Olivia Chawick, co-author of 17 RUNS: The Unbeaten Path to Unlock Life's True Potential, joins Mark and asks how far out of your comfort zone are you willing to go to transform? Olivia Chadwick, a young mother and self-critical personal trainer, first met insurance magnat Garnet Morris at 6 a.m. on a winter morning in Saskatoon, Canada. Chadwick’s task was to help prepare Morris for the grueling, 100-mile Kananaskis relay, but she had reservations—about his “uncoachability” as well as her abilit...
Aug 01, 2025•54 min•Ep. 155
Jordan Lynn Day Haller, was a force in all that she did. A most impressive college student that embarked on multiple endeavors including a staunch mental health advocate. At the age of twenty – Jordan died by suicide and her mother Erica Haller, joins Mark to lend insight on how truly remarkable Jordan was including what lengths she went to help people. Jordan’s Relay, was founded by Erica’s mother to continue Jordan’s mission of positively impacting lives and implementing a proven program that ...
May 28, 2025•51 min•Ep. 154
United States Air Force Veteran and photographer, Gary Zelinski joins Mark for insight on the epiphany of his new book, the importance of commemorating veterans and so much more. Spanning 639 acres, Arlington National Cemetery is one of the most popular destinations around our nation’s capital and the final resting place of more than 400,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, Guardians, and Coastguardsmen. For Gary B. Zelinski, a United States Air Force veteran, a casual walk among the gravesit...
May 27, 2025•51 min•Ep. 153
Mark speaks with author, entrepreneur, painter, poet and more – Danny Miller on his new book that’s bound the reverberate with you. In Danny’s new book, THE WAY OF THE WAVE, Miller shares insights and practices from his nearly forty-year journey—marked with both success and failure—of trying to “Go with the Wave” in all aspects of life. His version of “the flow,” the Wave represents the mysterious rhythm or energy force that surrounds and affects us all—and cannot be controlled or manipulated. I...
May 01, 2025•52 min•Ep. 152
Yup, Mark covers much ground in this episode that he promises will shed light on at least three things you didn’t know.
Apr 25, 2025•49 min•Ep. 151
Amy Friedman joins Mark to discuss “HOME AND AWAY” a new book offering important lessons on belonging and marginalization; it will simultaneously expand, touch, break, and mend your heart. It features poetry, stories, drawings, paintings, collages, and photographs created by young people affected by incarceration or deportation that take us inside their sense of feeling at home —whether in their clubs, on playing fields, hanging out with friends, or just being alone. But that’s only the first se...
Apr 11, 2025•55 min•Ep. 150
Robbe Harte isn’t a typical singer songwriter because she has had to fight tooth and nail to sing every note and lyric when her body said no! Join Mark for his riveting conversation with Robbe on music, desperation, and resiliency to family, creativity and the rush of performing live. Robbie Harte is a New York based award-winning international country music recording artist from Montreal, Canada. With her warm, rich vocals and emotional delivery, Robbie captivates audiences, earning her acclaim...
Jan 21, 2025•55 min•Ep. 149
Rich Christianson joins Mark to discuss his new book, BLINDSIGHTED: A Journey of Identity, Faith, and Healing (Mountain Grabbers Press, October 8, 2024) , Rich shares with the world his own struggles to unravel family secrets that raised serious, heart-wrenching questions. The book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of truth and love. Rich Christiansen is a globally-recognized thought leader, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. For decades he has been h...
Jan 21, 2025•51 min•Ep. 148
Mark is joined by Shawn Satterfield, Executive Director of Shine Music Festival - to discuss how Shine has changed the landscape on how persons with disabilities experience live music. For at: shinemusicfestival.com
Aug 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 147
Comedian, Ryan Niemiller joins Mark for a hilarious and poignant talk on becoming a comedian, disabilities, growing up in a one horse town and much more. Ryan Niemiller, was the 3rd place finalist from America’s Got Talent Season 14. Despite being born with a disability with both arms, Ryan, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy”, shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped (and very handsome). Ryan began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California, and hasn’t ...
Aug 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 146
Mark talks with Val Quinn, a global mentor, life coach and juggernaut who is the creator of an Amazon digital best seller: CREATE YOUR BEST LIFE through sharing authentic life stories (from 9 different countries) that aim to empower, reinvigorate and inspire through personal stories of defeat, burnout, boredom and simply seeking more from life. Regardless of your age or circumstance, there is inspiration inside this book that’ll fuel you to pursue your professional and or personal life goal. Mar...
