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An ex-convict and a goody-two-shoes...the couple you'd never expect but will soon grow to love! Listen in as Mark and Grace talk through current events, controversial topics, and daily thoughts & occurrences, sharing their (sometimes VERY opposite) perspe

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    • Sep 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 47 EPISODES


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    You Don't Need Permission with Jason Bockman

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 116:18


    In this episode, we're joined by St. Louis-based serial entrepreneur (best known as the owner of Strange Donuts) Jason Bockman and, holy shit does he have an incredible story! Just be sure to share it when you're done listening bc everyone needs to hear this one!

    Ep. 46 LIFE UPDATE + Why you should be ROMANTICIZING YOUR LIFE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 44:25


    In this episode, Mark and Grace fill you in on the craziness that has been their life over the past 4 weeks (3 weekends of traveling, spur of the moment decision to sell their house, started another new business, decided to move into the city, and more...) and then talk about the concept of "romanticizing your life" and how developing the tendency of doing that might just be an ESSENTIAL ingredient in the recipe for true happiness.

    Ep. 45 We might be conspiracy theorists (featuring Murphy Wells)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 67:14


    Grace was still recovering from being sick for a few days so she sat this one out but Mark had a guest on - a fellow convicted felon turned success story by the name of Murphy Wells - to talk about a myriad of topics ranging from Mark's primary motivation for becoming a more mindful consumer to Murphy's first experience at an EDM festival (he tagged along with Mark & Grace for North Coast Music Festival)!

    August 25, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 42:29


    In this episode, Grace shares her top 3 most memorable moments, places, or activities from her first trip to NYC and then Mark shares what he believes to be the single greatest life-hack of them all in hopes that you'll try implementing it in your life too!

    August 13, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 64:52


    In this episode, Mark and Grace talk about the higher education system in America, their experiences with it, and whether or not going to college is a good investment for a 17, 18, or 19 year old kid to make fresh out of high school.

    August 12, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 37:47


    In this episode, both, Grace and Mark, talk about their personal top 3 most impactful books that they've read and then Mark gives his take on the pessimistic and ungrateful people that can sometimes drag all of us down in addition to some tactics for maintaining a disposition of gratitude and optimism.

    August 10, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 28:34


    What starts off as some light chatter about St. Louis's infamous neighborhood, "The Hill", develops into a full on conversation about Grace's insecurities as a new business owner, how an Instagram reel took the words right out of Mark's mouth, and how the same time expended doesn't always equal the same outcome.

    August 9, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 50:38


    Featuring Grace Frisella (@gracefrisella): in this episode, we ended up diving into topics like politics, cancel culture, the benefit of having hard conversations, and a whole bunch more! Check it out!

    August 4, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 86:57


    Featuring the VisionTwins (@visiontwins), Kalvin and Angelo: climbing the seemingly impossible "mountains" in life - Kalvin and Angelo are 23 year old twin brothers that have lost 300+ lbs between the two of them. We talk about their story and a lot more in this episode!

    August 3, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 55:14


    Is it possible we've been thinking about happiness - how to achieve and maintain it - all wrong? You might be surprised to find out when I was the happiest I've ever been and what it took for me to achieve a level of happiness that I think few people will ever experience.

    July 27, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 72:22


    Featuring Grace Frisella (@gracefrisella) as a special guest and I finally answer the question: "Mark, what are you doing now that you left your job?"

    July 21, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 40:05


    Happiness & gratitude; the consequences of comparison; the process of building a life and building the person you always imagined living and becoming.

    July 18, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 31:39


    Just checking in!

    June 24, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 34:07


    Psychedelic drugs, Roe vs Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court, and abortion.

    June 22, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 57:02


    What is success?; The bright side of losing everything; values, integrity, and how I started conversations about those things with hardened criminals in prison.

    June 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 40:34


    Why it's important to be a mindful consumer, the unfortunate predicament of the urban black community, and the only effective way to combat racism & help people overcome a victim mentality.

    June 19, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 30:10


    Happy Fathers Day: 4 lessons I learned from my father

    June 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 31:23


    "What the best man does, the others do as well." The power of following your heart, even when it means taking the lonely path.

    June 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 26:58


    A cool moment: telling my mom I quit my job...

    June 14, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 60:10


    My journey with and recent departure from 1stPhorm

    June 8th, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 21:09


    Summer Smash 2022, PRIDE month Instagram post, and seeing people for who they really are.

    June 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 35:14


    "PRIDE month"; becoming the best in your space; and why I can't stand Black History Month

    May 30, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 19:50


    Memorial Day thoughts...

