Life After MLM

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! : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bridgetgillard/] Grab your copy of Little Bosses Everywhere now! [https://amzn.to/3YnI0DV] 2025 MLM Conference [https://www.mlmconference.com/] Stanford historian traces military’s influence on modern American nutrition [https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2019/01/historian-traces-militarys-influence-modern-american-nutrition] Amway & Politics (You Tube) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n17tuSmBzUE] Out of MLM⁠ [https://outofmlm.info/] ⁠The BITE Model⁠ [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] ⁠LAMLM Book Club⁠ [https://amzn.to/3PDeIvA] ⁠MLM Dupes⁠ [https://amzn.to/45cx8t9] How can you help? ⁠MLM Change⁠ [https://mlmchange.org/] ⁠Report Fraud⁠ [https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/] ⁠Truth in Advertising⁠ [https://www.truthinadvertising.org/] ⁠Report to your state Attorney General's office!⁠ [https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/] ⁠Not in the U.S.? No Problem!⁠ [https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-agencies-worldwide] Support the Podcast! ⁠Website⁠ [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/] |⁠ Patreon⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins] |⁠ Buy Me a Taco⁠ [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins] |⁠ TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa] |⁠ Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/] |⁠ Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast] |⁠ YouTube⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertaBlevinsLAMLM] |⁠ Discord⁠ [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/discord] |⁠ Merch!⁠ [https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/] Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely⁠ Kayla Craven⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/kaylaleighc.025/], video editing by the indescribable⁠ RK Gold⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/somenolaguy/], and⁠ Michelle Carpenter⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/falliblespoonie/] is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by ⁠Alexi Action⁠ [https://pixabay.com/users/alexiaction-26977400/] *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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, you're gonna love this one! Show Notes Connect with Julie : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_julieanderson426/] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/JulieAndersonvideos]| TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@julieanderson426] Biggest Fyre Fest 2 Update Yet! : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1jYcWzTZv/]| TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/7496745566467132714] What You Should Know About Youngevity [https://truthinadvertising.org/articles/what-you-should-know-about-youngevity/] Youngevity Health Claims Database [https://truthinadvertising.org/evidence/youngevity-health-claims-database/] TinA's Findings on Youngevity [https://truthinadvertising.org/brands/youngevity/] Youngevity and "Dr." Wallach Fraud [https://www.skepticforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=19359] Dr. Wallach’s sex life a focal point in Youngevity Wakaya lawsuit [https://behindmlm.com/companies/youngevity/dr-wallachs-sex-life-a-focal-point-in-youngevity-wakaya-lawsuit/] Youngevity Exposed [https://mlmxposed.wordpress.com/2018/07/20/32/] Out of MLM [https://outofmlm.info/] The BITE Model [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] LAMLM Book Club [https://amzn.to/3PDeIvA] MLM Dupes [https://amzn.to/45cx8t9] How can you help? MLM Change [https://mlmchange.org/] Report Fraud [https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/] Truth in Advertising [https://www.truthinadvertising.org/] Report to your state Attorney General's office! [https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/] Not in the U.S.? No Problem! [https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-agencies-worldwide] Support the Podcast! Website [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins] | Buy Me a Taco [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertaBlevinsLAMLM] | Discord [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/discord] | Merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/] Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven [https://www.instagram.com/kaylaleighc.025/], video editing by the indescribable RK Gold [https://www.instagram.com/somenolaguy/], and Michelle Carpenter [https://www.instagram.com/falliblespoonie/] is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action [https://pixabay.com/users/alexiaction-26977400/] *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 ways, and you're not going to want to miss the bonus audio at the end of the show! Show Notes Connect with Jen! : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jen_mcintyre_/] Epicure Closes [https://www.directsellingnews.com/2025/01/25/epicure-announced-that-it-had-ceased-operations/] Wildtree Closes [https://www.businessforhome.org/2019/06/23-year-old-mlm-company-wildtree-out-of-business/] Epicure is Acquired by Magic Scoop [https://epicure.