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Multi-level marketing companies can be some of the biggest scams in the world. Not only do they provide a false hope of life changing narrative, but they share misinformation on wellness products.
In this episode,we chat about how Lauren was a part of an MLM for almost seven years. She also shares how she got involved, what made her trust the MLM in the first place, and then the downward spiral on how she realized it was not all that it seemed.
Lauren Futrell Dunaway, Ph.D., MPH, RD, LDN is a Tulane University Professor, Registered Dietitian, and Public Health Researcher. She is passionate not only about teaching but about encouraging women to be their own health advocates and informed consumers.
Now, after leaving a wellness MLM she was involved with for years, she wants to be part of the discussion about how to address misinformation circulating online about nutrition and health. Lauren lives in New Orleans with her husband and 3 young daughters.
In this episode we discuss:
- How MLMs can provide a sense of community.
- The FDA compliance on MLM structure.
- How MLMs use specific wording to trick people into believing their products are life changing.
- Researching information on products in MLMs can not always be 100% correct.
Resources:
- Get your first order of Hiya vitamins for 50% off hiyahealth.com/lynzy.
- Episode 62, Debunking Myths on Nutrition, Diets, and MLMs with Abby Langer
- Episode 48, The Clean Beauty Industry: What You Need to Know with Jennifer Novakovich
- Episode 35, Debunking Food Industry Myths with Erin From Food Science Babe
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Questions Asked In The Episode:
- What was your appeal in joining an MLM?
- How were you selling, and who were you selling to?
- How did you handle leaving an MLM?
- How did people in the MLM respond to you leaving?
- What would your overall advice be to someone who is considering being a part of a multi-level marketing company?
Which oil company did Lauren worked for? Can that be shared?……
As an occasional consumer for non medical purposes, I would like to be informed of those companies that dare saying Covid wasn’t real or that it could be treated with anything but medical professional care.