Jenn Johnson talks about her journey from being an ER Nurse to starting her own business that helps to support nurses who are looking for mentorship and guidance with mental health, building skills, and many other transformative skills.

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Marc talks about the impact podcasting has had on his networking and ability to meet new people and expand on his network by having authentic conversations with his guests. 

Eric McHugh talks about his AI powered app called Dataing and how it is actually meant to do more than just help pair up singles who are hoping to meet a partner. It is also meant to go far beyond the dating world and help people to find likeminded friends, business connections etc. Eric also reveals longterm plans for Dataing and the impact he hopes it will make on society.

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Marc talks about the impact of taking your time when it comes to making business decisions. Marc points out how he had many opportunities to do things he is just starting to do in year five of his podcast, but didn't want to go against his heart in order to pursue business opportunities.

Gretchen Schoser tells the story of how her battle with depression and suicide inspired her to open up about her struggles with others on social media. This combined with retirement, brought a light at the end of the tunnel and the dawning of a new chapter in her life. Gretchen now talks about her story on her podcast. The success of her show inspired Gretchen to start her own business. Gretchen is passionate about optimizing the employee's journey as well as providing resources that help them with some of the same issues she struggled with such as mental health. This plus the benefits of using new technologies like Chat GPT and A.I. are also discussed.

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Marc took some time to reflect on his journey and progression as a speaker through creating content and working on his show Marc My Words. Marc uses this episode as an opportunity to not only reflect, but also inspire those who may be feeling hesitant to start of podcast or speak due to their perception of their speaking abilities. Marc wants people who have podcasting and/or public speaking in their heart to allow themselves to be vulnerable and understand that the more they speak, the better they will become at it.

Dr. Christiane Schroeter, who is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur,  stopped by talk about the evolution of her entrepreneurial career and how she helps others see their potential and how they set actionable goals for their business/life. Marc and Dr. Schroeter also talk about staying focused on your own path and not slip into the habit of comparing yourself to other peers. 

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Marc talks about some of his recent Generation Z guests and how they have inspired him in 2025. These guests have also caused Marc to reflect on how fortunate the youngers generations are for having such amazing tools that allow them to do things Marc only dreamed of when he was their age. Listening to their stories and watching them use their talents to raise awareness of their agendas within the entrepreneurial world has been truly inspiring. 

Kasim stopped by to talk about the impact his acting career had on his life and the transition he made from pursing a highly competitive career where there is way more supply than demand to taking control as an entrepreneur. Marc and Kasim shared insights into the parallels and similarities between their lives as they both understand just how competitive and challenging the entertainment industry can be. 

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Marc has dreamed about sharing his story with the world for several years. Marc has been wanting to become a public speaker for about thirty years. Accomplishing this dream as well as others close to his heart started to seem unreachable until recent years. Between starting a podcast and meeting other podcasters and content creators, Marc has gained confidence and has also found his voice. Marc is going to be speaking at a virtual event this summer and can't wait to finally pursue a dream he has had for so many years.