Peace & Good Wealth

What does it actually cost to build a billion-dollar enterprise from the ground up? 

In this episode of Peace and Good Wealth, host Loy Carlos sits down with sales powerhouse, author, and founder of BILF (Boss I’d Like to Follow), Mara Dorne. Managing a nationwide hierarchy of over 1,500 independent agents and having generated over $1B in career sales volume before the age of 40, Mara pulls back the curtain on the unglamorous, high-turnover world of commission-only direct sales. 

Mara details her beginnings—from driving door-to-door with MapQuest printouts and making zero dollars during her first six months, to the pivotal phone call with her mentor that forced her to stop blaming external factors and take extreme ownership of her craft. 

Loy and Mara also tackle the realities of modern entrepreneurship, the psychological nuances of solving problems versus pitching products, the systemic barriers and self-imposed hurdles facing female founders, and why striving for “work-life balance” is an unrealistic standard when building a massive business. 

Key Moments & Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Loy Carlos welcomes $1B producer Mara Dorne 
• 01:40 – The $0 Reality: Door-to-door sales, MapQuest directions, and six months of rejection 
• 03:45 – The Department Store Fallacy: Building a business from absolute zero 
• 04:30 – Overcoming the Odds: Navigating male-dominated boardrooms as a young female leader 
• 05:15 – The Mirror Moment: The 45-minute drive and the mentor call that shifted everything 
• 07:35 – Sales as Psychology: Why listening to needs beats reading a sales script 
• 08:30 – Imposter Syndrome & Perfectionism: The fuel behind high achievers 
• 10:15 – The Work-Life Balance Myth: Why ruthless priority replaces balance in enterprise 
• 12:00 – The Discipline of Practice: Why building a business isn't always fun 
• 13:00 – Overcoming Social Media Mirage: The danger of "overnight success" culture 
• 14:30 – Legacy & Female Empowerment: Breaking industry molds and mentoring the next generation 
• 16:00 – Redefining the Win: Transitioning from proving yourself to helping others thrive 
• 17:15 – Setting Realistic Expectations: How to train and weed out uncommitted producers 
• 19:00 – The "Chutzpah" Factor: The innate grit required for true entrepreneurship 
• 21:00 – Keeping the Fire: Finding your personal "Why" when challenges arise 
• 22:15 – Closing Thoughts: Loy Carlos on the real cost of enterprise 

Connect with Peace and Good Wealth & Classiques Modernes:

• Host: Loy Carlos (@loycarlos) 
• Editorial & Inquiries: Classiques Modernes (New York, NY) 
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Guest Information:

• Guest: Mara Dorne (@maradorne) 
• Brand & Book: BILF (Boss I’d Like to Follow) | Perfect Imperfections

Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. How do we bridge the gap for the next generation of leaders in spaces that were never built for them?

In Episode 20 of Peace & Good Wealth, host Loy Carlos sits down with Byron V. Garrett—renowned author, global speaker, and CEO of Genesys Works. As Genesys Works celebrates its 25th anniversary, Byron breaks down the real economics of youth empowerment, corporate culture shifts, and what it truly takes to break generational cycles of poverty.

In this episode, we discuss:
• The Opportunity Gap: Why geographic and corporate "geofencing" keeps talented youth away from high-stakes career pathways.

• Multi-Million Dollar Interns: How 17- and 18-year-old high school students are delivering direct ROI and out-earning their parents within a few years.

• Future-Proofing Education: Why schools must move beyond traditional testing to teach logic, adaptability, and prompt-based AI skills

• Practical Financial Literacy: How hands-on income coaching turns an entry-level corporate stipend into long-term family wealth.

• The ROI of Inclusion: Why bidirectional empathy and diverse perspectives are essential for companies competing in a modern economy.

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In this moving episode of Peace and Good Wealth, host Loy Carlos sits down with country music artist Ty Herndon and Christian music trailblazer Michael Passons for a conversation about music, identity, faith, and the private cost of public success.

What begins with childhood memories of the Grand Ole Opry unfolds into a deeply human discussion about the songs that shaped them, the audiences that carried them, and the complicated journey of living truthfully in industries that often demanded silence. Ty and Michael reflect on the power of authenticity, the healing force of music, and the freedom that comes when a person no longer has to divide the soul in order to be accepted.

At the heart of the conversation is their renewed connection through “Testify to Love” — a song that has become more than a performance, but a declaration of belonging, resilience, and grace.

This episode is for anyone who has ever hidden a part of themselves, found healing in a song, or believed that love still has the power to bring divided hearts together. 

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In this episode of Peace & Good Wealth, Loy Carlos sits down with German artist Ruben Benjamin for a conversation on perception, curiosity, material, and the importance of physical experience in an increasingly digital world.

Working at the intersection of painting, sculpture, texture, and atmosphere, Benjamin creates works that shift dramatically between distance and proximity- surfaces that appear almost digital from afar, yet reveal deeply physical layers of pigment, erosion, and materiality up close. Together, they explore the relationship between engineering and creativity, the discipline behind artistic process, and why nature continues to inspire even in an era dominated by screens.

