Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe: Recent Episodes
Marcus Whitney
Are you obsessed with the power of creativity to bring good into the world and make you a happy person? Then this is the podcast for you. Join Marcus Whitney, serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, pro sports team co-owner, innovator and all around creator, as he explores the topics of "Creative Power", entrepreneurship and wellbeing with some of the brightest minds around.
My guest today on #MWL is the NOMAD OBGYN, Dr. Mary Fleming. Dr. Fleming shares how she travels the world practicing medicine and helping to close health disparities but does so without having a true home base.
My guest today on #MWL is keynote speaker and business strategist, Tamsen Webster. Tamsen shares how 20 years in marketing, 4 years as a TEDx Executive Producer, and being a Weight Watchers leader, gave her the keys to a simple way to change how people see, and what they do as a result.
My guest today on #MWL is speaker and coach, Nile Harris. Nile and I discuss why entrepreneurs and leaders need to tap into their warrior spirit, and how they can do it effectively.
Today on the show my guest is author and certified Strongman, Dave Whitley. Dave and I discuss how he became one of the strongest people on Earth, what he has learned about mastering your mind, and how everyone can unlock the superhuman within them.
Today on #MWL my guest is Rachel Gerrol, Co-Founder and CEO of NEXUS. We will talk about the momentum around Impact Investing, Social Entrepreneurship as well as the innovation she and her team have led as an organization that convenes people around the world.
Today on #MWL my guest is Lee LeFever, founder of CommonCraft! We talk about the video explainer that he pioneered, and his new book, BIG ENOUGH.
Today on #MWL my guest is Karen Okonkwo, Co-Founder of TONL. We talk about the need for innovation in the stock photo space to make sure that all people can see themselves in marketing.
Today on #MWL my guest is the world's most connected man, Chris Dancy. Chris and I are talking about what a Mindful Cyborg is and a bunch of other fun topics.
Today on #MWL my friend Jeremy Goldkorn, Editor-In-Chief of SupChina joins the show. And we talk China! Business, politics, and the history of the issues in Hong Kong.
Today on #MWL my guest is entrepreneur and mental health advocate, Zak Williams. We talk about his new business PYM, his path to launching it, and the opportunity for entrepreneurs in the mental health space.
Today on #MWL my guest is Drake Hills, beat writer for Nashville SC at The Tennessean / USA Today. We talk about soccer, the Black experience in soccer in America, and how times are changing.
Today on #MWL my guest is Aaron McGee, creator and host of Fatherhood is Dope. Aaron shares with us the importance of building a community of fathers both within the social media space and in real life.
MWL welcomes the founder and CEO of Industrial Strength Marketing, James Soto. James has run a focused, successful agency aimed at helping manufacturers leverage marketing as a strength in there business for almost 20 years. He shares how aligning his work with his passions has led to his success, some of the big swings he took, and how he is evolving his game into content creation with a new podcast with the same name as his agency.
MWL welcomes an innovative lawyer who doesn't let the legacy of the profession define how she moves, Candice S. Cook. Candice is a true entrepreneur, operating her law firm for over a decade, bringing legal strategy to the core operations of the companies and artists she partners with. How she figured it out, and now invests in early-stage, underestimated founders, just some of what we discuss in this episode of the podcast.
MWL welcomes the Quintessential StudMuffin from Extreme Championship Wrestling, Joel Gertner. Joel shares how he made his childhood dream of working in Professional Wrestling in a game-changing promotion, and how today he trades options and continues to see magic in his future.
Arlan Hamilton joins me on #MWL today. We will talk about her new book, "It's About Damn Time", the VC firm she started, @Backstage_Cap, and their new syndicate, "Backstage Crowd"
More at:
itsaboutdamntime.com
backstagecrowd.com
arlanwashere.teachable.com
Today on #MWL my guest is Rod Robinson, entrepreneur and executive at Coupa Software. We talk about launching and exiting tech companies, supplier diversity, and how he is working on making the 2T of managed supplier spend at Coupa more inclusive.
Today on #MWL my guest is Rob Laing, CEO, and founder of Farm One. We talk about building indoor farms, how to sell to chefs, and making farming accessible and transparent. Learn more at http://farm.one
Today on #MWL my guest is Brian Bogert. Brian will share his incredible story of perseverance, and we discuss how choosing to embrace pain creates success and avoids suffering. Learn more about him at BrianBogert.com
Today’s guest on #MWL is Ollie Phillips, Ex-England Rugby captain and four-time world record holder! We discuss his path to representing his country, climbing Kilimanjaro and Everest, and his podcast, “The Growth Show.”
Today’s guest on #MWL is Christy Pruitt-Haynes, founder of Our Truths. We talk about launching a speakers bureau for Black women during a pandemic, why it's needed, and how it will inspire, enhance, and amplify Black women by providing resources, advocacy, and opportunities.
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Today’s guest on #MWL is Tiffany Hardin. We discuss her pioneering career in influence marketing, as well as her upcoming workshop “Conscious Hustler.” Find more at gildcreativegroup.com
Today’s guest on #MWL is MaryAnne Howland. We’ll discuss rites of passage, the importance of mentorship, intentional parenting, and raising a child with a disability. Learn more at blackmitzvah.org
Today’s guest on #MWL is Marquise Stillwell, Founder of Openbox. We’ll discuss the role of design in times of epic change, his new creation Deem Journal, and how @OpenboxNYC collaborates to create better urban futures. Opnbx.com & DeemJournal.com
Today’s guest on #MWL is Lokelani Alabanza. We’re going to discuss all things ice cream! Including CBD infused, plant-based ice cream!
Today on #MWL, Charles Winfrey, CEO of The Rollover Company, rejoins me on the show to talk about the post-COVID-19 Environment in the Stock Market and Business. We’ll also talk about his book, "Rollover Mistakes Retirees Make."
Today’s guest on #MWL is Eric Capehart aka Eric The Counselor. We discuss the current social climate and how it impacts mental health, and his book "The Miracle Maker"
Today’s guest on #MWL is Sarah Hays Coomer. We discuss the how to find your purpose, how to get into alignment with your body, and how to make building good habits easy and fun. Sarah's next book “The Habit Trip” comes out December 1st.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Joseph Jaffe. We discuss reinventing yourself during a pandemic, brand strategy, and his book, “Built to Suck.” Find out more at https://www.jaffejuice.com/
Today’s guest on #MWL is Parker Gates, co-founder of Stoked. We discuss creative confidence, workplace culture, and creative leadership. Parker and I also talk about the need to experiment your way through problems.
Today's guest on #MWL is Sherrell Dorsey. We discuss data and transparency, as well as her Black tech news publication, The Plug. Learn more at http://tpinsights.com/
Today’s guest on #MWL is Mitch Joel, founder of Six Pixels Group and seasoned marketing agency executive. We discuss brands, commerce, community, and what’s next.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Clarence Bethea, founder, and CEO of Upsie. We talk about entrepreneurship, his experience with VC and accelerators, and the current state of Black leadership in tech. Also... how the good people in Minneapolis are doing.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Sam Teicher, CEO of CoralVita. He and I discuss why the climate crisis matters to everyone, the importance of social business/communities in addressing environmental challenges, and the recent COVID-19 shutdown in the Bahamas.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Luke Stokes. We discuss the huge Twitter hack and why centralized systems are impossible to truly make secure. Could blockchain be the answer?
Today’s guest on #MWL is Michael Weintrob. We discuss entrepreneurship in music and photography, as well as the innovation to pivot during COVID-19. Michael also talks about his book, “Instrumenthead.”
Today’s guest on #MWL is Louisa Shafia. We talk about immigrants and food in Nashville, Iranian food, and racial and gender equity in food coverage. Louisa also talks about her book, “The New Persian Kitchen.”
Today’s guest on #MWL is Mark O'Shea. We discuss his music career with his wife, Jay, his business ventures like Noise New Media, family, philanthropy, and innovating through the pandemic.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Oliver Libby, Managing Partner of Hatzimemos / Libby Holdings, and CityRock Venture Partners. We discuss entrepreneurship, impact investing, investing in diverse founders and the important role of innovation in a time such as this.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Blayne Ross, Co-Founder of ShoreLock. We discuss coral reef advocacy, how the government isn’t working to help coastal erosion, and new, sustainable tech his company is working on to fix the problem.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Chok Ooi, Co-Founder and CEO of Kenzie Academy. We discuss diversity in tech, tech as the equalizer, and Kenzie Academy’s mission to empower new technologists.
Today’s guest on Marcus Whitney LIVE is Annie Choo, Owner of AVO restaurant. Annie and I discuss immigrating from Korea, leaving corporate America for the restaurant business, weaving philanthropy into business & crazy pivoting due to COVID-19.
Today’s guest on #MWL is James Viscardi, Director of Editorial at ComicBook.com. We discuss how one gets a dream job, the evolution of online media and the comic book pop culture takeover.
Today's guest on #MWL is my man Stephen Jones. We talk about creative confidence through fitness, creating, and testing sustainable routines and habits. We also discuss his new podcast, Capacity. Learn more at shipscostudio.com
Today's guest on #MWL is Laura Gassner Otting. She and I discuss life as we enter the “new normal.” We also talk about her course and her book, “Limitless.”
Today's guests on #MWL are The Gentle Barn's Ellie Laks and Jay Weiner. We discuss their mission to bring people closer to nature and create a more peaceful world. We also talk about Ellie's book “My Gentle Barn.”
Today on Marcus Whitney LIVE, my guest is Ivelyse Andino, Founder and CEO of Radical Health. We discuss Black women in health and health tech, and the impact these industries have had on Black women. Find out more at radical-health.com.
Today’s guest on #MWL is Tonya Lewis, CEO of Nusachi. She and will I discuss her journey paved by perseverance and entrepreneurship. We also discuss her experience in the still-young hemp industry.
Today on Marcus Whitney LIVE #MWL, my guest is Nada Taha. She and I talk creativity, entrepreneurship + how those things not only cross but amplify each other.
Today on #MWL, my guest is Adam Sud. He and I discuss his personal journey “from pills to purpose,” the benefits of a plant-based diet, and his organization plantbasedforpositivechange.org.
My guest Lonnell Matthews and I discuss the power of relationships, the evolution of justice, and entrepreneurial governing. We’ll also talk about the podcast he co-hosts with his wife, “You're All I Need.”
My guest is Susanne Tedrick, author of "Women of Color in Tech". We discuss issues keeping women of color out of tech, how people can be allies to women of color, and how to grow and develop your network.
my guest is Ashley Brooke James, co-founder of TRILUNA Wellness and co-host of the "You're Excused" podcast. She and I discuss health during the quarantine, mental health, and what tools and resources for mental clarity.
My guest is David Nour. He and I discuss relationship economics, as well as his book “Co-Create” and his podcast “Curve Benders.”
This episode's guest on #MWL is Danielle McGee, we talk about her Black Business Boom RISE (Results. Increase. Sales. Engagement.) System, the new directory she has created for Nashville Black-owned businesses (blackownednashville.com) and the state of the world.
Today on Marcus Whitney LIVE, I talk to David C. Baker, who joins me to talk about his entrepreneurial journey, his fifth book, "Business of Expertise," and his next book on the way, about the tradecraft of being a great advisor.
Today on Marcus Whitney LIVE, Charles Winfrey joins me to talk about the post COVID-19 Environment in the Stock Market and Business. We'll also talk about his book, "Rollover Mistakes Retirees Make."
Today on #MWL I'm joined by Luke Stokes, Managing Director of FIO. We talk about Blockchain, cryptocurrency, the printing of money, and decentralized economies.
I was joined on #MWL by Emily Freitag, CEO of Instruction Partners. We talk about the chapters ahead for schools and the stress test it will be for leaders, with a global view of how industry and schools are interconnected.
Today on #MWL, my good friend Dante Disparte, Vice Chair of the Libra Association. We are just talking about life and the world.
Today on #MWL, my man Henry Hicks, CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, joins me on the show to talk about the journey to build a museum of a people's music, its relevance in these incredible times, and his philosophy of Dream Big, Then Execute.
Hunt Club founder and CEO, Nick Cromydas joins MWL to discuss the future of work, talent in startups, and startups outside of Silicon Valley. Great insights on the massive move to remote work, and how that will change the playing field for the foreseeable future.
Celebrating the launch of his brand new book, "Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts", Michael Brody-Waite joins us to talk about living mask free in this unprecedented moment in time. Learn more about Michael's book at greatleaderbook.com
Catching up with my man Joshua Mundy on his new venture, Pivot Technology School: https://www.pivottechschool.com/
We are also talking about how COVID-19 and the Tornado destroying his businesses overnight has changed him as an #entrepreneur.
My guest today is iHeartRadio DJ and host of the Battleground Podcast, Tim Battle. We discuss the unexpected role that professional wrestling has played in defining essential businesses, keeping live TV moving, and innovating on content creation models that are more than one hundred years old.
Find him online at: @battleonair
Robert Sherrill spent five years in federal prison on drug conspiracy charges, and has since turned his life around as an entrepreneur, civic leader and inspiration to many. Robert was a 2018 Most Admired CEO in the Nashville Business Journal and he is the author of "The Journey To Now" and the forthcoming book "Quid Pro Quo". We talk about the importance of improving re-entry programming, the opportunity for formerly incarcerated persons to become entrepreneurs and inspiring the next generation.
QuHarrison Terry (Qu for short) is the Growth Marketing head at Mark Cuban Companies. Qu is an entrepreneur, savant level marketer and futurist. Qu and I catch up to talk about how C-19 has adapted his mindset on marketing, and opportunities that he sees as a result of our new normal.
My good friend Amanda Little, author of The Fate of Food, returns to give us an update on how COVID-19 has created a crisis in the global food chain, and to share the bright spots and opportunities we need to look for.
Scott Hamilton is the most recognized male figure skating star in the world, and figure skating’s
voice of authority in the U.S., Scott Hamilton has won 70 titles, awards and
honors including an Emmy Award nomination, induction into the United States
Olympic Hall of Fame and a privileged member of the World Figure Skating Hall
of Fame.
After losing his mother to cancer, then becoming survivor himself, Scott turned
activist, launching the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation (Cancer Alliance for
Research, Education, and Survivorship.)
In this episode we discuss COVID-19's effect on the Olympics, the fight to cure cancer, and our families.
This week on the podcast I talk with my good friend, Jeff McGruder, SVP at Pinnacle Financial Partners about the Payroll Protection Program. There is a lot of information that only a banker on the frontlines can make clear, so I hope you find this episode valuable. Jeff has his own podcast called "What's The Mathematics" that I would encourage you to subscribe to. This is part 1 of a four part series with Jeff. More to come over the next few weeks.
Welcome to the first episode of my new show on the podcast, Marcus Whitney Live. The world has changed and we are going to take a break from the #CreativePower Hour as we navigate the incredible changes that our world is going through. This show will be more of a current events show, featuring conversations with people that exemplify Creative Power, but talking about things in the context of our new normal (if you can call it that).
My guest in episode 1 is Dr. Morgan Wills, CEO of Siloam Health. Morgan is a tremendous man of faith and an important leader in the Nashville community. I ask him to share how his clinic that cares for the immigrant population of Nashville is evolving to the reality of COVID-19, how prepared he is, how this is affecting his family, and for wisdom that he can offer the rest of us. A short listen, but both informative and inspiring.
Act 1 of a hero of mine: If I ever wondered why I decided to do this podcast, after this week I will never wonder again. In October, I released episode 24 of the #CreativePower Hour and my guest was Joshua Mundy. Josh is a creative pillar in the Nashville community. This episode captured his origin story and how he launched multiple businesses out of a historic building on Jefferson Street in Germantown. Early Tuesday morning, the tornado that hit Nashville destroyed the building that Josh built his family businesses in for over a decade. All destroyed in seconds.
Joshua Mundy is my friend and a hero of mine. I'm replaying his episode this week in honor of his family and the impact they have had in the community.
The community has organized a GoFundMe for Josh and if you are so moved, these funds will help his family get back on their feet so they can get back to the work they do in the community of giving people jobs, supporting entrepreneurs and training people to have technical careers. The link to the GoFundMe is mundys.helpnashvillenow.com.
What do Joplin MO., Steve Jobs and Lil Wayne have in common? This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with one of the most important people in the history of music in the Internet era, Cameo Carlson. Cameo's story is so bizarre and dense that this is just PART 1 of her interview with me. She will inspire you with the true value of following your heart and betting on yourself. And yes... she knew Steve Jobs and worked with Lil' Wayne (and many other huge stars... and still does)!
From a Band to a Brand. This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with a lifelong creative who has gone from career musician to founder of a plant-based, whole food brand scaling across the country. Ben Stix is a fascinating guy who has bootstrapped The BE-Hive, an incredibly successful food brand from the ground up. And I love his heart and his mission to make healthy food accessible to people without judgment. You'll love learning about Ben.
This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with a guy who I’ve spent more time with over the last ten years than anyone that isn’t in my family. My business partner, Vic Gatto. Vic has been a personal inspiration to me in the areas of commitment, hard work, focus and good intentions. As always, we dig into his origin story, how he became a venture capitalist, and his life as an entrepreneur trying to make the world a better place and also make a good bit of money at the same time.
The Art Is Its Own Reward. This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with a creative soul who has lived an incredibly rich life and has her greatest work ahead of her, Alice Randall. Alice shares her incredible story about her upbringing in Detroit, her voyage to Washington DC as a child, her greatest creation, her biggest song recorded by Trisha Yearwood and her upcoming opus, Black Bottom Saints.
For Every Body. This week on the #CreativePower Hour I get to share the story of one of the most energetic creatives in Nashville today. Alicia Searcy is the founder of Fashion Is For Every Body, a non-profit org that uses fashion as a language to promote body-positivity and self-esteem while seeking inclusion for adults of all ages, sizes and physical abilities within the fashion industry. Her story is powerful and will change your perspective on how inclusive we really are as a society.
Helping the helpers - This week we return to the #CreativePower Hour with an icon in Nashville, Pat Shea. Pat is best known for being the CEO of the YWCA Nashville for over a decade and building out a tremendous awareness and citywide program to support victims of domestic violence. She is now onto her next adventure, as CEO of a new platform for non-profits everywhere called Givful. In this episode we learn about Pat's origin story, her successful career in healthcare and the future of giving.
On this episode, you'll hear Marcus talk to the good folks at Team Hiter about finding time and creating space. If you're someone having a hard time managing your own time and focusing then this is the ultimate Masterclass for you.
This week we return with the Creative Power Hour, and my guest is my dear friend Tim Ozgener. Tim is currently the CEO of OZ Arts, Nashville's Contemporary Arts Performance Center. He is also a member of the Ozgener family that brought the world CAO Cigars, one the leading brands of cigars worldwide. Tim is one of the funniest, kindest people I know, and his story is both hilarious and heartwarming.
If you ask anyone about Nashville (or Austin, DC, NYC etc.), they immediately go to the cranes in the sky. Building is happening everywhere. But who are the people behind all this construction? And with all the money required to build all these buildings, what role does entrepreneurship play in all of this? My good friend and Nashville Power 100 lister, Don Hardin, takes us through his career that has led his company to work on some of the most important construction projects in the history of Nashville. We also learn a lot about the importance of betting on yourself.
I met Will Acuff five years ago at the prompting of my good friend Nick Holland. We met to discuss his idea for a non profit that he and his wife Tiffany wanted to start to create infrastructure for the work they had already been doing in their neighborhood. Five years later and they have graduated hundreds of their neighbors through their "Academy", a 12 week entrepreneurship program, and have made an economic impact in their neighborhood over $3M dollars a year.
This is a truly inspiring story. It touches on race, faith, economics, and America. And of course the power of creativity.
Living in Nashville has a lot of surprises in terms of the people you befriend. I have to say that I didn't expect to become friends with maybe my favorite podcaster, but that's just how things turn out sometimes. Matt Bodnar is an exceptional thinker with maybe one of the fastest working brains I've ever encountered. He is a partner at Fresh Hospitality, home to incredible dining brands like Martin's BBQ, Taziki's Cafe, Greko Greek Street Food and Vui's Kitchen. Matt is also the host of The Science of Success, a podcast with over one million downloads with incredible guests like Grant Cardone. Mark Manson and Brené Brown. The dude is brilliant and his story will give you much to think about.
There is only one Mickey Guyton, and we have her on the show this week. Mickey is an incredible talent, a genre bending revelation and one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Her story reminds me that the path less traveled is the one with all the breakthroughs. She's had hit records but she's also had a very difficult path as a Black female country artist. She found herself through that difficulty, and you can be the beneficiary of what she learned by just tuning in this week.
An absolute treat for you all this week. Maneet Chauhan is a dynamo, and Nashville hit the Jackpot when she and her husband Vivek decided to build their culinary empire here. You may have seen her on the Food Network as a regular judge on Chopped, but hearing her story will inspire you to believe in Creative Power and hopefully make a pilgrimage to one of her restaurants if you haven't already.
This week's podcast features my good friend Newton Dominey. Newton is the founder of Nashville's original climbing gym, The Crag, now with two locations and an incredible community that it supports. But that's not how Newton and I met. We met in the very early days of Nashville Soccer Club (then, Nashville Football Club). Newton is President of The Roadies, the firstborn supporters club of Nashville SC.
I love this guy, and I'm happy to share this episode with you so you can see just why.
I've had some incredible moments in recording the #CreativePower Hour this year, but so far only one has left me absolutely speechless and on the verge of tears. It would be this episode with my sister in spirit, Mignon Francois. Mignon is the founder of The Cupcake Collection and the absolute embodiment of Creative Power, Faith and Purpose. Her story is so moving and inspiring.
Amanda Little has been fascinated with how technology would impact society for more than thirty years, and has always been ahead of the mainstream story. Her latest book, The Fate of Food, found its roots in her search for how we were going to sustain the brave new world that we started building with the dot com boom in the nineties, and now asks hard questions with an optimistic view that innovation can continue to solve our biggest problems, even the ones we unintentionally created for ourselves.
Every time I speak with Derrick Morgan, it's hard to wrap my head around the fact that he's only 30 years old. In his short time on Earth, he's been a top player in the NFL playing his entire career for the Tennessee Titans, earned his MBA, been inducted into the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame, launched an Opportunity Zone Fund and executive produced "The Game Changers", the best selling documentary OF ALL TIME on iTunes.
I like to think that I hustle hard, but there are those people whos hustle makes me tired just thinking about it. Joshua Mundy is a believer in creativity, entrepreneurship, and hustle and has ridden that belief to a string of impactful businesses and an indelible place in the developing culture of New Nashville. Founder of Music City Cleaners, TheLab Nashville and most recently Pivot Technology School, Joshua is a prolific and impactful entrepreneur who finds needs and creates incredible solutions. A true inspiration, I think you'll love hearing Josh's story.
Being good at something is cool. Greatness seldom occurs. But mastery... most have not experienced it. My friend Wu Fei is a true virtuoso of the Guzheng, an ancient Chinese instrument with 21 strings. Her story of how her mastery was developed, what it was like being raised under the One Child Policy in China, and how hearing Jimi Hendrix for the first time as a young adult changed her life is incredible. Fei is an amazing woman and you can learn all about her on the next episode of the #CreativePower Hour.
Real change is soooo uncomfortable. Sometimes you don't even want to talk when you are going through it. So what happens when you are committed to writing and recording and sharing every week of your life? You get this episode of Practicing Purpose in which I tell Isaac all about Caterpiller Soup LOL.
Stay in Nashville long enough and someone will tell you "this town isn't just Country Music City, it's Music City." That is true, but it wasn't easily true. A small group of hustlers worked tirelessly to make sure the live music scene in Nashville was as diverse as it's population. On that short list of people is my man, the next guest on the #CreativePower Hour, Eric Holt.
Technology has made us want everything immediately. Including success, competency, and even virtuosity. That's an illusion, building things still requires building a solid foundation first. Issac and I discuss on Episode 9 of Practicing Purpose.
Marcia Masulla is a magical woman. I could stop there but I won't. She has brought amazing brands to Nashville like Yelp as an early employee and Nashville Fashion Week as a co-founder. She's a champion for animal rights. She's hilarious. She's a survivor. She's an inspiration & she's someone you can learn all about in episode 21 of the #CreativePower Hour.
When we are inspired to do something great and brave, what drives the fear that stops us? Speaking our truth, especially today, can be costly. But what’s worse, facing others or not being true to ourselves? In Ep. 8 of Practicing Purpose, @yaoaddae and I discuss how to navigate the desire to do great things and the need to be safe and secure.
We often talk about companies getting disrupted, but what about the government being disrupted? In this keynote at the State of Tennessee's HR Conference, I talk about how innovation will impact the government's ability to hire the best talent.
Today Issac and I discuss how we would benefit from a better equation on the effort and time long term commitments required to be successful. Whether romantic, business or civic, we often underestimate just how hard it will be to commit to something for the long haul.
God, I love doing this show. Today's guest is one of my best buds, and half of the dynamic duo behind Strategic Hospitality, Max Goldberg. If you know anything about the food scene in Nashville, you know that for the last decade and a half, the Goldberg brothers have been a cornerstone of some of the best and most innovative food concepts around. From the Catbird Seat to Pinewood Social to Bastion, these guys have killed it. And Max is just so damn charming. Enjoy episode 20 of the Creative Power Hour.
The benefit of hosting the #CreativePower Hour is that I get to provide a space for the "strong friends" to share their story in a relaxed, unrushed space. It has now shown me over and over how important it is for us to do this for each other. It's one of the greatest ways that we can serve. "Make Space, Hold Space, Slow Down, Listen."
Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant? Voice technologies are slowly figuring out how to make themselves indispensable in our lives. While they aren't there yet, they likely WILL get there, and when they do the way we work and live will likely change dramatically. In this keynote at the Nashville Voice Conference hosted by [Data Driven Design] I talk about the benefit of being an early adopter and leaning into innovation.
Isaac (@yaoaddae) and I dig into this quote from issue #67 of the Grind "You must first find the courage and compassion to find your demons before you can deal with them." Hear how reflection of a traumatic experience from childhood illuminated a path of healing.
Join in on the conversation and follow us on twitter @marcuswhitney & @yaoaddae
Ok. If you're a fan of soccer and especially if you're a fan of Nashville SC, you will love today's episode of the #CreativePower Hour. Today, we premiere my conversation with my friend, the CEO of Nashville Soccer Club, Ian Ayre. Incredible story, wonderful guy.
Isaac (@yaoaddae) and I dig into one of my tweets that read "The greatest lie the modern world ever told to thwart the power of intention is multitasking". Listen as we break down the difference of multitasking and being intentional.
Join in on on the conversation and follow us on twitter @marcuswhitney & @yaoaddae.
What do Nebraska, Maroon 5 and Project Runway have in common? The amazing Amanda Valentine (@valentimes). Nashville's fashion and styling legend in the making shares her story on the latest episode of the #CreativePower Hour!
This week on the podcast we bring you an interview I did on Nick Carrier's "Best You" Podcast. Nick and I discuss the core concepts of entrepreneurship and the principles that I've learned on my journey that have helped me be successful as well as survive failures.
In today's show, Marcus sits down with Libby Callaway. Libby has contributed to some of the country’s most widely regarded magazines and newspapers, including the New York Post, where she was employed as a writer and editor from 1997 to 2004. Marcus and Libby talk about her amazing story about the hustle and bustle of being a writer in New York and traveling the world.
In today's show, Marcus sits down with Dr. Turner Nashe, who is the Executive Vice President of Global Tel* Link, and a die-hard entrepreneur. Turner shares his incredible story about coming from nothing, faking it until you make it, losing it all, and then getting it all back.
Marcus makes a guest appearance on the "Navigate" podcast presented by the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, hosted by Clark and Brynn. The show is all about Nashville's entrepreneur ecosystem. Marcus shares how entrepreneurs can turn pain into success.
In today's show, Isaac questions Marcus about his tweet, "We're not meant to compartmentalize, we're meant to integrate. When we aren't authentic in all situations, it causes dissonance and pain. When we fail to see ourselves as connected to everything around us (even that which we do not like) it does the same.
Join in on the conversation and follow Marcus on twitter @marcuswhitney
In this episode, Marcus speaks at a luncheon hosted by the Medical Professionals Nashville, which is a magazine that brings together Nashville's top and most influential physicians, health care industry leaders, and executives. Marcus speaks on the innovation in healthcare, soccer, and entrepreneurship.
On this episode of Practicing Purpose, Isaac asks Marcus to explain a recent tweet he made that states "The most immediate path of changing the world is changing yourself."
To join in on the conversation make sure to follow Marcus on twitter @marcuswhitney
In today's show, Marcus sits down with the author and poet Caroline Randall Williams who is best known for her book of poetry, "Lucy Negro Redux", which was turned into a ballet by the Nashville Ballet. Caroline talks about her awe-inspiring story growing up and having clarity of her purpose.
A series presented by Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe all about Marcus working through his purpose which is to inspire good people to develop their self-efficacy. Co-hosted by Isaac Addae.
In today's episode, Marcus and Isaac dive deep in the quote "Mastering the self is a game of infinite levels that you can never lose and never gets boring"
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Marcus gives the keynote address for the Spring 2019 Corner To Corner: The Academy Graduation Ceremony. The Academy is a 10-week program that equips community members with the skills they need to plan, start, and grow their own small business. In the keynote, Marcus talks about being W.I.D.E Open, what is the creative power, and having no limits or restrictions.
Marcus makes a guest appearance on Ben McDonald's podcast "Success Defined": A Skyward Venture Podcast. "Success Defined" podcast was created because Ben wanted to share stories with others about how it is possible to shape your life to fit what's most important to them. Empowering others to live a better version of their lives started the idea behind the Success Defined podcast. Marcus discusses with Ben how to develop the innovative mentality, defining your own success, and what the keys to success REALLY mean.
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Marcus has the privilege to be interviewed on the CityCurrent Radio Show hosted by Jeremy Park. CityCurrent is an organization that focuses on making a difference through philanthropy and volunteerism. Marcus and Jeremy chat about Marcus's passion and how we can use modern technology to better our lives.
Marcus speaks at the Nashville Entrepreneur Week event "Boss: Tails", which is an interview series with business owners and executives of diverse backgrounds. Marcus shares his story towards success plus a Q&A from business owners and entrepreneurs in the Nashville area.
Mickela Mallozzi is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet (@travelbarefeet) with Mickela Mallozzi, a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance which airs on PBS stations nationwide and on Amazon Prime globally. Mickela moved to Nashville in 2014 and quickly became one of Marcus’ favorite people. In this episode, Marcus finds out from Mickela what it’s like to create a travel show from scratch, and travel the world making connections through dance.
Lily Clayton Hansen (@lilychansen) has interviewed over one thousand people under her “Word of Mouth: Conversations” brand. Lily is a hustler and a creative entrepreneur to the core. Marcus and Lily talk about what it takes to get work done, both mindset and work ethic.
Marcus grabs a long overdue coffee with his good friend and co-founder of BarCamp Nashville (reborn as Craft Content Nashville), Dave Delaney (@davedelaney). Since they last caught up Dave has been successfully developing his public speaking career, while also consulting for Google and continuing to create great content for his audience online. Dave and Marcus talk about where things have evolved to in the content world since they first hooked up in 2007.
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Leading into Nashville Fit Games on Saturday, May 18th, Marcus speaks with founder of NutriFitt (@nutrifittlabs), Austin Hulsey about what inspired him to create a high quality nutritional supplements product line, free of artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives and proprietary blends. Austin and Marcus talk about the journey of entrepreneurship and the importance of wellbeing.
In this panel hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, Marcus speaks alongside Harry Allen, Chief Relationship Officer at Studio Bank and Robert Grajewski, Executive Director the Wond’ry about best practices in Entrepreneurship, and how much the Internet is going to continue to change the business world as we know it.
This week's episode features Marcus's good friend Renata Soto, Co-Founder of Conexion Americas, a non profit that welcomes and supports latino families in Middle Tennessee. After 17 years, she is stepping down to explore what's next, and she talks all about it on the Creative Power Hour.
In this episode, Marcus sits down with long time friend, Jeremy Holley, who is the former SVP of Consumer and Interactive Marketing at Warner Music and now is the co-founder of a breakout entertainment marketing agency, Flytevu. Marcus & Jeremy chat about the evolution of music marketing and where the industry is going.
In this episode, Marcus sits down with good friend Annie Klaver, who is the owner of the 1st kayak experience in Nashville, "River Queen Voyages". Marcus and Annie have an amazing conversation full of insights on how getting clear and facing your traumas can transform you.
On this episode Marcus sits down with good friend David Bailey and discuss the explosive business of Bitcoin. Bailey is the CEO of BTC Media and Bitcoin Magazine, a platform where they update you and inform you about what is happening with Bitcoin. Marcus and David discuss the past, present, and future of this cryptocurrency and explain how you can get involved.
On this episode I sit down with on air TV personality and now producer of her own history driven content, Torri Yates-Orr. Torri and I discuss the importance of taking ownership and how to leverage it, if you choose to claim it.
Check out Torri and all off her awesome content on her Instagram and Twitter page: @torriyatesorr
Being a father is a great privilege and responsibility, and Marcus talks all about his experience as a father with good friend and mentee, Aaron McGee on his new podcast "Fatherhood is Dope".
Fatherhood Is D.O.P.E, which stands for Doing Our Part Everyday, is a podcast all about doing just that. Aaron sheds light on men who answer "the call" to fatherhood.
Check out his blog: https://www.fatherhoodisdope.com
In this episode, Marcus was invited to speak to InFlight, a Nashville based organization that helps full-time founders in the early startup stage to significantly grow their business. Here, Marcus drops gems and major knowledge on starting a business by telling fresh start entrepreneurs how he did it.
In this episode, I sit down with creative genius, Jacob Jones. Creator of "Motown Mondays", a staple in Nashville night life, and Creative Director of Create + Orchestrate, he tells his compelling story in entrepreneurship from music to digital media.
In this episode, I sit down with serial entrepreneur Jason Ridgel. From founder & CEO in multiple health care companies to owner of a new premium whiskey, Jason seems to have done it all. We talk about how he was able to develop multiple businesses over the course of 10+ years.
In this episode, I sit down with US Senate Candidate, James Mackler. He is a military veteran and a former defense attorney, who prides himself on serving others as well as his country. We chat about the importance of branding and the effects of branding in politics.
In this episode, I speak with long time radio personality and "WKND Hang Suite" venue owner, Adrian Granderson. Most commonly known as "AG". He has been the voice on Nashville radio for 20+ years, all while running and operating several business ventures, and most recently running and operating one of Nashville's hottest spots. We chat about his amazing story and the power of creative content.
Professor Isaac Addae invited me to speak to his business class at Tennessee State University. I had a great time sharing my story and answering questions about business, life and the disruptive power of the Internet. So important to engage these college kids... they aren't getting enough of the truth. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode, I speak with the founder and CEO of the Nashville Fashion Alliance, Van Tucker. Van has a history of blazing trails in Nashville by being the banker who first started creating financing products for songwriters using their catalogs as an asset. She has been a rebel and brought creativity to the buttoned up world of banking, and now she has brought business acumen to the intensely creative fashion world. We have a great time talking about creative intent vs. creative action.
In this episode, we go to a live discussion that I had with the Woman's Leadership Honors Class at Fisk University, taught by Megan Barry. Megan drills me on some tough leadership questions. These are some really smart kids asking good questions, and I get a chance to tell them why the Internet is the biggest game changer in the world. And some other smart stuff :)
In this episode, I speak with proud Nashvillian and former Mayor, Megan Barry. Megan's story is well documented, but I'm not certain that what she has learned from it is. This is an open, wandering conversation about life, creative power, women as leaders and the gift of reflection.
In this episode, I speak with photographer Jason Myers, who went from being a corporate manager to a freelance creative who now shoots sitting presidents, championship athletes and even the Nature Boy. We talk about how to work with a pro photographer, how to develop a craft, and how to stand out in a crowded Internet enabled world.
My first show with my good friend, Nicholas Holland, currently the GM / VP of Product (Marketing Hub) at HubSpot. In this, the very first episode of the Creative Power Hour, Nick and I go back. Waaaay back, to childhood. Nick and I have been friends for over a decade, and I loved just getting to spend an hour with him and find out how he became the highly successful entrepreneur and technology executive that he is today. Big lessons here on the nuances of innovation and how entrepreneurs leverage technology to have an advantage.
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This is episode 1 of my podcast, Marcus Whitney's Audio Universe. It's a quick listen where I share what you can expect here. On this podcast there will be a variety of different shows, so I frame that up for you as well as plead for your support. It's fun.