Meri Brown and Janelle Brown, longtime cast members of TLC’s Sister Wives, have entered a new professional chapter by launching life coaching–related businesses, drawing both interest and skepticism from fans of the series.
The announcements, shared through social media and promotional materials, position both women as mentors focused on personal growth, resilience, and navigating life transitions.
The ventures come after years of highly publicized family changes, including the unraveling of the Brown family’s plural marriage structure—experiences that Meri and Janelle cite as part of the foundation for their coaching perspectives.
Supporters argue that the move is a natural extension of their public journeys. Having spent more than a decade sharing personal struggles, relationship challenges, and reinvention on reality television, both women have built strong personal brands and loyal followings.
Fans sympathetic to the idea say their lived experiences could resonate with clients facing divorce, identity shifts, or major life resets.
However, the launches have also sparked debate online, with some critics questioning whether the businesses meet professional standards commonly associated with life coaching.
Unlike licensed therapy or counseling, life coaching is largely unregulated, allowing individuals to offer services without formal certification.
This has led some viewers to ask whether the Brown ventures are fully transparent about qualifications, scope of services, and pricing.
Notably, neither Meri nor Janelle has publicly claimed to be licensed mental health professionals. Their messaging emphasizes motivation, accountability, and personal insight rather than clinical treatment.
Media analysts note that such distinctions are important, particularly for consumers seeking emotional or psychological support.
“There’s a broader conversation happening here,” said one reality TV commentator. “Public figures often monetize their personal stories, and that isn’t inherently problematic.
The key issue is clarity—making sure clients understand what they are, and are not, paying for.”
At this time, there is no evidence suggesting the businesses are fraudulent, and no regulatory action has been reported. Consumer advocates emphasize that potential clients should do what they would with any coaching service: research credentials, review contracts carefully, and assess whether the offering aligns with their needs.
The discussion reflects a larger trend of reality television personalities leveraging their platforms to build coaching, wellness, or lifestyle brands. For Meri and Janelle Brown, the ventures appear to represent both financial independence and a redefinition of their public identities beyond Sister Wives.
As interest continues, the long-term success of these businesses will likely depend on transparency, client outcomes, and the ability to separate personal storytelling from professional guidance. For now, the launches remain a subject of lively debate rather than proven controversy.
