The Purpose Mastermind: Helping Leaders Get Unstuck and Live with Meaning in Work, Marriage, and Parenting

Mark sits down with Trai and Keege Elliott. In their story you will hear stories of redemption. They both found freedom and now they help others walk that same journey. 

Trai and Keege are young leaders for their generation and they both have a clear powerful message to proclaim. 

Here are ways to find them on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/iam.traielliott?igsh=eTRmZzF0c2hyMWtj&utm_source=qr

https://www.instagram.com/itskeegeelliott?igsh=MTBud2M4dmdzdmRsNQ==

https://www.instagram.com/twelveelevenministries?igsh=d2U2YzdlaG81bGVj

https://www.iamtraielliott.com/

If you are interested in joining our free purpose community, simply go to this link: https://www.skool.com/purpose-mastermind/about

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Most people don’t realize they’re living in survival mode.

You wake up, get through the day, handle what’s in front of you… and repeat.
 But deep down, you know you were made for more than just getting by.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Heng Lim, who experienced survival in a way most of us can’t imagine—escaping the Cambodian Killing Fields as a child.

His story brings a powerful question to the surface:

Are you just surviving… or are you building something with your life?

We talk about:

•  What survival mode actually looks like (and how it hides in everyday life) 
•  The shift from reacting to life → creating a life 
•  How purpose is formed through adversity 
•  Why your past doesn’t disqualify you—it can actually shape your future 

This conversation will challenge the way you think about your life and give you a new lens for what’s possible.

Because the goal isn’t just to survive.

It’s to build a life that matters.

Here is a link to our free Purpose Mastermind Community: https://www.skool.com/purpose-mastermind/about

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Some stories change the way you see everything.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Heng Lim to hear the story of his family’s escape from the Cambodian Killing Fields—a time when life was reduced to survival, and every decision carried unimaginable weight.

But this conversation isn’t just about what he went through.
 It’s about what he learned.

What does a person discover about life when everything is stripped away?
 What does survival teach us about purpose, family, and faith?
 And how do you build a meaningful life after experiencing so much loss?

Dr. Lim shares his journey from surviving one of history’s darkest moments to building a life of impact, service, and connection. His story is a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not define us—and that even in the most broken places, there is a pathway forward.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your story still has meaning…
 or whether it’s too late to build the life you were made for…

This conversation will give you perspective—and hope.

Check out our free Purpose Mastermind Community: https://www.skool.com/purpose-mastermind/about

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•  Why problems in your family are normal (even when they feel scary) 
•  How to shift from trying to “fix everything” to actually leading through it 
•  Why the mess in your relationships may be the pathway to something better 
•  How to respond in a way that builds connection instead of fear 

If you are interested in our parenting on purpose coaching program, send us an email: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Most of us spend years learning how to succeed at work… but almost no time learning how to succeed at home.

What works in a professional environment doesn’t automatically work in your family. You may be direct, decisive, and effective at work—but at home, those same approaches can create frustration, disconnection, and tension.

In this episode, we talk about why high-performing people often feel stuck or unsuccessful as parents. Just like in the workplace, dysfunction in the home often starts with leadership—and Mom and Dad are the leaders. When they’re not aligned, kids feel it.

But here’s the shift: parenting frustrations aren’t failures—they’re opportunities.

Your job isn’t to raise kids who have no problems. It’s to help them learn how to respond to the problems they face. Every child is navigating life for the first time… and so are you as a parent.

You’re not a bad parent—but you might be unprepared. And the good news is, you don’t have to wing it.

If you’ve been successful in your career but feel lost or frustrated at home, this episode will help you begin parenting with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Mark and Adena mentioned their 5 week parenting coaching course called "Parenting on Purpose." If you are interested in that, reach out to either Mark or Adena. 

[email protected] or [email protected]

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People do not struggle with purpose because purpose is unattainable. They struggle because the thought of purpose can feel uncertain, overwhelming, and just out of reach.