View Ruben’s Work: https://ruben-benjamin.com/

Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

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In this episode of Peace & Good Wealth, Loy Carlos sits down with actor and filmmaker Ethan Daniel Corbett to examine what it takes to sustain a career in acting beyond talent- discipline, repetition, and the willingness to challenge one's self to the limit.

From early exposure on Warner Brothers sets through his father’s four-decade career, to training within a highly selective theater program at Cal State Fullerton, Corbett reflects on a path shaped not by chance, but by structure and persistence.

The conversation moves through the realities of the profession: navigating rejection, developing a personal method, removing ego from performance, and understanding that there is no single “correct” way to work- only the responsibility to be prepared.

They also discuss the physical demands of transformation, including significant weight loss for roles in Regression and Astrolatry, and why aligning the body with the character is not aesthetic, but functional.

View Ethan's Work: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6057508/

Regression: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26766308/

Astrolatry: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt40018258/

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Credits:

 Loy Carlos (Host) 

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer) 

Colin Meagley (Producer) 

Perry Law (Producer) 

www.gwofc.com

In this episode of Peace & Good Wealth, Loy Carlos sits down with NYC-based composer and author Charlie Rauh for a conversation on what modern life discourages- and what great art quietly restores: simplicity, patience, and quietude.

Rauh, the author of Simply, Patiently, Quietly (String Letter Publishing), shares how his work pushes back against hustle culture and why “being busy” has become a false virtue. Together, they explore the discipline of reduction (simple vs. simplistic), the link between patience and empathy—including Rauh’s experience as composer-in-residence at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine—and the meaning of quiet beyond silence: as awareness, confidence, and healing.

They also discuss intentional art as an offering rather than a performance, the role of classic literature (including the Brontës) in modern creative life, and why—on guitar especially—vulnerability can be the very thing that makes the music land.

Outro: Theoria Part 6 by Charlie Rauh (credit Destiny Records)

View Charlie's work: www.charlierauh.com

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Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

www.gwofc.com

Technology promised connection- but often delivered noise. In this episode, Loy Carlos sits down with Revekka Palaiologou, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, former Bloomberg software engineer, and Founder & CEO of Dion- the invite-only platform reshaping how people meet through social gifting.

Often called “the Venmo for drinks,” Dion is more than a transaction: it’s a modern social contract- sending a real cocktail, coffee, or matcha that can be redeemed in the real world, with clarity of intention (networking, dating, or socializing). Together, they explore how Dion is scaling across New York, Miami, Dubai, and Mexico City, and why the future of culture and brand relevance may belong to communities- not algorithms.

From etiquette and “when it’s charming vs. creepy,” to curated networks, circles, and the psychology of reciprocity- this conversation is a sharp look at how we might find our way back to meaningful connection.

https://dionapp.com/

Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

Loy Carlos welcomes Laura McCann, founder of Aura Sanctuary, to explore the invisible architecture of our well-being. What is an aura? How do data-driven scans and chakra metrics decode your energy field? Laura reveals how scent, light, sound and ritual reconnect body, mind and spirit—and why true wealth lies in coherence, not chaos. For those who seek substance, elegance and impact in life, work and legacy.

Book your NYC Aura Sanctuary experience here: https://aurasanctuaryavl.com/

Use code "Nestseekers20" for 20% off Aura Sanctuary products and services.

Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

In this episode of Peace & Good Wealth, Loy Carlos sits down with Mungi Adlan- Chairman of Castilion Estates and Managing Partner of Global Wealth Office Dubai- to explore how the region’s vision, diversification, and relentless drive to be “number one” are redefining real estate, wealth migration, and the architecture of legacy.

From off-market developments that never touch the public eye to AI-powered infrastructure and trillion-dollar masterplans, this is a rare look at how the Gulf is positioning itself as the capital of capital- and why serious investors are moving now.

Whether you’re building a generational portfolio, seeking geopolitical advantage, or simply curious about the future of global wealth, this conversation offers an insider’s map to the most ambitious frontier in the world today.

Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

What makes art resonate- technique, truth, or something we can’t quite name? 

In this intimate episode of Peace & Good Wealth, host Loy Carlos sits down with celebrated sculptor and cultural curator Leah Poller, whose figurative work delves into the energy that connects artist, object, and observer.

Trained at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and known for her iconic Bed Series and Warrior Women sculptures, Poller reflects on her decades-long journey across continents, mediums, and mindsets. From forging a life as an artist and mother in post-1960s Paris, to collaborating with monumental foundries in China, to quietly championing the dignity of the “ordinary woman,” her story is one of discipline, disruption, and devotion to truth.

Together, they explore:

• The alchemy of turning energy into form
• The spiritual anatomy of a sculpted portrait
• How culture, not commerce, should define the value of art
• Why good art- like good wealth- transforms the one who holds it

At once poetic and practical, Leah reminds us that true art doesn’t just decorate a space- it dignifies the soul.

Explore Leah's work: https://leahpoller.com/

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Credits:

Loy Carlos (Host)

Kenneth J. Moore (Executive Producer)

Colin Meagley (Producer)

Perry Law (Producer)

Dieter Borbeck (Production Assitant)