TWO OF TLC’S “SISTER WIVES” EXPLOITING THEIR FAME TO RECRUIT FOR MLM COMPANY PLEXUS

[@chelktty]

TLC, once “The Learning Channel”, now it’s just “Terrible Life Choices”.

[@CB-kj8ed]

So well said!

[@chelseal654]

Tender Loving Cults

[@DynaKitty]

I love this!

[@BistrosHouse]

I’m so proud of Christine and Janelle for getting out of an unhealthy relationship and culty religion but it’s really unfortunate that they hopped right into a cult of another kind. This deserves a lot more attention than it gets. And it’s not just Christine and Janelle! Meri is also in an MLM and several of the adult female kids are also involved in MLMs. Very frustrating

[@msullivan3531]

MLM are very popular in mormon culture. I know they aren’t LDS but probably some offshoot.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@msullivan3531 This is exactly what I was going to comment. Their religion is an offshoot of Mormonism, so MLM's are extremely common within the community. I was not surprised whatsoever when Hannah mentioned she would be doing a video on this in her last video, only surprised it took them this long to join one.

[@kendasheep]

Meri has been in lulu since before the video thing and she's just dug her dam heals when they were exposed and said "I'm loyal" . So she's very much blindly wearing/following/selling.

[@suzettesanborn5659]

I think maybe they don't really understand what they're involved in. Like they don't understand that these companies are MLMs or they don't understand what an MLM is. I feel like they're all a bit naive because of how sheltered their lives are. Also I feel like they were still quite vulnerable after getting away from a Narcissist and getting out of a cult. Also being on their own and having to support themselves for the first time. I think they were probably preyed upon and they're doing whatever their upline or other reps are telling them. I also feel like they may really believe in the stuff or want to believe it because Janelle and Christine have both been struggling with weight and health issues. I feel like they're not trying to do anything malicious or trying to fool people. I think they want to do everything they can to make an income from Plexus. I am someone that's been through hell and had some similar experiences. I escaped a 30yr. relationship with an abusive narcissist, I was totally brain washed and it took someone else to show me the truth. I was also conned into 2 MLM's years ago. When I was still in the brainwashed world. It's been 4 years of working on healing, that I am now strong enough to see the truth in everything. I did a lot of work, a lot of research and learning. Plus in depth trauma healing and watching lots of educational and informative videos like these. It takes a lot to become strong and learn how to tell when something is true or not. When you've been constantly gas lighted for so many years it becomes really difficult to know what the real truth is. Now I'm specifically speaking of Janelle and Christine. I honestly feel that they are being told what to say and post. They're being told that this is what you need to do to make it in this company. So they're just agreeing and doing whatever they're told and believing they're doing something good. As far as Molly and Cynthia, I feel they know what they're doing. They're both legitimate business owners and they're pretty savvy and street smart. They've both been single taking care of themselves for quite awhile. I just don't think they're as naive, but who knows. Maybe Molly is gullible, I mean she did fall for a love and marriage scam on 90 days. So I'm not sure. I do know when I got talked into Avon or Mary Kay, I did everything possible to sell my products and did listen to whatever my upline told me to do. Looking back I did things that I would never do now. Honestly I didn't know then that I shouldn't be doing those things. 🤷

[@kristita_888]

Is Janelle officially out of her relationship with Kody? I had heard rumors, but didn’t know if it was official. It is frustrating that they are getting involved with Plexus, but at least they are taking some positive steps in their lives.

[@Alyse_bell]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Plexus approached them directly to join and paid to put them up the top of the pyramid knowing that their following would make Plexus more money.

[@mammahasspoken]

I've bought Plexus before. Not for me but for my cat. See, when I adopted my cat, he had 'known stomach issues' and the rescue had put him (the cat) on the Plexus's probiotics. I was told that it was the only thing that controlled his bowels and vomiting. I adopted him mainly because no one wanted the cat due to his stomach issues (he had been passed around from one adoption place to another for a year) and I knew that I could give him the love and attention that he needed. I kept him on the probiotics for a couple of years, bought it from a person I didn't know, never met but was who the rescue had used to get it from. Will say after two years, it got old. Never saw the 'stomach' issues that this cat was suppose to have, so I stopped giving him the probiotics. It's been 3 years now since his last pill, and still no issues, just a normal cat living his best life. His only problem is he will beg for 'people food' and I think the original owner fed him table scraps which cause the 'stomach issues' that they claimed he had.

