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  • Skincare & Makeup Tips From a NYC Pro: What Actually Works (And What’s a Waste of Money)

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    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 actually change your skin. In this episode: The rice powder hack for outdoor/summer weddings 💦 Why your moisturizer might be doing nothing for you Serums vs. moisturizers — what actually penetrates your skin The truth about makeup wipes (you're probably using them wrong) How Amanda built a 25-year career in NYC from scratch Why confidence IS kindness The one thing that makes you look older faster (and it's not your face) Whether you wear a full face every day or just want better skin — this one is for you.

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    39 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 Tyler Perry's Divorce in Sisters — the #1 debut show on BET+, now streaming on Paramount+. She also gets real about navigating Hollywood's pressures as a woman, her health journey with fibroids, why she chose to freeze her eggs, the rise of women entrepreneurship, dealing with haters when your character is that good, and why authenticity will always be your biggest flex. This one is for every woman who has been told to stay in a box — and refused. 🎙️ Follow Porscha: @PorschaColeman on all platforms 📺 Watch Divorce Sisters on Paramount+ 👇 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment

    59 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 why the way someone behaves in bed tells you everything about who they are in life. We also get into: 🔥 The difference between Eros vs. Storge love styles — and why mismatching them leads to divorce 🔥 Why sex-positive parenting raises kids that make smarter decisions 🔥 Open relationships, polyamory, and why there's no one-size-fits-all 🔥 "Erotic solutions" for couples with different sexual profiles 🔥 Her viral sex personality test from her book How Do You Like It? 🔥 Why shame around sexuality is doing humanity a disservice This isn't the sex ed you got in school. This is the real conversation women deserve to have. 📖 Grab Dr. Tara's book How Do You Like It? at www.luvbites.co 📲 Follow Dr. Tara: on Instagram & TikTok 💬 Drop a comment 👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who needs to hear it.

    40 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 corporate America and navigating the boys' club

    -How authenticity is your greatest weapon in sales and in life

    -Why your appearance, confidence and energy govern everything in business -The double standard women face every single day and how to flip it into power

    -How to gain respect without changing who you are

    -The importance of controlling your emotions without losing your authenticity

    -Why the internet and your voice are the most powerful tools women have today 📲

    Connect with Dr. Forbes Riley: Instagram: @forbes_riley 📌 If this episode fired you up, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an episode of The BilFPod—where authenticity trumps authority.

    54 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 she was GAGA -Why he kept a small circle — and how a big entourage almost destroyed him -His bold prediction: Africa will dominate global music within the next decade -His brand new album Beautiful Day dropping April 24th — and what comes next This is the episode Mara says she'll never top. And honestly? We believe her. 🎵 Get Akon's new album Beautiful Day — April 24th 🌐 Find Akon everywhere: akon.com 💬 Drop a comment — what's your favorite Akon song of all time? 👍 Like, subscribe & hit the bell so you never miss an episode 🎙️ The BilfPod — where authenticity trumps authority #Akon #TheBillPod #AkonInterview #NewMusic #BeautifulDay #MaraDorn #AkonIsBack #AfricanMusic #Afrobeats #MusicPodcast

    38 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 entrepreneurs are in "chase mode" and how to flip to an attraction model The podcasting strategy that created omnipresence across all social platforms How to land big-name guests even when nobody knows who you are Why your environment and the people around you will make or break your success The "tank vs trunk" mindset that separates winners from victims What Quantum Expansion is and why it's changing lives 3 simple steps to launching and growing your podcast TODAY 📲 Connect with Mike C Rock: Instagram: @MikeyCRock 📌

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    45 min
  • From Self-Doubt to Self-Respect: The Power of Boundaries

    What if the real thing holding you back… isn’t your skills, your experience, or even your opportunities — but your confidence?

    In this powerful episode, we sit down with Julee Gracey to break down the truth about confidence, boundaries, and what it really takes to stop shrinking yourself to fit into a world that was never designed for you.

    From navigating male-dominated industries to walking away from opportunities that didn’t align with her values, Julee shares the real, unfiltered moments that shaped her journey — and how saying “no” became her greatest power.

    We dive into:

    Why confidence is built — not born
    The hidden ways society chips away at self-worth (especially for women)
    How setting boundaries is the highest form of self-respect
    The truth about “work-life balance” vs work-life integration
    How to show up authentically in a world full of filters and expectations
    Practical ways to command presence, on camera and in real life

    This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like they had to be smaller, quieter, or “less” to succeed.

    Because the moment you stop conforming… everything changes.

    🎧 If you’re ready to step into your power, this one’s for you.

    49 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 not
    The reality of working with real people, not just case files
    Cases where justice didn’t go as expected
    Unscripted courtroom moments that change everything
    Her transition from prosecutor to media expert on The Curious Case Of…

    This isn’t just about law.
    It’s about pressure, perception… and decisions that can change lives forever.

    26 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 obstacle
    – The hidden strength behind vulnerability
    – Building confidence and finding your voice
    – Using entertainment to break stigmas and shift culture

    This isn’t just an episode — it’s a perspective shift.

    If you’ve ever felt underestimated, unseen, or boxed in… this one is for you.

    🎧 Watch now and rethink what’s possible.
    If you haven't already... subscribe to the channel here:
    https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g 

    00:00 – 00:35 – Intro
    00:35 – 03:00 – Growing Up Blind & Nigerian American — Family, Shame & Finding Music
    03:00 – 07:00 – "It Wasn't the Condition, But the "Conditioning"—Overcoming Shame & Neurodivergence
    07:00 – 12:00 – Breaking Into Music — From Piano to Grammy Nominations
    12:00 – 17:00 – Advocacy & Building RAMPD — Fighting for Disability Inclusion in the Music Industry
    17:00 – 22:00 – Glam Canes: Turning a Walking Cane Into a Fashion Statement & Business
    22:00 – 27:00 – Disability Visibility in Media & The PBS Renegades Series
    27:00 – 31:00 – What's Next — Children's Album "Magnificent," Book Tour & Glam Canes Expansion
    31:00–34:15 – Final Message—Accept, Embrace, Celebrate & Become a Beacon for Others
    34:15 – 35:17 – Outro


    Get Connected:
    Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne
    Follow Lachi → ‪@‬lachimusic
    Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬ 



    36 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 honest conversation about transformation, responsibility, and what it really means to take control of your life.

    🎙️ Topics we cover:
    – Mental health beyond medication
    – Women, identity, and autonomy
    – Marriage, growth, and emotional responsibility
    – Questioning the medical system
    – Reclaiming control over your life

    If you're ready to think differently — this one’s for you.
    If you haven't already... subscribe to the channel here:
       / @bilfpod 


    Get Connected:
    Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne
    Follow kelly Brogan → ‪@KellyBroganMD‬ 
    Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬ 

    1 hr 6 min

About BILFPOD

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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!