1 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Amaya Espinal: From Nurse to Love Island USA Winner | #Bilfpod with Amaya Papaya
Before Love Island USA, Amaya Espinal spent four to five years as a registered nurse. Then one DM and one "why not?" changed everything.
Podcast · Business
BILFPOD
by Mara Dorne · English · Business
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
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 43 min
- Latest
- 1 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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E76 · 24 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Bankrupt and Fired Before 30 | #BILFPOD with Mauricio Umansky
Mauricio Umansky went bankrupt and got fired before 30. Then he became the No. 3 agent in the country and built The Agency to 170 offices in 17 countries.
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E75 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Busta Rhymes on 20 Years of Guarding J Dilla's Music | #Bilfpod with Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes explains why he refused to sell a single J Dilla beat for 20 years, and what finally changed his mind on Diligence 2.
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E74 · 10 Sep 2026 · 33 min
The Real Science Behind Leaky Gut (It's Not Fake) | #BILFPOD with kiran krishnan
Mara sits down with research microbiologist Kiran Krishnan to unpack why the gut drives aging, anxiety, joint pain, and chronic disease, and the five simple pillars that can rebuild it at any age.
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E73 · 27 Aug 2026 · 46 min
Dre Baldwin: Undrafted, Unknown, Then 8 Countries Deep
An undrafted Division III walk-on went on to play pro basketball in 8 countries then built a media company on the belief that motivation is a myth.
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E72 · 20 Aug 2026 · 51 min
Stax Founder's $1B Exit - Then She Started Over in 6 Months
Stax founder Suneera Madhani built a fintech from zero to a $1B exit then started over in six months. Here's what nobody tells you about rebuilding.
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E71 · 13 Aug 2026 · 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.
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E70 · 6 Aug 2026 · 43 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…
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E69 · 30 Jul 2026 · 14 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…
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E68 · 23 Jul 2026 · 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…
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E67 · 16 Jul 2026 · 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…
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E66 · 10 Jul 2026 · 38 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…
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E65 · 2 Jul 2026 · 21 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,…
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E64 · 25 Jun 2026 · 27 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,…
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E63 · 18 Jun 2026 · 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.
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E62 · 11 Jun 2026 · 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…
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E61 · 4 Jun 2026 · 51 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…
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S1 · E60 · 28 May 2026 · 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…
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S1 · E59 · 21 May 2026 · 39 min
Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)
🔥 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 does a celebrity makeup artist ACTUALLY know that you don't? In this episode of the BILF Pod, host Mara sits down with Amanda Gabbard — professional makeup artist, esthetician, bride whisperer, and the woman behind some of the most powerful faces in the room (yes, including Kamala Harris). Amanda holds nothing back — from the beauty industry's dirty secrets to the drugstore products she swears by over luxury brands, to the skincare routine that will…
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S1 · E58 · 14 May 2026 · 59 min
Porscha: From Hollywood High to Tyler Perry’s ”Divorce Sisters”: Making Your Passion Your Paycheck
She's been acting since age 6, went to Hollywood High School's Performing Arts program alongside legends like Brandy and Lawrence Fishburne, and never had a nine-to-five a day in her life. In this episode of The Bilf Pod, we sit down with the incredibly talented Porscha Coleman — actress, singer, TV host, voiceover artist, and all-around powerhouse — to talk about what it really takes to make your passion your paycheck. Porscha opens up about landing her breakout roles, turning down agents who told her to "pick one" talent, and what it's like playing the wild and messy character Naomi on…
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S1 · E57 · 7 May 2026 · 39 min
Dr. Tara: From Catholic School to Sex Professor: Breaking Shame Around Women’s Sexuality
What happens when a girl from a sexually repressed Buddhist household, who attended an all-girls Catholic school, becomes one of the world's most recognized sex educators? You get Dr. Tara — tenured professor, bestselling author, and TV personality on Celebs Go Dating — and she's holding absolutely nothing back. In this episode of The BILFPod, we're going there. Like, ALL the way there. Dr. Tara breaks down why sexual communication is the #1 predictor of long-term relationship satisfaction (backed by a 5,000-person study), why the Madonna-Wh*** complex is destroying women's confidence, and…
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S1 · E56 · 30 Apr 2026 · 53 min
The Queen of Pitch Speaks: Dr. Forbes Riley on Sales, Success & Never Shrinking in the Boardroom
In this episode of The BilFPod, Mara sits down with the legendary Dr. Forbes Riley—a woman who has generated over $2.5 BILLION in sales, graced Broadway stages, hosted ESPN games, delivered 2 TED Talks, and authored 3 bestselling books. This conversation is raw, real, and absolutely packed with value for every woman who has ever been told to shrink herself in a room. 🔥 In This Episode We Cover: -How Dr. Forbes Riley mastered the art of the pitch and turned it into $2.5 billion in sales -Why women shrink themselves in boardrooms and how to STOP doing it -The truth about being a woman in…
