Episode 54: LuLaBitch - "Melissa" - Part 1
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09/20/21 • 81 min
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*The stories shared in LuLaBitch are our own personal experiences, opinions and allegations of our time in the cult LuLaRoe. Some accounts may be triggering. Please listen at your own discretion. This is meant as a companion series to the Amazon Docuseries, LuLaRich, and is in no way affiliated with the film.*
I met "Melissa" before our time in LuLaRoe, when we were both young moms at a local Chick-Fil-A storytime group. We instantly hit it off, and kept in touch as her husband's military career took them cross country. After LuLaRich came out, "Melissa" reached out and told me she wanted to tell me her story as a "small fish" in LuLaRoe. So many of her experiences mirrored mine, and I know so many more former retailers will connect with her dry humor and "WTF"ery in the ups and downs on her LuLaJourney. This is Part 1.
Show Notes
Watch LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video! - https://amzn.to/3k68Axs
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/2XykQyc
Yo Gabba Gabba! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo_Gabba_Gabba!
Nicolae Ceaușescu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolae_Ceau%C8%99escu
The Turdma - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/9c8kw2/for_anyone_who_has_never_seen_it_i_present_to_you/
Small Town Murder - https://shutupandgivememurder.com/
Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/
Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb
How can you help?
Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org
You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide
Support the Podcast!
Buy me a Taco and leave me a note! 🌮💖 - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins
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Find me on CLUBHOUSE at @therealrobertablevins
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*The stories shared in LuLaBitch are our own personal experiences, opinions and allegations of our time in the cult LuLaRoe. Some accounts may be triggering. Please listen at your own discretion. This is meant as a companion series to the Amazon Docuseries, LuLaRich, and is in no way affiliated with the film.*
I met "Melissa" before our time in LuLaRoe, when we were both young moms at a local Chick-Fil-A storytime group. We instantly hit it off, and kept in touch as her husband's military career took them cross country. After LuLaRich came out, "Melissa" reached out and told me she wanted to tell me her story as a "small fish" in LuLaRoe. So many of her experiences mirrored mine, and I know so many more former retailers will connect with her dry humor and "WTF"ery in the ups and downs on her LuLaJourney. This is Part 1.
Show Notes
Watch LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video! - https://amzn.to/3k68Axs
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - https://amzn.to/2XykQyc
Yo Gabba Gabba! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo_Gabba_Gabba!
Nicolae Ceaușescu - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolae_Ceau%C8%99escu
The Turdma - https://www.reddit.com/r/antiMLM/comments/9c8kw2/for_anyone_who_has_never_seen_it_i_present_to_you/
Small Town Murder - https://shutupandgivememurder.com/
Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/
Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb
How can you help?
Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org
You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide
Support the Podcast!
Buy me a Taco and leave me a note! 🌮💖 - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins
Follow me on TikTok for Anti MLM content, education, and humor! - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa & https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa2.0
Follow us on Instagram for visual show notes, FAQ, and updates! - https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/
Like us on Facebook and join our show fan page to jump in on the conversation! - https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast
Find me on CLUBHOUSE at @therealrobertablevins
*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
Previous Episode
Episode 53: Alex Semchuck
*We had a few technical difficulties with the mic and some fuzzy reverb in a few spots. We did clear it up as much as we could when recording, and again as I edited it for the podcast. Just a heads up!*
From the moment I recorded episodes 17 & 18, Russ has been telling me to watch The Slave Circle and reach out to the filmmaker, Alex Semchuck. He thought we would get along and have a lot to talk about, and boy was he right. Alex not only made the film about Smart Circle, he also worked for the company, an MLM you might not see coming. We chat about the many different heads of this hydra, where you might encounter Smart Circle, and what it can look like when you do. Alex and I share some of the biggest red flags for avoiding these scams when navigating online job listings, or even your local grocery store.
Show Notes
The Slave Circle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyCRzBt7GuY
Alex's YouTube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv12xKxM_R-_tzMbfopzsUw
Devil Corp - https://thedevilcorp.wordpress.com/
Juicy Rhino - https://www.instagram.com/juicyrhino/?hl=en
Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/index.htm
Dr. Steven Hassan's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/
Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb
How can you help?
Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org
You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide
Support the Podcast!
Buy me a Taco and leave me a note! 🌮💖 - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins
Follow me on TikTok for Anti MLM content, education, and humor! - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa & https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa2.0
Follow us on Instagram for visual show notes, FAQ, and updates! - https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/
Like us on Facebook and join our show fan page to jump in on the conversation! - https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast
Find me on CLUBHOUSE at @therealrobertablevins
*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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Next Episode
Episode 55: LuLaBitch - "Melissa" - Part 2
*The stories shared in LuLaBitch are our own personal experiences, opinions and allegations of our time in the cult LuLaRoe. Some accounts may be triggering. Please listen at your own discretion. This is meant as a companion series to the Amazon Docuseries, LuLaRich, and is in no way affiliated with the film.*
As we finish up our list of LuLaGrievances, "Melissa" and I finally make it to the NDSS scandal, explaining what happened with the top selling consultants who mocked special needs. Listening to how LuLaRoe spun this disaster into their favor is the word salad you didn't know you needed. We also talk about our own actions in LuLaRoe, admitting to things we had deep buried and forgot about, and shed light on the mindset we were in when we made the decisions we did. My chat with "Melissa" was raw, fun, hilarious and authentic, just like her.
Show Notes
Watch LuLaRich on Amazon Prime Video! - https://amzn.to/3k68Axs
Consultants: LuLaRoe's 'Noir' capsule collection is an epic failure - https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/news/2017/11/08/lularoe-noir-all-black-clothing-bad-press/34919179/
People Are Horrified With LuLaRoe For Standing By A Retailer Who Mocked Down Syndrome - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/lularoe-ndss
NDSS TikTok 1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6975564951985392902
NDSS TikTok 2 - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6975566407354338566
NDSS TikTok 3 - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6975567610482216197
NDSS TikTok 4 - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6975568759889153285
NDSS TikTok 5 - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa/video/6975571555296218373
Dr. Steven Hassans's BITE Model - https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/
Ponzinomics by Robert L. FitzPatrick - https://amzn.to/3q16oJb
How can you help?
Report false income and health claims here: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/
Or go to: https://www.truthinadvertising.org
You can also report to your state Attorney General's office! https://www.naag.org/find-my-ag/
Not in the U.S.? Go here: https://www.ftc.gov/policy/international/competition-consumer-protection-authorities-worldwide
Support the Podcast!
Buy me a Taco and leave me a note! 🌮💖 - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robertablevins
Follow me on TikTok for Anti MLM content, education, and humor! - https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa & https://www.tiktok.com/@bertalikewhoa2.0
Follow us on Instagram for visual show notes, FAQ, and updates! - https://www.instagram.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast/
Like us on Facebook and join our show fan page to jump in on the conversation! - https://www.facebook.com/lifeaftermlmpodcast
*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
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