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BILFPOD

Mara Dorne

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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  • #79
    Thursday · 45 min

    Summer House's Andrea Denver: It Was Never About Modeling

    Italian model and Bravo star Andrea Denver, known for “Winter House”, “Summer House” and “In the City”, opens up about the man behind the reality TV personality everyone thinks they know. He shares how he came to the United States to study for a master’s in communication and was scouted by Wilhelmina Miami instead, landing a Jennifer Lopez music video as his very first job, and how his friends back in Italy found out from paparazzi photos. Andrea talks about earning his green card through his own work, getting stuck in Italy when the borders closed in 2020 just before “Winter House”, and why reality TV is the one place he gets to be completely himself. He speaks honestly about the moment he walked out of a heated conversation on camera, watching close friends’ marriage fall apart in real time, and where he draws the line between fair criticism and online hate. Recorded just weeks before he and his wife Lexi welcomed their daughter, Andrea opens up about growing up an only child with parents who became his best friends, the life he’s building beyond modeling, from creative direction to a New York café and real estate, the streetwear line that didn’t make it, and the lesson from his doctor father he still lives by. After more than a decade in front of the camera, he reveals why fame was never the goal, and why he doesn’t mind walking out the door when it’s time.

  • #71
    August 13 · 47 min

    Alli Webb: I Sold Drybar, Then My Life Fell Apart

    Alli Webb spent 30 years doing hair before she built Drybar into a household name and sold it for $255 million. What almost nobody talks about is what her life looked like while that business was thriving.

  • #70
    August 6 · 42 min

    She Was TV's "Villain" Then America Fell in Love With Her | Andrea Carmona Tells All Love Island's

    She got voted off Love Island, painted as the villain, and cyberbullied by kids who should've been in bed then came back on Love Island Games and won America over completely. In this episode of BilfPod, Mara sits down with Andrea Carmona singer-songwriter, fitness influencer, and two-time Love Island franchise star to talk about what actually happens behind the scenes of reality TV. Andrea breaks down how editing shapes a "villain" narrative, the flood of hate she received (including from bots and literal children), how she almost lost herself trying to defend her image online, and the moment she decided to stop caring what strangers think. They get into cyberbullying, body image pressure, why "bad publicity is still publicity," what it's really like losing phone access for six weeks in the villa, and Andrea's advice for anyone getting torn apart online right now.

  • #69
    July 30 · 13 min

    Akon Backstage: 9 Kids, 50 Adopted, and Why "Wife ≠ Girlfriend"

    Backstage in Tampa, minutes before showtime, Akon sat down with Mara for a rapid-fire, no-filter conversation before heading into his tour stop with Ne-Yo. In this episode of BilfPod, Akon talks about what's changed (and what hasn't) 20+ years into touring, why this run feels like "dropping his first record again," and the surprising reason nothing on the road surprises him anymore. He opens up about his massive family 9 kids of his own plus 50 adopted children he supports in Africa and what it was like sending his oldest off to college. He also previews a new project he's producing on modern relationships, built around a simple idea: a lot of people don't actually know the difference between being a good girlfriend and being a wife. This is BILF Pod where authenticity trumps authority. Real conversations, no scripts, no filter.

  • #68
    July 23 · 45 min

    The Courage to Be Disliked: How Adley Kinsman Built a Billion-View Empire

    Adley Kinsman went from a mortifying appearance on The Voice to building Viralish, a company that's generated over 1 billion organic views a month since 2020 — without spending a cent on paid ads. In this episode, she breaks down the "Billion View Formula": the 10 psychological hook points behind every viral video, why the first 3-6 seconds determine everything, and why she once got paid $60,000 for a single embarrassing 3-minute video. We get into why "niching down" might be killing your reach, how a snot doctor with a deviated septum channel grew 300K followers by talking about faith instead of medicine, why consistency beats quality when you're starting out, and how Adley scaled from making prank videos with her husband to running a company that's gone viral for Land Rover, Charmin, HP, and Raising Cane's. Follow Adley: @adleykinsman Her company: Viralish If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Real Talk. Real Truth. Real Impact.

