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Cosmopolitan
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Outlander' Prequel ‘Blood of my Blood' Reveals Twist in Fraser and Beauchamp Love Stories
Ever since the Outlander: Blood of my Blood prequel series was first announced in 2022, fans have been dying to know how the show would connect two love stories that seemingly have nothing to do with one another. Jamie Fraser's parents, Ellen and Brian Fraser, lived in Scotland in the 1700s and Claire's parents, Henry and Julia Beauchamp, died in a car accident shortly after WWI. And while their children did end up getting married, that was basically the only thing they had in common. But in a major twist, the prequel series is doing some revisionist history: Julia and Henry didn't die in that car accident. They traveled back in time to Scotland and crossed paths with—you guessed it—Ellen and Brian. It's a huge lore addition that goes against the books but breathes fresh air into the Outlander universe. While the main show is gearing up to air its final season, the prequel (which premieres August 8) gives fans more of what they want. We're back in Scotland, and we have two new-to-us love stories to obsess over, brought to life by Jamie Roy (Brian Fraser), Harriet Slater (Ellen MacKenzie), Hermione Corfield (Julia Beauchamp), and Jeremy Irvine (Henry Beauchamp). Because Claire's parents died when she was so young, she has basically no memories of them, which makes the Beauchamp family storyline particularly interesting. 'You're discovering a completely untold story,' Hermione says. How did they fall in love? How long were they in Scotland? What happened to them when they were there? Did they ever make it back to a future time? It's all on the table. 'If Claire's parents had stayed during World War I and it had just been that romance, there wouldn't have been a huge journey for them across the series,' Hermione says. 'Because of the time-travel, you see a similar thing that we saw with Claire, where she had to learn to survive in a world she didn't understand. That adds a whole element for the characters.' Julia and Henry meet almost by accident during WWI, when Julia reads a letter Henry wrote, not intended for her, and writes back. 'When we meet Henry, he's fighting for his life in the trenches,' Jeremy says. 'That is somewhere where there is no romance, there is no poetry, there is no beauty. He's just about to give up all hope. But they fall in love with each other's letter writing. I think there's something really romantic and beautiful about that.' For both of them, surviving the war itself is an almost insurmountable task. As soon as they get comfortable in their post-war life, they're transported back in time. Theirs is a story about fighting for the survival of a relationship that already exists. 'There's a depth to the love because they've seen each other's flaws. They're out the other side of the honeymoon stage,' Hermione says. Meanwhile, Ellen and Brian are fighting for a relationship that's just beginning. As book readers and show watchers will remember, Ellen was initially supposed to marry someone else. When this series begins, she is reeling from the death of her father and staring down the barrel of being used as a political pawn by her brothers. She meets Brian, a man she absolutely should not be with, and their Romeo and Juliet story begins. 'Brian is the only person Ellen can fully be herself around. With pretty much everyone else, she's always got some kind of mask on. She can't say what she wants to say or do what she wants to do,' Harriet says. 'Brian is very different to any of the other men in her life. I think there's an openness, sensitivity, and an ability to be self-reflective that she's not encountered in a man before.' And the attraction clearly goes both ways, with Jamie describing their meeting as a thunderclap moment. 'He meets this woman, and he just instantly knows, I'm never going to meet anyone like you ever again, you've given me a purpose and a direction,' Jamie says. 'When they're together just the two of them, they can finally breathe. The rest of the world fizzles away.' For existing fans, watching this relationship begin will be irresistible. All the stories you've already heard about Brian and Ellen gain more depth and romance when you see them actually play out onscreen. And for new watchers, it will be equally compelling. There's nothing more enjoyable than watching two people fall in love, especially when the odds are stacked against them. And when it's a forbidden love? Even better. Without spoiling too much, our two couples' stories do fairly quickly intertwine. They find ways to help each other on their journeys and work through the obstacles that inevitably pop up in their paths, and you start to see why Jamie and Claire ended up together. Their parents have a lot in common. 'They're all warriors, in the sense that they fight for the ones they love,' Jamie says. 