iilluminaughtii

Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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IML: International Markets Live. The Forex MLM ...
Today's episode is all about IML or International Markets Live, an MLM that doesn't really try to teach its clients about foreign exchange currency trading.
31 min
452
Is Collegeboard Taking Advantage of High School...
Today's episode is all about Collegeboard. Are they taking advantage of high school students and monopolizing an industry while claiming to be a non profit? Let's find out.
33 min
453
I Don’t: The Hidden Secrets of the Wedding Indu...
Today’s episode is all about the wedding industry. Do you know why your diamond ring costs so much or
33 min
454
Plexus and the Pink Drink Lie | Multi Level Mon...
Today’s episode is all about Plexus, the weight loss MLM focused around a supposed miracle "pink drink" to lose weight (and no, it's not the Starbucks one)
35 min
455
The Dark Side of Amazon, Part One | Corporate C...
Today’s episode is all about the history of Amazon: the good, the bad, and the Bezos.
28 min
456
The Hidden Cost of Fast Fashion | Corporate Casket
Today’s episode is all the human cost of fast fashion.
36 min
457
Forever Living's Aloe Can't Cure Scammy Behavio...
This week's episode is all about Forever Living, an MLM centered around the Aloe plant.
33 min
458
The Elan School: Death By Misinformation | Corp...
Today’s episode is all about the Elan School, another example of the horrors of the troubled teen industry.
34 min
459
Not All That Glitters is Lisa Frank | Corporate...
Today’s episode is all about the rise and fall of Lisa Frank. Nostalgia, here we come.
30 min
460
Is Modere Really "Living Clean" Like They Claim...
Today’s episode is about Modere, the MLM where "living clean" is only a theory.
33 min
461
Activision Blizzard Played Their Players | Corp...
Today’s episode is about Activision Blizzard and how they've continually exploited and alienated their player base.
30 min
462
The My Pillow Update We Needed | Corporate Casket
Today's episode is about the My Pillow/Mike Lindell update we needed, but are disappointed to find out.
40 min
463
The Church Ponzi Scheme That Got Caught: Greate...
Today’s episode is all about Greater Ministries International, The Church Ponzi Scheme You Won't Believe Was Real
33 min
464
Celestial Tea's Strange Cult-Like History | Cor...
Today’s episode is about Celestial Tea and their odd, cult-like history. Let's take a look.
35 min
465
PragerU Isn't Teaching Anyone Anything | Corpor...
Today’s episode is about PragerU, the brand that claims to focus on learning, while spreading many, many factual inaccuracies.
42 min
466
Colorstreet's History is Not Bright | Multi Lev...
Today’s episode is all about Colorstreet, a nail art MLM with a less than bright history. Let's take a look.
25 min
467
The Sleep Industry Isn't So Comfy | Corporate C...
Today’s episode is all about taking a look at the sleep industry. Is it helping, or hurting?
31 min
468
The Self Defense MLM That's Not Protecting Anyo...
Today's episode is all about the Damsel in Distress MLM, where self defense may not actually be its top priority. Let's find out.
22 min
469
What is The Landmark Forum? Is it a Cult or a W...
This episode is all about The Landmark Forum. What is it? A motivational seminar, or something more sinister? Let's find out.
31 min
470
Uighur Muslims are Being Erased in Chinese Conc...
Today’s episode is all about the Uighur Muslim population that is being erased from China.
38 min
471
Melaleuca: The Wellness Company That isn't Doin...
Today’s episode is all about Melaleuca, the wellness company that isn't doing well. Let's take a look at what's happening to them.
42 min
472
Bang Energy's Less Than Energetic Past| Corpora...
Today’s episode is all about Bang Energy's interesting past. We are taking a look at the many shades of grey behind the company's operations and lawsuits. Let's get into it.
37 min
473
Explaining Qanon: The Bad, The Ugly, and the He...
Today’s episode is all about the Qanon conspiracy group: How they started, how they've grown, and what they believe in. Buckle up for this very wild ride.
38 min
474
Juice Plus+: The MLM That Needs to Get Squeezed...
Today’s episode is all about Juice Plus+, the MLM that doesn't sell juice, or anything truly nutritious or good for you. Let's find out what's really going on behind the scenes.
50 min
475
The Rise and Fall of Dr. Phil, Part Two| Corpor...
Today’s episode is all about the rise and fall of TV doctor, Dr. Phil. This is the second part of the two part series taking a look at the man behind the brand. Let's find out what happened.
25 min