  • #67
    July 16 · 38 min

    "The Viper" Top Vegas Realtor Reveals How She Built a Real Estate Empire (Ryan Serhant's Team)

    She went from reality TV to becoming a top 50 realtor and joining Ryan Serhant's Las Vegas brokerage and she did it without ever watching a single real estate show. In this episode of BilfPod, Cami (aka "The Viper") sits down to talk about clawing her way into luxury real estate with zero connections, why she still answers every client call herself, and the wild story behind her real estate nickname. She gets into branding yourself as an entrepreneur, why social proof matters more than ever, being a mom while running a business, financial independence for women, and why she'll never again rely on a man for security. We also get into a rapid-fire round on the Las Vegas real estate market, luxury buyer psychology, and whether Vegas is the next real estate bubble. This is BILF Pod where authenticity trumps authority. No filter, no fluff, just real conversations with women who are building something real

  • #66
    July 10 · 37 min

    Animals Need Lawyers Too: Vanessa Shakib on Animal Rights, Pet Custody & Hidden Abuse

    Vanessa Shakib spent 8 years as a lawyer before walking away to start her own nonprofit law firm — suing the federal government on behalf of animals who legally can't speak for themselves. In this episode, Vanessa breaks down the "foreign animal lab loophole" that lets the government funnel $20 billion in taxpayer money to animal testing overseas with zero oversight, the most viral case in animal law history (a government-ordered 500-mile mission to seize and kill a little girl's pet goat), and why animal law might be the most overlooked legal field in the country — with fewer than 200 full-time lawyers doing this work nationwide. We get into how animal law touches everything from pet custody in divorce to factory farming loopholes, why "who owns this cow" turned into a full legal specialty, and what regular pet owners get wrong about where their animals actually come from. Follow Vanessa: @vanessashakib Her nonprofit: Advancing Law for Animals If you enjoyed this episode, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Real Talk. Real Truth. Real Impact.

  • #65
    July 2 · 20 min

    Are We Too Casual About Plastic Surgery? Dr. Lara Devgan Explains

    Dr. Lara Devgan, board-certified plastic surgeon and founder, sits down with The BILF Pod for a direct conversation about the beauty industry, plastic surgery, med spas, fillers, Botox, and the decisions people make before changing their face. From the rise of “quick fix” beauty culture to the risks people underestimate, Dr. Devgan breaks down what most people don’t understand about cosmetic procedures, how to know when surgery may actually be the right option, and why beauty decisions should never be treated casually. We get into med spas, social media pressure, authenticity, confidence, safety, and the truth behind what makes results look natural. If you think plastic surgery is just about vanity, this conversation might change your mind.

  • #64
    June 25 · 26 min

    Millions Know His Name. Here’s The Real Nicholas Vans

    Nic Vans, Love Island USA's breakout star, sits down with The BilfPod for one of the most unfiltered conversations yet. From walking into a Fiji villa with no phone and no clue to selling out Vegas residencies and doing 50-60 shows in 3 months — Nic holds nothing back. We get into how Love Island completely changed his life overnight, why he credits the show as his career catapult, and much more. Oh, and he almost became a nurse doing aesthetics. Yeah, we said what we said. If you think you know Nic Vans, you don't. Not yet. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a BILF moment. 👍 Like, comment, share — you know what to do.

  • #63
    June 18 · 42 min

    Fab Morvan Sets the Record Straight: Milli Vanilli, the Lies, and Why the Truth Always Wins

    What happens when one of the most controversial moments in music history turns out to be just part of the story — not the whole thing? This week, Mara sits down with the iconic Fab Morvan of Milli Vanilli to set the record straight. From walking away from a politically charged concert event to releasing new music in 2026, Fab is raw, real, and unstoppable. And yes — he sings. 🎶 "The lies take the elevator. The truth takes the stairs. But the truth always comes out." — Fab Morvan 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode of The BILFPod — where authenticity trumps authority.