'These characters will do absolutely anything for their opposite. They will literally die for the one they love, go to the extremes.' And there are definitely extremes here. Being in love in 1714 is not easy. Feuding clans, vengeful lords, suspicious neighbors, annoying brothers, and spiteful spurned lovers are only the beginning of the challenges these couples face throughout the season. And it's made all the more difficult by the constraints of the time period. 'What's lovely about having a romance where it's not set nowadays, where we can just text each other and FaceTime, is it opens up so many more obstacles,' Jeremy says. 'It makes it a lot more difficult for them but also so much more romantic. The state of longing and and really not knowing if that person that you love is safe and well, it must have been horrible.' As is true with any romance, all of this tension and longing only works if the actors in each couple have actual chemistry. It's definitely not a problem here, and both couples prove equally swoonworthy. For Harriet and Jamie, that was apparent during their first read together. 'That day, I don't think I'll ever forget it. It was unlike any experience I've ever had,' Harriet says. She found out about the chemistry read on a Friday with only a weekend to prepare. She and Jamie, along with a cameraman, were the only people in the room in the Scotland studio. The rest of the team was on Zoom. They met five minutes before they went in, but they felt that spark immediately. 'Chemistry is a weird one to define. It's this intangible thing that you can't put into words, but you can feel it when it's there.' Jamie had already officially gotten role of Brian, so he was doing chemistry reads with many actors who were still in the running for Ellen. But he liked reading opposite Harriet so much he texted casting afterward to advocate for her to get the part, basically saying, 'She's the one, right?' 'When I met Harriet and we started doing the scenes together, they just had a totally different flavor, this energy and urgency. It gave me something that I really wanted to fight for in the scene,' Jamie says. Jeremy and Hermione had a chemistry read, too, but they had a bit of a leg up. They had worked on a movie together 10 years prior, spending three months filming in Budapest. As old friends, Jeremy jokes that Hermione has seen him at his worst. They texted each other 'good luck' before hopping into the read. 'We're very comfortable together,' Jeremy says. 'Doing sex scenes with her was something I didn't think I'd be ticking off the friendship bingo card, but there you go. You can always take your friendship to a whole new level.' This brings me to the part of the article where we talk about those sex scenes. The original Outlander is obviously known for them, with media outlets making lists of the best ones (guilty as charged) and fans editing the steamiest into fan cams. The Outlander subreddit is littered with NSFW tags. That means Blood of my Blood has big shoes to fill. The actors knew that going in, and while some people would not be up for that challenge, these four were thankfully not those people. And the show is better for it. The intimate scenes are somehow both spicy and tender, with the romance cranked up to 10. One of them is over six minutes long. 'I definitely knew what kind of show it was going in,' Jamie says. 'The scenes are really beautiful, and they do push the story forward. They are really important moments in these characters' journeys.' They're also used sparingly enough so as to not be gratuitous. And they're balanced with plenty of longing glances across a crowded room, stolen kisses, and other trademarks of the people-who-yearn genre. 'Sex is a hugely important part of life and relationships, and it's something most of us can relate to,' Harriet says. 'Those early stages of falling in love with someone, when even the touch of a finger just sends fireworks through you, I think that is what I loved the most about this. It's the most exciting feeling.' That feeling is what carries the show. And even though fans of the original seem nervous about this prequel, they shouldn't be. The show pays homage to the first while doing enough to justify itself as a standalone with its own flavor. Not having a book to go by was a positive in this case, Jamie says, because it gave them freedom to construct their own plots. But that doesn't mean there isn't a level of expectation for the actors. 'There's always a pressure when something has such a huge fan base and a whole world,' Hermione says. 'But I feel excited, and I know this series is going to only expand that universe further and deepen the story and the legacy.' Jeremy agrees, saying it's a privilege to have such a built-in fan base for the show. 'I've done lots of things where it doesn't really go out into the world,' he says. 'How lucky to be part of a world that you know people have already got strong feelings for.' There will be plenty for fans and newcomers to have strong feelings about with this new series. The stakes are high, the choices are impossibly tough, and the obstacles are many. But the love at the center of the story is the real anchor. 'Love is love—it's universal,' Harriet says. 'No matter how old you are, or what time period you're from, we can all relate to it.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Schools contribute to their communities and environment through 'dynamic' imitative
