Ep. 9 | The New MLM Trap (Be Careful!), a Met Gala Slay, and a Listener’s Toxic Religious Mom Drama

Lex dives into one of her long-standing fascinations — the Met Gala. She breaks down this year’s theme, the hits, the misses, and the one surprisingly on-point celeb who understood the theme better than anyone expected.💸 Main Obsession:We’re talking MLMs — and not just the typical ones. We’re spilling the tea on a mysterious new e-commerce business that’s operating like an MLM but feels way more predatory. Lex and Rae have both been targeted multiple times in increasingly weird and entrapping ways, and they haven’t seen anyone else deep diving into it... until now.🍵 "Hey Alexa, what’s the tea?"A listener writes in with an emotional (and infuriating) story about their overly religious mother who’s been shaming family members' via text— criticizing their appearance and showcasing her internalized homophobia. Yikes.Follow us on Instagram @prettyobsessedpod to participate in polls, giveaways, and submit your own major or minor tea!💖 POP Picks (Pretty Obsessed Picks)Lex is loving the Hollywood Hang podcast by Nic and Tepper — a must-listen for those wanting insight on the film industry with zero gate-keeping.Rae shares her deep appreciation for grandparents who are super prepared when her toddler tags along. It’s giving cozy, thoughtful, and safe.