Hon, Beware! Toxic Hustle Culture: How MLMs Hook You with ‘Empowerment’ Artwork

Toxic Waste of Time

Have you ever reflected on your relationships and wondered - Is this toxic? Sure, many of us have experienced toxic friendships, romantic relationships, or family members. But what about your relationship between you and your phone? You and your favorite Pop Star? The relationship between your cat and that one blue jay who won't stop dive-bombing him in the back yard? (That one's probably toxic.)

After detoxing from a nightmare boss, and a toxic work environment, voice actors Ivy Hensley and Katie Boothe weigh in on relationships of all kinds. What do you need to detox from?

All Episodes

Toxic Waste of Time

Hon, Beware! Toxic Hustle Culture: How MLMs Hook You with ‘Empowerment’

June 03, 2025 • Ivy Hensley & Katie Boothe • Season 1 • Episode 13

Send us a text

Ready to hustle your way to financial freedom... or just freedom from your upline? This week on Bad Boss Detox, we’re diving into the glittery, gaslighty world of Multi-Level Marketing. From fake empowerment to friendship exploitation, we expose how MLMs turn everyday people into overworked, underpaid sales reps with a smile. Spoiler alert: if your “CEO” title comes with a starter kit and a guilt trip, you might wanna beware.