Living The Red Life

Cait Casey, an inspiring woman of power and the CEO of Urban Homesteadings. Listen in as Cait shares her profound journey from military service to motherhood, revealing how she turned personal trauma into triumph through entrepreneurship. This episode offers a compelling narrative of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment for women from all walks of life.The conversation delves into Cait's military background and her subsequent struggle with severe birth trauma following the birth of her twins. Keywords like "resilience," "transformation," and "community" weave through the discussion as Cait recounts how she discovered her passion for baking and sustainable food practices. Cait emerged from adversity to build Urban Homesteadings, an enterprise that emphasizes community support and a return to basics through local farming and healthier food choices. Her emphasis on forging new paths and advocating for women's empowerment forms the backbone of this insightful episode.Key Takeaways:Resilience and Renewal: Cait Casey's journey from a military career to overcoming birth trauma highlights the power of resilience and the possibility of renewal in the face of adversity.Empowering Women: Cait is a vocal advocate for women's empowerment, urging women to reclaim their personal power and challenge societal norms.Community and Sustainability: Urban Homesteadings embodies Casey's mission to promote community support and sustainable living through locally-sourced, healthy foods.The Value of Self-Advocacy: Cait emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, particularly for first-time mothers navigating complex healthcare systems.Balancing Career and Family: Cait’s story is a testament to successfully balancing professional ambitions with family life, redefining traditional roles and expectations.Notable Quotes:"The human experience can be very confusing. On one side of it, you're blessed with children, life, new love, and then on the other side, you're tested again.""You can't be anything for anybody until you show up for yourself.""I can be successful without holding myself to society's standards.""There's a power that comes from being a woman that no one can give you. It is organic.""We all have power. I think we just. It's taken, and then this shift happens where we start giving it up."Connect with Cait Casey:WebsiteConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Russell Brunson, a legendary marketer and entrepreneur, offers listeners a journey through Russell's inspiring story, starting from his early days of discovering online business ventures to co-founding the revolutionary ClickFunnels. Learn how Russell’s passion and dedication to developing entrepreneurs made ClickFunnels a significant game-changer in the digital marketing landscape.In this enriching episode, Russell Brunson shares invaluable insights into the elements of successful marketing funnels, entrepreneurial perseverance, and fostering community engagement. Delving into the DNA of thousands of successful offers, Russell provides a roadmap for increasing conversion rates and mastering the art of upselling. Learn about "OfferLab," his latest venture to revitalize collaborative marketing efforts. Through enriching dialogues, discover how Bruno’s life experiences shape his current endeavors and what the future holds for this visionary entrepreneur. Whether you are a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned marketer, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge from one of the industry's foremost experts.Key Takeaways:Discover the journey of Russell Brunson from selling potato gun DVDs to founding the billion-dollar company ClickFunnels.Understanding the anatomy of a successful funnel through solid conversion strategies and effective upselling techniques.Explore the concept of "OfferLab" as a transformative platform for affiliate marketing and entrepreneurial collaboration.Insights into scaling a business effectively by incorporating vital operations and HR functionalities.Emphasizing the balance between personal life and entrepreneurial success as key to sustainable longevity in business.Notable Quotes:"No success can compensate for failure in the home." — Russell Brunson"The first time that somebody pays you for something you made, you're like a stranger on the Internet." — Russell Brunson"Developing entrepreneurs...they're my people, so I love to serve." — Russell Brunson"Enjoy the journey more along the way." — Russell Brunson"It's fun watching people...making insane amounts of money." — Russell Brunson.Connect with Russell Brunson:InstagramFacebookYoutubeWebsiteClickFunnelsConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Dolph Lundgren is a renowned Swedish actor, director, producer, and now entrepreneur. He is celebrated for his iconic role as Ivan Drago in "Rocky IV" and has become synonymous with blockbuster action films like "The Expendables," "Aquaman," and "Creed." With a rare mix of intellectual rigor in chemical engineering and mastery in martial arts, Dolph’s path from academia to Hollywood is as remarkable as his screen presence. A true Hollywood heavyweight. A living legend.In this riveting episode, Dolph Lundgren opens up about both his legendary film career and his bold leap into entrepreneurship. Known worldwide for his role as Ivan Drago, he shares the remarkable journey from Sweden to global stardom and, ultimately, to founding Hard Cut Vodka. We dive into the lessons Dolph has learned while transitioning into the business world, revealing the strategies that have fueled his success both on-screen and in the entrepreneurial arena.This conversation unpacks Dolph’s evolution from the structured discipline of chemical engineering to the unpredictable world of Hollywood and business. He reflects on the risks of leaving a full scholarship at MIT to pursue acting, the highs and lows of life in film, and the resilience it takes to keep pushing forward. With themes of