In this episode, I sit down with Ingo Rauth for a deep conversation about why so many people long for meaning but never take the first step. We talk about how what feels lacking in your life may actually reveal what you are looking for, why changing jobs or relationships does not always solve the deeper issue, and why purpose is not just something to think about but something to experience.

We also talk about fear, midlife tension, internal alignment, soul searching, and the powerful shift that happens when you realize purpose may not be “out there” somewhere. It may already be showing up in the way you live, serve, and help people every day.

If you have ever felt stuck, disconnected, or unsure whether purpose is still possible for you, this conversation is for you. 

Here is Ingo's Linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingorauth/

If you would like more help from Adena and I, you can check out our free opportunities on our skool platform: https://www.skool.com/purpose-mastermind/about

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Most people want deeper relationships—but they’re not willing to be open.

In this episode, we talk about why so many people struggle to open up, how living closed off quietly damages your relationships, and what it actually looks like to become an open person.

Because the truth is simple: The quality of your relationships will never exceed your level of openness.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected in your marriage, distant from your kids, or surface-level in your friendships, this episode will help you understand why...and what to do about it.

You’ll learn:

•  Why people naturally stay closed off (fear, shame, and habit) 
•  How being closed impacts your relationships at home and in leadership 
•  Practical ways to begin opening up without feeling exposed or overwhelmed 
•  How openness connects directly to living with purpose 

You don’t need to become someone else.
 You just need to stop hiding and start being known.

👉 Want help discovering your purpose and living it out with people?
 Join our community on skool: https://www.skool.com/purpose-mastermind/about

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In this episode, I sit down with Marty Hoffman, host of the Kill Complacency podcast, for a real and organic conversation about purpose, intentionality, and why so many people drift through life.

We talk about why living on purpose is not a one-time decision, but a daily choice. We also explore why people often stay stuck in problems like complacency, addiction, discouragement, and unhealthy habits—not because they are weak, but because they don’t yet have something greater to live for.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• why purpose gives people strength to face their problems
• how complacency quietly steals marriages, health, and momentum
• the difference between focusing on your problem and focusing on your purpose
• why accountability works best when it points you toward purpose
• how community helps people stay intentional
• practical ways to stop drifting and start living with meaning

Marty also shares about his life, family, routines, and the message behind his podcast and upcoming book, Kill Complacency.

This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, tired, distracted, or ready to stop drifting and start living with greater purpose.

Here are links to connect with Marty:

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kill-complacency-how-to-start-living-the-life-god/id1734861612?i=1000753680066&l=ru

Website: https://www.killcomplacency.com/

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Friendship is often misunderstood among men. Many of us were raised to believe that strong men don’t need close friendships—that independence is strength and vulnerability is weakness. But the truth is, isolation slowly wears a man down.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of friendship for men and why real connection matters more than most of us realize. Friendship doesn’t happen through performance or pretending to have everything together. It happens when we are willing to be ourselves and allow others to get close enough to truly know us.

When we stop hiding and start living honestly with other people, something powerful happens. Trust grows. Encouragement grows. Real friendship begins to form.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to carry life alone, this conversation is for you.

In this episode Mark and Ken mentioned a book called "One Step to Freedom." This book is a quick read, and it's highly actionable. Here is a link: https://www.amazon.com/One-Step-Freedom-Leaving-Habit/dp/168573023X

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What happens when the dream you’ve chased your whole life suddenly ends?

In this episode, I sit down with a former Major League Baseball pitcher to talk about the transition from professional sports to everyday life. For years, his identity was built around the game—training, competing, and performing on the biggest stage in baseball. But like every athlete, there eventually came a day when the game was over.

We talk honestly about what that transition is like.

For many boys, sports are a central part of growing up. Practices, games, teammates, and competition shape their identity for years. But when the season of sports ends, many men are left asking an important question:

Now who am I?

In our conversation, we explore:

• What it’s really like to play professional baseball
• The emotional and identity challenges athletes face when their careers end
• Why so many men struggle with purpose after sports

Whether you played sports growing up or simply understand what it’s like when a major chapter of life closes, this conversation offers a powerful look at identity, transition, and discovering purpose in the next season of life.

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