Selling the dream, buying the lie: The reality of MLMs
In this episode, Emily and Lilli dive into the world of multi-level marketing schemes — unpacking the glossy promises, emotionally charged DMs, and the often-unseen financial and social costs behind them.
They explore how MLMs operate, why women — particularly millennials and mothers — are so often targeted, and how the language of empowerment and entrepreneurship is used to recruit. From the pressure to turn friendships into business opportunities to the emotional toll of constant hustle, this episode offers a thoughtful and honest look at a system that rarely delivers what it promises…
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