Life After MLM

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 the troubling gender expectations imposed on memb...

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 manipulation and how fast debt accumulates when you're...

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 with Meredith : Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn |...

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 popularity, what's real, what's safe and some news tha...

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/Amare love triangle. Show Notes Rich Higbee Rejoins...

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 looking for community, Sara eventually finds hersel...

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 skincare, Kiersten shares her story with laughs and w...

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 sobriety, which lead her to opening her eyes to f...

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 and some very unchristian like behaviors from the...

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 | Meet your Representative Contact your elected offic...

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 : Instagram | TikTok | Threads You're Not Crazy : Wak...

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 | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Website⁠ Work with Jen! : ⁠FREE 30 Mi...

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 Insolvency 11 U.S. Code § 507 - Priorities Modere Bankruptcy Filing Out of MLM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The BITE Model⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LAM...

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 more outrageous special perks top reps received and s...

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 products that shouldn't be there. Show Notes Softer Stre...

*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 questionable behavior, and she wanted to come clea...

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 American government. Show Notes Connect with Bridget!...

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 other MLMs it is. If you like the Min Dive episodes,...

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, Epicure is under new ownership in the shadiest of w...

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 Vitamins for Eyes (Amazon) Nutrilite Products Out of M...

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 MLM to MLM until she finally opened her eyes. Sho...

*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 unable to exercise at all. After gaining more weight...

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, including trust administration and probate, to answer...

*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 Trainer & Nutrition Coach, but she used to be a Bea...

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 fermented plant beauty product MLM FermaGlo so far...