Behind the Mask with Marco returns from hiatus, and the first question is, where has he been? A quick discussion and a little catch up is needed. Today's topic is all about rejection. Are you someone who will see the glass as half full or half empty? When it comes to rejection, does it have to be such a bad word? Does being rejected derail your hopes, keep you hesitant to try again, or are you resilient enough to push forward? We share some stories, provide a few tips, and reveal what's behind the mask when it comes to rejection.

After a brief hiatus, Behind the Mask with Marco returns for season 2 with two people close to my heart. Eric & Grant have both been incarcerated for a good portion of their lives. We sit down with them to discuss their mindset before, during, and after their sentencing, the transition and adjustment to life in and out of prison, the decisions they made that led to the choices they made, the stigma attached to both being incarcerated and life as a convicted felon, their thoughts on criminal justice, and so many moments of truth, regret, and optimism going forward. Tune in to find out what we reveal behind the mask of being incarcerated

Do you know what your passion is? Are you willing to turn your passion into a profession? Even with a comfortable and stable career, would you be willing to sacrifice and take the necessary steps in order to become your true self? Today's guest, James Taylor of Double Down Artworx, sits down and discusses finding, adapting, and turning a passion into a profession. We share some funny stories of how we met, and our common "nerdy" interests. Also, because he's been a police officer for over ten years, we discuss some interesting perspectives and tackle a few social issues. We also dive into some vulnerability as we have both lost our fathers and how we handle being fathers. Let's see what we can reveal today

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This week, Marco welcomes his first guest on the Podcast. Local Philly artist, producer, writer, and full-time family man, Kinyon Lanier goes behind the mask as we discuss compromising your creativity. How do we adapt or adjust with our creative side when life comes calling and priorities change. How do we handle adversity, challenges, and uncertainty. A unique and interesting conversation was had and the beauty of being vulnerable is knowing that both men and women, young, and old, can identify and relate in some way. Lets go behind the mask...

In episode 2 we have so much to reveal this week as Marco discusses self-care. Understand that putting yourself first is not selfish. Marco provides 5 points checklist to improving self-care. Story time when it comes to letting go of things we can't control, and a few ways to check-in with ourselves to remain present and mindful. Let's go behind the mask

Behind the Mask with Marco, Episode 1

The introductory episode reveals what is behind the mask and how we can break the stigma of what society tells us to be. Listen in as Marco discusses the last time he did something for the first time. What about you? What do you want? Let's go behind the mask and discover all of the possibilities with Marco.