[@maryeckel9682]

Yikes, poor kitty

[@reidleblanc3140]

it is possible he really did have some kind of temporary GI illness i suppose... but yikes, human medicine can't possibly be good for cats; i was expecting you to say the probiotics were CAUSING his issues

[@BasilissaKleo]

What the hell? Giving probiotics to a cat? I don't criticize you, mind you, you did what you thought was right. But you don't give something conceived for the human body to a cat... the rescue was irresponsible. If the poor kitty had stomach issues, the obvious solution was taking them to the vet. I'm so tired of these culty people who think their shit will resolve any health problem in the world. I'm sure some of those people poisoned their pets with their crappy products.

[@Artchick1972]

Omg…never give pets or children anything not recommended by a vet or doctor

[@mammahasspoken]

@@Artchick1972 I adopted him from my vet's office who had him in their office, in a cage in hopes of finding him a new home. Long store short, they were giving him the probiotic from Plexus, said it was working and didn't want to change anything due to his history of 'stomach issues.' I've had the cat now for several years and he's doing fine. Vet says that he's happy with how the cat has turned out except for still being overweight from the year he spent in a cage, going from place to place waiting for someone to adopt him.

[@BunniBeshara]

A high school friend of mine sells plexus. She was overweight for years and years while selling plexus. Then a couple of years ago she got gastric bypass. Now, at first she was very transparent - She posted about her recovery. She used gastric bypass hashtags all that stuff. Then, predictably, she stopped talking about it and continued promoting plexus using pictures of her before and after with watch me or join me style hashtags. Every once in a while, she’ll nest in a little gastric bypass tag among her plexus hashtags but if you ask me, that’s just as bad as an influencer hiding their ad disclaimer behind their captions.

[@LisaHarvey16]

That is a gross thing to do. So deceiving.

[@krystinaxxlea]

I hate that it's such a normal thing in the mlm world to do that. Get surgery and then give credit to the mlm products. It's so messed up. Praying on people's images of themselves is low

[@BunniBeshara]

@@krystinaxxlea exactly!! I would never give a supplement credit for my hard work losing weight, so idk why these women do this!

[@verityv5284]

So fake & not trustworthy...

[@ghoularty2030]

As someone with a malabsorption issue that recently put me in the hospital, let me discourage everyone from messing with their body’s natural processes. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!

[@reidleblanc3140]

ugh yes. I believe I may have one as well (but 19 years and counting and no doctor believes something is wrong with me yet. here's hoping I get help before I die) I ended up in the hospital too. Constantly passing out. Haven't felt remotely healthy in years. Stunted growth as child. I would not wish malnutrition on anyone.

[@alexia3552]

Excellent comment. If there really is a pill that shuts down your whole body’s ability to absorb a nutrient (sugar is a nutrient) then you are playing Russian roulette and can hurt yourself very badly.

[@alexia3552]

@@reidleblanc3140 Jeez that’s terrifying. I hope they are able to give you a written-down account of their differential diagnosis and why exactly they have ruled in or ruled out what they are or _are not_ diagnosing you with. They also need to be similarly writing down and documenting in your official record why or why not they are ordering/not ordering blood tests or other exams. Idk I’m sure you’ve been through the wringer and don’t need a stranger telling you what to do, I’m just so frustrated that the medical system will neglect someone like this. Here’s hoping you connect with the smart and compassionate care you need!

[@maranda7033]

That is the downfall of Bariatric Surgery. I recommend you see a hematologist for your malabsorption issue. This issue will eventually affect your blood i.e. chronib anemia that can lead to other issues.

[@biancacarlson8926]

She lost inches off of her gut? Her gut? She measured that? Lord I hope she didn’t lose inches from her GI system.

[@sharipn8348]

I think she did! by bariatric surgery 😂

[@GayatriDatar-ph3ix]

Maybe she lost some brain cells 😂 lol.

[@QueenSCB]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂I just about peed myself with your response

[@ireneananiadis5917]

😭😭😭😭

[@alexandraw909]

The main thing I've noticed over the years with Reality TV Stars/Kids/etc is that they fall into the MLM trap super frequently because they're in this weird gray zone of "too famous to be able to easily work a normal job" bc everyday ppl would make it impossible would just cause issues, and "not famous enough to survive off of whatever royalties if any are coming in".. so like, they're kinda almost stuck in a weird way???

