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

53:40 Jan 29, 2026
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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 Intro00:40 – 02:00 Welcome & Show Introduction02:00 – 06:00 Guest Background & Career Overview06:00 – 11:00 Taking Risks & Starting from Zero11:00 – 17:00 Mindset Shift & Personal Growth17:00 – 23:00 Building Businesses Strategically23:00 – 28:00 Leadership & Decision Making28:00 – 34:00 Purpose, Motivation & Drive34:00 – 40:00 Overcoming Obstacles & Setbacks40:00 – 46:00 Personal Habits & Structure46:00 – 51:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs & Women in Business51:00 – 53:00 21-Day Challenge & Call to Action53:00 – 53:40 OutroGet Connected:Follow Mara Dorne ? @maradorneFollow Lisa Sutton Gunderson ? @lisasongsuttonFollow the Podcast ? ?@bilfpod? 
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