10,000 NOs

I got to sit down with New York Times Best Selling Author (“On the Edge - The Art of High Impact Leadership") and Captain of America’s First Female Everest Expedition, Alison Levine. Alison is also a highly sought after corporate speaker and has even served as a consultant to the US Military. Even the Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger, appointed her to be his Deputy Finance Director when he ra...

Do you always wait for others to give you permission before starting a new venture?  Are you always wondering, "what would have happened if I had just tried..."?  If you want permission to give a new venture a shot, from something tiny like a backyard project to as big as writing a book, listen to Matt's short story about trimming trees behind his house and the lesson that came with it...

Siri Lindley is a World Champion triathlete and one of the sport's most accomplished coaches. Siri was the No. 1 ranked triathlete in the ITU World Cup Series in 2001 & 2002 and won the 2001 World Championship. She has coached her athletes, including Ironman champion Miranda Carfrae, to Olympic medals and World Championships in both long - and short - course racing. In this episode we disc...

This is a re-release of an earlier Monday Morsel...After 15 interviews with uber-successful and articulate guests, I riff solo on what I've learned, what listeners are responding to, and where I plan to take 10,000 "No"s in the future. My conversation (with myself) includes: How my guests' courage to be vulnerable has helped many listeners with their own struggles, learning how to...

Mark Duplass is a man who wears many hats. He is an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer and Author along with his brother Jay Duplass. Mark managed to bridge the gap from Indies to a major Hollywood player. He's just been nominated for an Emmy for his role in the uber successful "The Morning Show" with Jennifer Anniston and Reese Witherspoon. Mark and I chat everything from collaborating...

Networking, it's one of those terms we toss around without fully understanding. This episode is a snippet of my producer and me talking about emails we received into the podcast. I hope that this episode gives you a little insight into the best way to approach any email, message or meeting with someone you'd like to build a professional relationship with. Monday Morsels are the short-form...

Sitting down with Jon Gordon, it became immediately apparent why he is trusted by Major League managers and players, asked to speak to NFL teams and sit down one on one with entire rosters of Pros to ensure that their minds are focused on the daunting tasks their jobs require. He is a force of positivity who doesn't just motivate but encourages with a warmth that few possess (he literally took...

Monday Morsels are the short-form companion to our Friday Interviews of 10,000 "No"s... brief riffs on the show's central topics & themes as food for thought to chew on throughout your week.  JOIN THE 10,000 NO's TRIBE   FOLLOW MATT   BOOKS & THINGS (INCLUDING PAST GUEST CREATIONS)   COACH WITH MATT     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do Hamilton the Musical, Memento, Boiler Room, Austin Powers all have in common...Powerhouse producer Jennifer Todd. Though she is incredibly humble when talking about her career she is largely responsible for some of our favourite films. Jennifer is a go getter, down to earth and an inspiration to any young women who are looking to get their start in the film industry. Show Notes are Availab...

Do you feel overly scattered? Or do you feel overly specialized, but fear that you only have one iron in the fire?  If you're in one of these camps, you might need to consider taking your top two or three skills and aligning them in a way where each one feeds the other.   Monday Morsels are the short-form companion to our Friday Interviews of 10,000 "No"s... brief riffs on the show&#39...

This week's guest Michelle Gauvin is a talent agent and owner of Performers Management in Vancouver, Canada. 23 years ago she began Performers Management with a baby on her knee, in a basement suite. During our conversation we also take a deep dive into the acting industry too, so to all our listeners who are young actors, Michelle's insights are invaluable. Her tenacity, and unbreakable s...

Seek like-minded folks who can push you, support you and encourage you. Find the right community for you to strengthen your resolve, sharpen your skills and reduce the chances of giving up on yourself. Monday Morsels are the short-form companion to our Friday Interviews of 10,000 "No"s... brief riffs on the show's central topics & themes as food for thought to chew on throughout yo...