[@krystinaxxlea]

That's exactly what I think as well. But hey there's more work from home jobs then ever before. They just have to want to work a regular job, without the fame and attention. I think that's part of it, going from being a star on their show to the average person working a9 to 5 to pay the bills

[@maryeckel9682]

I'm sure you know his, but the body needs a certain amount of carbs and sugar to function. How would we know if we weren't blocking too much? Plus, remember the fat blocker Olestra? Some sh*tty side effects 💩💩💩

[@krystinaxxlea]

@@maryeckel9682 exactly!

[@janetjenkins2674]

They all have a "grifter" sort of personality --- sort of like I know this really isn't true TV but here it is , And then the MLMs are the same --- I would love to sell you some of this- its really doesn't work --- but if you buy it I will be your bestest friend

[@linahrae]

do investments or buy a business. that’s no excuse to shill MLM stuff

[@gracelevorse8867]

It really gets under my skin when influencers/celebrities use their fame to make a quick buck with MLMs. So unethical.

[@archangel5395]

I totally agree, they have to use whatever they can because ultimately their "business" will fail.

[@GitzenShiggles]

Indeed. And when the recruits figure out that they're not making any money, I'm sure they're vision of said celebrity will undoubtedly lessen.

[@brucheweinberger6863]

Including Pricsilla Maass from Fathering Autism. It is bad enough that they are exploiting their nearly young adult daughter with non verbal autism and IDD, she became a top seller in Limelife just because of the parasocoil relationships adults have with her daughter.

[@Alyse_bell]

@@archangel5395 unfortunately because they have a huge following they are more likely to make it to the top and actually be successful.

[@LisaHarvey16]

I agree they are using their fame and it will backfire for a lot of people that they recruit!

[@aechawk]

Can you imagine if that carb and sugar blocker actually worked?!!!! That would be a HUGE thing. The idea that you can eat and do whatever and just take a pill/powder to negate anything you ate is impossible. That is not how the body works.

[@ambermariestewart]

Lol, it's that scene in The Capitol of Hunger Games

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

I'm worried on if a diabetic might hear that claim and do something harmful that will raise their blood sugar, thinking the medically unfounded advice of the supplement is true...

[@LisaHarvey16]

It is definitely not good advice for lots of people.

[@Zelda00Gamer]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValleythis is exactly what I thought. If this worked no diabetic would ever need insulin again lol so obviously it doesn’t do what they’re claiming

[@ms.annthropic6341]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley yeah, but we check our blood sugar, so you’d probably notice that your blood sugar is still high and it’s therefore not working.

[@the_Sarahnator]

I have a Facebook "friend" who constantly shills Plexus and goes on and on about how she lost 100 pounds on it. What she forgets to mention is that she also changed her entire diet to a vegan diet, and eats WAY more vegetables, too. She also gives it to her kids and says that their bodies have also changed due to Plexus, but they've ALSO changed their diets to be "healthier." Like, yes, you've lost weight while *actively drinking* Plexus, but the other changes to your lifestyle (such as diet and exercise) are *probably* where the majority, if not all, of your weight loss has been from.

[@LisaHarvey16]

I totally agree. Changing your diet will account for most of the weight loss. That is so deceiving and wrong!

[@ZimVader-0017]

A change of diet doesn't just help you lose weight, it helps you in other places health wise too. One of my college professors told us how one of his kids had really bad gastritis, and as someone who worked as a pharmacist, he didn't like feeding his kid so many pills. So he and his wife slowly changed the whole family's diet to a healthier one (so that the kid didn't feel like it was only him) and the symptoms just stopped. They obviously still have antacids on hand just in case they have to eat out at a restaurant or something, but the condition isn't as severe. Gastritis is basically the stomach mucus getting irritated and producing more acid than normal, so getting rid of whatever is causing said irritation can help.

