Life After MLM
Roberta Blevins
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Episode 364 : Facebook Reacts : Amway Aftermath
Episode 364 : Facebook Reacts : Amway Aftermath
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True stories and conversations with survivors, advocates and experts on the insidiousness of cults, frauds, scams and pyramid schemes. Through compassionate and educational informal chats, we work to end the stigma of "failure", in an machine systematically designed for you to fail. Hosted by Roberta Blevins, star of LuLaRich.
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- Episode 364 : Facebook Reacts : Amway Aftermath · 1 sa 27 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 364As the social media chatter dies down around the Amway ruling, I wanted to invite Julie Anderson to come on the show and go through some of the top MLM Influencers posts…
- Episode 363 : Reddit Stories - Amway · 1 sa 18 dk · Bölüm 363We've got an anthology of Amway stories straight off the pages of AntiMLM Reddit for you today! It felt only appropriate after our deep dive this month to see what people's…
- Episode 362 : Amway FAQ · 1 sa 7 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 362We're back with a fun, extra bonus episode about The American Way! We figured after all our case coverage, our listeners would be able to ACE an open book test about Amway, using…
- Episode 361 : FTC v. Amway - Part 4 · 1 sa 30 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 361We've finally made it to the Stipulated Order against Amway portion of our case coverage, basically the ins and outs of what Amway, their LOAs and IBOs can and cannot do going…
- Episode 360 : FTC v. Amway - Part 3 · 1 sa 20 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 360We're back with the 3rd installment of our FTC v. Amway case coverage, and it is JUICY! In this episode we are diving into the allegations of falsifying sales to circumvent the…
- Episode 359 : FTC v. Amway - Part 2 · 1 sa 31 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 359In Part 2 of our FTC v. Amway coverage, we tackle pin levels, ranks and what it takes to get to the top of the pyramid. From edifying your upline, to making sure you get that…
- Episode 358 - FTC v. Amway - Part 1 · 1 sa 44 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 358Did you hear? Amway got smacked down by the FTC in a HISTORICAL decision featuring the largest MLM settlement ever at $225M. In true LAMLM fashion, we dove deep into the case to…
- Episode 357 : Bridge Contracts - Part 2 · 1 sa 10 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 357Part 2 of our Bridge Contract series brings the piping hot tea from the archives of recent MLM Drama. I get so tired of hearing Huns claim that they've never heard of a bridge…
- Episode 356 : Bridge Contracts - Part 1 · 56 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 356It's about time we sat down and talked about Bridge Contracts. You know, those hush-hush secret MLM recruiting bonuses Huns don't like to admit to taking. In Part 1 Mr. F and I…
- Episode 355 : LuLaRich - 5 Years Later · 1 sa 12 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 355September 10th, 2026 marked the 5 year anniversary of the premiere of LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video. In honor of this momentous occasion I reached out to some of the cast and…
- Episode 354 : Agara Life · 1 sa 25 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 354After a much needed 7 month break, Julie Anderson is back to help me expose a new MLM on the block, Agara Life. Once I started looking to it, I found myself in some DEEP rabbit…
- Episode 353 : MLM Convention Horror Stories · 58 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 353Inspired by last week's episode, we're bringing you some Convention Horror stories from our personal experiences, those shared and submitted on antiMLM Reddit, and even some from…
- Episode 352 : MLM Conventions · 1 sa 5 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 352On July 29th 2026, Mr. F and I stepped off the southmost stop of the Las Vegas Monorail and into the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Maybe it was the heat of Vegas or maybe we were…
- Episode 351 : The Rise and Fall of Longaberger · 1 sa 3 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 351We're back with another cautionary tale of an MLM with property to sell. If you've ever been traveling down SR 16 through central Ohio, you may have seen the towering, basket…
- Episode 350 : The Downline · 51 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 350Michelle is joining me today with a BIG update from our former guest, Rachel Weatherly! You may remember Rachel from her incredible Anti-MLM short films, The Hun and The Downline…
- Episode 349 : The History of Medifast · 56 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 349Breaking News! What is going on with Optavia? Right now, Optavia reps have descended upon Orlando, Florida for their annual convention, and this year "Big Changes" are coming to…
- Episode 348 : Is Scentsy Sinking? · 43 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 348A few weeks ago I received a link to an article about Scentsy selling one of their large commercial warehouses as well as Mr. F seeing it for sale on a real estate website. At…
- Episode 347 : LifeVantage · 1 sa 1 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 347We've got a new deep dive into another Health and Wellness MLM that's breaking the rules as if they don't apply to them! This time it's LifeVantage and of course their story…
- Episode 346 : Amare Case Update · 1 sa 4 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 346Who would have thunk it, an Amare case update already? Apparently Amare and their cronies don't think those pesky old FTC orders from the past mean they should be held in…
- Episode 345 : FTC v Amare · 1 sa 11 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 345Another MLM is in hot water again with the FTC! This time it's Amare Global Holdings Inc. for alleged health and incomes claims! So Mr. F and I did what we do best when MLMs are…
- Episode 344 : AI - The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - Part 2 · 44 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 344In Part 2 of our introduction into AI, Michelle and I dive deeper into the ugliness of AI; data centers, environmental destruction, unregulated growth and AI psychosis just to…
- Episode 343 : AI - The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly - Part 1 · 1 sa 3 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 343The rise of AI is inevitable and hard to escape, so I asked Michelle (our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots) to chat with us about the good, bad and ugly of this growing…
