BILFPOD

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.

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00:00 – 00:34 – Intro
00:34 – 06:00 – Guest Background & Career
06:00 – 11:00 – Taking Risks & Starting from Zero
11:00 – 17:00 – Mindset Shift & Personal Growth
17:00 – 23:00 – Building Businesses Strategically
23:00 – 28:00 – Leadership & Decision Making
28:00 – 34:00 – Purpose, Motivation & Drive
34:00 – 40:00 – Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks
40:00 – 46:00 – Personal Habits & Structure
46:00 – 51:00 – Advice for Entrepreneurs & Women in Business
51:00 – 53:00 – 21-Day Challenge & Call to Action
53:00 – 53:40 – Outro

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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 & Show Introduction
02:00 – 06:00 Guest Background & Career Overview
06:00 – 11:00 Taking Risks & Starting from Zero
11:00 – 17:00 Mindset Shift & Personal Growth
17:00 – 23:00 Building Businesses Strategically
23:00 – 28:00 Leadership & Decision Making
28:00 – 34:00 Purpose, Motivation & Drive
34:00 – 40:00 Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks
40:00 – 46:00 Personal Habits & Structure
46:00 – 51:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs & Women in Business
51:00 – 53:00 21-Day Challenge & Call to Action
53:00 – 53:40 Outro

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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.

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00:00 – 00:40 | Hook & Intro
00:40 – 08:20 | Origin & Early Struggles
08:20 – 14:50 | Rock Bottom & Reflection
14:50 – 25:00 | Rebuilding Identity & Mindset
25:00 – 34:30 | Business, Discipline & Reality
34:30 – 44:30 | Daily Habits & Influence
44:30 – 49:00 | Outro & Credits

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We’re taught to follow the rules.
Show up. Work hard. Stay in line.

But what happens when your dream doesn’t fit the mold?
When the path you’re passionate about is dominated by voices telling you it’s “not for you”?

In this episode of BILF Pod, Jocelyn & Gianna open up about their journey as young women breaking into the DJ scene starting at 17, learning from mentors, and leaning on each other as best friends. They share the moments that tested them, the lessons that shaped them, and the inspiration they found in every connection along the way. 

We talk about friendship as fuel, ambition in a male-dominated industry, and the grind behind every first gig, every beat learned, and every stage conquered. They reveal how believing in yourself and learning from others turned obstacles into opportunities.

This conversation explores the quiet work no one applauds: building your skill when no one notices, showing up when it’s easier to quit, and finding your voice when the world doubts you. It’s about courage over comfort, persistence over perfection, and friendship over competition.

If you’ve ever started something everyone said you couldn’t, doubted your timing, or leaned on someone to push you forward, this episode will resonate deeply.

Because success isn’t just about the stage.
It’s about the journey that gets you there.
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We’re taught to trust the system.
The doctors. The prescriptions. The protocols.

But what happens when your body keeps getting worse—
and no one has real answers? 

In this episode of BILF Pod, Amanda joins us for an honest conversation about self-advocacy, chronic stress, and the moment she stopped outsourcing her health. After being prescribed multiple medications and even advised to consider exploratory surgery, Amanda chose a different path—one rooted in listening, questioning, and reclaiming responsibility for her body.

We talk about what stress actually does beneath the surface, how fear keeps people stuck in cycles of symptoms, and why so many ignore their body’s signals until they’re impossible to dismiss. Amanda shares stories from her clients, including the invisible battles people fight long before diagnosis, weight loss, or healing ever becomes visible.

This conversation explores the quiet work no one applauds: unlearning blind trust, standing your ground when you’re dismissed, and rebuilding your relationship with your body after years of disconnection. It’s about maintenance over quick fixes, awareness over avoidance, and courage over comfort.

If you’ve ever felt unheard, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or unsure whether to trust your intuition, this episode will resonate deeply.

Because real healing doesn’t start with answers.
It starts with listening.

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Intro
00:00 – 00:35

Health Crisis & Refusing Surgery
00:35 – 02:40

Discovering Holistic Health
02:40 – 04:20

Building a Clinic from Scratch
04:20 – 05:50

The 27-Page Proposal & Rejection
05:50 – 07:40

Breaking Point & Walking Away
07:40 – 09:20

Starting Over Solo
09:20 – 10:30

Why “It’s Just Stress” Is a Lie
10:30 – 12:30

Women, Stress & the Nervous System
12:30 – 14:40

Sick vs. Burned Out
14:40 – 16:20

Health as a Business Advantage
16:20 – 17:50

Transformation Story (Client Case)
17:50 – 21:00

Final Lessons & Closing
21:00 – 23:00

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