[@the_Sarahnator]

@@ZimVader-0017 So true! It can change your energy levels, help your cholesterol, and a whole slew of other stuff. This lady was adamant that all of her newfound health was from Plexus alone and my eyes were rolling so hard. 😂

[@grandlandor]

Also they tell them to eat a very calorie restricted diet

[@the_Sarahnator]

@@grandlandor Yes, that's also a factor! Like of course you're going to lose weight when you have a caloric deficit*, Sheryl! *barring any health issues, I'm just speaking in general terms here

[@giadaamarini4724]

Christine has all the plexus posts with comments turned off … it’s so sad that they are getting out of one cult just to run straight into another one 😢

[@mightyowl1800]

This has big "red yarn threads on a cork board" energy and I'm here for it

[@maryeckel9682]

I see the Pepe Silvia meme

[@BodyElectric100]

This is the first vid of yours I’ve watched. I’ve been watching Sister Wives since it premiered and follow some of them on social media. Intuitively it felt gross to me too but you explained it so well. I’d never considered how they exploit parasocial relationship. Super well done.

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you liked it! So happy you're here!

[@d.awdreygore]

They went from one cult to another! I really enjoyed this "mini-dive", I'd love more videos along these lines.

[@drexyspivey]

Hannah is sooo good at explaining everything about MLMs. And she does it with professionalism and kindness with just a touch of snark. I wish there was a way to allow every person who is considering joining an MLM to watch her videos before they take the plunge.

[@miriah3247]

I like the way you formatted this video taking us down the same rabbit hole you went down. It made a lot of sense.

[@Kayla-dj7uu]

Their other sister wife, meri is in Lularoe & tries to charge $6,000 a head for “retreats” and her owned BNB

[@FabiolaGonzalez-xu7zr]

I remember when I first started watching you, you used to say 40, 50, 60 videos on the playlist and now it’s over 160!! I love watching all your videos and hearing all the commentary you give.

[@kianapearl]

I haven’t watched the video yet but I’m so excited. I seen Meri on live recently selling clothes for Lula Roe. I commented that I thought they were going out of business and she responded “Oh no, you’ve been listening to rumors.” 🥴

[@HannahAlonzo]

Yes I just recently learned that Meri is in LuLaRoe and I think Christine also sells it???

[@LadyFry92]

Mykelti does Lula Roe. Maddie Christine and Janelle do Plexus

[@allisonpl]

Meri is a HUGE Lularoer! It's gross

[@_Azzychan]

@Honey Bee I purchased one skirt from a Lu La Roe hun about 3 or 4 years ago....I felt sorry for her. The skirt is comfy, but kinda ugly TBH.

[@katf9223]

@@HannahAlonzo yes! And Meri also has hosted a “retreat” in the past but totally unrelated to LulaRoe; and she just posted about her second round of retreat and prices here $6k a pop. Outrageous! Would love for you to do a Meri video about her Luluroe and retreats, this would be a great part 2 to todays video. Love your content!

[@rizzwifey05]

Im so glad you brought this up!!! It's so wrong to use celebrity to recruit for a MLM. Get em, Hannah!!!!

[@LisaHarvey16]

I agree they are abusing their privilege!

[@meggie423]

I would never even consider to buy anything from them

[@agramby2022]

I love the show but I'm not buying anything from them

[@justinkeowen661]

Lmao in that first post from Janelle she said there’s no dyes but the drink is unnaturally pink. But also wouldn’t something that blocked the absorption of sugar be super dangerous considering our cells run off glucose?

[@ursusarctoshorribilis5079]

Well they said carbs *and* sugar so I don't think they even know that sugar *is* a carb...

[@meggie423]

@@ursusarctoshorribilis5079 not FDA approved

[@Blake1720]

Thank you SO MUCH for talking about this! Everyone acts like they aren’t bad people for doing this!!

[@LisaHarvey16]

I feel they are taking advantage of innocent people and it will not go so well for those they recruit.

[@Blake1720]

@@LisaHarvey16 oh 100%!! They don’t care about anyone but themselves!!

[@historyunderfootnyc]

The problem isn't that they are using their fame to their own advantage, but that they are using their fame to the disadvantage to their fans. It's likely their fans will LOSS money on this scheme, and perhaps lose money they cannot afford to lose. Meri is into MLMs too.

[@suneuf]

As an ex-plexus "ambassador" I shutter hearing the culty and robotic way they promote each other and their products.

[@MACCldrn]

I love the positive energy you put out there into the world and into and through the universe. Hard times like these definitely need more healers such as yourself. I hope you have a great day today👑✨✨

[@HannahAlonzo]

Such a kind thing for you to say, thank you for your support of the channel!

[@AndeLikeTheMint]

The way I just gasped at the title in my notification. I'm so here for this! Thank you!

