Rebecca, the AntiMLM force behind the IG account "Once Upon a Biz", spent 10 years of her life in the cult of Amway. While under their spell, she found herself slowly changing and shifting not only her attitude and focus, but her religious and political views as well. She met her husband while in what she describes as her "hunbot" phase, and shares what it's ... Show More
Aug 3
Episode 307 : Sara Part 1
When Sara looks back on her younger years and the communities she found herself in, she knows now that they were dripping with the telltale signs of coercive control and social pressure. In Part 1 of my conversation with Sara, we take a trip down memory lane, visiting each group ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 9
Multi-Level Marketing: Your Product is You | 162
Multi-level marketing businesses like Mary Kay, HerbaLife, and Amway are so ubiquitous, it's almost hard to imagine where they started or how deep their influence goes. In this special episode of Scamfluencers, Sarah Hagi talks with Bridget Read about her new book, Little Bosses ... Show More
50m 3s
Jun 2024
A Cult Within a Cult: Charlotte Medlock on Guru Jagat
This episode is sponsored by Better Help. TikTok-famous Charlotte Medlock was once swept up in the world of the late Guru Jagat, aka Katie Griggs, the Rama Institute and Kundalini. Charlotte wants you to know that this particular Russian nesting doll of Yoga, new-age West Coast-s ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 2024
Everything You Need to Know About Success in Social Media; How Anna Began Her Own Social Media Agency TSA + Social Media Hacks & Building a Brand for Yourself
Let's talk business. Today I have Anna Sjalin; Founder and CEO of The Social Agency. We talk all about her journey moving from Copenhagen to United States, getting into social media, and how she established her social media agency with 20+ clients. Anna's academic path culminated ... Show More
1h 7m
Dec 2024
Secrets of a Young Hustler with Caroline’s Right Hand, Kaila Taylor
In this episode, join Caroline as she sits down with her incredible assistant and right-hand, Kaila Taylor, for a deep dive into a multigenerational journey of ambition, trust, and success. Discover how Kaila overcame challenges and embraced opportunities in the fashion and media ... Show More
51m 32s