  • #62
    June 11 · 28 min

    From Divorce Attorney to Divorce Coach: What Lawyers Won't Tell You

    🔥 Special Offer: Get 72% off all Sintra AI plans at https://sintra.ai/bilf or use code BILF — backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. She went from contemplating divorce in silence, to hiring an attorney, to completely reclaiming her identity — and she's just getting started. In this episode, divorce coach Kara Francis — former attorney turned women's empowerment coach — sits down to share the raw truth about leaving, staying, and what it really takes to choose yourself. We talk about: ✅ Why most women know their marriage is over 6 months before they admit it ✅ How she went from divorce attorney to coach after seeing what women really needed ✅ Why staying for the kids may not be the right call ✅ The truth about prenups and why every woman needs one ✅ Why "nothing is wrong" can still be a reason to leave ✅ How to stop people-pleasing and start choosing YOU. [00:00] - Intro [00:30] - Kara's journey from attorney to coach [03:00] - What women really go through before divorce [07:00] - Identity loss & rediscovering yourself [10:00] - Prenups — why Kara loves them [14:00] - Are finances still the #1 reason for divorce? [18:00] - Rapid fire: marriage truths [22:00] - Kara's coaching program & how to find her Whether you're contemplating divorce, rebuilding after one, or simply trying to find yourself again — this episode is for YOU. 🔥 Ready to stop surviving and start choosing yourself? 👇 Drop a comment — are you a "stay and work it out" or "know when to go" person?

  • #61
    June 4 · 50 min

    Attorney Turned Tech CEO: Rebecca Zung on Narcissists, $1.1M in 10 Months & Going All In on AI

    She went from divorce at 22, to night law school, to building a multi-million dollar empire — and she's just getting started. In this episode, Rebecca Zung — 25-year trial attorney, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of the first patented AI built to defeat narcissists — sits down to share the raw truth about reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to scale. We talk about: ✅ How she went from 1,000 subscribers to $1.1M in just 10 months ✅ Why she walked away from her law practice to go all in on AI ✅ How her app SLAY helps victims build undeniable leverage against narcissists ✅ The biggest money mistakes she made scaling her business ✅ Why focus is the real secret to success Whether you're rebuilding after divorce, starting over in your 50s, or trying to figure out your next move — this episode is for YOU. 00:00 - Intro & Sponsor 01:24 - Meet Rebecca Zung 03:37 - Her story: married at 19, divorced, 3 kids 09:21 - How COVID changed everything 11:06 - The narcissist video that went viral 12:29 - $1.1M in 10 months 13:59 - Building SLAY AI 19:48 - Leaving law to scale a tech company 23:55 - How & when to scale your business 44:13 - The power of owning your story 47:19 - "She just got lucky" — and why that's insulting

  • S1 · E60
    May 28 · 48 min

    The Trauma That Built a Multi-Millionaire | Tiffany Carter

    🔥 Special Offer: Get 72% off all Sintra AI plans at https://sintra.ai/bilf or use code BILF — backed by a 14-day money-back guarantee. What happens when the life you were given becomes the very thing you have to escape? In this episode of the BILFPOD, host sits down with for one of the rawest conversations yet. Tiffany opens up about surviving childhood abuse, leaving the news industry, rebuilding her life from scratch, cleaning up dog waste while in recovery, discovering sales, building a multi-million dollar business, and creating one of the top podcasts in the world. This episode dives deep into: 00:00 — Intro 02:30 — Meeting Tiffany Carter 04:00 — Tiffany reveals her traumatic childhood 07:40 — The moment everything changed 10:30 — Starting over from scratch in Los Angeles 14:00 — Turning pain into purpose 16:15 — How sales changed her life 19:20 — Why EVERY entrepreneur needs sales skills 21:00 — Leaving corporate & starting a business 24:00 — Starting a podcast with zero audience 26:50 — The reality of building a successful podcast 28:10 — Fake gurus & “fantasy marketing” 31:10 — Why authenticity wins long term 32:15 — Tiffany’s coaching business explained 35:00 — Sales energy, confidence & desperation 37:50 — Women in sales & entrepreneurship 45:10 — Manifestation, mindset & future plans 46:20 — Tiffany talks about her upcoming book 47:20 — Final advice & closing thoughts If you’ve ever felt stuck, underestimated, or afraid to start over… this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on business, mindset, success, and personal growth. 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway from the episode. 📌 Follow the BILFPOD for weekly conversations with entrepreneurs, creators, and industry leaders.

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