[@julieg5720]

Whoever recruited Madi is making bank now 🙈 I was wondering when someone was going to talk about this!

[@JaimeLeighArt]

I used to roll my eyes so hard when people would tell me I was glowing when I was pregnant but when the video started I was like “yup, Hannah is glowing!” You look so nice here. It’s funny because I felt like crap most of my pregnancy and people would say that and here I am doing the same thing 😂 Love this topic - this family is a hot mess!! Anyone remember when Robin tried to start a weird business? My Sisterwifes Closet or something? It was cringey that’s all I remember

[@kimlynch8661]

It's still in business that's yuck as well!

[@kimlynch8661]

The yuck being it's still open I mean I just figure it's her in a store fake crying the whole time.

[@reginalorca3215]

She’s beautiful

[@JaimeLeighArt]

@@kimlynch8661 omg I can’t believe it’s still a business, I thought (hoped?) it had just faded away

[@I.Am.Butting.In.Again.]

@@kimlynch8661 I think they have put up a notice and temporary closed down the online shop.

[@mewtglenburn]

I was wondering if you were ever going to talk about this because it also rubs me the wrong way. The reason why Christine & Janelle look so good compared to the past is simply because they left a bad marriage. But they are spinning it as it is all because of Plexus. It is soooooo weird - gives me the ick. I appreciate the deep dive. You've gained a subscriber for life!

[@meggie423]

Dont forget the filters and makeup they use

[@IzzysTravelDiaries]

As someone who is constantly battling low blood sugar because of an overactive pancreas, this product sounds like a nightmare.

[@marygraham6966]

There's another reason these particular reality stars are hustling their fans with mlm "oportunities." People who've been following the TLC show know there's some financial uncertainty now that the family is breaking up (destroying the premise of the TV show portraying polygamy). Also, due to the way fans have reacted to the various personalities involved, Christine and Janelle in particular are enjoying alot of fan support and sympathy, and are generally seen as victims who "escaped". Pushing their side-hustles now is just striking while the iron is hot, taking advantage of favorable fan opinion while it lasts.

[@laurenmontera9516]

Haha, you said "you'll live forever" after my husband and I saw "Death Becomes Her".

[@LilithSpeaks.88]

You are absolutely right. Back in the day, I joined a forex mlm because there was a reality tv celebrity lady who was a part of it. I got to have a 1:1 call with her & even joining in the team calls, I was awe struck for a while. I didn't like the company trading interface & overall, I didn't like the business. I just wanted tl meet her. Such a slippery slope. She sold religion & wealth through her platform. When you combine those elements, it is bound to get toxic really fast

[@mr.balloffur]

FYI, the first wife Meri who's now separated from Kody, is in LuLaRoe 🤣

[@stephaniehuthmacher4214]

LuLaRoe is still around?

[@Mxoxo750]

How am I just finding this Hannah??! I’ve binged all your videos and have watched this show since it first came out. I’m so excited this is a pre watch comment 😮❤

[@rosemarykinder72]

This really rubs me the wrong way😡 I think it's exploitative and definitely predatory. They are banking on the fact that they have people who follow them, possibly support them, and want to use that to make money off of them, getting them involved in this scam to lose money while they thrive. It's so gross!

[@LisaHarvey16]

My thoughts exactly!

[@drenadreamcreations]

When I was in an mlm there where several woman from Little Woman that joined and hit big ranks the same day they joined. One lady even had an actress on her team. I was like how do you compete with a celebrity ? But all the company sees now is big money.

[@robinsnest4306]

If the product is great and works, it should sell itself!

[@vickiakascottswife1929]

Gwendolyn Brown has a you tube channel where she watches the latest season and reacts to it....the last video she reacted to....someone asked her about her family being involved in MLMs ....she literally said "they love MLMs because they have a huge following which makes being successfull in MLMs EASY!"

[@katesclabassi3857]

Even though I already knew this happened, I'm here for Hannah's take

[@Imcoldallthetime]

I would be curious if Plexus themselves were involved in the decision as well. Like you said, this kind of just amounts to a quick buck for the Sisters, but Plexus gets potentially thousands of new recruits. I wouldn't be surprised if some bonus money went into to pockets of the Sisters for this as well.

