Self-Fueling Excellence with Mark L. Madrid

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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Broadcasting from the electric atmosphere of F1 Las Vegas, Mark L. Madrid sits down with Israel Escamilla—CEO, founder, and managing partner of 7 Dozen Connections—for a powerful conversation on legacy, labor, and leadership.

This episode is a tribute to immigrant courage, the dignity of labor, and the power of mentorship. It’s about honoring where you come from while architecting where you’re going.

If you believe small businesses deserve enterprise-level access…

This conversation will move you.

On Small Business is Big Business, Mark L. Madrid sits down with Bris Dumas, Founder of Mundo Services and Ambassador for the Nevada Hispanic Business Group, to talk about economic empowerment, legal workforce pathways, and lifting communities through opportunity.

From her roots in Riverside, California and Cuernavaca, Mexico, to helping bring skilled professionals to the U.S. through TN visas, Bris is turning global events like Formula 1 into real economic wins for small businesses and families.

This is a conversation about legacy, faith, family, and fueling the American economy—together.

Because small business isn’t small… it’s the engine.

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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.

Sam Khan and Mark L. Madrid tackle the unseen dangers of the Dark Web. This hidden marketplace allows criminals to trade stolen data, from credit card numbers to payroll information, often without victims realizing it.

Sam Khan and Mark L. Madrid share how cybercriminals trade stolen data, exposing businesses to major financial and reputational risks. Learn how to safeguard your business credentials and keep cybercriminals away so you can focus on growth.