When influencers ask for free stuff…

Today, we’re talking about Phoebe Gates’ AI shopping app, Phia, coming under fire for taking affiliate credit on purchases it didn’t actually earn. We’ll also cover whether it’s weird for wealthy influencers to ask brands for free products. Plus, we’ve got The Swap and a bunch of bonus recs for you (you’re welcome!).

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Your hosts today were Anika Joshi-Smith (@anikajoshismith), Rhiannon Joyce (@rhiannonjoyce), and Joanna Fleming (@joannafleming).

And here’s a link to the reccos we made throughout:

Anika’s swap: ‘The Career I Wanted Before Motherhood Isn’t the Career I Want Now’ from The Inarra

Jo’s swap: Anua PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Capsule Mist from Sephora

Rhi’s swap: @gsnwilliams

Sources mentioned throughout: ‘Influencers make money when you shop. Should you care?’ from Style-ish, ‘Gates Heir's Shopping App Claimed Sales It Didn't Drive' by Bloomberg, 'Honey's bittersweet business model leads YouTube stars to launch class action' by ABC, and @kate_mcandrew TikTok explainer on cookie stuffing

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