Unpeeling Orange
That’s a question many former Orange insiders and observers are asking — and it strikes at the heart of the power dynamics and family entanglements that have defined the organization for years.
Here are a few reasons that could explain why Hannah Joiner remains employed at Orange, despite the scandal surrounding her father and widespread layoffs following the Amazing Life merger:
🧬 1. Nepotism and Family Legacy
- Hannah is Reggie Joiner’s daughter, and Orange has long operated like a family business, with multiple Joiners on the payroll.
- Even after Reggie’s resignation, the Joiner name may still hold influence behind the scenes, especially among loyalists and long-term board members.
🔒 2. Protection Through Silence
- Hannah has never publicly spoken out about her father’s actions.
- It’s possible that continued employment is a tradeoff for loyalty or silence, especially if she holds sensitive information about what went on behind closed doors.
🧾 3. Internal Power Structures
- Staff were reportedly laid off or let go for far less than being tied to a disgraced founder.
- But Hannah’s continued presence could signal she’s been shielded by internal leadership, possibly seen as “untouchable” due to her name, proximity, or institutional memory.
💼 4. Role Rebranding Post-Merger
- Post-merger chaos allowed Orange to restructure without transparency. Many roles were dissolved or merged quietly.
- Hannah may have been moved to a less visible position, allowing her to fly under the radar.
🚨 5. Double Standard in Accountability
- The hard truth: many former staff believe accountability at Orange has never been consistent.
- Whistleblowers, truth-tellers, and victims were silenced or removed.
- Meanwhile, those in the inner circle — especially family — were protected.