SCHOOLS across Cumbria gathered to celebrate their part in a 'dynamic initiative' which inspires youngsters to become positive role models and contribute to their communities and environment. The Brilliant Cumbria Programme, which is in its fourth year, focused its latest phase on deepening students' connection to their local environment and strengthening community ties. Children who took part in the Brilliant Cumbria programme attended a closing gala at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) With West Cumbria's proximity to the Lake District, students explored the mental health benefits of nature while engaging in meaningful, community-based projects. The programme kicked off at Whitehaven Academy with a launch day led by the Art of Brilliance team. Students and teachers took part in interactive training sessions focused on personal development themes such as positivity, resilience, responsibility, and the ripple effect of kindness. Each participating school selected 12 student leaders—known as Wellbeing Ambassadors in secondary schools and Happiness Ninjas in primary schools—who championed the programme's core values: positivity, kindness, resilience, community spirit and environmental responsibility. Students take part in activities at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) As part of a Golden Ticket Challenge, each school received a mystery ticket having the name of a local community or environmental enterprise. Their mission was to reach out, collaborate, and document their journey—highlighting the impact of their work on themselves, their schools, and the wider community. The groups were Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre, Goodlives, Farmlife West Cumbria, Workington Nature Trust, Cumbria Wildlife, Riverside Trust and Sustainable Keswick. The programme culminated in a closing gala at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale on July 7. Children connected to their local environment and strengthened community ties during the programme (Image: Submitted) The Brilliant Cumbria team has extended thanks to all participating schools and students, Art of Brilliance team, local community groups and charities involved this year, especially Ellen and Walter from Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre who hosted and helped to organise the day. The team also thanked programme sponsors, TDA, ADAPT, IDS, i3, and CNSL, who are all partners of the Decommissioning Delivery Partnership part of Sellafield SiX Social Impact Strategy, and AtkinsRéalis, ORANO, and the Cumberland Community Safety Partnerships. Alison Young, social value lead for The Decommissioning Alliance and Brilliant Cumbria programme lead, said: 'We believe this initiative has the power to create lasting change - not just in our schools, but across the entire community.' Ellen Cloete, warden of Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre, added. 'We've absolutely loved being part of the Brilliant Cumbria Programme this year. Youngsters at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) 'It's been a real joy to host the schools and their Happiness Ninjas / Ambassador here in the heart of Ennerdale – giving them the chance to connect with this special environment and grow a sense of community. 'It's been a pleasure meeting so many inspiring young people, and hosting the finale was a real highlight. "An amazing journey from start to finish." Laurie Black, director of learning for Year Eight and Year Nine at The Whitehaven Academy, said: 'The work our community has been doing over the past year has been truly special. 'It's not just about helping our students learn and grow, it's about helping them develop a sense of pride, a sense of togetherness, and a sense of belonging. The impact they've had has been incredible. 'Watching all our students grow, learn, and thrive has been an absolute pleasure. When we work together, we can achieve so much more. That's exactly what we've done here." Jericho Primary School pupils cuddle the puppies at Low Gillerthwaite Field Centre in Ennerdale (Image: Submitted) Emma Thompson, senior manager for community safety and resilience public health, customer and community wellbeing, said: 'I am so proud to be part of the Brilliant Cumbria squad and see the positive change in young people through this experiential programme, year after year. 'The closing gala was an inspiring day full of connection, laughter, learning and amazing experiences for adults and children alike. Cumberland Community Safety Partnership takes a proactive approach to support experiences for young people that help our community to thrive and be an amazing place to live.'
