The Mark Drager Show

On today's show, I talk about turning your traumatic and painful past into something that serves you and others; a superpower of sorts with Jason Sisneros. In this episode, Mark and Jason cover: -How to reframe painful moments from your past into something that serves you -Why everything that happens to us serves us, if we're willing to find the reason why -How Jason was able to go from an abusive childhood to homeless, to rebuilding his life as a successful entrepreneur, speaker and philanthropist.

I talk about trying and failing, time and again with ultramarathon runner and world record setter Zach Bitter. In this episode, Mark and Zach cover: -What went into setting the world records for the fastest 100-mile run and the furthest distance covered in a 12-hour run -What keeps him motivated as he cycles through preparation and failing -What he's learned from pushing himself to the limits

I speak with toy expert and podcaster Azhelle Wade about the ups, downs, and lessons learned as a creative entrepreneur. In this episode, Mark and Azhelle cover: -The lessons learned from leaving corporate to start your own business -Managing creative teams -How to stay focused as a creative -Why you need to use what you've got

I talk startup culture, venture capital, and the things no one tells you about starting and scaling companies with tech founder and CEO, Rand Fishkin. In this episode, Mark and Rand cover: - Myths about Silicon Valley and startup culture - Why a grow-at-all-cost strategy sets people up to fail -Why the release of Rand's book, Lost and Founder lead to potential lawsuits -What he got wrong at Moz and what he's hoping to get right at his new company SparkToro

I speak with entrepreneur, visionary, and disruptive brand builder - Simon Duffy. We talk about what it takes to start a disruptive brand, why so many entrepreneurs get stuck, and how to build a $100 million company.

I talk to "one of the most creative people in business" (Fast Company), "one of the most influential designers working today" (Graphic Design USA), and the host of the Design Matters Podcast, Debbie Millman. We talk about how the world's most creative people go about creating their lives - digging into creative anxiety, making mistakes, getting real, fighting fear, and how Barbra Streisand deals with crippling stage fright.

I talk to one of America's leading advisors for financial advisors. Yes, you read that right — the advisor for advisors, Scott Danner. We talk about why people need help managing money, how successful people think, and why money is key to financing your dreams.

I talk to the host of Growth Now Movement, Justin Schenck. Get this, Justin's been named a Top 8 Podcaster to watch by INC.com. He's also been called an "Icon of Influence." His podcast is a number one podcast In America with over 2mm downloads. He's had in-depth conversations with guests like Gabby Bernstein, Ed Mylett, Nicole Lapin, Dean Graziosi and hundreds more…

I talk to psychiatrist and author of the book, Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke. Anna Lembke is a practicing psychiatrist who also happens to be the Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University.

I talk to someone who has been called the "Toughest Woman Alive". Get this, as a teenager, she got obsessed with kickboxing and became a world champion. Leah then spent 9 years in the Israeli commandos and secret police - becoming a Krav Maga Instructor for their Elite Commandos. And then upon retiring, she got into cycling… and in 2005 after winning 9 of her first 11 races, she was involved in a horrific crash that left her hospitalized for two and a half months and she was told she would never walk without a cane… let alone get back on a bike… But if that wasn't enough, Leah recovered and started competing in the Race Across America (RAAM)... eventually winning the race having ridden 3000 miles, climbed 175,000 feet, crossed 12 states with a time of 11 days, three hours and three minutes… Now, if that's not someone who can teach us a never-give-up attitude, I don't know who can. Connect with Leah Goldstein on Instagram @goldstein_leah_ or at leahgoldstein.com.