Best Roberta Blevins Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 321 : The High Priestess of Pink - Part 1 1:08:07

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Nic is back and we're here to deep dive into the life and legacy of Mary Kay Ash, the founder of one of the oldest MLM companies. The story that is told to consultants and regurgitated over and over at events about Mary Kay's life and the founding of the company? Turns out, it's not true. Nic has come with the records and receipts as we go through …

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Episode 320 : Haunted San Diego 1:01:12

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Happy Halloween Huns! Come join us as we explore the earliest spooky history and most haunted locations all over San Diego. In this special Halloween episode we go on location and experience San Diego, just after the Mexican-American War; the development of present day Downtown, the history of The Whaley House, San Diego's first cemetery El Campo S…

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Episode 319 : The Death of Alene Schrader 1:19:41

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In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Alene Schrader, who suffered fatal medical neglect at the hands of her granddaughter, Kandise Sheahen, a registered nurse involved in the MLM Q Sciences. Our conversation with Alene's grandson, Jon Schrader and his wife Francesa, explores the dangers of MLM products as healthcare, the risks associa…

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Episode 318 : Mallory DeMille 1:13:59

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Let's grab Mallory DeMille and dive into the wacky world of wellness influencers; the rise of grifters, the impact of the MAHA movement, and the absurd trends that have emerged in recent years. We discuss how wellness influencers exploit tragedies for profit, the gamification of the wellness space, and the challenges of helping change minds in a wo…

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Bonus Episode Recap - 317 : Lillian & MVP 41:33

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After he listened to the last episode, Mr. F had a lot of questions and insight about Lillian's story. We literally talked about aspects of it everyday, so much so that I said we should just sit down and record our thoughts about this MLM that isn't quite and MLM, Magical Vacation Planners. If you had more thoughts or pending questions about the la…

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Episode 317 : Lillian 1:01:50

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Meet Lillian, a former travel agent with Magical Vacation Planner, an MLM adjacent travel agency with some allegedly shady practices. We chat about MVP's commission-based payment structure, and what that meant for the reps with the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic's lockdown. Our conversation delves into MVP's recruitment practices, in…

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Episode 316 : "The Spookiest Place on Earth" 1:12:09

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Happy October and welcome to the Spooky Era of our "Holiday Magic" episodes! Journey with us today on our recent trip to celebrate Abbey's birthday at Disneyland, just in time for Halloween! In this episode we share some of our favorite ghost stories, urban legends, Easter eggs and history from California's Disneyland, along with some audio recorde…

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Episode 315 : Renee 1:17:04

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In continuing our education into GLP-1s, our guest Renee and I discuss the complexities of the different medications, their impact on health, and the challenges faced in accessing these treatments within the U.S. healthcare system. We explore the stigma surrounding weight loss drugs, the role insurance plays, and the rise of scammers in the GLP-1 s…

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Episode 314 : MLM Mini Dive : Marketplace Global 56:36

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Julie is back and today we are diving into an MLM called MarketPlace Global, exploring its products, the owner's juicy history with MLM, and the closed loop system being run without most people's knowledge. Julie fills us in on their current flagship product, Phix, its controversial claims and shady practices, and tells us a never before heard stor…

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Episode 313 : Beth and Matt 59:28

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We've got Beth & Matt from Cut The Crap Podcast here today to discuss the rising trend of GLP-1 medications in influencer culture. In our chat, we explore the ethical concerns over the marketing of these drugs, the implications of telehealth, the financial incentives for influencers, and the potential dangers of unregulated use of GLP-1s. We are no…

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Bonus Episode Recap - 312 : Elle Giacomini 33:54

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Mr. F joins me for a new bonus Episode Recap series we are trying out! These bonus episodes will be recaps of the previous episode and address various updates, questions, comments and thoughts we had while listening! Elle couldn't join us today, because she had to have surgery so we send our well wishes while we recap our thoughts on Twin Flames, t…

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Episode 312 : Elle Giacomini 1:29:15

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Meet Elle Giacomini, a chemist turned musician and a survivor of the Twin Flames Universe cult. In our chat we discuss Elle's journey into Twin Flame, and the manipulative practices and psychological teachings of its leaders, including the controversial mirror exercise. We explore the dynamics of twin flames, the MLM-like structure of the cult, and…

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Episode 311 : Anna 1:13:31

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When Anna started dating Jeff he was already deep in Amway, ready to recruit her into his downline. Never at any point in their relationship was Amway not there as a constant third wheel, adding stress, debt and resentment to every day. In this episode we discuss the toxic patriarchal structure alive and well in Amway, the rampant use of faith mani…

