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Jane Marie

Host of the podcast "The Dream," exploring the wellness industry and life coaching.

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Mar 7, 2024 • 28min

Selling the Dream

Exploring deceptive health claims of essential oil MLM companies, risks of relying on oils for severe illnesses, toxic effects, illegal claims, regulatory actions during COVID-19. Historical context of therapeutic claims, challenges in regulating MLMs, influence of celebrities, social media. Murky origins of essential oil companies, harmful effects of MLMs in wellness industry. Rise of Young Living Essential Oils, controversies, emergence of competitor DoTERRA.
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Mar 17, 2025 • 1h 22min

Episode 1626 - Jane Marie

Jane Marie, a journalist and creator of The Dream, explores the underbelly of the wellness industry, pyramid schemes, and life coaching. She shares her journey from a Michigan internship at This American Life to podcasting fame. The conversation dives into how these topics reflect American society and critiques the often misleading narrative around success in multi-level marketing. With candid insights, Jane discusses the intersection of personal choices, societal expectations, and the importance of empathy in navigating today’s complex landscape.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 46min

The American dream is a pyramid scheme

Jane Marie, a journalist and podcaster renowned for exposing exploitative practices in life coaching and multi-level marketing, dives deep into the troubling world of MLMs and their deceptive allure. She discusses how these schemes can entrap hopeful individuals, particularly women, in cycles of poverty while masquerading as pathways to the American dream. Jane critiques the connections between MLMs and the wellness industry, shedding light on their manipulative ideologies and systemic inequalities that enrich a few while leaving many in financial despair.
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May 22, 2024 • 1h 11min

Life Coaches: Pyramid Scheme or Legitimate Investment? I Hired One to Find Out

Journalist Jane Marie, known for investigating pyramid schemes, joins the podcast to explore the legitimacy of life coaches. They discuss personal growth, navigating the coaching industry, and the importance of finding the right fit for personal development. The conversation sheds light on questionable practices within the industry and the impact of ethical coaching on individual growth.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 44min

Slate Money | Money Talks: Selling The Dream

In this discussion, Jane Marie, a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist known for her work on multi-level marketing, offers a deep dive into the troubling realities of MLMs. She unpacks the allure of these schemes, particularly their appeal to women, and reveals the financial traps participants often fall into. The conversation sheds light on the deceptive practices within MLMs, including misleading income statements and emotional manipulation. Jane also explores the historical roots and regulatory challenges these companies face, providing a comprehensive view of this controversial industry.