Hello, we are
MLM - My Life With...

We highlight the social power of networks. With the user-friendly MLM-Tool, we help people, either on their own or with guidance, gain insight into their social relationships.

We support professionals with training and resources so they can guide others.

Our goal?
To ensure that everyone completes the MLM-Tool at least once.

WHY: The Social Power of Your Network

Your social network is the thread that guides you through life, from the moment you enter the world until your final farewell. There is tremendous social power within your network of people. By bringing this social power to light, you’ll discover the key to a healthy and happy life.

HOW: Stimulate, Inspire, and Motivate

With a direct and pragmatic approach, we make the social power of social networks accessible to everyone. We stimulate, inspire, and motivate to create true “eye-openers.”

WHAT: The MLM-Tool, MLM-Materials,

We offer an accessible online tool that enables anyone to discover the social power of their network. This MLM-Tool, supplemented with inspiring and motivational materials, provides users with valuable insights into their social relationships.

and MLM-Training

We support trainers and coaches with targeted training programs so they can guide others in discovering their social network. Our products inspire, motivate, and stimulate, always with the goal of revealing the social power of the social network.

Our History

The MLM-Tool began with a simple, urgent question from parents at OSANI: “What will happen to my child when I’m no longer here?” Together with these parents, Angelique discovered that it’s not about what, but about who: who will be there then? This insight evolved into a practical tool that turns concerns into concrete action—a simple method for visually mapping out a support network in five steps.

While working with patient organizations, Angelique saw time and again how important a strong social network is and how few people truly know who is there for them. There was no practical tool yet to make this visible. The MLM-Tool had an impact here as well. In 2016, the booklet “MLM – My Life With… Who?” was published.

Following successful projects at ’s Heerenloo (2017–2019) and a European project with Maasstad Hospital (2020–2023), the tool is now being used in municipal programs in England. In 2025, we also launched the online version in the Netherlands.

The MLM-Tool is for everyone: parents, family caregivers, support providers, and healthcare professionals. It's for anyone who wants to see, understand, and strengthen their social network.

Behind the MLM - My Life With...

Angelique van Dam

Director/owner of the MLM-Tool

My mission: to make social networks visible.

I kept asking myself:
Who’s there when you need someone?
Who can you call?

As a director at organizations including the CG Council, the Humanitas Association, and the MS and Osteoporosis Association, I saw the same thing over and over again: it’s as if people’s social networks don’t even exist.

In 2010, together with parents of children with disabilities, I developed the first version of MLM-Tool. This was followed by projects at 's Heerenloo, the European PATH program, and, in 2025, the launch of the digital version at MLM-Tool.

MLM-Tool: For individuals and for the professionals who want to support them.

Anna van Buuren

Program Manager

Since 2020, I have been dedicating myself with great enthusiasm and passion to MLM—My Life With…. I strongly believe in the power of connection. A strong and supportive social network is the foundation for that. Through the “ MLM-tool ,” I want to reach as many people as possible and help them experience what their own network can mean to them.

What really appeals to me about My Life With… is its practical and accessible approach. I appreciate that the tool and materials are accessible to everyone and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

I am convinced that the MLM-Tool helps people gain insight into their network and thus make more informed choices.

I'd love to discuss the possibilities for your organization with you!