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Episode 310 : Meredith Adams 1:18:05

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Meredith was a single woman living in New York City when she was recruited into Amway. Over the years she devoted her life to the business, she noticed how patriarchal and cookie cutter the entire organization actually was. In our chat we talk about Amway Broadway Dreams, what life and business looks like after MLM and her viral giant cat. Connect …

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Episode 309 : Alex Stratton 1:05:31

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In 2022, Alex had bariatric surgery that changed her entire life. Carefully navigating her new normal with the help of a specialized medical team, Alex did everything right but still couldn't escape the incessant nagging of "quick fix" pitches from MLM Huns. We also talk about GLP-1's and the shady influencer culture surrounding their surge in popu…

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Episode 308 : Sara Part 2 1:05:30

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In the conclusion of Sara's story, we get up an close and personal tour of the inner workings of the Shaklee pyramid. As Sara watches the panic within the team when everything is threatened to crumble, she's disappointed by the reactions of those she trusted most and starts to question her place in it all. Plus, more pieces to the Shaklee/Modere/Am…

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Episode 307 : Sara Part 1 1:22:19

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When Sara looks back on her younger years and the communities she found herself in, she knows now that they were dripping with the telltale signs of coercive control and social pressure. In Part 1 of my conversation with Sara, we take a trip down memory lane, visiting each group starting with her first experiences as a teenager. Through the years l…

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Episode 306 : Kiersten Lyons 1:34:54

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What happens when the life you've been working toward doesn't work out? When it comes to relationships, friends, jobs and dreams, Kiersten has been crushed by them all, braved the internet to tell the tales and bares her soul in her new book Crushed. From trying to make it big in Hollywood, getting kicked out of a cult, or avoiding huns selling ski…

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Episode 305 : Kryssie 1:19:08

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During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Kryssie saw A LOT of growth in her MLM, Zyia - yet another MLM selling brightly colored leggings to women who already own too many leggings. Throughout her time climbing the ranks, Kryssie was a generous leader, buying lavish gifts and incentive bonuses to her growing team. While deep in MLM, Kryssie found coaching and…

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Episode 304 : Jenn Mruk 1:43:16

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After our last episode about Arieyl, you asked for a deeper dive into the company and more tea, so I answered! In her 15 years in MLM, Jennifer Mruk has seen and experienced some stuff, but nothing quite like her time in Arieyl. Now that she's out and AntiMLM, she is sharing her insider information, including questionable products, shady leadership…

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Episode 303 : Delaware House Bill 162 57:09

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In today's episode, Julie Anderson and Mr F. join me to talk about the recent Delaware House Bill 162, what's next and what that means for Multi Level Marketing in the future. Plus Mr. F shares some insight into Lobbying and things get Canadian. Show Notes Follow Julie : Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube Contact Melanie Ross Levin : Email | M…

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Episode 302 : Kyle Humiston 1:14:41

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For most of his young adult life, Kyle was deep in Amway, building a business while sacrificing living an authentic life. It wasn't until the facade began to chip away that he started to see the cracks in the business model, and after a shady experience followed by a betrayal, made a decision that changed his entire life. Show Notes Follow Kyle : I…

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Episode 301 : MLM Mini Dive : Belle Vitale 1:10:03

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Jen is back and this time we're talking all about the Bodi adjacent program by Autumn Calabrese, Belle Vitale! If you've been stuck in the toxic diet culture cycle, or maybe you're in perimenopause, and you're being bombarded with hormone health gimmicks, this episode may help you navigate those waters. Show Notes Connect with Jen! : ⁠Instagram⁠ | …

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Episode 300 : The 300th Episode! 51:49

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It's our 300th episode! Mr. F is here to hang out and help me with commentary on our latest Instagram Polls, plus give us his "not a lawyer" legal expertise regarding the Modere Bankruptcy case! Thank you so much for being here and supporting the show! Show Notes Modere Hiding it's Insolvency11 U.S. Code § 507 - Priorities Modere Bankruptcy Filing …

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Episode 299 : Maile 1:16:51

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On April 11th, the MLM Modere, who had been in business for over 23 years, shocked it's reps and shut it doors unexpectedly. That same day, I got a text from Maile, letting me know that since Modere was gone, she was finally free to tell her story and share the secrets she knew about the company. In this juicy tell all we talk about some of the mor…

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Episode 298 : Kelli Part 2 1:19:56