[@FeministCatLadySpinster]

My takeaway from this is that TLC either doesn't pay enough, or these women are capitalizing on their "fame" to make more money. I'm betting on the latter, and if so... just no.

[@emanuellandeholm5657]

I've been saying this for years. The only people who "win" in MLMs are big time "influencers", because they can instantly abra kadabra a huge downline. Imagine if Taylor Swift got involved with an MLM.

[@karengomez4935]

Christine's daughter Gwendolyn Brown has a KZbin channel and has said in a recent video she wouldn't recommend joining an MLM if you don't have a platform..

[@seameology]

I'm so glad Gwen is honest about it.

[@robinsnest4306]

I lost 89 lbs over COVID lock down from exercising everyday and cutting down! That’s it! No drinking anything pink! Not even lots of water! Just pure determination!

[@janemclean7032]

Of course they know what they’re doing! Those ladies deserve so much more in their life and should be striving to get out of the spotlight and find out what their passions are. It’s really disappointing. Seems like they’re jumping from one emotional boat to another emotional boat. Exploiting people is not what I thought they would end up doing with their lives! So sad and it also makes me sick to my stomach. Especially when they have the potential to hurt so many people emotionally and financially😢

[@TG-hh9hp]

I am thankful for you and your channel, Ms. Alonzo. It is a great public service.

[@archangel5395]

A topic I was very interested in hearing about, I will get my coffee ready for the day. Hope everyone is well ❤️

[@luushari]

You're amazing 💕 thank you for what you do. Sending good vibes and blessings your way.

[@Tottosmile]

Noooo they're doing MLM again? And they had to pick a health one 🤮

[@sorenjohnson4060]

They were in LukaRoe too. If you go back to when Maddie was a teenager and as a young married woman she worked for Merri and packaged the products for Merri. I'm not sure bit I think Cristine was in it. And I've heard that both Cody and Janelle sold something in an MLM when they first started the TV show. So I think they are the perfect example of people jumping from Mlm to Mlm.

[@rgisuo]

Honestly, after watching all 17 seasons of the show, I don’t know if these ladies possess the critical thinking skills to realise what they’re doing is unethical..

[@seameology]

🎯

[@logic7753]

Agreed.

[@Jun11183]

I would say they do. Where did you watch the show from? USA or EU? There apparently is a difference between Europe and America in the edited version. With Europe being less edited and more showing than the American version.

[@lexa_power]

I love the way you described TLC as a channel about personal stories. I literally did my college internship there and still have no way to describe that job to friends and family or what we do there as elegantly as you did. Thank you! I’m job hunting currently and would love to wind up back there as I’m passionate about the content too and will keep that description in my pocket for a rainy day! Even in interviews at other companies, that’s just a super helpful term to use to make it sound fancy that we made trashy reality tv shows 😊 (no hate, sister wives is my favorite show!) 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️

[@Sheblet]

i have been WAITING for someone to talk about this!!

[@MalitaJones]

@25:08 they have the same scruples and morals that signed them up to display a produced version of their lives on TLC

[@YurTypicalVegasMom702]

I refer to the station as TLC-Terrible Life Choices 😂 I watch a few TLC shows, including Sister Wives. I’m a Las Vegas native and they lived down the street from me, so I started watching the show.

[@timriehl1500]

LOL!

[@seameology]

I would have, too. It's best to know who your neighbors are.

[@Caitlyn.e.b.s]

I have always been fascinated in a weird way by these people. This is another layer of weird. Thanks for covering it!

[@enigmasky1680]

My neighbors youngest son was trying to sell this crap at one point. Then he got into an insurance scam. I wish young people weren’t so easily swayed to think an MLM is a good idea.

[@lillyvaughn5398]

I went ahead and looked at Janelle’s page, all of her Plexus posts have the comments turned off. To me, that’s says a lot

[@janetmariededick6061]

Same with Christine and Maddi’s accounts. They know they are screwing their fans over.

[@mercibeaucoup2486]

You know your stuff !!!!!! I’m just fascinated & frightened by MLMs imagine my joy when i found your channel

[@shanks4391]

"Makes you invisible, you'll live forever and become immortal..." 😂😂😂😂

[@christiesanchez4013]

The best way to make money in an MLM is to be famous for other reasons, then dupe 1% of those fans (the most vulnerable / impressionable) into joining a scam "business opportunity."

