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“Show Me the Money, Hun” — The Hidden Bullying among MLMs and Boss Babes

Rachel Wayne
10 min readMay 27, 2022

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The entrepreneurial sphere is larger than ever in history. The Great Resignation has coincided with the Great Founding, in which millions of people are launching their own enterprises or working a lucrative mix of gigs. Folks have realized that they can and should diversify their income. Online businesses span virtually every profession (yes, even that one), and entrepreneurs can live and earn from just about anywhere.

Unfortunately, this tidal wave of aspiring business owners and gig workers has attracted a new group of predators. Many entrepreneurs and freelancers were laid off during the pandemic or are recovering from years of underemployment. In these tough economic times, there’s blood in the water as people try to improve their fortunes.

And that blood has drawn the sharks. No offense to sharks, as they are actually not as dangerous as these predators.

I’m talking about the faux business gurus and money-mindset coaches who lure often-desperate people with promises of wealth. In reality, they’re snake-oil peddlers who shame and blame prospects for their socioeconomic status until they become eager clients.

”It’s Your Fault You’re A Failure”

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Rachel Wayne

Artist/anthropologist/activist writing about art, media, culture, health, science, enterprise, and where they all meet. Join my list: http://eepurl.com/gD53QP