Everyone talks about money. Very few talk about power. In this episode of BILF Pod, Daniel G challenges some of the most repeated ideas in business and self-development: • Why money isn’t the real power source • Why sales isn’t manipulation, it’s belief • Why “finding your why” might be misleading • Why starting over is strength, not failure • Why skill will always outlast talent This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is a perspective that forces you to confront your ego, your excuses, and your identity. Daniel G breaks down what it actually takes to build confidence, discipline, and long-term success, without hiding behind clichés. If you’ve ever questioned your purpose… If you’ve ever had to rebuild… If you’ve ever felt pressure to “figure it all out”… This conversation is for you. Watch until the end; the last segment might shift how you see yourself. Subscribe to BILF Pod for more real conversations that don’t just inspire; they challenge. If you haven&apos;t already... subscribe to the channel Get Connected: Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne Follow Daniel G→ @danielg Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod

<description>&lt;p&gt;Everyone talks about money.&lt;br/&gt;Very few talk about power.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of BILF Pod, Daniel G challenges some of the most repeated ideas in business and self-development:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;• Why money isn’t the real power source&lt;br/&gt;• Why sales isn’t manipulation, it’s belief&lt;br/&gt;• Why “finding your why” might be misleading&lt;br/&gt;• Why starting over is strength, not failure&lt;br/&gt;• Why skill will always outlast talent&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This isn’t surface-level motivation.&lt;br/&gt;This is a perspective that forces you to confront your ego, your excuses, and your identity.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Daniel G breaks down what it actually takes to build confidence, discipline, and long-term success, without hiding behind clichés.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever questioned your purpose…&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever had to rebuild…&lt;br/&gt;If you’ve ever felt pressure to “figure it all out”…&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This conversation is for you.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Watch until the end; the last segment might shift how you see yourself.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Subscribe to BILF Pod for more real conversations that don’t just inspire; they challenge.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you haven&amp;apos;t already... subscribe to the channel&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get Connected:&lt;br/&gt;Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne&lt;br/&gt;Follow Daniel G→ @danielg&lt;br/&gt;Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Everyone talks about money. Very few talk about power.  In this episode of BILF Pod, Daniel G challenges some of the most repeated ideas in business and self-development:  • Why money isn’t the real power source • Why sales isn’t manipulation, it’s belief • Why “finding your why” might be misleading • Why starting over is strength, not failure • Why skill will always outlast talent  This isn’t surface-level motivation. This is a perspective that forces you to confront your ego, your excuses, ...

Obsessed With the Process: Daniel G on Sales, Purpose & Winning in Life

She learned early that authenticity has a cost. That respect isn’t handed out—it’s earned in full view. That some rooms test before they trust. She’s built platforms from scratch. Faced bias without bending. Stayed when walking away would’ve been easier. And discovered that consistency always outlasts noise. On BILF Pod, she opens up about motherhood, identity, resilience, and the moments that make the grind worth it. No fluff. No performance. Just lived perspective. This episode isn’t about breaking in it’s about staying long enough to be undeniable. Now streaming. Are you ready to sit in the truth? 🎧 If you haven&apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g  00:00 – 00:33 – Intro 00:33 – 06:00 – Health Myths &amp; Misconceptions (vaccines, antibiotics, generics, supplements) 06:00 – 12:00 – Vaccination &amp; Personal Choices 12:00 – 18:00 – Natural Immunity vs. Medical Guidance 18:00 – 24:00 – Big Pharma &amp; Healthcare Influence 24:00 – 30:00 – Supplements, Toxins &amp; Safety 30:00 – 38:06 – Personal Vision &amp; Building a Community 38:06 – 42:30 – Daily Roles &amp; Family Structure (Assertiveness, Gender Roles, Household Responsibilities) 42:30 – 44:30 – Advice for Women &amp; Overcoming Shame / Boundaries 44:30 – 45:00 – Outro Get Connected: Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne Follow Karla Lee → @threelittlelee Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬

<description>&lt;p&gt;She learned early that authenticity has a cost.&lt;br/&gt;That respect isn’t handed out—it’s earned in full view.&lt;br/&gt;That some rooms test before they trust.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;She’s built platforms from scratch.&lt;br/&gt;Faced bias without bending.&lt;br/&gt;Stayed when walking away would’ve been easier.&lt;br/&gt;And discovered that consistency always outlasts noise.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;On BILF Pod, she opens up about motherhood, identity, resilience, and the moments that make the grind worth it.&lt;br/&gt;No fluff. No performance.&lt;br/&gt;Just lived perspective.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode isn’t about breaking in&lt;br/&gt;it’s about staying long enough to be undeniable.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Now streaming.&lt;br/&gt;Are you ready to sit in the truth? 🎧&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you haven&amp;apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here:&lt;br/&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – 00:33 – Intro&lt;br/&gt;00:33 – 06:00 – Health Myths &amp;amp; Misconceptions (vaccines, antibiotics, generics, supplements)&lt;br/&gt;06:00 – 12:00 – Vaccination &amp;amp; Personal Choices&lt;br/&gt;12:00 – 18:00 – Natural Immunity vs. Medical Guidance&lt;br/&gt;18:00 – 24:00 – Big Pharma &amp;amp; Healthcare Influence&lt;br/&gt;24:00 – 30:00 – Supplements, Toxins &amp;amp; Safety&lt;br/&gt;30:00 – 38:06 – Personal Vision &amp;amp; Building a Community&lt;br/&gt;38:06 – 42:30 – Daily Roles &amp;amp; Family Structure (Assertiveness, Gender Roles, Household Responsibilities)&lt;br/&gt;42:30 – 44:30 – Advice for Women &amp;amp; Overcoming Shame / Boundaries&lt;br/&gt;44:30 – 45:00 – Outro&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get Connected:&lt;br/&gt;Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne&lt;br/&gt;Follow Karla Lee → @threelittlelee&lt;br/&gt;Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬ &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

She learned early that authenticity has a cost. That respect isn’t handed out—it’s earned in full view. That some rooms test before they trust.  She’s built platforms from scratch. Faced bias without bending. Stayed when walking away would’ve been easier. And discovered that consistency always outlasts noise.  On BILF Pod, she opens up about motherhood, identity, resilience, and the moments that make the grind worth it. No fluff. No performance. Just lived perspective.  This episode isn’t abo...

The Unapologetic Mother: Dr. Karla Lee on Power, Parenting & Presence

What happens when being different makes you a target — before it makes you respected? In this episode of BILF Pod, Kendra Douglas joins Mara for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and staying in the room when the industry tests you. From navigating bias and representation in sports media to moments that quietly confirm you’re exactly where you belong, this is a grounded look at what it really takes to last. No outrage. No motivation talk. Just perspective earned over time. This episode isn’t about breaking through; it’s about not quitting before your moment arrives. 🎧 Listen if you’re building something that takes patience. If you haven&apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g  00:00 – 00:34 – Intro 00:34 – 06:00 – Guest Background &amp; Career 06:00 – 11:00 – Taking Risks &amp; Starting from Zero 11:00 – 17:00 – Mindset Shift &amp; Personal Growth 17:00 – 23:00 – Building Businesses Strategically 23:00 – 28:00 – Leadership &amp; Decision Making 28:00 – 34:00 – Purpose, Motivation &amp; Drive 34:00 – 40:00 – Overcoming Obstacles &amp; Setbacks 40:00 – 46:00 – Personal Habits &amp; Structure 46:00 – 51:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs &amp; Women in Business 51:00 – 53:00 – 21-Day Challenge &amp; Call to Action 53:00 – 53:40 – Outro Get Connected: Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne Follow Kendra Douglas → @kendra.douglas Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when being different makes you a target — before it makes you respected?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of BILF Pod, Kendra Douglas joins Mara for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and staying in the room when the industry tests you. From navigating bias and representation in sports media to moments that quietly confirm you’re exactly where you belong, this is a grounded look at what it really takes to last.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;No outrage. No motivation talk.&lt;br/&gt;Just perspective earned over time.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode isn’t about breaking through;&lt;br/&gt;it’s about not quitting before your moment arrives.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;🎧 Listen if you’re building something that takes patience.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you haven&amp;apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here:&lt;br/&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – 00:34 – Intro&lt;br/&gt;00:34 – 06:00 – Guest Background &amp;amp; Career&lt;br/&gt;06:00 – 11:00 – Taking Risks &amp;amp; Starting from Zero&lt;br/&gt;11:00 – 17:00 – Mindset Shift &amp;amp; Personal Growth&lt;br/&gt;17:00 – 23:00 – Building Businesses Strategically&lt;br/&gt;23:00 – 28:00 – Leadership &amp;amp; Decision Making&lt;br/&gt;28:00 – 34:00 – Purpose, Motivation &amp;amp; Drive&lt;br/&gt;34:00 – 40:00 – Overcoming Obstacles &amp;amp; Setbacks&lt;br/&gt;40:00 – 46:00 – Personal Habits &amp;amp; Structure&lt;br/&gt;46:00 – 51:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs &amp;amp; Women in Business&lt;br/&gt;51:00 – 53:00 – 21-Day Challenge &amp;amp; Call to Action&lt;br/&gt;53:00 – 53:40 – Outro&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get Connected:&lt;br/&gt;Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne&lt;br/&gt;Follow Kendra Douglas → @kendra.douglas&lt;br/&gt;Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬ &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

