Life After MLM Roberta Blevins
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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 243 : Apostate Alex Returns!
Apostate Alex returns to update us on the happenings of Scientology in the UK, and Michelle is back too! According to Alex, he's been "a bad, bad, boy" and has a lot to report on the Anti-Scientology protests and the shady government involvement that's been keeping him busy the past 7 months. The jokes alone are worth the trouble. He also shares his thoughts on activating activists, one of Michelle's favorite topics in advocacy, and how to get involved if you're in the UK and want to show support!
Show Notes
Connect with Alex! - YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Website
Scientology Business
Saint Hill Manor
Dick Sweatman Merch
Councillor Dick Sweatman
Internal emails reveal Scientology’s recent meddling in local government
Council REMOVES all Scientology references in meeting minutes
HMRC responds to Diane Abbott’s call for UK Scientology fraud investigation
Michelle's Activist Activation Presentation
The Aftermath Foundation
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
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Episode 242 : Mitch Brisker
Mitch Brisker was a 23 year old heroin-addicted film school drop-out when he found Scientology in Downtown Hollywood. Through recovery, he went on to become a successful commercial director and caught the eye of Scientology’s notorious leader, David Miscavige. Mitch ultimately became the chief architect of Scientology’s global propaganda machine, creating the films Scientology still uses for recruitment and obedience. Nearly 30 years later Mitch left the cult and began speaking out about the abuses he witnessed and experienced. Throughout our chat he shares his moral injury of participating in the lasting influence of the cult of Scientology.
Show Notes
Connect with Mitch : Instagram | YouTube | Website | Twitter
Scientology The Big Lie: How I Made an Evil Cult Look Good by Mitch Brisker
Ex-Scientologist says church covers up ‘failure of their beliefs’
United States v. Paramount Pictures
Scientology Orientation Film
Larry Anderson Speaks Out on His Starring Role in Orientation
Operation Snow White
Jason Beghe
Jason Beghe: The TV Tough Guy Who Took on Scientology
Inside Golden Era Productions
The Aftermath Foundation
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
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Episode 241 : Shannon Vavich Part 2
In Part 2 with Shannon, we get deeper into the reasons why MLMs are prevalent in the lives of military spouses, both as representatives and customers. Shannon also shares with us, some of her side hustle journey to where she is today, and offers lots of job advice for those leaving MLM and transitioning into doing their own thing. From gig work and virtual assistants to starting your own business or monetizing a hobby, we break down a lot of the options available that are doable for most.
Show Notes
Connect with Shannon : TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | The Flying Kitchen | Dismantled Podcast
Dean Graziosi Sued by FTC for Deceptive Practices
Keya's World YouTube
The White Party of Five
Squared Away
Spouse-ly.com
Organizer Jen
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
*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.
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Episode 240 : Shannon Vavich Part 1
Shannon reached out to me because it's time for her to tell her story, and I was happy to oblige. She's a military spouse and mother and she had some things she needs to get off her chest when it comes to MLMs and the US Military. In Part 1 Shannon and I discuss the times she found herself in Mary Kay, and the gross recruitment tactics that were used on her as a vulnerable wife of a deployed service member.
Show Notes
Connect with Shannon : TikTok | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | The Flying Kitchen | Dismantled Podcast
What's With Military Wives & MLMs? (r/antiMLM)
Sylvia Weinstock's Sensational Cakes
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
*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.
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Episode 239 : Cristie Stogner
Not everyone who joins an MLM has a horrible experience, some people join MLMs to have some fun, make some friends and get a decent discount on a product they can't seem to live without. With some questions and concerns about her current MLM, Cristie reached out to me to find answers. She loved the products, her upline was great, and she was seemingly successful, until tax time made her look much deeper into the scam. I'll never forget that email when Cristie told me she had left Bella Fizz, had some moral injuries, and wanted to share her side of the story.
Show Notes
Kirby Vacuums (AntiMLM Reddit)
BellaFizz.com
Bella Fizz Comp Plan
RyzeParty.com
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
*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.
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Episode 238 : Kimberleigh
Kimberleigh is a member of our Discord and wanted to share her story of being in BOTH Cutco, a famously "masculine" MLM, and BeachBody, a famously "feminine" MLM and how different the experiences were with not only product and culture, but recruitment and FOMO. And as a special added bonus, Kimberleigh gives us some tips and suggestions for beefing up a resume after a few years of MLM service.
Show Notes
Vector Marketing : Scam or Legit?
LinkedIn Learning
Out of MLM
The BITE Model
LAMLM Book Club
MLM Dupes
How can you help?
MLM Change
Report Fraud
Truth in Advertising
Report to your state Attorney General's office!
Not in the U.S.? No Problem!
Support the Podcast!
Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch!
Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024.
Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action
*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