[@catie5939]

Their family has also been heavily involved in LuLaRoe (Meri still sells it). It really sucks. 😞

[@meggie423]

These clothes are horrendous but to each his own

[@christina.kleman]

LulaRoe clothes FLOOD the thrift shops near me and it makes me sad that they would end up in a landfill😭

[@amymollenkamp1167]

We were rooting for you! We were all rooting for you! *insert the classic Tyra GIF” 😂. This sucks - we were all so relieved they left their horrible husband!

[@katmerriman3523]

Yay more Hannah videos!!! My day is instantly better

[@RebekahVee]

I love watching your content Hannah. I have always been fascinated with the psychology around mlm’s and cults as there is some major cross over. I mostly wanted to comment today because I find it so funny how advert algorithms work. While watching I was forced to watch an ad for a company that helps “network marketers” better market themselves online- it was such a cringy and stilted ad. But I love that they have wasted ad money to advertise to me (and likely other people watching your content) because we all know how crap mlm’s are and are not really their target audience. Sometimes the algorithms work for good! Keep up the good work, exposing the predatory practices of mlm’s.

[@maria.x]

I just saw the CRINGIEST mlm ad before your video 😂 5 women walking towards the camera in the most AWKWARD way with “beach BOSS influencer” matching T-shirts 😭😭😭😭😭

[@erobin93]

I keep getting that one on Hannah’s videos this week! I followed their IG in case there’s any good mlm fails content 😂

[@lauren248x]

I am so impressed with your investigation skills

[@frida7910]

Love this video! Sister wives MLM schemes has been going on for a while… I really didn’t think Janelle would do something like this.

[@meggie423]

Why, she is no Angel

[@frida7910]

@@meggie423 of course not, I just thought she was the one with some common sense regarding business as she saw right through the Sister wives closet idea.

[@megann03122]

I love this! This is such an important video because I actually watch sister wives! So me, like a lot of fans are happy for Christine and Janelle leaving/left. I Which ultimately means they get more fans on their side they can recruit .😢 I went to go follow them on IG after this last season until I saw they were in a MLM! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@LisaHarvey16]

Finding out they are in an MLM is enough to put most people off.

[@mariontheantiquarian7849]

@@LisaHarvey16 it put me off… I was so disappointed.

[@OleighanderGrace]

Sister Wives? Anti-MLM? Presented by Hannah? Hell yeah dude. This is prime crossover content if I’ve ever seen it.❤

[@KarinAllison]

I just stumbled across a video (that features you, Hannah, briefly!) by Jordan and McKay about how MLMs have roots in Mormonism, and oh it explains so much about the fact that this is a women's thing to do from home, focusing on weight loss, beauty (Mormon goals) and household items/prepper stuff (a basic principle of the faith, stock up), and the predatory, exploitative practices and claims like "This will heal you". These hosts grew up Mormon themselves and this was eye-opening, starting with the tithe (giving 10% of what you make). It's a distortion of church teaching and LDS has addressed "affinity fraud" as something that can get you excommunicated but the similarities remain: these schemes borrow language and concepts from religious organization and thus it resembles a cult.

[@toastgown]

What a pity. I had a lot of respect for these two women, Janelle in particular. Not so much so after watching this video... Janelle is a very smart woman. And more than that, she’s especially smart about finances. She knows what she’s doing. With that said, I really enjoyed your style of presentation and storytelling here. Going down the same rabbit hole that you did was intriguing.

[@KinniMoo]

So glad you are covering this!!! ❤

[@sn00gums]

Not to be creepy but, man, Hannah, you are glowing! Looking more beautiful than ever. I am so happy to be watching this btw. I’ve just finished binging on your top fails playlist. 😍

[@jeaniewhipkey1734]

I got involved in a mlm" "SCAM", selling jewelry and living in a rural, there was no way to be "successful", with no way to "recruit." Ugh , lots of product purchased, still own, but lost money.

[@shinaichica]

This was covered heavily in Cruel World Happy mind's video on sister wives. They're also in LuLaRoe

[@schattentaenzerin]

As a foreigner, the "downline" of reality show spin-offs was more fascinating to me then the MLM 😅 TLC really is milking this weird show's concept for the last drop.

[@katdamron7544]

Plexis is also heavily involved with fundamentalist and a decent amount of religious figures. 😅 Thanks Fundie Fridays for making me aware of the connection. It’s getting crazy. 😂

[@JenniferLane-lm8xv]

MLMs are big in the Mormon community.