What happens when being different makes you a target — before it makes you respected?  In this episode of BILF Pod, Kendra Douglas joins Mara for an honest conversation about identity, resilience, and staying in the room when the industry tests you. From navigating bias and representation in sports media to moments that quietly confirm you’re exactly where you belong, this is a grounded look at what it really takes to last.  No outrage. No motivation talk. Just perspective earned over time.  ...

Beyond the Sidelines: Women Reshaping Sports Journalism

We’re told there’s a “right way” to live. To build. To balance motherhood, marriage, and ambition. But what if the real work is becoming stable on your own first? In this episode of BILF Pod, Lisa Sutton joins Mara for a grounded conversation on motherhood, identity, partnership, and building businesses without losing yourself. No hustle culture. No perfection myth. Just clarity, structure, and lived perspective. This episode isn’t about doing it all — It’s about doing it aligned. 00:00 – 00:40 Intro 00:40 – 02:00 Welcome &amp; Show Introduction 02:00 – 06:00 Guest Background &amp; Career Overview 06:00 – 11:00 Taking Risks &amp; Starting from Zero 11:00 – 17:00 Mindset Shift &amp; Personal Growth 17:00 – 23:00 Building Businesses Strategically 23:00 – 28:00 Leadership &amp; Decision Making 28:00 – 34:00 Purpose, Motivation &amp; Drive 34:00 – 40:00 Overcoming Obstacles &amp; Setbacks 40:00 – 46:00 Personal Habits &amp; Structure 46:00 – 51:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs &amp; Women in Business 51:00 – 53:00 21-Day Challenge &amp; Call to Action 53:00 – 53:40 Outro Get Connected: Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne Follow Lisa Sutton Gunderson → @lisasongsutton Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬

<description>&lt;p&gt;We’re told there’s a “right way” to live.&lt;br/&gt;To build.&lt;br/&gt;To balance motherhood, marriage, and ambition.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;But what if the real work is becoming stable on your own first?&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of BILF Pod, Lisa Sutton joins Mara for a grounded conversation on motherhood, identity, partnership, and building businesses without losing yourself.&lt;br/&gt;No hustle culture. No perfection myth.&lt;br/&gt;Just clarity, structure, and lived perspective.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode isn’t about doing it all —&lt;br/&gt;It’s about doing it aligned.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – 00:40 Intro&lt;br/&gt;00:40 – 02:00 Welcome &amp;amp; Show Introduction&lt;br/&gt;02:00 – 06:00 Guest Background &amp;amp; Career Overview&lt;br/&gt;06:00 – 11:00 Taking Risks &amp;amp; Starting from Zero&lt;br/&gt;11:00 – 17:00 Mindset Shift &amp;amp; Personal Growth&lt;br/&gt;17:00 – 23:00 Building Businesses Strategically&lt;br/&gt;23:00 – 28:00 Leadership &amp;amp; Decision Making&lt;br/&gt;28:00 – 34:00 Purpose, Motivation &amp;amp; Drive&lt;br/&gt;34:00 – 40:00 Overcoming Obstacles &amp;amp; Setbacks&lt;br/&gt;40:00 – 46:00 Personal Habits &amp;amp; Structure&lt;br/&gt;46:00 – 51:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs &amp;amp; Women in Business&lt;br/&gt;51:00 – 53:00 21-Day Challenge &amp;amp; Call to Action&lt;br/&gt;53:00 – 53:40 Outro&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get Connected:&lt;br/&gt;Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne&lt;br/&gt;Follow Lisa Sutton Gunderson → @lisasongsutton&lt;br/&gt;Follow the Podcast → ‪@bilfpod‬ &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

We’re told there’s a “right way” to live. To build. To balance motherhood, marriage, and ambition.  But what if the real work is becoming stable on your own first?  In this episode of BILF Pod, Lisa Sutton joins Mara for a grounded conversation on motherhood, identity, partnership, and building businesses without losing yourself. No hustle culture. No perfection myth. Just clarity, structure, and lived perspective.  This episode isn’t about doing it all — It’s about doing it aligned.   00:00 ...

From law to entrepreneurship to venture capital: This is what building power actually looks like.