ELEW is an innovative artist who began his career as a jazz pianist, performing alongside Wynton Marsalis and Elvin Jones. A decade into his career he re-imagined his style of music, fusing his piano skills with modern rock music – creating rock jazz. ELEW has a huge fanbase including celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Halle Berry, Terry Crews and the list goes on. What really came through to...

Have you checked a lot of the things off of your Life To-Do List but still feel like something's missing?  Does your life feel safe and protected, but not necessarily fully alive?  If your answer to those questions is No, that's great, but there's still probably room for improvement.  If the answer is Yes, consider going back to the root of your passion, dusting off some old dreams, an...

We are living in uncertain times. Anxiety and stress levels are high. Actor Josh Pais teaches you how to use acting principles to reduce your anxiety in times of crisis.   This is a shorter form episode, as I reached out to Josh on the fly. In addition to being a brilliant actor himself with a prolific list of credits, Josh runs a program called “Committed Impulse” where he teaches acting techniqu...

If you're a Dad, is every day perfect with your kids? Not if you're telling the truth. In this special Sunday Morsel for Father's Day, we learned that firsthand as all of the audio from Matt's Dad, and kids, was lost at the 11th hour. But the show must go on, and rerecords are allowed, even if they're brief and rushed. We hope you enjoy the wisdom about fatherhood from three ge...

I always talk about the fact that nothing is overnight. Dan Cortese could be seen to be an "overnight success". He had a successful career on MTV, a hilarious part on Seinfeld and is now releasing his new book. But listen to how he got there, the things he did to set himself up and give himself that opportunity.    Show Notes are Available on our Website Guest Links    Instagram: @dancorte...

Being "good enough" is something we all grapple with, whether it be in our personal lives or our work lives. In this episode Matt answers the questions of a listener who wrote an incredibly detailed letter into the show. As she asks questions about pursuing her goals to becoming an actor. Monday Morsels are the short-form companion to our Friday Interviews of 10,000 "No"s... brief...

This week’s episode was recorded before the events of the past two weeks and yet, like many of these conversations, applies to the current shift in culture. I interview John Porcelly, who has done everything from tour the world as a punk rocker to join a Yoga Ashram. We chat about why you shouldn’t judge others by their appearance, not going along with things just because “everyone else is doing i...

I certainly don't have the answers for everything that's happening right now. I acknowledge that it is a complex can of worms, I do believe that a great first step is for all of us to be better listeners.  And slower to judgment of "others".  Our previously scheduled Monday Morsel, about following your passion, will be rescheduled for mid-July.   Monday Morsels are the short-form c...

Out of respect for current events and a desire to amplify black voices I'd love to highlight a past conversation I had with my friend and fellow actor Kevin Daniels. In February 2018 Kevin and I sat down to chat about his journey in acting, as a gay, black man in a field that is inherently stacked against its willing applicants. I believe that Kevin's story, and the spirit in which he has...

Do you spend a ton of time searching for Triple A batteries and only realize you had a giant pack after you took a trip to the drug store to buy more?  Wouldn't you rather know where everything is in your house?  If you answered yes, you're not alone.  Luckily, home de-clutterer and breath coach, Lili Pettit did took over the pod today and she's got some organizational takeaways that w...

Kenny Loggins' career is embellished with many accolades, from Grammy's, Emmy's as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and a Golden Globe. He has written hit songs for films like Footloose, Top Gun, and Caddyshack. Though as always, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Kenny was humble, open, and raw in this chat, letting all of us into the inner world of an arti...

Are you completely in your head?  Constantly over-analyzing?  If you're looking for a way to change your state or get in touch with your emotional core, music is one of the most direct roots to get your there.  On the verge of bringing you Kenny Loggins, who was responsible for some of the biggest soundtrack hits of Matt's formative years, he riffs on the power of music in shaping our live...

If you're an actor or entrepreneur, or anyone who is looking to embrace the chaos and uncertainty of these times we find ourselves in right now then today’s conversation is perfect for you. Anthony Meindl is an acting teacher, with studios in 10 cities around the world, he was an actor first, he's directed 3 films, including Where We Go From Here . And he is the author of four books, inclu...