perseverance, passion, and reinvention, this episode offers a powerful look into Dolph’s life philosophy — and how it drives his entrepreneurial vision today.Key Takeaways:Dolph Lundgren's transition from engineering to acting highlights the courage needed to pursue one's true passion over a conventional, safe path.The journey to success is not linear; facing and overcoming challenges define growth and achievement in both film and business.Perseverance and adaptability are crucial traits, whether dealing with the high stakes of Hollywood or the intricacies of entrepreneurship.Dolph views life as an adventure, advocating for believing in oneself and constantly pushing forward through life's hurdles.Building a business, like filmmaking, requires a combination of creativity, motivation, and resilience amid regulatory and operational challenges.Notable Quotes:"It's a struggle. Every day is a struggle. You know, you have to get up in the morning and you have to face, you know, eight bad moments and then hopefully, you know, 10 great moments.""Life is short, and you have to get the most out of it... I wanted to follow my passion.""When the going gets really rough and you have no help, and it's up to yourself, and you think you're not going to make it, that's when you have to push through.""I think the perseverance, something I brought along, I think also working with people and trying to motivate people, being creative as well.""That's the gift I had—to be able to make people feel better or try to give them something and... enlighten their lives."Connect with Dolph Lundgren:InstagramIMDBHardCutVodkaConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Shannon Christian, founder and president of Shannon’s Auto Body Collision Repair Shop, turned a childhood passion for cars into a thriving business recognized for its integrity, safety, and precision. From painting Matchbox cars as a kid to mastering meticulous crafts like lawn care and dining service, Shannon developed an eye for detail that now defines his approach to automotive and marine repairs. Shannon shares how his shop stays at the forefront of a rapidly evolving industry by using OEM parts, proper procedures, and highly trained technicians. He reflects on the entrepreneurial challenges of growing a reputable repair business while emphasizing the importance of customer service, safety, and community trust. Through his insights, listeners gain valuable lessons on what it takes to run a high-standard auto repair shop, as well as thought-provoking ideas about sustaining growth in an increasingly complex industry.Key Takeaways:Passion for Quality: Shannon Christian underscores the importance of integrity in car repairs, emphasizing that doing it right is essential, even when no one's watching.Importance of Customer Trust: Building trust with detailed explanations and delivering quality service is central to maintaining a loyal customer base.Modern Auto Repair Complexities: Cars now have more parts and technology, requiring advanced skills and precise approaches; Shannon emphasizes the significance of OEM parts and proper certification.Learning and Adaptability: Shannon's story showcases the importance of constant learning and adapting, both about oneself and the evolving industry standards.Sustainable Business Growth: Shannon illustrates how adhering to high standards and embracing customer-focused values can lead to enduring success and multi-generational customer loyalty.Connect with Shannon Christian:WebsiteInstagramFacebookConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Kurt Angle. Known for his laser-focused determination, Kurt discusses how he overcame significant adversity, including winning an Olympic gold medal with a broken neck and reinventing himself from an amateur wrestling champion to a professional wrestling superstar. Rudy guides listeners through Kurt's strategic mindset, emphasizing the unwavering dedication necessary to achieve greatness.Kurt Angle's life, filled with both monumental successes and challenging setbacks, serves as a testament to perseverance and adaptation. From turning down a lucrative WWE contract to ultimately dominating the wrestling entertainment world, Kurt exemplifies the relentless pursuit of dreams. His stories are not only about overcoming physical impairments but also about breaking into new arenas and leaving a legacy. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom, detailing Kurt's transition to Hollywood, the demands of intense training, and his current passion as a committed husband and father.Key Takeaways:Relentless Determination: Kurt's journey illustrates the power of never giving up, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges, like winning an Olympic gold with a broken neck.Adaptation and Reinvention: Moving from amateur wrestling to WWE required Kurt to unlearn old habits and embrace a completely new form of entertainment.Importance of Consistent Effort: Success hinges on everyday discipline and exhausting training routines that set one apart from the competition.Handling Failures: Kurt emphasizes learning from failures and how they shape eventual success.Family and Personal Growth: Post-retirement, Kurt found immense satisfaction and personal growth through his role as a family man.Notable Quotes:"I was so laser focused on the Olympics that nothing else mattered.”"Knowing that having to have to attain an Olympic gold medal... I knew I had to work extremely hard.”"I wasn't going to let anything or anyone ruin that goal.”"I never dreamed about doing it, but was like, wow, I'm succeeding at something that I never thought I'd ever do.”"Whether you fail or succeed, as long as you try,Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Preston Rutherford is a renowned brand product owner, co-founder, and entrepreneurial expert known for his role in establishing Chubbies, a successful consumer brand famous for its colorful, casual men's shorts. With a strong background in brand development and digital marketing, Preston