Archive for May 2019
The Grind 56: Dealing with Dissatisfaction
We’re human, we’re not going to stop being pissed off. As we (“the societal we”) continue to understand the impact of our state of mind on our wellbeing, and subsequently our wellbeing on everything we want to accomplish in the world, we’ve put more and more focus on the kind of thoughts we need to…
Read MoreCoffee & Content Ep 2: Dave Delaney
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…
Read MoreThe Grind 55: Living On Purpose
Even when we know it’s right, commitment can be scary. I hope you had a fantastic holiday weekend. I love the vibe during Easter / Passover weekend. I find myself thinking about greatness and how one leaves a mark on humanity worthy of remembrance. Not that one should do something great in order to be…
Read More#CreativePower Hour #13 – Austin Hulsey
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. Listen…
Read MoreThe Grind 54: Coming to Terms
There must be something in the air… I wouldn’t quite call it a crossroads, but I’m definitely on the verge of something big… personally. I can tell because it’s been hard to get my focus away from how I’m living my life. Things like how much sleep I’m getting, what I’m eating, how much I’m…
Read MoreNashville Chamber Midtown Panel Discussion: Insights Into Entrepreneurship
In this panel hosted by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce, and led by Tony Holt, Chief Development officer of Cushion Corp, I speak 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…
Read MoreThe Grind 53: Mood Follows Action
Change is a big damn deal. I met up with a friend last week who I hadn’t seen in a while. He reads the newsletter, and last week I shared my sadness about the untimely death of Nipsey Hussle. But even prior to that, I’ve been pretty open with y’all on The Grind. It’s just…
Read More#CreativePower Hour #12 – Renata Soto
This week’s episode features Marcus’ 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. Listen to “#CreativePower Hour #12 – Renata Soto”…
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