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School Reading ListEpisode 22 - What to read in the summer holidaysSchool Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 22For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-22/Part 1Book postThe Virtue Season by L.M. NathanMove, Mr Mountain! by Francesca SannaLifesize Ocean Animals by Sophy HennDoggy Dance Off by Steve SmallmanBecoming Brave by Jennie Cashman WilsonWatts & Whiskerton by Meg McLarenGrimwood Party Animals by Nadia ShireenSherlock Bones and the Mischief in Manhattan by Tim Collins100 Things to Know About Sport by Jerome Martin, Alice James, Tom...2024-08-0135 min
Ponzinomics 101Next Steps for the Anti-MLM MovementThere are amazing anti-MLM content creators trying to make a difference. In this episode, Robert shares what he believes should unite all anti-MLM work. What actually is our message and goal in this fight? 2023-04-2258 minPonzinomics 101A Pyramid Scheme by Any Other Name...is Still a Pyramid SchemeIn episode 9 of Ponzinomics 101, Robert shares his experience with a pyramid scheme in the 80s called the Airplane Game. The similarities to MLM become clear quickly.2023-04-1536 minPonzinomics 101How MLM Infiltrates Schools: A Story of One Teacher's Betrayal with Robert FitzPatrick and Megan RowtonIn this episode, Robert and Melissa speak to Megan Rowton who at 18 was recruited into an MLM by her special education teacher. You read that right! Megan shares her story of getting in and getting out of an essential oil MLM. 2023-02-1855 min
Life After MLMEpisode 154 : The MLM TwinsWhen twin sisters Melissa and Marissa both joined Pampered Chef, it was for very different reasons with very different results. As one quickly climbed the ranks, the other was stacked and used to help her sister rank up within the company, helping her earn trips, recognition and at times up to 5 times more than her sister was. It wasn't until a personal revelation, and an interventions of sorts that the sisters were able to see the scam for what it really was, and find the strength to leave.Show Notes:How much can you earn...2023-01-2959 minPonzinomics 101Talking to Your Child about MLM with Doug BrooksOur chat with lawyer and advocate, Doug Brooks, continues in episode 7, as we explore why people abandon critical thinking and join MLM companies. How can we teach youth to do their due diligence and not believe the lies?2022-12-1043 minPonzinomics 101Why Law is Failing with Doug BrooksEpisode 6 is a discussion for parents, teachers, and anyone hoping to protect youth from MLM. Lawyer and advocate Doug Brooks joins Robert and Melissa to talk about court cases, legislation, and what is going wrong in the fight against MLM. 2022-11-1938 minPonzinomics 101Legal SchmegalKnow anyone who failed trying to sell MLM products or an MLM "opportunity?" It wasn't their fault. How could something “legal” engage in such deception and cause so much harm?2022-10-1516 minPonzinomics 101So, What's a Pyramid Scheme?Ever had a person try to recruit you into a multi-level marketing (aka MLM) company? One of the first things they say is, "It's not a pyramid scheme." What is a pyramid scheme? How are they disguised? Are MLM companies pyramid schemes?2022-09-1725 minPonzinomics 101The First Truth: What is Multi-Level Marketing?"Business opportunity." "Full time pay for part time work." We have clarified in our first two episodes that MLMs are not direct selling. So what are they?2022-08-1323 minPonzinomics 101Reality Check: Is Multi-Level Marketing Direct Selling?"This is a direct selling business opportunity." Is it really? In this episode we continue to investigate direct selling and whether multi-level marketing (MLM) really is direct selling.2022-07-0917 min
The Teacher As...Zooming In on Summer BreakIn the last episode of Season 3, Melissa talks about her exciting new podcast that she is cohosting with Robert FitzPatrick called Ponzinomics 101. She also shares about giving herself a break when things don't go the way she planned and how one account on Instagram @akprzy helped her gain some perspective. 2022-06-0416 minPonzinomics 101The First Lie: What is Direct Selling?Whether it’s selling leggings, make up, or knives, we hear about business opportunities to make full time pay for part time work. Are they too good to be true? Multi-level marketing companies such as LuLaRoe, Mary Kay, and Cutco Knives claim to be direct selling opportunities. What exactly is direct selling?2022-06-0421 minPonzinomics 101Ponzinomics 101 TrailerPonzinomics is a monthly educational podcast to spread the word about multi-level marketing companies that prey on our youth. Co hosts Melissa Milner and Robert FitzPatrick created this podcast for teachers, parents, and anyone else wanting to learn more about the truth behind MLMs.2022-05-1805 minThe Teacher As...Zooming In on MLMs with Robert FitzPatrickThis episode is Part One of a three episode series about Anti-MLM education. Melissa chats with author, activist Robert FitzPatrick about the dangers of MLMs and why public education is not addressing these issues in curriculum at the middle school/high school level. Robert has been in many documentaries about MLMs including the recent Amazon documentary LuLaRich. He has a lot of current, vital information to share with educators. 2022-02-051h 05
Life After MLMEpisode 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...2021-09-201h 06
Life After MLMEpisode 54: LuLaBitch - "Melissa" - Part 1*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...2021-09-201h 16
All the Books!E202: 202: New Releases and More for April 2, 2019This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss Women Talking, The Affairs of the Falcóns, Finding My Voice, and more great books.
This episode was sponsored by I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!; Once and Future by Cori McCarthy and Amy Rose Capetta from JIMMY Patterson Books; and The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer from Graydon House Books.
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Jacki-E and Draw The Line Radio Show#023 Draw The Line Radio Show 13-11-2018 guest in 2nd hour Dewalenn, featured EP 1st hr Lisa LashesThis is Draw The Line Radio Show presented by Jacki-e, featuring my mix in the 1st hr composed entirely of music made by women and then, for the 2nd hr, I hand the decks over to a female DJ.
My guest in the 2nd hour is Dewalenn who had a promising career as a guitarist until an accident severed two tendons and a nerve in one hand. Unable to play guitar, Dewalenn sought another way of expression through music. Now Dewalenn is resident DJ of the ARTNORMES collective that promotes subversive nights in Bordeaux committed to trans-feminist empowerment through art...2018-11-142h 00