played a key role in growing Chubbies from a startup to a public company with a $100 million run rate. Today, he continues to influence the entrepreneurial landscape with new ventures and insights into brand-building strategies.With an emphasis on entrepreneurship, Preston and Rudy discuss the trials and triumphs faced during Chubbies' growth, from initial inception to a public company. Key topics include the importance of standing out in a crowded market, maintaining authenticity, and navigating the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape. The conversation also touches on personal insights about overcoming startup challenges, focusing on one's strengths, and making strategic business decisions. This dialogue is a must-listen for entrepreneurs seeking to build impactful brands with sustainable growth.Key Takeaways:Embrace differentiation to stand out in the marketplace; commoditized products can succeed with the right brand story and creative marketing.User-generated content can be a powerful tool for creating authentic brand engagement and fostering a sense of community with customers.The journey of entrepreneurship is fraught with challenges, but persistence and focusing on core strengths can lead to eventual success.Understanding the balance between generating demand and capturing demand is crucial for brand longevity.Collaboration and strategic partnerships, including offering equity, can be essential for acquiring the top talent needed to scale a growing business.Notable Quotes:"Everyone doesn't have to be exceptional at the best thing." — Preston Rutherford"You just have to be in the arena, constantly doing it and trying to learn." — Preston Rutherford"The opposite of apathy is memorable content; don't focus too much on pleasing everyone." — Preston Rutherford"If you're not good at it, hire, pay the money, and find the good people to do it." — Rudy Mawer"The true enemy in business is apathy, not people disliking what you do." — Preston RutherfordResources:marathondataco.comPreston Rutherford - Linkedin & XConnect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Brianna Banks, the determined co-founder of WakenBakery. From a life-altering injury to establishing a flourishing cannabis-infused coffee and bakery enterprise, Brianna shares her journey of resilience and innovation. Listeners will delve into how a personal health crisis led her to discover the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, which sparked the inception of her unique business model designed to normalize and legalize cannabis consumption. This episode is not only about entrepreneurship but also sheds light on the societal impact of cannabis legalization and its role as an alternative to pharmaceuticals.Brianna Banks’ story is a testament to perseverance and creativity in transforming personal challenges into opportunities. Through her venture, WakenBakery, she advocates for the normalization of cannabis use and its monumental benefits. Operating in a highly regulated industry, Brianna discusses her strategic approach to navigating ever-changing laws and maintaining the essence of her brand across different locations. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business owners alike, showcasing the power of relentless positivity and visionary thinking in creating groundbreaking businesses.Key Takeaways:Brianna Banks turned her personal struggle with spinal injury and reliance on cannabis for pain relief into a successful business, aiming to destigmatize and normalize cannabis use.WakenBakery provides a welcoming space for a diverse clientele, offering a variety of cannabis-infused products such as coffee, tea, lemonade, and baked goods.The challenges of operating in the cannabis industry include navigating complex legal regulations and consistently rebranding to comply with state laws.Brianna’s resilience and commitment to innovation highlight the importance of positive affirmations and persistence in entrepreneurship.The potential benefits of cannabis as an alternative to pharmaceuticals in treating various conditions, showcasing personal testimonials of its impact on health and well-being.Notable Quotes:"I am building a safe space for everybody to come to. No. 21, to whatever age that might be, doctor to the janitor.""I push myself sometimes beyond what I think my limit is, and it has made me stronger and a better person and made the business better, too.""It's definitely an alternative. The whole point we have mojitos that are just infused with THC instead of alcohol.""If you just keep going...it is just as easy to think about the negative as it is to think about the positive."Connect with Brianna:https://www.wakenbakery.net/about-us/

Whitney Jones is a trailblazer in the fitness world, best known for winning the prestigious Ms. Olympia title three times—a feat made even more remarkable by her unconventional start at age 34. As the first mother to ever win an Olympia title, Whitney redefines what's possible in competitive bodybuilding. Her journey includes overcoming 18 surgeries, including a broken neck, while building a thriving career as an athlete, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and dedicated mom. Through it all, she’s remained focused on empowering others with her mindset of grit, purpose, and possibility.Whitney opens up about the mental and physical resilience it takes to succeed after severe injuries, why competing against yourself is more powerful than seeking validation, and how motherhood became a superpower—not a setback. She also shares how she transitioned from the advertising world to owning a gym, building a brand, and inspiring youth through fitness and self-belief.Key TakeawaysWinning While Broken: Whitney shares how resilience and mindset—not physical perfection—are what separate champions.Motherhood & Muscle: As the first mom to win an Olympia title, Whitney proves motherhood can fuel, not hinder, greatness.From Corporate to Coach: Her leap from ad agency life to gym ownership highlights the power of following passion over comfort.Inspiring the Next Generation: Whitney is committed to empowering youth, helping them break past limitations and rewrite their own stories.The Power of Visualization: Learn how visual learning and inner dialogue have been essential tools in Whitney’s evolution as both an athlete and person.Notable Quotes"If you look at everything on paper, I should have never been a pro athlete. I should have never qualified for Olympia.""I didn’t compete to impress the judges—I competed to conquer myself.""What sets champions apart is that they’ve learned how to win even when broken.""At the end of the day, I had to answer to myself. That’s what pushed me harder.""Why not be everything you dream to be—without limits?"Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter

Tiana Zang, a dynamic and authentic connector of people, has transitioned from a 20-year career in hospice and palliative care to the realm of clinical matchmaking. With a passion rooted in her personal experiences, she co-founded a matchmaking venture, My Mindful Match, alongside her cousin and best friend, Marnie Zang Catalaro. Tiana's professional journey is marked by her commitment to helping others through genuine connections, underpinned by core values and the Big 5 personality traits model.The episode dives into how loneliness, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has reshaped social interactions and dating. Tiana discusses how traditional and app-based matchmaking methods are often superficial, leading her and her cousin to establish My Mindful Match—an initiative dedicated to connecting people through shared core values and authentic personalities.Rey and Tiana dissect the intricacies of matchmaking, the importance of authenticity, and the pitfalls of today's dating app culture. The discussion highlights how My Mindful Match stands apart by providing a clinically informed, values-driven approach to finding love. Moreover, the conversation unfolds Tiana's journey from a fulfilling career in hospice care to matchmaking, underscoring the significance of reinventing oneself and embracing authenticity both in personal and professional realms.Key Takeaways:Clinical Matchmaking Approach: My Mindful Match focuses on matching individuals based on core values and the Big 5 personality traits, stepping away from superficial matchmaking.The Importance of Authenticity: Authenticity in dating is crucial; pretending to be someone you're not sets the foundation for failure.Evolution of Loneliness: The pandemic has transformed social dynamics, highlighting the dangers of loneliness and misinformation in dating apps.Manifestation with Action: Manifestation must be complemented with actionable steps to achieve personal and relationship goals.Reinventing Self: Tiana shares how reinventing oneself through self-care and introspection can lead to personal growth and better relationship dynamics.Notable Quotes:"Loneliness is so dangerous." – Tiana Zang"Healthy whole people find healthy whole people." – Tiana Zang"Photos matter. Do not use a photo that is 15 years old because you've just broken the trust." – Tiana Zang"Manifestation plus action... You can imagine your partner, but if you sit on the couch and do nothing, it's not going to happen." – Tiana Zang"I was the hospice lady for 20 years, and I took the time... to reinvent myself." – Tiana ZangConnect with Tiana Zang:FB & TikTok - Tiana ZangIG - TianamfzangMymindfulmatch.com

Aaron Elton, a pioneer in sustainable business devoted to combating deforestation. With earnest passion and innovative approaches, Elton recounts his journey from a career in cinematography to spearheading a global vision for environmental restoration. Addressing extinction-level impacts of deforestation, Elton's iteration reveals how his revolutionary methods aim to revive our natural world, while simultaneously presenting lucrative opportunities through commerce.Elton discusses the significance of tropical forests, elucidating their role in housing over 80% of terrestrial genomes. He emphasizes how leveraging the Moringa tree, known for its resilience and potent health benefits, can serve as a keystone in reversing ecological damage while contributing to human health. His dedication towards building ethical businesses to support these efforts is evidenced by his strategic move into the herbal medicine market. Elton's narrative unveils a potential paradigm shift, accentuating how intentional consumer choices and informed business practices could foster a more sustainable future.Key Takeaways:Aaron Elton transformed from a cinematographer to an eco-conscious entrepreneur focused on healing the planet through business-driven reforestation strategies.The tropical forests, critical for preserving land-based genetics, are under threat, making Aaron’s mission to restore them pressing and crucial.Moringa trees, central to Elton's vision, offer powerful antioxidant properties and serve as a pioneer species resilient to harsh environmental conditions.Investments in rural communities and conscious consumerism are pivotal avenues through which deforestation can be countered and sustainably transformed into profitable enterprises.Elton's methodologies illustrate how integrating earth repair sciences into commerce could effectively tackle global malnutrition, poverty, and ecological degradation.Notable Quotes:"The fate of our environment is entirely within our control.""As we destroy these forest ecologies, we're wiping out species off the face of the earth.""What I say to people is I just educate them, I teach them. And that has a major, major impact.""Through commerce and through ethical purchasing power, we can reverse deforestation.""I've been falling down that rabbit hole for the last 14 years and I'm still discovering new stuff about the Moringa plant every day."Connect with Aaron Elton:Linkedin - Aaron (H.E. Ambassador Dr.) Elton Connect with Rudy Mawer:LinkedInInstagramFacebookTwitter