What if entrepreneurship isn’t just a profession—it’s part of your DNA?

In this powerful episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey sits down with Sid Mohasseb, globally respected entrepreneur, author, investor, and founder of Anabasis Academy—often called the Entrepreneur Philosopher. From curing his own genetic disorder at age 7 to moving to America alone at 16, Sid’s life story is proof that building a meaningful life is less about fearlessness and more about mindful navigation of risk and change.

Together, we explore:

• Why entrepreneurship is encoded in our DNA
• The real definition of risk (and how entrepreneurs navigate it daily)
• Why “fail fast” is the wrong goal—and what to chase instead
• What Martin Luther King and Mother Teresa teach us about value exchange
• Why fear is an alarm system—not something to silence
• How even building a backyard deck is an entrepreneurial act
• And why change is your greatest friend—not your enemy

This episode will completely shift the way you think about failure, success, and what it means to build something valuable—whether it’s a company, a career, or a life you actually want.

🎧 Listen now and discover why you were born to build.

Sid also introduces his $1 forever-access learning platform: AnabasisAcademy.org, designed to provoke, engage, and awaken your next best self.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ve done everything right—so why do I still feel stuck?” this episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, Mary McCorvey sits down with Randy Taylor, founder of Taylormade Leadership and the creator of There~Apy—a revolutionary science-based alternative to traditional therapy. Drawing from 35 years of studying human behavior and his own extraordinary life story, Randy shares a practical, neuroscience-backed method for healing emotional pain, anxiety, PTSD, and self-doubt.

Randy explains how the subconscious mind stores experiences in “files,” and why constantly revisiting old traumas may be keeping us stuck. Instead of focusing on coping, There~Apy helps people create new, empowering files that overwrite limiting beliefs and reactive triggers—often with remarkable results.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why talk therapy sometimes reinforces trauma instead of resolving it
• How to reprogram your subconscious by building dominant “new files”
• The truth about PTSD, emotional triggers, and unresolved grief
• Randy’s own experience with tragedy and how he found a path forward
• Mary’s story of post-war illness and the long journey to understanding and recovery

If you’ve been carrying the weight of your past for far too long, this conversation just might offer the release you didn’t know you needed.

Connect with Randy Taylor:

🌐 https://freefromtherapy.com

📞 Free first session available for veterans and new clients.

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In this soul-stirring episode of Experience Over Expectation, host Mary McCorvey is joined by acclaimed classical guitarist Jonathan Taylor, whose career spans decades, continents, and more than 300 recorded tracks—a musical output that rivals The Beatles in volume and surpasses many in-depth.

From being raised by two powerful women—his vaudevillian grandmother and beloved mother—to studying under legends like Pepe Romero and Frederick Noad, Jonathan's path to becoming a virtuoso is equal parts grit, genius, and grace.

In this conversation, Jonathan shares:

🎼 His journey from childhood ukulele plucking to world-class classical guitar

🎼 Why discipline, not just talent, is the foundation of mastery

🎼 The invisible bond between artist and audience—and why live performance is sacred

🎼 A powerful story of a man whose life was saved by a single concert

🎼 Reflections on AI, authenticity, and the future of creativity

🎼 What Saturn's rings can teach us about the nature of sound and harmony

With wit, wisdom, and unapologetic candor, Jonathan offers more than just a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an artist. He offers a meditation on purpose, resilience, and the finite heartbeats we’re given to create something beautiful.

“You have to show people your heart. Not your perfection. Your heart.”

Links & Resources:

Follow Mary: marymccorvey.substack.com

Discover Jonathan’s work: Search “Jonathan Taylor” on Spotify and Apple Music or download his app on the App Store.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJvadwu2bYXvzX6cs9MshA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jtclassicalguitarmastery/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-taylor-classical-guitar/

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, host Mary McCorvey sits down with George Leone—former judge, federal prosecutor, and founder of Homecoming 250—to explore what it takes to turn a deeply personal mission into a national movement.

George shares the origin story behind Homecoming 250, a once-in-a-generation celebration honoring the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. From early conversations with his wife during the pandemic to securing support from every living Secretary of the Navy, George offers an inspiring look at grassroots leadership, legacy, and the power of collective remembrance.

You’ll hear:

• How a retired judge launched a 9-day national celebration
• Why Philadelphia is the heart of this historic commemoration
• Behind-the-scenes stories of working with the military, volunteers, and civic leaders
• The financial realities of throwing a party for the Navy and Marine Corps—and why it matters
• A preview of major events including ship tours, concerts, the Blue Angels, and the 100th Marine Corps Ball

This is more than an event. It’s a homecoming for service, sacrifice, and national unity.

🎙️ Don’t miss this intimate conversation about vision, leadership, and what it means to serve a legacy bigger than yourself.

Links & Resources:

Learn more or get tickets: https://homecoming250.org

Support the event: Donate to Homecoming250

Follow Mary: marymccorvey.substack.com

What happens when your dream home starts to feel like a prison?

In this episode of Experience Over Expectation, Mary McCorvey sits down with TEDx speaker and bestselling author Rita Wilkins, also known as The Downsizing Designer. Rita shares her surprising journey from a lavish 5,000 sq. ft. home to an 867 sq. ft. apartment—and how that radical shift created a life filled with meaning, freedom, and impact.

We talk about:

• Why "more" was never enough
• How clutter reflects our inner world
• The emotional truth behind letting go
• Her TEDx journey and how she built an audience by living her message

This is not just about downsizing stuff—it’s about upgrading your life.

Rita’s TEDx Talk

Her book A Journey to Less

Connect with Rita

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