    May 29, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 65:25


    I'm alive! Thoughts from and recap of my 7 day road trip.

    May 20, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 20:55


    "Everything in life has it's season." A new perspective on death and embracing the impermanence of things in life.

    May 18, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 23:27


    "Don't let anybody else dictate how you show up!"

    May 17, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022


    On gratitude. You'll enjoy this one.

    May 16, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 39:16


    How to deal with something that's mentally and emotionally weighing on you; the best birthday present I've ever seen anyone give; and a habit that's easy, productive, and that'll undoubtably bring new happiness and fulfillment to your life on a daily basis.

    May 10, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 22:50


    The power of perspective; living with a sense of urgency; and how acknowledging our mortality can enrich your life.

    May 8, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 52:31


    Got a little personal in this episode talking about Mother's Day and my relationship with my the woman who raised me. Also answered a few (really common) questions from my Instagram story question box.

    May 7, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 25:43


    Treating everything as if it's essential; setting and maintaining realistic goals/standards with respect to body image.

    May 5, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 37:05


    Cinco de mayo, personal accountability, religion/spirituality, the cost of comparison.

    May 4, 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 31:46


    Becoming a role model; social media; how to get through second guessing yourself; and realizing that the best way to "save" someone is to set an example that inspires them to act on their own.

    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 28:33


    In this episode, Mark and Matt explore why most people have a tendency to seek advice, approval, or validation from other people in their decision making process and how taking ownership and having the courage to make decisions for yourself can actually be a powerful (and practical) tool for personal growth.

    Mark Joe with Lexi Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 34:26


    Dental hygienist turned entrepreneur, Lexi is about as relatable as they come but she decided to bet on herself 2 years ago, started a business from her. basement, and today she's at the center of a powerful and inspirational "girl gang" that changes women's lives every day. Her story is amazing and yours could be too!

    Mindfulness, Gratitude, & Striving for Perfection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 33:07


    In this episode, Mark and Matt just have a conversation about the topics mentioned above. It's a good one. Mark's favorite episode yet. You should listen.

    Dealing with Death and Adversity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 33:22


    In this episode, Mark and Matt talk about the various ways they've dealt with death. Misstep after misstep, they learned the hard way the most effective way to move past adversity. It's their hope that by sharing their experience, you'll choose to push onward instead of letting something like death stop you in your tracks.

    Effort alone isn't enough

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 28:29


    In this episode, Matt and Mark talk about the power of acting with intent and share some strategies that have helped them become more mindful and intentional with their actions and, ultimately, enabled them to consistently move toward their goals.

    Everything matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 29:47


    In this episode, the twins talk about taking complete ownership of your life through taking ownership of individual decisions. Specifically, Mark shares a story from his time in prison. when he realized that "my life is my fault."

    Second hand advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:10


    In this episode, the twins each answer the question: "what's the best piece of advice you've ever been received?" and, ultimately end up diving into two mindset hacks that help them stay focused on impact > income and that inspire them to show up and give 100% in everything that they do.

    Leaning Into Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 25:58


    In this episode, the twins talk about the value of facing your fears and dive into how operating from a place of fear can keep you from ever becoming the best version of you.

    Starting Your Fitness Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 42:48


    In this episode, Mark and Matt talk through the basics of fitness and nutrition, specifically tackling a lot of the common myths surrounding diet and exercise. If you have a fitness/weight loss goal, this episode is for you!

    Give them an inch and they'll take a mile every time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 24:03


    In this episode, the twins dig into a lesson that they both learned in prison and that they believe needs to be recognized and addressed in society before it's too late.

    Everything costs something

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 12:48


    Short and sweet: in this episode the twins talk about the price to be paid for success in any area of life and they share a mindset hack that has helped them both learn to maximize every day.

    Do it anyway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 22:56


    In this episode, the twins talk about how something as simple as picking up trash on the sidewalk instead of walking past it can effect the way that you feel about yourself and everything else around you. It's a quick listen and it's sure to get you thinking!

    Becoming a people person

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 22:12


    Being a "people person" is becoming more and more valuable in a society that seems to do most of it's socializing from behind a keyboard or a smart phone. For Matt, being a "people person" comes naturally but, for Mark, like most people, it takes a lot of intentional effort. No matter who you relate to, this episode will leave you with some practical advice on how to become a more likable and influential person.

    Chasing personal excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 35:27


    In this episode, Mark and Matt talk about fitness and why their fitness goals are constantly evolving; having the ability to think big vs having a tendency to think big and how to start a journey toward personal excellence.

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