Episodes
Emma is joined by Naomi of Sleepy House Healing to see if we vibe with the frequency of the medical device MLM Healy.  Find the pod on social @antimlmpod Find Naomi on social https://linktr.ee/sleepyhousehealing --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 02/09/23
Emma discusses Stella & Dot.  Town and Country magazine article: https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a25461276/ruth-bader-ginsburg-new-collar-necklace-sent-by-a-fan/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 01/19/23
Emma is back to chat multi-level marketing! Join us for an update and then keep coming back for more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 01/12/23
This episode is so exciting! Emma and Francine record together in the same room for the first time and taste test the Optavia b******t that was sold to Francine's grandpa. Hope your earballs enjoy listening to us eat! Just a head's up there is a lot of crinkling/opening packaging noises. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 06/07/22
Published 06/07/22
Emma and Francine discuss some MLM life updates and then read listener emails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 05/22/22
Catch up with Emma and Francine as they discuss what they’ve been up to, the latest Lularoe documentaries, and spend some time reminiscing about their Lularoe adventures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 12/14/21
Enjoy this special episode where Emma and Jane Marie chat about the newest Lularoe documentary and all things MLM. Catch The Rise & Fall of Lularoe on Discovery+ starting December 13th! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 12/11/21
In this episode, Emma discusses an update on Dan Bilzerian's Ignite company since we last mentioned it on the show. Then Francine tells us the story of her new MLM friend that she met in Florida and reveals what company samples she was gifted. To wrap up, Francine shares an embarrassing Lularoe story from when she shopped with Emma. Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @antimlmpod Be a patron: https://www.patreon.com/antimlmpod Producer: Cullen Page References Forbes Article:...
Published 03/06/21
Emma and Francine are back with a new episode! Hooray! In this episode, we catch up on life in general and what MLMs have been hovering around in the periphery of our lives.  Producer: Cullen Page --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 02/16/21
Look, this episode is like a weird type of sandwich, there’s some pretty wild stuff at the beginning and end but if you can stick it out we hope you enjoy it all for what it is. Emma and Francine had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Katy from the Hello Body! Podcast and she shares her journey with Young Living Oils. We talk about everything from anti-diet culture to the Netflix series (Un)Well episode that features essential oils. At the end of the episode we read an e-mail submission...
Published 09/09/20
Hello!! This is a new episode of all the same things, but this time we are talking about life through the lens of multi-level marketing company Optavia. Emma and Francine make sure to take long meandering talks through tangents like fake friendships, fast food, and philosophy. Optavia resources: http://optaviamedia.com/pdf/LEARN/OPTAVIA_LRN-IDS.pdf https://optaviamedia.com/pdf/compensation-plan.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 08/11/20
Emma & Francine catch up to talk about life and get back on the proverbial podcast bike. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 07/20/20
We are doubling your anti-MLM pleasure today, for double the fun. Francine covers the story of Neora, formerly Nerium, and why they are being sued by the Federal Trade Commission. Then Emma shares the history of MLMs as outlined by a research paper analysis. Your hosts wrap up by chatting about happy things that have happened, and also ringworm. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 05/15/20
In this episode, Emma and Francine discuss what the Federal Trade Commision is and why they recently sent letters to many multi-level marketing companies. Emma realizes she forgot about an MLM that she joined while in Lularoe and Francine discovers there is a water MLM. Dishonorable mentions include quotes from the FTC letters involving health and wealth claims. They wrap up with some chat about how MLM involvement can hurt your chances of joining the workforce after you’ve left and give some...
Published 05/05/20
Lularoe has announced their new compensation plan with flashy bonuses, and something called the Legacy Program which they liken to a retirement plan. Yup, during a global pandemic this multi level marketing giant is telling their retailers to focus heavily on team building to amass the greatest Boss Babe Pyramid the world has ever seen. Emma and Francine break down what this all means and exactly how it was presented to the retailers. But first, they chat about clapbacks from Inteletravel...
Published 04/18/20
Huge shoutout to @inteletravelcon on Twitter for sending over some of their research on these terribly fascinating multi level marketing companies. If you don’t want to listen to the intro chit chat (but you do, we introduce a new segment called Dishonorable Mentions), start at 9:50. That’s where we get into the murky waters that you could be vacationing in if you sign up with PlanNet Marketing. It’s business as usual amidst a global pandemic at this travel MLM/definitely a pyramid scheme....
Published 04/10/20
Huge shout out to Anne for joining us today and sharing her story. She brings her unique expertise to the table and sheds light on her experience with the multi level marketing company Rodan + Fields. Don’t forget to send your stories to [email protected] or slide into our DMs on IG or Twitter! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 04/06/20
Francine did some research on Beachbody and found out they are not a pyramid, because they have two legs??? So gather round all you super star diamond princesses and princes and let’s get to chatting about this week’s multi level marketing company. Income Disclosure: https://images.beachbody.com/coach-office/downloads/statement_of_independent_coach_earnings.pdf Part Two: https://images.beachbody.com/coach-office/downloads/income_statement_disclaimer.pdf Ranking:...
Published 04/03/20
Emma and Francine have their first interview! These boss babes are making big moves! Jessica from the I Totally Paused podcast joins us to talk about her time with Beachbody. Don’t forget to rate and review if you’re loving the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 03/30/20
This episode, Francine and Emma have a lot to catch up on. It’s been an eventful week and we get into some serious topics about current events and how multi-level marketing companies are laying it on thick in the midst of a global crisis. The jumping off point for our main conversation is a predatory Instagram post from a Beachbody Hun. The heavy talk touches on mom guilt, copywriting, abuse (see trigger warning in time stamps,) and postpartum depression. We start and end the episode on some...
Published 03/28/20
Oh, Arbonne. This business model is whack and the expensive products are not anything special. Let’s see what Emma & Francine have to say about making women millionaires and find out if fizzy water will change your life. Anchor, if you’re reading this, please fix the audio issues because those are whack too. (Audio quality is near and dear to our hearts so we hope to be able to kick that up a notch in the future.) Links Wikipedia:...
Published 03/23/20
Oh s**t, grab your favorite saucer because there’s enough tea to go around for everyone. This week we scratch the surface of Emma’s experience with the multi level marketing company Lularoe. From the massive network of Facebook groups, to gambling problems, and everything in between - Francine isn’t afraid to ask the questions that have been burning in her brain as Emma burned her life to the ground. Don’t forget if you want to support the show and our ability to bring you more content, there...
Published 03/19/20
Francine and Emma catch up about COVID 19 and the MLM world. Then Francine plots her ultimate revenge against nemesis Mary Kay in this deep dive episode featuring pink Caddys and red jackets. Grab your popcorn or cozy up with your glass of scotch and stay until the end where we spill our personal experiences with MK. Pink Truth with link to Advance brochure: http://www.pinktruth.com/mary-kay-facts/the-mary-kay-pyramid/ Natalia Taylor YT video about MK: https://youtu.be/bVfzDmMTydg ---...
Published 03/14/20
Emma & Francine talk about some podcast announcements, recent MLM news and then get into the nitty gritty behind shilling shit on social media. MLM Master List- https://mlmtruth.org/master-list/ Mary Kay Announcement: https://www.marykay.com.au Jonathan Mann: https://www.jonathanmann.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antimlmpod/support
Published 03/09/20