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Celine Dion fans cringe as resurfaced Ellen interview proves how badly show aged
Celine Dion fans have been left cringing thanks to a resurfaced clip of her on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which has been branded 'humiliating'. The Canadian power ballad queen appeared on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show several times over its 20-year run. However, her 2007 interview in particular has had an online resurgence thanks to Reddit, where users are slamming the host for bringing up a 'weird' topic and proceeding to ask 'dumb questions'. The subject at hand was Celine's son's hair, which was long at the time. Ellen, now 67, pulled out a smiley photoshoot snap of Celine, 57, her son René-Charles as a boy, and Celine's late husband René Angélil. She launched straight into a semi-comedic, semi-accusatory conversation, stating to Celine directly: 'It seems like you're busy with something because you're forgetting to cut your son's hair.' Holding up the magazine shoot as the audience chuckled, Ellen continued: 'Look at him, he is beautiful, but look at his hair. When are you gonna cut that hair?' Straight on the defence, Celine's protective motherly instincts kicked in as she replied: 'Do you have a problem with that?' Despite the camera still being focused on the magazine, an awkward shift in atmosphere could immediately be sensed, with Ellen retaliating: 'No, I don't have a problem. That is some long hair.' Providing further explanation on her son's locks, which were flowing past his shoulders at the time, Celine shared: 'It's amazing, right? Some people shave the head of their children, and people say, 'Oh, isn't that terrible? Well, I don't even cut my son's hair, and they say, 'Oh my God, when is she gonna cut her son's hair?' 'Whatever I will do, I won't please everyone.' The My Heart Will Go On hitmaker continued: 'But something I can reassure every mother here, the long hair, do you know that René-Charles makes his own decisions most of the time? 'My son makes the decision about his hair.' Asked further by Ellen if René-Charles 'wants' his hair cut, Celine said: 'I have asked him about 25 times, if not five million, 'Do you want mummy to open your face a little bit? Do you want me to open your eyes? You have beautiful eyes. Do you want me to trim a little bit?' And no. 'When he's ready, I'll cut it, and when I cut it, they'll say, 'Oh, it's a little too short'.' In a rather abrupt switch-up, Ellen then changed the topic of conversation entirely without acknowledging what Celine had said, beginning: 'So, let's talk about the CD, are you excited about getting back in the game and having a new CD coming out?' Discussing the nostalgic clip online this week, viewers admitted that it left them feeling uncomfortable, slating Ellen for being 'rude'. Others also pointed out the irony of the whole thing, with tar-luthien on Reddit writing: 'It's just so funny to me that a woman famed for having short hair was complaining about a boy having long hair'. 'It's odd. It feels like she's alluding to something something gender roles 'boys shouldn't have long hair',' added ArnoldPalmerAlertBU. 'a lesbian who never dressed femininely asking a question like that… the irony', stated aliensuperstars_. Adicol branded Ellen's question 'brutal' while mangosandkiwis joked: 'I would have said, 'when are you gonna grow your hair?'' Vivahermione accused Ellen of lacking 'awareness' and called Ellen's failure to apologise out after Celine shut her down. There was also plenty of praise for 'queen' Celine with her handling of the matter, with dreamslikedeserts commenting: 'So wild to think of them being like 'so what do we want to ask one of the greatest singers of all time? Have we considered undermining her parenting and belittling her child?'' 'She answered just like the damn national treasure she is', declared Most_Description296. René-Charles is now 24 years old—and yes, he has short hair, but he kept the longish tresses into his early twenties, which he would style in a slicked-back look. Named after his father, who died in 2016, he was born via IVF, with Celine, who also has younger twins Nelson and Eddy Angélil, previously hailing him as a 'miracle child'. He has since followed in his mother's footsteps to become a musician, releasing his own R&B and soul tunes to great success. René-Charles has often been seen out in public with Celine, particularly following her 2022 stiff-person syndrome diagnosis. For instance, in 2024, he joined her at the Grammys to present an award to Taylor Swift. As for Ellen, her show got the chop in May 2022 following a run of over 3,000 episodes. Its cancellation was confirmed in 2021 after a string of allegations of workplace bullying came to light. An internal investigation was conducted while public support for Ellen dipped. More Trending Speaking out in her first interview after the announcement, Ellen called the accusations 'orchestrated' and 'misogynistic'. In its latter years, the programme had already started struggling to maintain its viewership, with Ellen also saying she wanted to end the show to pursue other creative endeavours. The Ellen DeGeneres Show received 33 Daytime Emmys in its time before the final episode aired on May 26, 2022, with Jennifer Aniston, Pink, and Billie Eilish as guests and Ellen's family members, plus wife Portia de Rossi, in the audience. View More » Reflecting on the end of the show last July, Ellen said that she 'got kicked out of showbusiness for being mean,' vowing to bow out from the industry permanently after fulfilling her existing obligations. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. 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Buzz Feed