[@stephaniehuthmacher4214]

The Mormons are a giant MLM themselves!!!

[@themysteriousone]

This totally doesn't surprise me....Kody was always pushing them to make money to support the entire family and to pay for the lifestyle HE wanted. Their jewelry line bombed, and Meri's BnB doesn't make a huge profit. I just hope they wise up sooner than later.

[@krystinaxxlea]

I don't even watch TLC anymore, since the whole bridezilla Era. However I love that you cover ALL types of people who work in these mlms. Your helping people that may not know that these people don't care about their fans and who they affect.

[@LisaDaVonne]

I was watching an older MLM horror stories video and then got this notification! This is the best!!!

[@lexigrimhaive]

~me watching this while literally eating straight brown sugar with a spoon~ 🙃

[@savedgirl100]

I love these mini dives! You do such a good job! I’m here for it!

[@HannahAlonzo]

Thank you so much! I love them too!

[@reidleblanc3140]

I never get less baffled when you explain MLM structure. Like how does anyone think this is better than single-level affiliate commission marketing? everyone makes more money, there isn't a need for constant recruiting because people ARE making more money...

[@DemonHunter160]

Omg!! I used to watch this show ALL THE TIME, I totally remember these people. Thank you for making this video, definitely make more like these!!!

[@veronikachristen2373]

Not being American I have no idea who any of these people are, but I find it disgusting in general when celebrities abuse their status and fanbase to make money off unethical products or "business opportunities". Thanks for discussing it in such an engaging way.

[@abigaelmacritchie1365]

There's a great video by Cruel World Happy Mind that explains who these people are. I'm French so would also have no idea otherwise 🤣

[@meggie423]

I dont call them celebrities they are on trash TV

[@veronikachristen2373]

@@meggie423 I'm no native speaker and didn't know what else to call them. Where I live we would call them C Promis, I guess (with A listers being the absolute world stars, B Promis being somewhat known and C Promis being rather obscure)

[@heythere5817]

Omg did anyone get the ladies in the pink "beach boss influencers" pro mlm ad on this video. First time I've seen it. Initially I thought it was an anti mlm ad and was so excited but sadly no. Can't tell if they are just a business exploiting desperate mlm huns or whether they themselves are a new mlm that teaches you how to mlm. Either way, wild! Hannah if you're reading this I'd love a video on them 😂

[@vulcanmuse7715]

I have been WAITING for this video! Thank you so much.

[@ricardogarcia3357]

I’ve been listening to the Wicked Soundtrack nonstop so you wouldn’t imagine my reaction @ 31:19 😂 🎶 so hereeeeee, out of the goodness of my heartttttt 🎶

[@KatMarriott-eq5ru]

My Mormon mother in-law belongs to Amway and Shackley ... She tried to suck me into those MLM...

[@heylearay]

New subscriber, LOVE your content. Saved me from joining an MLM myself. Did you know another TLC star Audrey Rolloff is a Young Living distributor? She has some interesting “claims” what the overly priced oils do for her and her children.

[@venusdistorted5170]

From the Little People show. :}

[@abbywonder3825]

A scam just as big is calling them stars.

[@steph1907]

Yes! More mini dives with influencers exploiting their followers. Very fascinating topic.

[@keithbryner40]

TLC stands for "that Toxic Life Channel." LOL!

[@crisreneemakes7178]

My god I never realized how many TLC shows are super problematic 😳

[@ronmaxwell5394]

Considering TLC used to stand for The Learning Channel. 😂😂😂

[@michellethaxton7786]

Tlc is disgusting. They are very much the same as mlms morally. They will use people to male a dollar. It's blowing my mind to see so many who adamantly disaprove of mlms are simultaneously fans of the show or network. I don't understand how. 😕

[@ladyv5655]

Now TLC stands for Terrible Life Choices.

[@ronmaxwell5394]

@@ladyv5655, I like that. 😂

[@Fuglychick]

If ya get a TLC show you just gotta know your life will get worse. I feel so bad for these people who get blinded by money😢 especially the kids

[@tentation999]

rather than using their massive platform to spread awareness about mlm scams, they're doing THIS. smh

[@kristinelaybourn5929]

I got a phone call from some mlm I have never heard of. They played it off like we had a previous conversation. I blocked and deleted them.