What do you do when heartbreak feels physical… and you’re tired of repeating the same patterns?

In this episode of Small Business is Big Business with Mark Madrid, Mark sits down with Sarah Davison, author of Screw You, Watch This: How to Recover from Toxic Relationships, live from the iconic SIR on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles during the Top Talent event.

Sarah shares the turning point that changed everything—a powerful “beach moment” in Australia that sparked her comeback mindset—and breaks down practical tools for recovery, healing, and reclaiming your power (without revenge). You’ll also hear her advice on staying “functionally friendly” when you run into an ex, how parents can model resilience for their kids, and why recovery is the ultimate glow-up.

🎧 Listen now and step into your next chapter—stronger, smarter, and unstoppable. 💥

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Recorded at the iconic SIR during Top Talent, Mark Madrid sits down with transformational leader, author, and nonprofit founder M. Teresa Lawrence for a soul-stirring episode of Self-Fueling Excellence. From her journey as a Cuban immigrant child separated from her family to becoming the founder of the international Trueness Project, Teresa shares why success isn’t a destination—it’s every step taken toward a noble goal.

This episode is a reminder that you are entitled to love, wealth, and happiness—and that when you change your story, you transform the world. 🦋

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Recorded at the iconic SIR on Sunset Boulevard during Top Talent, Mark Madrid welcomes award-winning leader, author, and executive coach Craig Bruce to Self-Fueling Excellence. Craig breaks down the four crossroads every high-performing leader eventually faces—identity, wake-up, sustainability, and legacy—and shares his own journey from global executive grind to purpose-driven impact. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without fulfillment isn’t success at all, and that your next chapter can be your most meaningful yet. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this pace sustainable?” or “What am I really leaving behind?”—this episode is for you.

Recorded in Los Angeles at the iconic SIR during Top Talent, Mark Madrid sits down with neuroscience-based coach Carol Register for a deeply human conversation on loss, healing, and why you matter. Carol shares the life-shaping moments that led her to help women recalibrate their nervous systems, reclaim self-worth, and step confidently into seven-figure wealth and impact. From billion-view media platforms to transformational retreats in the Andes of Southern Chile, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing and abundance go hand in hand—and that collaboration, compassion, and truth are how we change the world.

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Recorded at Top Talent Hollywood in Los Angeles in December 2025, host Mark L. Madrid shares the spotlight with The World's Leading Breakup & Divorce Coach and author Sara Davison.

In this episode of Self Fueling Excellence, host Mark L. Madrid, sits down with Stephen Lee, President and CEO of First National Bank of Bastrop, to explore the vital role community banks play in strengthening rural America.

Stephen shares how community banking fuels local economies by supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and families, often in ways larger institutions can’t replicate. They also discuss the bank’s innovative Contigo initiative, designed to expand financial literacy and access for underserved Hispanic communities, and discuss leadership lessons inspired by icons like Horst Schultze and Elon Musk. This conversation is a powerful look at purpose-driven banking, inclusive growth, and the kind of leadership that builds lasting impact.

Texas State standouts Brianna Miranda and Matthew Duran (HBSA execs, McCoy College of Business) share how family, faith, and familia turn campus leadership into real-world edge—networking at scale (350+ members!), first-gen courage, tech and finance ambitions, and why taking the leap beats playing small. It’s optimism you can feel—and a nudge to invest in student leaders now.

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Anthony Mendoza is the CEO of Las Vegas-based LaunchPad Business Development and he joins host Mark L Madrid to share how he grew from selling fire pits out of a van to partnering with major brands. His journey highlights resilience, trusting the process, and building genuine relationships that drive business success.

From the GITEX Global Conference in October 2025 in Dubai, host Mark L. Madrid and co-host Sam Khan welcomed His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of UAE cybersecurity, to discuss the nation's vision for digital resilience. He emphasized that cybersecurity is now a trust currency.