Coach Stormy is facing a federal lawsuit after the Federal Trade Commission accused her of misleading people with claims that they could become millionaires within months, as records show that the majority of participants earned little to no income.
According to the FTC’s complaint, Stormy Wellington built her platform as a top recruiter in multilevel marketing companies, first with Total Life Changes and later with Farmasi. Over the years, she used social media, including YouTube and Facebook, to promote what the agency describes as unsubstantiated income opportunities. In one widely circulated post, she claimed she would help 1,000 families earn five to seven figures within a year, while also telling recruits they could expect at least six-figure earnings.
Federal regulators say those promises did not reflect reality. Income disclosures from Total Life Changes show that in 2023, more than 76 percent of active participants earned no compensation, while only a small fraction made more than $5,000. Similar figures were reported for Farmasi, where fewer than one percent of participants reached the six-figure income range that Wellington allegedly promoted.
The lawsuit centers on three key claims outlined by the FTC. First, officials allege that Coach Stormy made false or unsubstantiated earnings claims to attract recruits, presenting financial outcomes that were not supported by actual data. The complaint points to repeated statements in videos and online posts where she described rapid wealth-building opportunities that most participants did not achieve.
Second, the FTC argues that Coach Stormy misrepresented the financial reality of the business ventures by failing to disclose how few participants earned meaningful income. According to the filing, her messaging created a misleading picture of success while omitting the low earnings experienced by the majority of recruits.
Third, regulators claim that Coach Stormy used her platform to build and expand her downline by relying on these claims, encouraging others to join under expectations that did not align with documented income results. The agency maintains that these practices influenced individuals seeking legitimate ways to earn a living.
In response to the allegations, a proposed settlement would prohibit Coach Stormy from making or supporting misleading claims about potential earnings in any future business ventures. The order also requires that any income representations be backed by written evidence and made available to prospective participants upon request. Additionally, she would be required to inform members within her network about the restrictions against deceptive or unverified claims.
The FTC confirmed that the case has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, following a unanimous vote by the commission to move forward with the complaint.
As the case proceeds, federal authorities continue to examine the scope of the claims and the impact on individuals who joined the programs based on the earnings promises presented.
