So What Now? with Carla and Dex

EP 220: Behind Closed Doors: The Ashley Madison Controversy


Listen Later

This week discover the secrets behind Ashley Madison, the notorious website designed for married people seeking discreet affairs. Joined by our guest, Jenna, we peel back the layers of this controversial platform, starting with its provocative slogan, "Life is short, have an affair," and the infamous 2015 hack that exposed millions of users. Jenna shares her perspective on how men she knew used the site, and we debate whether it catered more to sugar babies or mutual infidelity. Plus, we unravel the marketing genius that propelled Ashley Madison into the limelight and why the Netflix documentary is a must-watch to understand its full impact.

We then shift gears to explore the devastating fallout from the Ashley Madison hack. Hear the tragic tale of a priest whose exposure led to his suicide, and a couple who continue to live authentically despite the controversy. The conversation also highlights the CEO's surprising lack of personal repercussions amid an $11.2 million settlement and the dark web's role in leaking personal information. Jenna and I delve into the rise of Ashley Madison's scandalous practices, including the use of AI-generated photos and fake profiles, and the emotional toll on employees and victims alike.

(01:22 - 02:48) The Ashley Madison Website Scandal

(03:56 - 05:39) Ashley Madison and Seek Arrangement Perceptions

(11:03 - 12:29) Unexpected Twist in the Priest's Marriage

(14:24 - 15:31) White Collar Crime and Privacy Concerns

(17:48 - 19:07) Suspected Inside Job

(41:03 - 42:29) Friendship Through Dark Times

(54:35 - 55:31) Dreaming of a Luxurious Lifestyle

Watch Full Episode and Subscribe on YouTube

Thank you to our Sponsors:

  • McDonalds
  • BetterHelp - Get 10% off your First Month www.betterhelp.com/pwp
  • Idea to Launch Podcast -
    • Get $100 Off our signature course using code 'PIVOT' - LAUNCH YOUR PODCAST IN 30 DAYS

____________________

Follow Carla Wilmaris on social media:

Instagram @carlawilmaris

Twitter @carlawilmaris

TikTok @carlawilmaris

Email the show to get advice and questions answered

[email protected]

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

So What Now? with Carla and DexBy Idea to Launch Productions

  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7
  • 4.7

4.7

594 ratings


More shows like So What Now? with Carla and Dex

View all
Angela Yee's Lip Service by iHeartPodcasts

Angela Yee's Lip Service

4,111 Listeners

The Friend Zone by Loud Speakers Network

The Friend Zone

5,628 Listeners

CockTales: Dirty Discussions by Kiki Said So & Medinah Monroe

CockTales: Dirty Discussions

3,222 Listeners

Gettin' Grown by Loud Speakers Network

Gettin' Grown

3,800 Listeners

Decisions, Decisions by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Decisions, Decisions

7,619 Listeners

Good Moms Bad Choices by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Good Moms Bad Choices

2,127 Listeners

Around The Way Curls by Antoinette Lee & Shanti Mayers

Around The Way Curls

1,425 Listeners

Pour Minds Podcast by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Pour Minds Podcast

2,997 Listeners

Ellis Ever After by iHeartPodcasts

Ellis Ever After

16,335 Listeners

Selective Ignorance with Mandii B by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

Selective Ignorance with Mandii B

3,377 Listeners

We Talk Back by The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts

We Talk Back

740 Listeners

Jade + X. D. by Loud Speakers Network

Jade + X. D.

1,116 Listeners

LOVERS by shan by LOVERS by shan

LOVERS by shan

5,433 Listeners

Don't Call Me White Girl by Breakbeat Media

Don't Call Me White Girl

3,509 Listeners

The Mama's Den by Black Love Podcast Network

The Mama's Den

654 Listeners