- Episode 342 : Wellington v, FTC · 1 sa 48 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 342In part 2 of our Stormy Wellington coverage, we tackle the case brought against her by the FTC, and go down both the formal complaint and the stipulated order to find out EXACTLY…
- Episode 341 : The Rise of Stormy Wellington · 1 sa 47 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 341Coach Stormy Wellington is in trouble with the FTC, which isn't surprising if you know where she started. In part 1 of this double episode, we dive into the rise of Stormy…
- Episode 340 : The Rise and Fall of Sipology · 1 sa 1 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 340This episode started off as a bit of MLM News I was planning to mention in the next episodes housekeeping. I hadn't heard too much about Sipology, but as I started to gather…
- Episode 339 : TronPool · 1 sa 6 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 339While in the middle of a Patreon live chat, I was sent a link to an article on Behind MLM about an alleged AI Generated Crypto Adjacent Pyramid Scheme making the rounds. At…
- Episode 338 : MLM Mini Dive : Vida Divina · 1 sa 15 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 338In our travels around Southern California, Mr. F and I run into a lot of interesting places, and Ontario has been no exception! Not only is it the home of Chick Publications who…
- Episode 337 : MLM Mini Dive : LifeWave · 1 sa 31 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 336We're back from our break with a brand new Mini Dive into an MLM that's one of the most bizarre we've come across. Loaded with games and surprises, Mr. F and I dive into the MLM…
- Episode 336 : MLM Mini Dive: It Works Global! & Zinzino · 1 sa 9 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 336After hearing about the MLM merger between It Works! Global and Zinzino, I felt they both needed their own deep dive, not only into the merger, but the companies themselves as…
- Episode 335 : Shen Yun · 1 sa 1 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 335You may have recently noticed a familiar blitz campaign in your neighborhood, advertising a cultural extravaganza of art, dance and music. For many years I have wanted to dive…
- Episode 334 : Jennie Gage Part 2 · 1 sa 7 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 334Content Warning : This episode includes mention of self harm, sexual abuse, domestic violence, white supremacy and more. Please use discretion when listening.In part 2 of…
- Episode 333 : Jennie Gage Part 1 · 1 sa 2 dk · Sezon 6 Bölüm 333Content Warning : This episode includes mention of self harm, sexual abuse, domestic violence, white supremacy and more. Please use discretion when listening.In part 1 of our…
- Episode 332 : 2025 in Review! · 54 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 332It's the LAST episode of 2025 and we're going out with a bang! Join us as we reveal the results of our Instagram polls, share never before heard audio from the cutting room…
- Episode 331 : Merry Christmas! · 36 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 331In our special Christmas episode, we explore the story and history of the candy cane, discussing its religious symbolism, true origins, and fun facts. With an interactive candy…
- Episode 330 : D.A.R.E. · 1 sa 9 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 330I think by now, most of us have seen the "D.A.R.E. was a cop pyramid scheme" video (if not, it's linked below). I got tagged so many times I felt like I needed to at least look…
- Episode 329 : Cathy Callahan · 1 sa 18 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 329Cathy reached out to me back in the summer to inquire about sharing a perspective that wasn't entirely "Anti-MLM". She had had an extensive and successful experience in the MLM…
- Episode 328 : Emmet Mathieu · 1 sa 26 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 328Trigger Warnings - This episode contains topics such as misogyny, child abuse, and labor exploitation. Please use discretion when listening.Emmet was just a baby when his family…
- Episode 327 : The Yellow Deli · 1 sa 17 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 327Trigger Warnings - This episode contains topics such as racism, misogyny, child abuse, sexual abuse, violence and exploitation. Please use discretion when listening.Mr. F and I…
- Episode 326 : Happy Thanksgiving! · 25 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 326I have been saving this Chick Tract for a Thanksgiving Bonus Episode! Grab a drink, or prep your turkey with us as we dive into the most hilariously ridiculous Chick Tract we've…
- Episode 325 : Jane Borden · 50 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 325Happy Thanksgiving! How about a bit of seasonal American history you probably didn't learn about in 2nd grade? Author of Cults Like Us, Jane Borden and I delve into the…
- Episode 324 : MLM Mini Dive : Asea · 43 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 324I've been wanting to talk about Asea for awhile and a recent comment on Instagram inspired me to take a closer look into the company. After a deep dive into the Asea Redox Cell…
- Episode 323 : The Salem Witch Trials · 1 sa 11 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 323Michelle is here and we are diving into the factual history behind the events of the Salem Witch Trials, starting with the now out-of-print Chick Tract that's the most…
- Episode 322 : The High Priestess of Pink - Part 2 · 1 sa 19 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 322In Part 2 of the High Priestess of Pink, Nic and I discuss the influence of figures like Dale Carnegie on the modern "MLM Mean Girl", the impact of the great wealth transfer on…
- Episode 321 : The High Priestess of Pink - Part 1 · 1 sa 8 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 321Nic 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…
- Episode 320 : Haunted San Diego · 1 sa 1 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 320Happy 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…
- Episode 319 : The Death of Alene Schrader · 1 sa 19 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 319In 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…
- Episode 318 : Mallory DeMille · 1 sa 13 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 318Let'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…
- Bonus Episode Recap - 317 : Lillian & MVP · 42 dk · Sezon 5After 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…
- Episode 317 : Lillian · 1 sa 1 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 317Meet 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…
- Episode 316 : "The Spookiest Place on Earth" · 1 sa 12 dk · Sezon 5 Bölüm 316Happy 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…