Aug 07, 2024•59 min•Ep. 145
Daniel Trush, Daniel’s Music Foundation (DMF) Co-Founder & President / singer, songwriter shares his perspective on inclusion and why DMF created an event for persons with all abilities to share the magnificent and magical experience of live music together at the legendary field where Woodstock 1969 changed the way people celebrated music – that is until now! Ken Trush, Daniel’s father and Co-Founder and Managing Director of DMF also provides insight on Hello Inclusion – the DMF music festiv...
Jul 10, 2024•56 min•Ep. 144
California based Paulina Luke, is a mighty force on and off comedy stages, in and out of college lecture halls and in concert when she’s shredding heavy metal tunes! Yep, Paulina is a force to be reckoned with and her low vision doesn’t hold her back at all, rather it catapults her into any stratosphere she wants to dominate. What happens when two visually impaired funny people talk vision, life, dating hurdles and more? Well, join Mark for his riveting talk with Paulina (plus off color humor) a...
May 06, 2024•56 min•Ep. 143
Adam Linn, author, actor and National Public Radio Contributor joins Mark to share insight on his new critically acclaimed production of ‘Sped kid’, an off Broadway production that’ll have you laughing so hard that you’ll pee a little. Okay, maybe more then a little. Sped kid recounts Adam’s experiences of going blind and leaving an all white Catholic school, becoming a special Ed kid at a mostly all black public school during the height of the racial tensions in Boston. The play covers serious ...
Mar 21, 2024•55 min•Ep. 142
Most people have aspects of their lives that they want to change though fear, confidence and more can be daunting. Hear Mark’s insight on breaking free of those perceived holds and more. Join Mark for a phenomenal 5 boro bike ride through NYC raising funds for degenerative retinal diseases. Hear this and much more on this segment of Insight. Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and or retreat to increase morale, productivity, leadership skill and more with an in-person or vi...
Mar 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 141
Mark is joined by POPS the Club co-founder Amy Friedman to discuss the new book: ADVICE TO 9TH GRADERS. Amy is the editor of eight annual collections from POPS the Club members, with support from Leticia Longoria-Navarro, Executive Director of The Pathfinder Network, and Victor Trillo, Jr., Program Coordinator of the PATHfinder Club, ADVICE TO 9TH GRADERS features personal essays, poems, drawings, and other creative expressions from teens on widely relatable topics, from peer pressure to homewor...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 140
Tyler Martin joins Mark to talk about his new book: The Friction Factor: The Busy Person's Guide to Sustainable Diet and Exercise. Over 75 percent of Americans want to be more physically fit, but only about 3 percent of them succeed. Why do so many people fail? The answer is friction, the inefficient use of time and energy. Your drive time to the gym, those 90-minute workout classes, and tedious daily calorie counting are all sources of friction, and none of them are sustainable long term. Hear ...
Feb 01, 2024•54 min•Ep. 139
Longtime NYC Radio Veteran (and all-around amazing guy), Zach Martin has created a digital radio platform for persons with disabilities where they share their voice (and love of rock n roll and more) with the world! Hear DJ’s that shine doing what they love including interviewing greats including Don McLean and many more. Listen anytime/anywhere: https://newhdmedia.com/ New HD media is particularly remarkable for its dedication to inclusivity and providing employment opportunities. It focuses on...
Jan 31, 2024•56 min•Ep. 138
Author and professor, Aaron Sachs discusses his new book STAY COOL: Why Dark Comedy Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change. Is January Dry-uary or another form of cutting back or change of some sort? Mark muses this and more including the deep winter freeze, attainable health goals and more. Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and or retreat to increase morale, productivity, leadership skill and more with an in-person or virtual event. Mark also has riveting talks for ...
Jan 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 137
Maylan Chavez wants what is right – for all concerts to be accessible for all. Hear her story including what was her breaking point and what she’s doing to make venues accountable to serve persons with disabilities. Are daily and lengthy company meetings a waste of time? Join Mark as he muses this and more on this edition of Insight. Have Mark speak at your company, organization, conference and or retreat to increase morale, productivity, confidence and more with an in-person or virtual event. M...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Ep. 136
