Podcast · 64 episodes
BILFPOD
by Mara Dorne · English
The BILFPOD (Boss I'd Like To Follow) takes a deep dive into the lives and 'drives' of others. This weekly show, hosted by Mara Dorne, features unfiltered conversations with business leaders, influencers, and BILF's in their own accord. Branded segments such as "BILF Breakdown" "What's in your BILF bag” and many more that will keep you entertained, inspired and bring on allll the feels- LIVE from our studio- in 6 inch heels! Anyone who says business isn’t fun has obviously never listened to the BILFPOD.
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Bankrupt and Fired Before 30 | #BILFPOD with Mauricio UmanskyMauricio Umansky recounts his career pivots (fashion to real estate), being fired before Christmas at ~26 after a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and building an international real estate agency through…24 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Busta Rhymes on 20 Years of Guarding J Dilla's Music | #Bilfpod with Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes reflects on 20 years of honoring J Dilla’s music, his principles around right vs wrong, and the making of “Diligence 2,” while discussing growth, family, and music then vs now.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 7 min
The Real Science Behind Leaky Gut (It's Not Fake) | #BILFPOD with kiran krishnanThe episode argues that “leaky gut” is real (scientifically termed metabolic endotoxemia) and that gut microbiome dysfunction drives chronic low-grade inflammation, aging (“inflammaging”), and…10 Sep 2026 · 33 min
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Bankrupt and Fired Before 30 | #BILFPOD with Mauricio UmanskyMauricio Umansky recounts his career pivots (fashion to real estate), being fired before Christmas at ~26 after a Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and building an international real estate agency through…24 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 26 chapters
Busta Rhymes on 20 Years of Guarding J Dilla's Music | #Bilfpod with Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes reflects on 20 years of honoring J Dilla’s music, his principles around right vs wrong, and the making of “Diligence 2,” while discussing growth, family, and music then vs now.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 22 chapters
The Real Science Behind Leaky Gut (It's Not Fake) | #BILFPOD with kiran krishnanThe episode argues that “leaky gut” is real (scientifically termed metabolic endotoxemia) and that gut microbiome dysfunction drives chronic low-grade inflammation, aging (“inflammaging”), and…10 Sep 2026 · 33 min · 14 chapters
Dre Baldwin: Undrafted, Unknown, Then 8 Countries DeepDre Baldwin’s journey from Division III walk-on basketball player to overseas pro and early digital entrepreneur, then his mindset framework for discipline, emotional containment, “power presence,”…27 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Stax Founder's $1B Exit - Then She Started Over in 6 MonthsZanira Madani, founder of Stacks Payments, recounts building a subscription-based credit card processor from zero to a billion-dollar exit, then starting over again within six months.20 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
Alli Webb: I Sold Drybar, Then My Life Fell ApartAlli Webb’s journey from founding and selling Drybar to launching her new hair brand, messy, while discussing identity collapse after major success, divorce, grief, and the rejection of “work-life…13 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 20 chapters
She Was TV's "Villain" Then America Fell in Love With Her | Andrea Carmona Tells All Love Island'sAndrea Carmona (Love Island) discusses being edited and treated as a “villain,” the cyberbullying she received (including fake accounts telling her to harm herself), and how she rebuilt confidence…6 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 23 chapters
Akon Backstage: 9 Kids, 50 Adopted, and Why "Wife ≠ Girlfriend"Akon discusses his current tour with Neo, fan reactions across generations, and his upcoming/ongoing message about relationships—“how to be a wife and not a girlfriend,” emphasizing different…30 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 8 chapters
The Courage to Be Disliked: How Adley Kinsman Built a Billion-View EmpireAdley Kinsman (CEO of Viral-ish) explains how to build a billion-view social media business by embracing “the courage to be disliked,” mastering video hooks/retention, and scaling content into a…23 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 23 chapters