Most people only talk about the version of themselves that made it. They skip the uncertainty. The uncomfortable decisions. The moments where doing the right thing cost them money, relationships, or momentum. In this episode of BILF Pod, Jonnie Parsons sits down to unpack the quieter parts of the journey — where discipline was built before results, where consistency mattered more than labels, and where integrity forced hard exits instead of easy wins. This isn’t a conversation about overnight success. It’s about identity. Faith, doubt, pressure, and the long road of becoming someone your past couldn’t predict. No performance. No curated narrative. Just honest perspective from someone who chose structure over shortcuts. This episode isn’t about where you start. It’s about who you’re willing to become. If you haven&apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g  00:00 – 00:40 | Hook &amp; Intro 00:40 – 08:20 | Origin &amp; Early Struggles 08:20 – 14:50 | Rock Bottom &amp; Reflection 14:50 – 25:00 | Rebuilding Identity &amp; Mindset 25:00 – 34:30 | Business, Discipline &amp; Reality 34:30 – 44:30 | Daily Habits &amp; Influence 44:30 – 49:00 | Outro &amp; Credits Get Connected: Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne Follow Jonnie Parsons → @jonnie_parsons_official Follow the Podcast → <a href='https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g'> @bilfpod </a>  #BILFPod #JonnieParsons #MaraDorne #PodcastClips #PodcastEpisode #LongFormPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LifeDiscipline #ConsistencyWins #IntegrityOverMoney #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipMindset #RealConversations #HardTruths #SelfDevelopment #MentalStrength #IdentityShift #FaithAndDoubt #BusinessLessons #SuccessJourney #NoShortcuts #InnerWork #BecomingBetter #ModernLeadership #PurposeDriven

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most people only talk about the version of themselves that made it.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;They skip the uncertainty.&lt;br/&gt;The uncomfortable decisions.&lt;br/&gt;The moments where doing the right thing cost them money, relationships, or momentum.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;In this episode of BILF Pod, Jonnie Parsons sits down to unpack the quieter parts of the journey — where discipline was built before results, where consistency mattered more than labels, and where integrity forced hard exits instead of easy wins.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This isn’t a conversation about overnight success.&lt;br/&gt;It’s about identity.&lt;br/&gt;Faith, doubt, pressure, and the long road of becoming someone your past couldn’t predict.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;No performance.&lt;br/&gt;No curated narrative.&lt;br/&gt;Just honest perspective from someone who chose structure over shortcuts.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This episode isn’t about where you start.&lt;br/&gt;It’s about who you’re willing to become.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you haven&amp;apos;t already... subscribe to the channel here:&lt;br/&gt;https://www.youtube.com/@UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g  &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;00:00 – 00:40 | Hook &amp;amp; Intro&lt;br/&gt;00:40 – 08:20 | Origin &amp;amp; Early Struggles&lt;br/&gt;08:20 – 14:50 | Rock Bottom &amp;amp; Reflection&lt;br/&gt;14:50 – 25:00 | Rebuilding Identity &amp;amp; Mindset&lt;br/&gt;25:00 – 34:30 | Business, Discipline &amp;amp; Reality&lt;br/&gt;34:30 – 44:30 | Daily Habits &amp;amp; Influence&lt;br/&gt;44:30 – 49:00 | Outro &amp;amp; Credits&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Get Connected:&lt;br/&gt;Follow Mara Dorne → @maradorne&lt;br/&gt;Follow Jonnie Parsons → @jonnie_parsons_official&lt;br/&gt;Follow the Podcast → &lt;a href='https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCYLvhwzAObRJHngDq0usF6g'&gt; @bilfpod &lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;#BILFPod #JonnieParsons #MaraDorne #PodcastClips #PodcastEpisode #LongFormPodcast #PersonalGrowth #LifeDiscipline #ConsistencyWins #IntegrityOverMoney #EntrepreneurMindset #LeadershipMindset #RealConversations #HardTruths #SelfDevelopment #MentalStrength #IdentityShift #FaithAndDoubt #BusinessLessons #SuccessJourney #NoShortcuts #InnerWork #BecomingBetter #ModernLeadership #PurposeDriven&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Most people only talk about the version of themselves that made it.  They skip the uncertainty. The uncomfortable decisions. The moments where doing the right thing cost them money, relationships, or momentum.  In this episode of BILF Pod, Jonnie Parsons sits down to unpack the quieter parts of the journey — where discipline was built before results, where consistency mattered more than labels, and where integrity forced hard exits instead of easy wins.  This isn’t a conversation about overni...

From Rock Bottom to Relentless: The Mindset That Changed Everything

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.&nbsp;

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