Let's do Something Truly Different
Truly Essential offers a new recipe for direct selling success: create a simple yet rewarding Partner experience while doing something profound to help those who need it most. Truly founder Manoj Bhargava hand-picked a team of seasoned direct selling experts to bring that vision to life.
Manoj Bhargava
CEO & Founder
Truly Essential is led by CEO and Founder Manoj Bhargava, the creator of 5-hour Energy and many other successful businesses. He believes those with more have a duty to serve those with less and has pledged to donate 99% of his wealth to facilitate meaningful change. Through his Billions in Change movement, he develops useful inventions to help the less fortunate obtain basic needs, enabling them to live healthy, productive lives. With Truly Essential, he has created life-changing hydration productsโTrue Hydration, Cellular Hydration, and Natural Glow Hydrationโthat effectively hydrate inside the cells without relying on sodium or sugar.
Jon Raynes
COO
As Truly Essential's Chief Operating Officer, Jon brings over 20 years of direct selling experience both as a field leader and corporate executive. In his time as a distributor he built multiple six-figure businesses, gaining a deep understanding and empathy for the unique needs of the field. On the corporate side, he has held senior leadership positions driving global sales operations, business strategy, and field development. Jon's dual experience equips him with unique insights that are invaluable as he leads the day-to-day operations of Truly Essential team. Jon graduated cum laude from the University of Utah.
Brandon Mucci
Executive Sales Consultant
Brandon is a seasoned direct selling executive with a background in international business, operations, sales strategy, and strategic development. Heโs led successful initiatives that have driven growth and operational efficiency in highly competitive markets. Brandon's career includes pivotal roles at two different multibillion dollar direct sellers, where he spearheaded international expansion and streamlined operations across multiple regions. At Truly, Brandon plays a critical role as Executive Consultant over operations, compensation, and technology solutions. Brandon lives in Utah with his wife and kids.
Jenny Carr
Project Manager
Jenny is a highly motivated project manager, known for her exceptional organizational skills and positive, outgoing demeanor. With extensive experience in marketing and beyond, she excels in managing timelines, budgets, and quality control for various projects. Jenny has worked within numerous industries including sports and entertainment, retail and marketing agencies. A graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelor's degree in Advertising specializing in Public Relations, Jenny is a valuable asset to the Truly team, bringing both strategic insight and hands-on expertise.
Morgan Bayne
Director of Digital Marketing
Morgan is a seasoned digital marketing professional with a proven track record of success in various industries, including financial services, education, and event marketing. Her career began at the age of 15 when she created a blog that amassed over 100,000 followers in a few short years. She now specializes in directing multi-channel marketing strategies, demonstrating expertise in social media management, PPC advertising, and web development. With a strong foundation in graphic design, video editing, and marketing automation, Morgan excels in creating visually compelling and effective marketing funnels. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Advertising Management from Michigan State University, Morgan relocated to Metro Detroit, where she now resides with her dog.
Evan David
VIP Customer Service
Evan brings with him a detailed background in all aspects of Business Operations, Customer Service and Employee Management. The majority of his 5-year career path has been spent in a large-scale Healthcare corporation, driving change for those in need of Behavioral Therapy. During this time, Evan gained extensive experience with operational transformation, and has utilized these skills to assist with the exponential growth of Truly Essential. He thrives in rapidly changing environments and is committed to providing top-notch customer service to each individual he encounters. Outside of work, Evan loves spending time with his Fiancรฉe, Abbey, and their two dogs, Kelso and Penelope. He enjoys golfing, camping, and cheering on all of Detroit's professional sports teams.
Tisha Humphrey
VIP Customer Service
Tisha has been working in the customer service and event management world for 8+ years. She has a passion for hard work that drives her to help others and to approach challenges with innovative outside-the-box thinking. Tisha excels in planning, coordinating and paying close attention to details while consistently taking initiative. Outside of work, Tisha enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, Oliver, playing volleyball, golfing and traveling.