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Part 2 of our episode with Kelli gets into the nitty gritty of what's been happening at Arieyl. As one of the only people at corporate who never signed an NDA, Kelli has a lot to say about what went on when she was there, and answers some of the rumors that have been shared with me anonymously. Plus, an update to what's been found in several produc…

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Episode 297 : Kelli Part 1 1:35:16

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*Content Warning! This episode deals with traumatic themes of trafficking, sexual allegations and spiritual abuse. Please use caution when listening.* In Part 1 of our 2 part story, we meet Kelli and hear her testimony of her time in a corporate position at the MLM Arieyl. As a founding member, Kelli saw and experienced more than her fair share of …

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Episode 296 : Little Bosses Everywhere 1:15:40

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Three years ago Bridget Read reached out to me to talk about my experiences in AntiMLM Advocacy for a book she was writing at the time. Today Bridget is here to talk about that very book, Little Bosses Everywhere, which comes out May 6th! In our chat we discuss the early days of the Health and Wellness industry, MLMs, and Amway's connections to Ame…

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Episode 295 : MLM Mini Dive : Youngevity 1:26:51

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We've got another MLM Mini Dive with Julie today! This time it's Youngevity, the MLM with my favorite stupid name! If you've been following the Epicure drama you may have heard rumors of it being sold to Youngevity, and Julie is here to tell us what she knows about it. We also talk about the beginnings of the company, and how deeply connected to ot…

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Episode 294 : Jen McIntyre 1:20:35

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Whew! We've got a doozy with today's episode! We're joined by Jen McIntyre, a former rep for Epicure who's got an inside look into the failed MLM. As one of the first American consultants, Jen saw A LOT of things that rubbed her the wrong way, and she couldn't wait to share the second the went under. AND! Since recording this episode in February, E…

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Episode 293 : Nandi Returns 51:42

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In today's episode, Mr. F joins us to chat about the future of health and wellness trends and the closing of the MLM Modere. Plus, Nandi returns to share her experiences using Nutrilite products during her time in Amway, and some of the more ridiculous products in their lineup. Show Notes Nutrilite Wiki NSF International Amway Farms Blue Light Vita…

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Episode 292 : Cassandra 1:05:48

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Cassandra was working in a gym when she tried Zyia leggings for the first time. With a built in customer base and a background in sales, she decided to jump into the company and see what she could make of it. Like most of us who join pyramid schemes, she didn't gain the financial freedom she was promised, but that didn't stop her from bouncing from…

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Episode 291 : Katie 53:32

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*Content Warning : This episode deals with eating disorders and disordered eating. Please use discretion when listening.* After many successful years on a popular weight loss program, corporate changes lead Katie to no longer seeing the results she wanted. As a marathon runner, Katie always been physically active, until a spinal surgery left her un…

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Episode 290 : Tasha 1:14:38

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Have you ever heard that some MLMs are willable businesses, that you can pass down to your children so they can inherit your income? Have you ever wondered what that meant and if there was any legitimacy to those claims, or if it was just another MLM lie? Today we have Tasha, an attorney who focuses on estate planning and estate administration, inc…

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Episode 289 : Jen Borruso 52:12

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*Content Warning: This episode deals with Toxic Diet Culture and mentions disordered eating and orthorexia. Please use caution when listening.* When I first put out a call to action for this season's main theme of Health and Wellness, SO MANY of you reached out and told me that I needed to chat with Jen Borruso. Not only is Jen now a Personal Train…

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Episode 288 : MLM Mini Dive : FermaGlo 1:13:14

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Today Platinum Chelsea joins us to talk about the newest MLM in pre-pre-launch, FermaGlo. It's a fun MLM Mini Dive episode loaded with nonsense, zoom calls, sound effects, deep speculation, professional advice and an AI song singing FermaGlo's praises. Jump in, grab yourself a snack and a drink and be prepared to learn everything we know about the …

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Episode 287 : Mariah 1:13:21

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Mariah spent almost her entire 20's in Amway, in a pyramid filled with family members. Throughout their time in LTD, Mariah and her husband faced a multitude of health and wellness struggles including miscarriage, an emergency bowel restructuring, and a scary mystery illness and diagnosis. The most common denominator? Amway. Show Notes Adverse reac…

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Episode 286 : Samantha 1:02:02

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Samantha started using Young Living Essential Oils because she believed they would be a safer alternative to mainstream household cleaners and products. She quickly found herself with a shelf full of EO vials and deeply immersed in the #oilylife, throwing away all the "negative" products and replacing them with Young Living dupes. As she built a te…