"The Viper" Top Vegas Realtor Reveals How She Built a Real Estate Empire (Ryan Serhant's Team)Las Vegas luxury real estate with Cammie “The Viper” Sirhan (top-50 realtor) on building an empire through relentless sales, personal branding, phone-first luxury service, and client empathy—while…16 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 21 chapters
Animals Need Lawyers Too: Vanessa Shakib on Animal Rights, Pet Custody & Hidden AbuseAnimal law as a legal specialty—pet custody and abuse, standing issues for animals, and lawsuits targeting illegal animal experimentation and factory-farming practices.10 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 23 chapters
Are We Too Casual About Plastic Surgery? Dr. Lara Devgan ExplainsPlastic surgery and facial aesthetics—authenticity, societal pressure, when to say no, and safety concerns about med spas; also non-surgical options and future trends.2 Jul 2026 · 21 min · 17 chapters
Millions Know His Name. Here’s The Real Nicholas VansNicholas Vans (Love Island heartthrob) discusses how Love Island accelerated his career, what reality TV is like off-camera, and how he turned fame into DJing, music, and business plans.25 Jun 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
Fab Morvan Sets the Record Straight: Milli Vanilli, the Lies, and Why the Truth Always WinsFab Morvan (of Milli Vanilli) addresses recent controversy around a concert and long-running Milli Vanilli “lip-sync” and identity claims, arguing the media distorts stories and that truth eventually…18 Jun 2026 · 42 min · 18 chapters
From Divorce Attorney to Divorce Coach: What Lawyers Won't Tell YouDivorce transition and decision-making, framed by the “silence after the fight” moment; identity loss in “nothing’s wrong” marriages; when to leave vs repair; and practical relationship planning…11 Jun 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Attorney Turned Tech CEO: Rebecca Zung on Narcissists, $1.1M in 10 Months & Going All In on AIRebecca Zung (the “leverage lawyer”) explains how she pivoted from family-law practice to building Slay AI, a patented AI system for organizing evidence and generating “leverage” in high-conflict…4 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
The Trauma That Built a Multi-Millionaire | Tiffany CarterTiffany Carter explains how trauma and narcissistic abuse shaped her mindset, then how she built a multi-million-dollar business by refusing to stay in victimhood, mastering sales, and using her…28 May 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)NYC pro makeup artist/esthetician Amanda Gabbard shares skincare and makeup “what works vs waste of money” advice, plus bridal-day triage and business lessons on confidence, networking, and pricing.21 May 2026 · 39 min · 15 chapters
Porscha: From Hollywood High to Tyler Perry’s ”Divorce Sisters”: Making Your Passion Your PaycheckPortia Coleman discusses turning passion into a paycheck, staying multifaceted (acting/singing/dancing/hosting/voiceover/tech), and navigating Hollywood as a Black woman.14 May 2026 · 59 min · 25 chapters
Dr. Tara: From Catholic School to Sex Professor: Breaking Shame Around Women’s SexualitySex-positive education and breaking shame around women’s sexuality, emphasizing sexual communication, compatibility, and open, honest relationship structures (monogamy and non-monogamy). Dr.7 May 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters
The Queen of Pitch Speaks: Dr. Forbes Riley on Sales, Success & Never Shrinking in the BoardroomDr. Forbes Riley (sales/communication coach) teaches “pitching” as a life skill—how to strategically get to “yes,” build confidence, and avoid shrinking in male-dominated boardrooms.30 Apr 2026 · 53 min · 22 chapters
AKON Is BACK: First Album in 20 Years, No Filter & The Comeback Nobody Saw ComingAkon’s comeback and “no filter” mindset—his first album in 20 years (April 24), plans for a 60-date collab tour with Neil, and his broader reinvention through philanthropy and business (Goodfellas…23 Apr 2026 · 38 min · 24 chapters
Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Mike C-Rock’s Formula for Podcasting SuccessMike C-Rock explains how he transitioned from a mortgage career to becoming a podcasting “attraction” machine—stop chasing, get known, build an ecosystem, and keep going through adversity.16 Apr 2026 · 44 min · 26 chapters
From Self-Doubt to Self-Respect: The Power of BoundariesSelf-doubt and confidence for women, using boundaries (“No” as a complete sentence), body language/posture, clarity about what you want, and accountability to build sales and presence.10 Apr 2026 · 49 min · 27 chapters