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 #Creati...
Oct 09, 2019•59 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Oct 03, 2019•16 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit m...
Oct 02, 2019•57 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com
Sep 26, 2019•17 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney....
Sep 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Sep 19, 2019•16 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com
Sep 18, 2019•1 hr 5 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Sep 12, 2019•15 min
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 Powe...
Sep 11, 2019•49 min
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." This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Sep 05, 2019•8 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
Sep 04, 2019•14 min
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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Aug 29, 2019•18 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 12 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Aug 22, 2019•14 min
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 is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com
Aug 21, 2019•1 hr
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcus...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr 20 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 4 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jul 24, 2019•31 min
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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
Jul 18, 2019•26 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jul 17, 2019•32 min
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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jul 15, 2019•19 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 3 min
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" Follow Marcus on Twitter @marcuswhitney Follow Isaac on Twitter @yaoaddae This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscriber...
Jul 04, 2019•17 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney...
Jul 03, 2019•17 min
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 su...
Jun 26, 2019•55 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jun 19, 2019•18 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jun 12, 2019•51 min
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. Thi...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 9 min
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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcuswhitney.substack.com...
Jun 04, 2019•47 min