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Episode 285 : MLM Mini Dive : Make Wellness 59:06

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In our first ever podcast based MLM Mini Dive, Julie Anderson is here to help us understand the new MLM Make Wellness and some of it's shadier history. If you've been haggled about "BioActive Precision Peptides" this is the episode for you, and while you're listening, go ahead and send it to 3 friends who need to hear it too. This episode also feat…

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Episode 284 : Matt & Tracey 1:26:23

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Who doesn't love a good and juicy MLM story about the dangers of dating in your downline? Now add Amway to the mix, and we've got a hilariously honest and vulnerable origin story about Matt and his wife Tracey, and all the sick mind games the IBOs in LTD played with them along the way. It's been over 16 years since they've relived some of these sto…

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Episode 283 : Tracie Bezerra 1:25:07

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Because we're focusing a bit more on the Health and Wellness MLMs this year, we've got an educational episode for you today. Folks on the neurodivergent spectrum tend to get targeted often by MLMs offering anecdotal promises of cures and quick fixes, so it felt important to provide empathy and context. When we're deep in MLM, we often don't take a …

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Episode 282 : Lindsay 1:29:06

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Have you ever experienced FOMO? It's the "Fear of Missing Out" and it often plays a large part in the MLM experiences. Today's guest Lindsay is no exception to MLM FOMO and wanted to share her story of her time in Senegence. From using the large Facebook group she managed as a sales pool, to realizing that everything she experienced was dripping wi…

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Episode 281 : Joline Atkins 1:22:41

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In the fall of 2024, the MLM world was rocked when Beachbody/BODi announced they were dropping the MLM aspect and going affiliate. Our guest, Joline Atkins was there to witness every rise and fall in her 14 year stint with the company. From nearly ruining her family vacation hitting 5 Star Diamond, to simply asking too many questions, Joline ethica…

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Episode 280 : Remembering Mike Rinder 1:17:25

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On January 5th, 2025, we lost our friend Mike Rinder to his battle with esophageal cancer. Mike was a friend of the pod, fierce fighter again coercive control and abuse, and a advocate for all cult survivors. The legacy he built will live on and continue to help and inspire survivors to come. We will miss you Mike! COBSCOHB From the Vault! December…

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Episode 279 : The Best of 2024 54:37

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Happy 2025! Enjoy this collection of the Best of 2024, hand picked by yours truly and you, the listeners! Enjoy! Show Notes Full episodes of all our 2024 clips below! Shanny Payton Sandy Rusk Sarah Rathbun Nick Thompson Dr. Amy Saltzman, MD Don Martin Apostate Alex Chris Shelton Marc & Claire Headley Hannah Alonzo Kurtis Waldron Ginger & Michael Ro…

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Episode 278 : 2024 Bloopers 23:48

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Happy Holidays from the Triple Diamond Team at Life After MLM! Here is a fun collections of outtakes and bloopers that happened in 2024 behind the scenes of the podcast. From tangents with guests, to uncontrollable interruptions, enjoy the chaos that happens behind your favorite episodes and thank you for making 2024 our best year yet! Show Notes O…

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Episode 277 : Hope Kraal 1:21:32

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Merry Christmas Huns! We've got a bit of Holiday Magic brewing with a special Yuletide episode, filled with all the themes we've come to love over here at Life After MLM; Cultiness, Evangelical Christianity, and Amway. Meet Hope Kraal, who as a former WWDB IBO has a lot to say about World Wide Dream Builders and Amway, including how they use faith …

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Episode 276 : DeAnne McMahan 1:28:10

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DeAnne was just looking for a job online when she ran across a posting for what seemed like a legit marketing and sales position. What she actually found was an office for Smart Circle, an MLM where she would be selling discount coupons, door-to-door. In our chat we talk how Smart Circle is slightly different from traditional MLMs, what red flags t…

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Episode 275 : Dr. Mara Einstein 1:36:39

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Dr. Mara Einstein is an internationally recognized expert on deceptive marketing tactics who I had the pleasure of meeting at the MLM Conference. After working for a decade in corporate marketing for some of the biggest names in the business (MTV, NBC, Miller Beer), she left for academia, motivated by a desire to pull back the curtain on consumeris…

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A Quick Update 12:17

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We'll be taking a little time off to grieve the loss of Aunt Jackie and will be back to new episodes soon. Thank you for understanding. Show Notes Out of MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report Fraud Truth in Advertising Report to your state Attorney General's office! Not in the U.S.? No Problem! Support the…