

Get Authentic with Marques Ogden
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Get Authentic with Marques Ogden, this podcast delivers honest, unfiltered and real-time stories & knowledge with authenticity.Learn from Marques Ogden, a former NFL player who went from eight figures to $8.25/hour by not accepting responsibility for his role in failing his first entrepreneurial venture. Now, he's risen from the ashes to share his experiences and powerful story so others don't make the same mistake.Twice a week, he'll interview people ranging from celebrities, entrepreneurs, business professionals and athletes who've achieved the success they've always aspired to by living their lives with authenticity and vulnerability.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 19min
How To Create Your Authentic And Effective Tax Savings Strategy, with Tax Deferral Specialist Adam Ausloos!
Adam Ausloos is a Tax Deferral Specialist at DeferNow, helping both individuals and businesses save money while planning strategically for the future. He specializes in creating tax strategies that are not only effective but aligned with your long-term financial goals.
On this episode, Adam breaks down how to approach tax planning with clarity, confidence, and authenticity. He shares tips on deferring taxes, saving money, and making smart financial choices that protect your wealth without compromising your values.
To connect with Adam, visit http://defernow.com/About
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Nov 25, 2025 • 28min
How To Create Your Authentic Reality, with Reality Architect and Dimensional Fusion Specialist Wendy Paquette!
Wendy Paquette is a Reality Architect and Dimensional Fusion Specialist who helps people create lives that are aligned with their deepest purpose. She combines practical strategies with energetic tools to help clients break through limiting beliefs and fully step into the reality they want to live.
In this episode, Wendy shares insights on how to manifest your authentic life, create clarity in your goals, and design experiences that feel true to who you are. Whether you’re looking to shift your mindset, your career, or your personal life, Wendy provides a blueprint to make it happen.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 29min
The Power of Authentic Marketing That Connects With Your Target Audience, with Marketing Expert Lori Asbury!
Lori Asbury is the President and CEO of CMOco, a marketing agency known for helping brands tell their stories in ways that truly connect with their audience. She has spent years helping businesses, from small startups to established brands, create marketing that doesn’t just sell, but resonates.
In this episode, Lori dives into the art of authentic marketing and shares actionable strategies to build trust, engagement, and lasting connections with your customers. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your brand message feel real, impactful, and human, this conversation is for you.
To connect with Lori, visit cmoco.com (https://cmoco.com/)
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Nov 21, 2025 • 27min
A True Authentic Hero, with President of Call on Me Foundation James Jackson!
What defines a hero in today’s world, a title, a uniform, or a life of quiet service?
James Jackson, President of the Call On Me Foundation, reflects on his journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading a nonprofit that provides crucial support to the families of fallen veterans.
With a background in aviation ordnance and project management, James brings
discipline, empathy, and leadership to his foundation’s mission of care and remembrance.
This episode sheds light on the challenges faced by veteran families, the resilience born from service, and the beauty of giving back to those who’ve given everything.
Through his work, James proves that heroism is not defined by recognition, but by unwavering commitment to compassion and community.
Learn more about the foundation: thecallonmefoundation.com
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Nov 20, 2025 • 29min
How The Power of Prayer Can Authentically Unite The World, with Philanthropist Ed Lawrence!
Can prayer truly unite humanity across borders, beliefs, and backgrounds?
Ed Lawrence, founder of Prayers Unite the World, believes that it can, and he’s proving it through his global movement dedicated to collective prayer and compassion. In this thoughtful episode, Ed explores how intentional prayer can create a ripple effect of empathy, kindness, and hope in a time when division often dominates the conversation.
Listeners will hear powerful stories of faith and connection, individuals and communities brought together by shared intentions and heartfelt prayers. Ed’s work reminds us that spirituality, when
rooted in authenticity and openness, is not a matter of religion alone, but of shared humanity.
Learn more about the movement: prayersunitetheworld.org
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Nov 18, 2025 • 28min
Learn How To Authentically Build Your Business Empire and Structure with Critical Asset CEO Craig Caryl!”
How do you build a business that not only grows, but endures? Craig Caryl, Founder and CEO of Critical Asset, joins the conversation to discuss the
intersection of innovation, leadership, and structure in business development.
With decades of experience across multiple startups and his work leading Critical Asset, an intelligent infrastructure management platform, Craig brings a practical yet visionary perspective to sustainable growth.
In this episode, he shares the essential pillars for building an empire rooted in long-term success, from the value of adaptability to the importance of authenticity in leadership.Craig’s story exemplifies how true entrepreneurship lies not in rapid expansion alone, but in the ability to create systems, culture, and purpose that stand the test of time.
Learn more about Critical Asset: criticalasset.com
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Nov 17, 2025 • 26min
How To Be Your True Authentic Self, with Entrepreneur Olivia Chapman!
Olivia Chapman is the Co-Founder and CEO of IGC Coaching School, the first all-women, fully accredited, and fully virtual life coach certification program in the world. A single mom of two boys and a master of resilience, Olivia helps women overcome fear, rewrite their stories, and build lives rooted in purpose and profit..
She is the creator of the Six Figure Certified Curriculum and Podcast and has trained thousands of women to launch coaching businesses and live boldly…
To connect with Olivia go to @thelivchapman on Instagram!
Want to learn to get paid to coach?
Watch our free workshop here:
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Nov 14, 2025 • 31min
An Authentic Comeback From A Challenging Setback, with Curtis Malone!
Every great comeback begins with the courage to face the truth. In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Curtis Malone opens up about his journey through adversity, from setbacks that could have defined him to the redemption that redefined him.
Curtis shares how authenticity, humility, and perseverance helped him rise again, rebuild his life, and inspire others to do the same. His story is a testament that no matter how hard you fall, your comeback can be greater than your setback.
Learn more about Curtis at:
https://www.simonandschuster.com
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Nov 13, 2025 • 21min
How To Make An Authentic And Long Lasting Impact In The Community, with James Dean!
James Q. Dean is the Founder and CEO JD Financial Group and Assoicates . James is the 2023 recipient of the Community Impact Award (FINSECA Lamp Award) for the Financial Service Profession. His passion to impact the Community and the Financial Service Profession has been illustrated through the opportunity to Speak on National platforms. In 2022, James spoke Mainstage at the NAIC (National Association Insurance Commissioners) and graced the stage at the 2022 Advance Markets Conference in Washington D.C. James is the Co-Founder of BUILD “Blacks Uplifted in Leadership and Development” a National Life Group Community.
His goal is to increase the discrepancy in the financial service profession for Black advisors and their careers. The BUILD initiative was captured by INC magazine highlighting National Life Group as the leader in the Financial Service Profession in supporting Black Businesses.
Connect with James at, jdean@financialguide.com
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Nov 11, 2025 • 29min
How Authentic Relationships Are Key To Your Professional Success, with AVP at Verto Education Clark Brigger!
Success isn’t built in isolation, it’s built through relationships that are rooted in trust and authenticity. In this episode, Clark Brigger, AVP at Verto Education, shares how meaningful connections have shaped his career and leadership journey.
Clark opens up about the power of being genuine in every interaction, building professional networks that uplift, and creating a culture of respect and growth. Whether you’re starting out orleading a team, his insights will remind you that authenticity is the foundation of long-term
success.
Connect with Clark on LinkedIn:
linkedin.com/in/clarkbrigger
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