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Life After MLM

Roberta Blevins

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.Life After MLM is a part of True Native Media. Visit https://truenativemedia.com for more.

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01:26:51

Episode 295 : MLM Mini Dive : Youngevity

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/27

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 | YouTube | TikTok Biggest

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92:21

Episode 295 : MLM Mini Dive : Youngevity

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/27

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 | YouTube | TikTok Biggest Fyre

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86:05

Episode 294 : Jen McIntyre

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/20

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

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01:20:35

Episode 294 : Jen McIntyre

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/20

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

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00:51:42

Episode 293 : Nandi Returns

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/13

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 MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report

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57:12

Episode 293 : Nandi Returns

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/13

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 MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report Fraud Truth in

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01:05:48

Episode 292 : Cassandra

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/06

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 Was I In A Cult : Mary Kay Cosmetics: “Faith First, Family

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71:18

Episode 292 : Cassandra

Life After MLM ·

2025/04/06

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 Was I In A Cult : Mary Kay Cosmetics: “Faith First, Family

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00:53:32

Episode 291 : Katie

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/30

*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 that she would have liked, she found herself battling with body dysmorphia again, and that's when

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59:02

Episode 291 : Katie

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/30

*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 that she would have liked, she found herself battling with body dysmorphia again, and that's when

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01:14:38

Episode 290 : Tasha

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/23

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 all our questions! Show Notes r/AntiMLM Is Arbonne a "Willable" business? Out of MLM The BITE

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80:08

Episode 290 : Tasha

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/23

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 all our questions!Show Notes r/AntiMLM Is Arbonne a "Willable" business? Out of MLM The BITE

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57:42

Episode 289 : Jen Borruso

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/09

*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 BeachBody Hun, so she knows a thing or two about how MLMs manipulate our minds with toxic diet culture. We chat

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00:52:12

Episode 289 : Jen Borruso

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/09

*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 BeachBody Hun, so she knows a thing or two about how MLMs manipulate our minds with toxic diet culture. We

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01:13:14

Episode 288 : MLM Mini Dive : FermaGlo

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/02

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. Show Notes Connect with Chelsea : Instagram | YouTube Fyre Fest 2 r/AntiMLM - Paparazzi & WA

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78:44

Episode 288 : MLM Mini Dive : FermaGlo

Life After MLM ·

2025/03/02

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.Show Notes Connect with Chelsea : Instagram | YouTube Fyre Fest 2 r/AntiMLM - Paparazzi & WA

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01:13:21

Episode 287 : Mariah

Life After MLM ·

2025/02/23

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 reaction to a dietary supplement in an elderly patient (PubMed) Health hazards caused by Amway Nutrilite (Reddit) Amway making false, misleading health

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78:51

Episode 287 : Mariah

Life After MLM ·

2025/02/23

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 reaction to a dietary supplement in an elderly patient (PubMed) Health hazards caused by Amway Nutrilite (Reddit) Amway making false, misleading health claims

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01:02:02

Episode 286 : Samantha

Life After MLM ·

2025/02/16

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 team, she began to understand the gamification of MLM; commodifying friendships and turning her downline into a bonus check, that she started to realize

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67:32

Episode 286 : Samantha

Life After MLM ·

2025/02/16

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 team, she began to understand the gamification of MLM; commodifying friendships and turning her downline into a bonus check, that she started to realize

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