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
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!
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.
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)!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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?"
Happiness & gratitude; the consequences of comparison; the process of building a life and building the person you always imagined living and becoming.
Psychedelic drugs, Roe vs Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court, and abortion.
What is success?; The bright side of losing everything; values, integrity, and how I started conversations about those things with hardened criminals in prison.
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.
"What the best man does, the others do as well." The power of following your heart, even when it means taking the lonely path.
Summer Smash 2022, PRIDE month Instagram post, and seeing people for who they really are.
"PRIDE month"; becoming the best in your space; and why I can't stand Black History Month
"Everything in life has it's season." A new perspective on death and embracing the impermanence of things in life.
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.
The power of perspective; living with a sense of urgency; and how acknowledging our mortality can enrich your life.
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.
Treating everything as if it's essential; setting and maintaining realistic goals/standards with respect to body image.
Cinco de mayo, personal accountability, religion/spirituality, the cost of comparison.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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