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Céline Dion Calls Out Ellen DeGeneres In Resurfaced Clip
Back in 2020, BuzzFeed News published a series of investigations into the alleged toxic work environment on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which subsequently led to several clips from the show being reexamined by viewers. Perhaps one of the most notable examples of an Ellen segment that has aged badly is Mariah Carey's infamous 2008 interview, during which Ellen pressured her into revealing her pregnancy. This weekend, a resurfaced clip of Céline Dion's reaction to a question from Ellen sparked a wave of renewed backlash over the talk show. In the clip, which took place in 2007, Ellen questioned Céline's decision to let her son René-Charles, then 6, grow his hair out. 'It seems like you're busy with something, 'cause you're forgetting to cut your son's hair,' she said before showing a photo of the little boy on screen. 'Look at him, he's beautiful, but look at his hair! When are you gonna cut that hair?' While the audience half laughed and half gasped at Ellen's question, Céline quickly made it clear that she wasn't impressed. 'Do you have a problem with that?' she asked, to which Ellen quickly replied, 'No, I don't have a problem.' Céline went on, 'You know, I have to say, it's amazing, right? Some people shave the heads of their children, and people say, 'Oh, isn't that terrible.' Well, I don't even cut my son's hair, and they say, 'Oh my God, when is she gonna cut her son's hair?'' 'Whatever I will do, I won't please anyone… Did you know that René-Charles makes his own decisions?' she said, noting that she'd asked her son many times if he wanted his hair cut or even trimmed. Looking back on the clip now, several internet users called out Ellen's lack of 'self-awareness' as they criticized the interaction. 'I love how badly some of these Ellen clips have aged. She was viewed as a 'fun' and 'happy' place to go promote things and instead some people got rude invasive questions masked under humor and some people she literally scared the daylights out of with her 'surprises,'' one person wrote. Let me know what you think in the comments.
9 News
10-07-2025
- Business
- 9 News
Sabrina joined a common 'side hustle' to make extra cash. It 'destroyed' her
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Exclusive: Sabrina wanted to make some extra cash. Chloe* followed other local mums. Ellen* was looking for love. All three took part in in multi-level marketing (MLM) businesses that they say left them in financial or emotional ruin. Sabrina wanted to make some extra cash but ended up broke. (Supplied) There are about 300,000 MLM consultants in Australia, according to Direct Selling Australia (DSA) – about 80 per cent of them women. MLMs are legal in Australia but research shows most consultants will only lose money. The industry has also been plagued with allegations of "toxic" culture and unethical business practices for years. Yet more than 90,000 Aussies joined MLMs in 2023 alone, many just trying to make ends meet. "They prey on vulnerable people, they offer hope in this financial crisis," Ellen told MLM businesses, also known as direct selling or network marketing, work by recruiting individual salespeople or "consultants". But they don't receive a salary or wages. Instead, they make money by selling MLM products, which they must purchase themselves from the business then sell at a markup or through recruitment. Consultants can make hefty bonuses by recruiting other consultants under them (known as their "downline") to earn a percentage on all those recruits' sales. This model, popularised by brands like Avon and Tupperware, has been compared to those of illegal pyramid schemes but MLMs are legal under Australian Consumer Law because they offer tangible products. But fewer than one per cent of MLM consultants make a profit, according to US research , and a slew of MLMs have been accused of unethical sales and recruitment tactics. Consultants predominantly sell and recruit through their personal networks, targeting friends, family and social media connections to buy or join. And most MLMs require consultants to make regular purchases and meet sales targets just to stay in the business. So why would someone ever join? Sabrina was working as a travel agent in Queensland when an old friend suggested she join skincare MLM NuCerity. She promised it would help Sabrina achieve financial freedom and be her own boss. "I was doing a lot of overtime and she started telling me how it would be a great way to eventually get some time freedom," Sabrina told "I signed up straight away." She believed her friend had her best interests in mind and ignored some red flags, like when other consultants allegedly told her not to Google the business. "I trusted her, so I didn't really question anything," Sabrina said. Sabrina "didn't question anything" when an old friend recruited her into an MLM business. (Supplied) Had she Googled NuCerity, Sabrina might have found warnings not to join the MLM that left her broke and emotionally "shattered". Sabrina