ep. 209: Is Life Coaching a Scam?
Why are SO many women getting into life coaching these days, and is it legit self-help? The Dream host (and certified life coach, technically!) Jane Marie sheds light on what it is, why it's appealing and how MLMs (multilevel marketing, a la Rodan + Fields) and influencer culture pipeline straight into life coaching and aspirational self-optimization.
guest:
Jane Marie: Twitter | The Dream | Selling the Dream
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