BREAKING: Allison Mack, the former Nxivm “slave master,” is making headlines with her unexpected career shift just two years after her prison release. In the debut episode of her new podcast, “Allison After Nxivm,” the ex-“Smallville” star, now 43, announced she is pursuing a master’s degree in social work, a move that is drawing significant attention.
The podcast, which premiered on October 16, 2023, features Mack discussing her turbulent past, including her sentencing in June 2021, where she received a three-year prison term for her role in a sex cult led by Keith Raniere. Mack expressed her remorse during the episode, recalling the emotional moment when her family attended her sentencing. “Oh, my God, my poor brother behind me, having to hear this about his sister,” she tearfully reflected.
Mack served 21 months in prison before her early release in June 2023. In the podcast’s first two episodes, she does not delve into her marriage to Frank, which took place in June 2025 after a whirlwind romance that began at a dog park. Instead, the focus remains on her past, including her abusive relationship and her introduction to Nxivm in 2006 through co-star Kristin Kreuk.
The podcast aims to explore the complexities of Mack’s experience, questioning whether she is a victim or someone who victimized others. Host Natalie Robehmed emphasized this duality, stating that Mack was both “manipulated” and a “slave as well as a master” in Raniere’s cult. The series will investigate this intricate narrative as it unfolds over the coming weeks.
Mack’s troubled journey began after she pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in 2018, leading to her arrest for her involvement in recruiting women to become sex slaves for Raniere, who is currently serving a staggering 120 years in prison for his crimes.
As Mack embarks on this new chapter, her story raises questions about redemption, the impact of cult dynamics, and the pursuit of a new identity after a controversial past. The ongoing podcast series is set to provide further insights into her life and the choices that led her down this path.
Stay tuned for updates as Mack continues to share her story, revealing more about her life after Nxivm and her ambitions in social work. This developing story is sure to resonate with many as it tackles themes of recovery, accountability, and the search for purpose after trauma.