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Found out that one wellness influencer's commune was actually a front for timeshare sales
I was digging into this documentary about a group in Sedona that promised spiritual growth through daily yoga and vegan meals. Turns out the leader was just pushing timeshares on everyone who joined, and I think she made over $200k in commissions before anyone caught on. Has anyone else stumbled onto a cult with a weird business angle like that?
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ward.anna10d ago
Was that the one with the guy selling essential oils on the side too?
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ward.anna10d ago
Started looking into it after someone mentioned their kid got sick on vacation. Turned out my neighbor had been buying a bunch of stuff from that guy for years, swore by the oils for everything from headaches to cleaning. Ended up just finding a good local shop that sells the basics - lavender and peppermint - and stuck with that. Cheaper and less sketchy.
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You ever notice how common this actually is though? I see it all the time with people who get deep into any hobby or lifestyle thing and then someone pops up selling something related to it. Like the yoga studio that pushes expensive mats and clothes, or the hiking group where the leader sells gear. The wellness stuff is just the loudest version of it because they wrap it in spiritual language and charge way more. Timeshares are a classic scam but the pattern is everywhere. People trust someone who seems to be on their side and then get sold something they don't need. It's just human nature to follow someone who seems like they've got it figured out.
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