was with NuCerity for four years but never made more than a few hundred dollars a month, even after quitting her job to focus on the MLM. Any money she did make was spent on NuCerity products to stay in the business, so she had to rely on her then-partner to cover rent, bills and groceries. NuCerity has since gone out of business. It was acquired by ARIIX , which has also gone out of business and in turn was acquired by NewAge. All three companies have not responded to a request for comment. Single mum Ellen was convinced to join a health product MLM by a man she met on a dating app who swore it would be the "perfect side hustle" on top of her nursing job. She hoped to make extra cash and was involved with a string of MLMs over the next few years but lost thousands. "This has really f----- me over emotionally and financially," she said tearfully. Other former consultants told they were recruited into MLMs by friends and relatives who promised they could earn easy money and work from home. Most said they only believed the claims because of their relationship with the recruiter. Chloe, from Perth, was sceptical when local mums started joining a beauty MLM but was eventually recruited by a relative. Though she made $6000 in less than a year, she said the toxic and "cult-like" behaviour she witnessed in the MLM shocked her. "Not only did I witness most mums losing money but the emotional and spiritual abuse was like nothing I'd seen before," Chloe said. She alleged other consultants bullied and harassed new recruits, manipulated them into paying for their own training courses and "shut down" anyone who challenged them. When reached out to the health MLM it said it took "allegations of bullying and harassment extremely seriously but strongly rejects any allegations that misrepresent our business model, culture, or the safety of our products." Sabrina alleged she was encouraged by NuCerity consultants to spend beyond her means to maintain the image of success even when she was scraping by. She claimed that when she questioned these tactics, she was "gaslit" into believing she was the problem. "It's incredible how these groups can just brainwash you," she said. "My auntie even asked me, 'Is this a cult?'" It certainly felt like one to Ellen, who only stayed in the MLM industry for so long because she craved a sense of community. Most MLMs encourage consultants to connect and form groups, offering a sense of connection to vulnerable and isolated individuals. "I'm very isolated socially and I felt like I belonged," Ellen said, but it soured quickly. "They pretend to be your friend [but] they just close ranks and shut you out if you don't do exactly what they say." Former consultants alleged they were encouraged to target vulnerable people to boost sales and recruitment. "We were encouraged to find a niche – burnt-out nurses, or menopausal women, or single mums – and infiltrate," Ellen claimed. "To join all these Facebook groups, then start offering [MLM products] on the sly." Sabrina and two other NuCerity consultants went a step further, starting their own Facebook group to lure other women into the MLM. Advertised as a group for women to make friends, they used it to identify and connect with potential targets. "We started organising weekend coffees under the pretence of wanting to connect and make friends ... we were really sneaky, to be honest," Sabrina said. Then they tried to sell to or recruit the women, many of whom had limited social or support networks. Chloe said that mothers in her local area were prime targets, as many were socially isolated and craved connection with other women. "The women who join are not dumb or naïve," she said. "They are being recruited by their best friends, sisters, mums, aunties, work colleagues, people they know, like and trust ... and it's not simple to leave." When Sabrina finally left NuCerity it was because she couldn't afford the $200 minimum monthly spend to stay in the business. As soon as that happened, the consultants she'd called friends cut her off. "Everything just started crumbling. I completely lost my self-esteem, I was very depressed," she said. It took months to recover financially and emotionally, and years to come clean to members of the Facebook group she had started (after the other consultants left). Ellen struggled for years before finally escaping the MLM industry after saying she said she realised it was "all smoke and mirrors". "It's a lot of manipulation, you're most likely not going to succeed, you're most likely going to lose a hell of a lot of friends and family," she said. She's suffered mental health issues as a result and is still thousands of dollars out of pocket. Sabrina, Chloe and Ellen now spend their free time educating other Australians about the financial and personal risks of MLMs in the hopes that other women don't fall into the same trap. "They are not providing an opportunity for mums and vulnerable people," Chloe said. "It's a model where only one per cent earn a decent income and the rest lose money." Sabrina added that Australians who leave MLMs shouldn't feel ashamed to share their stories, as they can help others find the motivation to get out of a bad situation. She, Chloe and Ellen called for better financial education for vulnerable groups and greater government protections and support for people who lose money in MLMs. *Names changed for privacy. national money finance business CONTACT US
