medicine meant for stomach cramps (Colpremin). Clove oil is the main ingredient (and the smell) in temporare tooth fillings that ease the pain and lessen swelling. That being said, these mlm companies give wrogn advice which can lead to worsening of burns etc.

[@earanemith]

It's way to late for me to watch this. Have to get up early to teach the last classes before Christmas holiday. But I'll definitely watch it when I'm done tomorrow!

[@noodlepoodlegirl]

Yeah, this is Drae, and we only know that because she puts her face everywhere-I worry she’ll regret so much of what she’s done later: besides her business practices, she’s documented herself and that will never go away. She’s so young, and this stuff is already haunting her. Oh, this is bad.

[@erinw8787]

Omg I’m SO with you that I get anxious about the thought of living far away from a hospital . And my fears are warranted , I have a health condition where if I lived further than 10 mins from a major hospital and I had an attack I will die . I love the idea of living out in the country in some quaint town but it’s just not viable for me .

[@volvacations2186]

As someone who had the similar situation to the depressed lady. The reason I got better was I got to RETIRE and now literally get to be paid every month without doing anything.. I have actual time freedom.

[@chichiperry]

I’m a singer and I am sooo lucky to work as a vocal coach and singer. I make all my income from those two jobs and I am so happy and grateful. But if you think for one second I don’t have to pep talk myself to go to work you would be so wrong. I have a ‘pump up whilst I shower’ playlist. Because yes I love it and I am so passionate about my job. But being that passionate all the time takes it toll. So I just finished 5 hours of teaching, first shift of the year and what am I doing now that I’ve gotten home? Watching KZbin of course 😂 Winding down with the soothing voice of Hannah ❤ one of my favourite speaking voice of KZbin. You would be perfect for guiding meditations xx

[@st3218]

I used to get bonuses like that once a year at my former 9-5. Part of it was years of service, the other part was production based; simply doing my job

[@leeannkassab9063]

Just a slightly alternative view on the oil collecting - I bought YL for 6ish months and went through this. When you are someone that hyperfixtes/are a “collector” by nature, there becomes this sense on incompletion when you don’t have everything, and quickly. Which can be an unpleasant feeling. I stopped buying pretty quickly due to expense and just learning more about them. But when I see women that have extensive collections of anything - oils, stickers, purses, shoes - I think it all comes from this sense of wanting to feel internally complete via a tactical collection