The Vitalize Podcast

One of the greatest speakers of all time, & my personal mentor, Mr. Les Brown, delivered one of the most impactful speeches of all time in 1996 in front of a sold out crowd in the Georgia dome where he delivered his famous speech introducing the choosing your future framework! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks & expounds even further on the notion of cho...

“Sunny days… everybody LOVES them, but can you stand the rain? Storms will come. This we know for sure, but, CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN?” We all have times where the proverbial rains in our lives downpour on us, leaving us struggling to cope with the reality of our difficult circumstances! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he helps you build the strength and mental fortitude t...

We all have mountains to climb in this life. Sometimes, the mountains standing before us are so enormous that we feel they’re impossible to climb. This makes it easy for us to “wish them all away” but If we never had mountains to climb in this life, we’d never get to enjoy the miraculous views. Join your friendly neighborhood, Mr. Marcus Black, as he takes you on the adventure of a lifetime that h...

We’ve all had moments in life where we’ve felt like we can’t… Either because we’ve tried & failed, or more often than not, someone else placed their own personal limiting beliefs on us & we accepted them as our own truth! Either way… THATS A BOLD-FACED LIE!! No matter who told you that you can’t, they lied & you can tell them I said it!! Tap in with me, your friendly neighborhood host,...

As you may or may not know, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, returned to Vegas for the annual Cheer Choice Awards; this time as a nominee for multiple awards with his organization Generation Why and as an award presenter in the official show cast, and this experience was nothing short of mind-blowing in the best way! Join us for the official weekend recap, as well as a personal c...

Life is a journey filled with ups, downs, & all arounds! If we’re honest, we all have times where it gets so tough trying to find our way in this world that we get completely stuck and feel like throwing in the towel! The good news is, every life is an epic masterpiece of a story, and one bad chapter doesn’t define the book that is your life! You’re not defined by your past, and you’re not con...

Sometimes, life has a way of bringing you the greatest gifts through the people you least expect them from. That is precisely what happened in this instance. God blessed me to cross paths with one of the most extraordinary humans whom I can honestly say my life wouldn’t be the same without! Join me, your friendly host, as I unpack a story over 10 years in the making that led me to where I am today...

There are times in life where you get to experience moments in time that are truly mind blowing & priceless! Having an opportunity to catch living Legends, Drake & J.Cole on tour together definitely qualifies as one of those moments. Not only was this experience remarkable from start to finish, but it was also a testament to the strength, resilience, & mental fortitude they have displa...

Change. It’s often so much easier said than done, but in reality, everything is easier said than done because it takes no effort to say words. Real transformation requires action. That said, join your friendly neighborhood host Mr. Marcus Black as he gives you a blueprint to taking intentional steps & actions towards changing your entire life and making all your dreams come true! Because YOU C...

Sometimes, we get so consumed with watching what others are doing and comparing our chapter 1 to their chapter 10 that we lose sight of our own purpose on the planet. This causes us to rush into erratic and irrational decisions that only lead to chaos in our lives! It doesn’t have to be this way though! In sports, a coach will call a “play” that tells each player on the team what their responsibil...

The Man, The Myth & The Legend himself dropped in today for a powerful conversation about his BRAND NEW BOOK, “Protect Your Peace: 9 unapologetic principles for living in a chaotic world!” which just dropped today! In this episode, we delve into topics that reveal the thoughts of the man behind the legend! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he & Trent have an intima...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you saw Taylor Swift take the NFL & its entire fandom by storm. Some people loved it, & while others loathed it, but no matter where you stand, this phenomenon taught us several powerful life lessons to transform our lives in the pursuit of our own dreams! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks the 4 life changing lesso...

We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt lost or even stuck in this journey called life. The most difficult thing to do is continue to show up & give your all when all you see are locked doors and locked opportunities that hold you back from living the life you so desire! The good news is, there are keys for every lock & you’re not stuck where are you! You can have the life of your dreams! J...

In our brand new series where you pick the topic, imposter syndrome was requested by multiple worldchangers! Join our friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks this pivotal topic in a way you’ve never heard before! Because YOU CAN!

There’s no better time than New Years to create a monumental shift that changes your life forever, but so many never make shift happen because of being stuck in the same old rut! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he lights a fire in your soul to help propel you to achieving all of your dreams and goals! Because YOU CAN!

Tis the season to be jolly, but if that’s the case why does it not always feel that way? If you’re honest, sometimes this can feel like the most stressful time of the year due to all the pressure that comes with the holidays. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black in this raw & real inspirational chat about how to cope with the stressors and find peace in your life!

Transition: a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another. We all go through changes in this life, and learning the best way to navigate those seasons is pivotal to your overall success in life. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses him navigating his own transition and encourages you how to best navigate yours. Because YOU CAN!

MAJOR LIFE CHANGE ALERT: WE NEED YOUR HELP! You friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, has just accepted a new role with this incredible nonprofit organization that is fighting for the lives our future leaders of America! We are on the front lines tackling anti-bullying, suicide prevention, & helping our children discover & pursue their purpose. In order to make this move a reality,...

We’ve all heard the saying, “the struggle is real”. Maybe that’s what you feel at this exact moment. But a ok. You’re not alone! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he expresses a moment of personal vulnerability & how he pressing through & his you can too!! Because YOU CAN! ⁣⁣

2023 has been a monster, & we’re only halfway through it! The good news is, we’re only halfway through it! No one could’ve been prepared for the blows 2023 would through at us, but here we are still standing & ready to fight another day! It’s only halftime family! Time to adjust & go out with a bang this second half! As many things went wrong in the 1st half, there are as many if not m...

It’s HEREEEEE!!!!!! The launch of my wife’s first ever R&B album taking it back to the 90’s launched today!!!!! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he brings on his favorite guest ever; his bride Rachel Black as they not only discuss her brand new project, but also the importance to hardcore going after your goals and dreams in this life! Because YOU CAN! https://distrokid.c...

We all experience deep pain & trauma in this life, and these experiences often form the way we see the world around us. This week, we have a tremendously powerful guest! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, joined by Eddie & the JYM community as they share powerful testimonies to help you overcome the blocks holding you back from healing by creating new perspectives everyday! