Anna Gabriel is a photographer and video director who recently created EyeD, a portrait series featuring the eyes of many famous people including Lou Reed, David Byrne, and Susan Sarandon. She has also directed music videos and several films for her father, Peter Gabriel. Michael Hermann is a co-founding partner of Reverberation. He has over 30 years of experience building content, brand strategy, and business development for cultural icons such as The Notorious B.I.G., Roberto Clemente's Estate...
Apr 02, 2023•44 min•Ep. 281
Mike Fata co-founded Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods in 1998 and served as Chairman of the Board and CEO helping guide the strategic sale of the company to Tilray for $419 million in 2019. Since then, Mike has celebrated and supported other business ventures as an entrepreneur, investor, advisor and mentor. He is the author of the recently published book GROW: 12 Unconventional Lessons For Becoming an Unstoppable Entrepreneur . Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connec...
Mar 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 280
Imagine turning on your computer and being completely locked out of everything. Then you open your personal email and receive an email titled “Notice Regarding Your Employment” to find out that your position has been eliminated. This is precisely what happened to Nicholas Whitaker and about 12,000 other employees at Google. Nicholas graciously opened up about his experience to share the mental fitness that’s helping him navigate a significant career transition. I know many people are going throu...
Mar 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 279
Will Sacks: Creator, entrepreneur and artist based in Nashville, TN USA. Will is the Founder and CEO of Fulcrum Venture Accelerator . A fundraising accelerator for mission-driven entrepreneurs. Their mission is to help human potential flourish by assisting high-potential entrepreneurs close seed funding. Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you ab...
Mar 12, 2023•44 min•Ep. 278
In this episode, Marc sits down with special guest Naveen Jain, a billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, and health-tech pioneer. Together, they dive deep into Naveen's mind and explore his journey to success, discussing his mindset, strategies, and habits that led him to become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. He is the founder of several successful companies, including Moon Express, Viome, and Bluedot, to name a few. Naveen shares his insights on the importance of thin...
Mar 05, 2023•42 min•Ep. 277
Isabel Runge: Chief of Staff of Ephemeral Tattoo. Explore a world of self-expression, with no regrets with Ephemeral Tattoo . Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props 👇 Producer &...
Feb 26, 2023•46 min•Ep. 276
Jonathan Abrams is a staff writer at The New York Times and bestselling author of All The Pieces Matter, The Inside Story of The Wire and Boys Among Men. His latest book, The Come Up, An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop, is out now and is one of Amazon’s “Best Books of 2022.” _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks...
Feb 19, 2023•40 min•Ep. 275
Christina Rice is an intuitive channel, energy healer, author of Manifestation Mastery: How to Shift Your Reality & Co-Create with the Universe and Pain, Love, & Purpose: a Collection of Poems about the Moments that Define Us. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best da...
Feb 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 274
James Clear is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the no. 1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 10 million copies worldwide and has been translated into over 50 languages. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what resonates with you about the show! Thanks as alway...
Feb 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 273
Stuart Ford is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AGC Studios and is one of the most experienced and prolific independent film and television producers and financiers in the industry. As a producer and financier, Stuart has worked with a huge array of leading talent, including directors such as Martin Scorsese, Gary Ross, Mel Gibson, and acting stars such as Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Kevin Costner, Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaughey and Sir Anthony Hopkins to name but a few. _____ Get your ...
Jan 29, 2023•39 min•Ep. 272
Aditi Shah is a live broadcast yoga and meditation instructor for Peloton, a speaker, content creator, and actor. She’s a strategic advisor at Startup Girl Foundation and strives to empower women and her community at large on and off the mat. Before taking on her current position, Aditi was an actor and model, as well as a popular NYC yoga teacher. Through her work, Aditi hopes to connect deeply and empower people to live fully and authentically. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better ...
Jan 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 271
Rachel Sanders — The CEO and Cofounder of Rootine , a company focused on optimizing health with precision nutrition. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props 👇 Producer &...
Jan 15, 2023•43 min•Ep. 270
David Sax is an award-winning writer and keynote speaker aiming his relentless curiosity at the unseen trends shaping the world around us. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special p...
Jan 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 269
Two minutes for you, from me. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening and have the best day yet! * Behind the Human is proudly recorded in a Canadian made Loop Phone Booth * Special props 👇 Producer & Editor - John Balderston Music: Clouds - Joakim Karud ___ How Prepared is Your Team fo...
Jan 01, 2023•2 min•Ep. 268
Carley Hauck is an acclaimed author, organizational and leadership development consultant, Stanford Instructor, and sought-after speaker who ignites conscious leadership in individuals, teams, and executives to activate business to be a force for good. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listening...
Dec 25, 2022•45 min•Ep. 267
Colin Smith is a Los Angeles based digital artist, photographer and trainer. He is the founder of one of the world's most popular websites for creators, PhotoshopCAFE.com , which has received over 40,000,000 visitors. As a leading trainer, Colin has written 20 books, and too many video courses to count. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating wit...
Dec 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 266
INvested Series: Phil is a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, Asia-Pacific’s largest deep-tech venture capital firm. He invests in deep tech founders who are building unimaginable new companies with a strong connection to research. TOPICS DISCUSSED Shifting your mindset around uncertainty Morning practices and mental fitness to train for a focused mind How to leverage intentions & affirmations to realign your mind Playbook to managing your board of directors Experiments to determine when to ...
Dec 14, 2022•52 min•Ep. 265
Jeremy Utley is the Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s d.school and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the co-host of the d.school’s widely popular program, “Stanford’s Masters of Creativity.” He is the coauthor of Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with...
Dec 11, 2022•49 min•Ep. 264
INvested Series: Jenny Fielding is the founder and Managing Partner of The Fund, a pre-seed fund supported by founders and operators. She spent 7.5 years as MD at TechStars. Her portfolio includes more than 200 companies. TOPICS DISCUSSED Building a sustainable financial model The fundamentals of a strong and healthy business How to leverage cash in uncertain markets Team transparency, cohesiveness and morale Asking the challenging but critical questions Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com....
Dec 07, 2022•34 min•Ep. 263
Kute Blackson is a beloved inspirational speaker and transformational teacher. He is author of the national bestselling book You.Are.The.One. and The Magic of Surrender. He is widely considered the next-generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, as well, Inc magazine calls him ‘The Mindfulness Guru Billionaires Go To For Advice’. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Mar...
Dec 04, 2022•49 min•Ep. 262
INvested Series: Benjamin is a partner at Right Click Capital, a founder-led firm investing in technology businesses that want to go global faster and have started their journey in Australia, New Zealand or South East Asia. TOPICS DISCUSSED The mindset that will win in this market Understanding your unit economics Healthy habits for your mind and body Visualization techniques Building a trusted network to have complex and growth-focused conversations Visit https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/i...
Nov 30, 2022•45 min•Ep. 261
Devon Brooks defined a new market category, co-founding Blo, the world’s first and largest franchise chain of Blow Dry Bars. The company now spans four countries, with 130+ locations, and has collaborated with international mega-brands like Mattel, Guess, Topshop, and Gwyneth Paltrow. Devon is growing her second venture, Sphere , a full-service marketplace platform designed to make personal & professional coaching more accessible with a gym-like membership experience for individuals and team...
Nov 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 260
INvested Series: Rachel is a Partner at Giant Leap, Australia’s first 100% impact venture capital fund backing mission-driven founders solving the world’s most pressing problems across three themes: health and wellbeing, sustainable living and empowering people. Rachel is also the Chair of Startup Victoria, one of Australia’s largest independent startup communities. TOPICS DISCUSSED Cutting through the noise and mental chatter Focusing on the long-game Identifying your non-negotiable health prac...
Nov 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 259
INvested Series: Melissa is the CEO of Lighter Capital, the leader in revenue-based financing for SAAS companies. As founder/CEO, Melissa sold two companies generating 10X+ returns to investors. She’s been an angel investor and VC in the US and Australia. She’s the chair of HeadsOverHeels, an organization supporting women entrepreneurs. TOPICS DISCUSSED Venture capital strategies & revenue-based financing options Extending your runway with flexible non-dilutive growth capital Leadership for ...
Nov 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 258
Steven Izen is the founder & CEO of Lokai , the iconic bracelet brand that motivates wearers to stay humble at their highs and hopeful at their lows in life. Steven currently serves as the youngest member on the national board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Retail and Ecommerce in 2017, and was the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Finalist in 2016. _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect wit...
Nov 20, 2022•39 min•Ep. 257
INvested Series: Jason Shuman is a General Partner at Primary, leading new consumer investments including consumer healthcare, fintech, and marketplaces. The Boston native and University of Miami alum has jumped between sides of the table over the last eight years but started his career as the Founder of a D2C footwear company. TOPICS DISCUSSED Time and project management solutions How to artificially create opportunities for rest and recovery Importance of celebrating micro-wins with your team ...
Nov 16, 2022•28 min•Ep. 256
Ben Greenfield is a health consultant, speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of a wide variety of books including the widely popular titles Beyond Training, Boundless, Fit Soul, Spiritual Disciplines Journal, the Boundless Cookbook and Endure . _____ Get your copy of Personal Socrates: Better Questions, Better Life Connect with Marc >>> Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter Drop a review and let me know what's resonating with you about the show! Thanks as always for listenin...
Nov 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 255
INvested Series: James is a Principal on the investment team at Square Peg, a Venture Capital firm empowering exceptional founders across Australia, Israel and South-East Asia. Previously, James ran Startmate, Australia’s most powerful startup network, and helped scale Khan Academy in the US. TOPICS DISCUSSED Founder resilience and energy management How to stop exploiting your energy Increasing your average pace without burning out Finding “neutral” to make big decisions Shaping your business to...
Nov 09, 2022•56 min•Ep. 254
Jake Karls : Hype-man and Co-founder of Mid-Day Squares a company disrupting the $8 Billion health bar market. “The First Functional Chocolate Bar: Everything a chocolate bar isn’t, everything a protein bar wishes it was.” Above all, Jake along with his two co-founders, Lezlie and Nick, are building a chocolate conglomerate with open access to their minds and all the highs and lows on the climb to competing and surpassing the largest chocolate titans in the industry. _____ Get your copy of Perso...
Nov 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 253
INvested Series: Nick is a General Partner at Blackbird Ventures, a Venture Capital firm that backs generational ambition with generational ownership by raising funds and investing in the best startup companies all the way through their journey from idea to beyond IPO. Blackbird’s portfolio is worth over $10B and includes some of the most successful Aussie and Kiwi startups including Canva, Zoox, SafetyCulture and Culture Amp. TOPICS DISCUSSED Time and project management solutions How to artific...
Nov 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 252
