Leggings, Pyramid Schemes & MLM's - SimplyPodLogical #79

On this episode of SimplyPodLogical, Cristine and Ben discuss the new documentary LuLaRich about the multi-level marketing company Lularoe, pyramid schemes, cults, and #girlboss feminism.

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0:00 - Hey what’s up holo everyone
4:04 - What is a multilevel marketing scheme (MLM)?
6:00 - What’s the difference between an MLM and a pyramid scheme?
9:54 - Why MLMs appeal to vulnerable women and Lularoe's faux feminism
16:21 - Lularoe parties seemed pretty lit
17:26 - Are these women victims or participants in a scam?
20:29 - How do you explain to someone in an MLM that they may be in an unethical cult-like scheme?
22:01 - MLM’s and religion
26:54 - Stinky leggings and ugly designs
30:16 - Have we ever purchased from, or had family involved in an MLM?
35:49 - Cristine got a PR package from an MLM
39:40 - Cristine wanted to join an MLM
40:28 - Who is still working for Lularoe in 2021?
43:43 - NXIVM

VICE doc about Lularoe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6eujSJ0-RU
MLM definition reference: https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/03035.html
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