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S1 · E55 · 23 Apr 2026 · 38 min
AKON Is BACK: First Album in 20 Years, No Filter & The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming
If you were alive in the 2000s, you KNOW this man. From Locked Up to Smack That to lighting up an entire continent—the GOAT himself, AKON, sits down with Mara Dorne on The BilfPod for the most unfiltered conversation of his career. We go DEEP. No filter. Just truth. In this episode, Akon opens up about the following: -Going 6 years straight with NO days off (2004–2010) and not even realizing it -Why prison was the making of him — and actually saved his life -The real story behind losing his first millions (and why he doesn't regret it) -What it was really like working with Lady Gaga before…
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S1 · E54 · 16 Apr 2026 · 44 min
Stop Chasing, Start Attracting: Mike C-Rock’s Formula for Podcasting Success
🎙️ The Podcasting GOAT Reveals His Secrets to Going Viral & Building a Network | Mike C Rock In this episode of The Bill's Pod, Myra sits down with Mike C Rock—podcast host, entrepreneur, networking powerhouse, and founder of That One Agency and Quantum Expansion. Mike went from running a mortgage operation from Philadelphia to Miami to building a 2.2 million following and appearing on over 1,200 podcasts in 5 years. This one is PACKED with value. 🔥 In This Episode We Cover the Following: How Mike walked away from a lucrative mortgage business at 40 to reinvent himself Why most…
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S1 · E53 · 2 Apr 2026 · 25 min
The Dark Reality of High-Profile Trials: A Veteran Prosecutor Tells All
What does it really mean to decide if someone is guilty… or not?In this episode of BILF Podcast, we sit down with Beth Karas — former prosecutor turned independent legal consultant and renowned legal analyst.From facing real people behind the cases… to witnessing moments that no script could ever capture… Beth shares the truth about the justice system from the inside.In this episode:What it feels like to decide someone’s fate: guilty or notThe reality of working with real people, not just case filesCases where justice didn’t go as expectedUnscripted courtroom moments that change…
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S1 · E52 · 26 Mar 2026 · 35 min
It Wasn’t My Condition, It Was the Conditioning | Lachi’s Raw Road to Grammy Fame
What if the thing the world told you was your limitation… was actually your greatest power?In this episode of BILF, Lachi—GRAMMY-nominated artist, cultural architect, and CEO—shares how she transformed adversity into influence and identity into impact.Blind since childhood, Lachi didn’t just navigate the world differently—she chose to redefine it. From music to activism, from vulnerability to leadership, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to own your story in a world that tries to label you.We talk about:– Turning “difference” into power– Why blindness was never the real…
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S1 · E51 · 19 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
She Said “No” to Big Pharma — And Built Her Own Movement
n this episode of BILF Pod, we sit down with Kelly Brogan — a holistic psychiatrist, bestselling author, and the voice behind a radically different approach to mental health and women’s well-being.This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice. We explore the limitations of modern medicine, the emotional realities many women face, and the deeper work of reclaiming autonomy, identity, and relationships.From questioning traditional psychiatric practices to redefining healing, this episode challenges everything you think you know about mental health.No clichés. No easy answers. Just an…
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S1 · E50 · 12 Mar 2026 · 47 min
She Built an App That Sends Drinks to Strangers: Now It’s Going Global
In this episode of BILF Pod, Mara sits down with Rebekah, the entrepreneur behind Dion, the app designed to help people build deeper, more intentional connections.Rebekah shares the story behind creating Dion, the inspiration that led her to build a platform focused on meaningful relationships, and the challenges that come with launching something new in a world dominated by superficial interactions. From the early idea to turning it into a real product, she opens up about the entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned along the way, and what it really takes to build something that stands…
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S1 · E49 · 5 Mar 2026 · 38 min
Jade Shenker: How to Negotiate Like a Boss, Ignore the Haters & Build Wealth on Your Own Terms
She was told to be quieter. Smaller. More “grateful.”In this episode of BILF Pod, Jade Shenker sits down with Mara Dorne to talk about ambition, divorce, power dynamics, and the subtle ways people try to box you in when your growth makes them uncomfortable.From navigating high-stakes opportunities to rebuilding after divorce, this isn’t a victim story — it’s a conversation about ownership, standards, and refusing to shrink for anyone.If you’ve ever felt pressured to dim your light to keep others comfortable… this one’s for you. 🎙️🔥Watch until the end — the shift in perspective might hit…
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S1 · E48 · 26 Feb 2026 · 28 min
From Broke Comedian to Viral Disruptor: The Florida Man Story
Everyone talks about confidence.Very few talk about fear.In this episode of BILF Pod, Sean Madden opens up about the parts of comedy people don’t see:• Moving to NYC broke and unsure• Being hesitant to even start open mics• Hating when the camera is on him• Turning rejection into material• Why confidence isn’t ego — it’s repetition• Why everything changed when he stopped caring what people thoughtThis isn’t a highlight reel.It’s the in-between.The bartending shifts.The doubt before the mic.The internal battle between “What if I fail?” and “What if I don’t try?”Sean breaks down how cringe is…
About BILFPOD
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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- Mara Dorne
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- English
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- Business
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- Weekly
- Typical length
- 43 min
- Latest episode
- 1 Oct 2026
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