Toxic Positivity

In this episode, Lillian has a conversation with a "Mystery Woman" who escaped a nameless religious cult group a few years ago. Mystery Woman brings awareness to her vulnerability. She says that growing up in a cult makes it easier for her to be manipulated by other destructive groups - like MLMs. Resources: 1. “How Cult Recruitment Works” https://people.howstuffworks.com/cult3.htm 2. Psychology of Cults article (short) https://www.onlinepsychologydegree.info/what-to-know-about-the-psychology-of-cults/ 3. CultEducation.com - Nameless Church Cult https://culteducation.com/group/1204-the-two-by-twos-cooneyites/34774-the-truth-church-inside-the-nameless-church-cult-where-tv-and-dancing-are-the-devil-s-work.html 4. Leah Remini Schientology and the Aftermath on A&E https://www.aetv.com/shows/leah-remini-scientology-and-the-aftermath Craving more episodes? Venmo @LillianLaloProductions A donation to the show will help Lillian produce and publish new, topical episodes on a more consistent schedule. Donations will also assist in keeping the shows ad-free. Any support is very appreciated!

In this episode, Lillian talks with Margaret Angel, who is speaking out against Multi-Level Marketing companies who are capitalizing on the Black Lives Matter Movement. Sources listed in order with show timing: 1. Margaret Angel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaretangelxo/ 2. DoSomething.org - https://www.dosomething.org/us/articles/black-lives-taken 3. Back Lives Matter - https://www.dosomething.org/us/statement-black-lives-june-2020 4. Amplify Melonated Voices Challenge- https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/amplify-melanated-voices-challenge-instagram-1203645150/ 5. Margaret's YouTube Video - Comments on BLM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUHcbhlIrBg&feature=youtu.be 6. TroyceTV's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wayEgEzg0xc 7. "White Fragility" named by Dr. Robin DiAngelo. White Fragility: "a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue." TheConsciousKids interview - https://www.theconsciouskid.org/white-fragility 8. The bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5KqCMsHlq0 9. James Meredith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8VvNkTXVCM 10. Emmet Till and his Mother's decision to show his body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6ffUUEvaM 11. President Obama's Remarks on 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvAIvauhQGQ 12. Guidelines for being strong White Allies: https://www.racialequitytools.org/resourcefiles/kivel3.pdf 13. Script Review: -Grace Wilson -Cameron Edgeworth -Margaret Angel Original Music: -Grace Tillman

Is your favorite shake shop really an MLM storefront? In this episode, the answer might surprise you. You’ll also hear from a registered dietician who is outspoken about the dangers of following health guidance from unqualified people. Betting on Zero Documentary: Netflix- https://www.netflix.com/title/80108609?source=35 Rotten Tomatoes Reviews: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/betting_on_zero The Sassy Dietitian - Laura Ligos Blog article about Herbalife Nutrition Clubs: https://thesassydietitian.com/cut-the-b-s-herbalife-nutrition-clubs/ Instagram: https://thesassydietitian.com/ Better Business Bureau MLM information: https://www.bbb.org/article/tips/14080-bbb-tip-multilevel-marketing Herbalife Statement of Average Gross Compensation: http://edge.myherbalife.com/vmba/media/7B5C662A-D82A-4C1C-AA42-3F21238AAF54/Web/General/Original/StatementOfAverageGrossCompensation.pdf

In this episode, Lillian breaks down six categories of influence where community leaders can slow the spread of MLMs. (1) Legitimate Business Owners / Management (2) Churches and places of worship (3) Schools and College Campuses (4) Organizers of events, expos, craft shows (5) Influencers (6) Your "Personal Brand" Dave Ramsey Financial Literacy Information: https://www.daveramsey.com/church/coordinator?int_cmpgn=no_campaign&int_dept=stewardship_bu&int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&int_fmt=text&int_dscpn=FPU_Coord_Personal_Development_Link_and_icon_CTA Input from: 1. Laura Ligos - The Sassy Dietician https://thesassydietitian.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thesassydietitian/ 2. Grace Wilson - Library and Information Science Professional https://www.instagram.com/mlm_busters/ MLM Education Resources: 1. Fantastic BBC documentary by Ellie Flynn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5xhNXVfPYQ 2. VICE documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU 3. Betting on Zero documentary (Netflix). Link to the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-jrALajXrI 4. John Oliver Segment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6MwGeOm8iI 5. Reddit’s AntiMLM Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/ 6. The Dream Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dream/id1435743296 7. Season 4 of the Illegal Tender Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illegal-tender/id1486637630 Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.

In this episode, Lillian offers advice on how to say no when approached to support a multi-level marketing hobby. Mentioned in this show: 1. Respectful Parenting Expert, Janet Lansbury. - (Podcast) https://www.janetlansbury.com/podcast-audio/ - (Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OMFMDBS?tag=janetlansbury-20 - (Second Book) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LACR59Q?tag=janetlansbury-20 2. (Book) The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Alexander and Iben Sandahl. https://www.amazon.com/The-Danish-Way-of-Parenting-audiobook/dp/B01J1VGT26/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13NGICUZIXS6J&dchild=1&keywords=the+danish+way+of+parenting+book&qid=1589128541&s=audible&sprefix=the+danish+way+of+%2Caudible%2C166&sr=1-1 3. The four categories of people you might need to say no to in the world of MLMs. - Random people - Acquaintances - Friends - Family / Loved Ones. Craving more episodes? Venmo: @LillianLaloProductions A monetary contribution will help keep episodes ad-free! Contributions will also expedite the production of new, topical stories and information.