Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies: Mara Dorne on Leadership and Resilience
Fri Feb 06 2026
On this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Mara Dorne, a self-made millionaire, best-selling author, public speaker, and award-winning BILF (“Boss I'd Like to Follow”), to uncover the journey behind her success. Mara shares how she rose from early adversity—losing her father at a young age and facing financial struggles as a newlywed—to transform the health insurance industry with relentlessness, vision, and an unwavering drive.
Listeners get an inside look at Mara’s path from entering a male-dominated field with no prior experience in sales to building thriving teams, mentoring thousands of agents, and leveraging her achievements into a powerful personal brand.
She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her, the lessons she learned navigating setbacks, and the strategies she used to empower others while staying true to her purpose.
This episode is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and the art of turning opportunity into impact, proving that real influence comes from action, not just appearances.
Website-https://maradorne.com
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https://www.instagram.com/maradorne
https://www.instagram.com/bilfpod/
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On this episode of What Are You Made Of?, Mike "C-Roc" sits down with Mara Dorne, a self-made millionaire, best-selling author, public speaker, and award-winning BILF (“Boss I'd Like to Follow”), to uncover the journey behind her success. Mara shares how she rose from early adversity—losing her father at a young age and facing financial struggles as a newlywed—to transform the health insurance industry with relentlessness, vision, and an unwavering drive. Listeners get an inside look at Mara’s path from entering a male-dominated field with no prior experience in sales to building thriving teams, mentoring thousands of agents, and leveraging her achievements into a powerful personal brand. She opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped her, the lessons she learned navigating setbacks, and the strategies she used to empower others while staying true to her purpose. This episode is a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and the art of turning opportunity into impact, proving that real influence comes from action, not just appearances. Website-https://maradorne.com Social Media Links/Handles https://www.instagram.com/maradorne https://www.instagram.com/bilfpod/