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqzoiUGkHHIMaKja0cd84WcIUtPrp7vILI-ZwTmInhTwkYYCLF2] Epicure Auction Video [https://www.facebook.com/AbleAuctions/videos/1007126877646833/] D.I. WhyNot's TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@d.i.why.not] Out of MLM [https://outofmlm.info/] The BITE Model [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] LAMLM Book Club [https://amzn.to/3PDeIvA] MLM Dupes [https://amzn.to/45cx8t9] How can you help? MLM Change [https://mlmchange.org/] Report Fraud [https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/] Truth in Advertising [https://www.truthinadvertising.org/] Report to your state Attorney General's office! [https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/] Not in the U.S.? No Problem! [https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-agencies-worldwide] Support the Podcast! Website [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins] | Buy Me a Taco [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertaBlevinsLAMLM] | Discord [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/discord] | Merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/] Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven [https://www.instagram.com/kaylaleighc.025/], video editing by the indescribable RK Gold [https://www.instagram.com/somenolaguy/], and Michelle Carpenter [https://www.instagram.com/falliblespoonie/] is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action [https://pixabay.com/users/alexiaction-26977400/] *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrilite] NSF International [https://www.nsf.org/] Amway Farms [https://www.amway.com/en_US/nutrilite/farms] Blue Light Vitamins for Eyes (Amazon) [https://amzn.to/4igNHKR] Nutrilite Products [https://www.amway.com/en_US/Shop/Nutrition/Vitamins-%26-Supplements/c/124] Out of MLM [https://outofmlm.info/] The BITE Model [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] LAMLM Book Club [https://amzn.to/3PDeIvA] MLM Dupes [https://amzn.to/45cx8t9] How can you help? MLM Change [https://mlmchange.org/] Report Fraud [https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/] Truth in Advertising [https://www.truthinadvertising.org/] Report to your state Attorney General's office! [https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/] Not in the U.S.? No Problem! [https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-agencies-worldwide] Support the Podcast! Website [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins] | Buy Me a Taco [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertaBlevinsLAMLM] | Discord [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/discord] | Merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/] Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven [https://www.instagram.com/kaylaleighc.025/], video editing by the indescribable RK Gold [https://www.instagram.com/somenolaguy/], and Michelle Carpenter [https://www.instagram.com/falliblespoonie/] is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action [https://pixabay.com/users/alexiaction-26977400/] *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

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. Show Notes Connect with Cassandra : Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/my_grief_diary_/] Was I In A Cult : Mary Kay Cosmetics: “Faith First, Family Second, Financial Ruin Third” [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-kay-cosmetics-faith-first-family-second-financial/id1582863762?i=1000701544225] LoveHer Shop (Zyia Dupes) [https://www.lovehershop.com/] Amway Corp. et al v. BHIP Global Inc. [https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/texas/txedce/4:2010cv00549/125903/229/] Fermented Hair Care [https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Style/fermented-hair-care-hits-shampoo-aisle-worth-hype/story?id=111531690] Out of MLM [https://outofmlm.info/] The BITE Model [https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/] LAMLM Book Club [https://amzn.to/3PDeIvA] MLM Dupes [https://amzn.to/45cx8t9] How can you help? MLM Change [https://mlmchange.org/] Report Fraud [https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/] Truth in Advertising [https://www.truthinadvertising.org/] Report to your state Attorney General's office! [https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/] Not in the U.S.? No Problem! [https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-agencies-worldwide] Support the Podcast! Website [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/] | Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/robertablevins] | Buy Me a Taco [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins] | TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@RobertaBlevinsLAMLM] | Discord [https://lifeaftermlmpod.com/discord] | Merch! [https://www.bonfire.com/store/life-after-mlm/] Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven [https://www.instagram.com/kaylaleighc.025/], video editing by the indescribable RK Gold [https://www.instagram.com/somenolaguy/], and Michelle Carpenter [https://www.instagram.com/falliblespoonie/] is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2025. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action [https://pixabay.com/users/alexiaction-26977400/] *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]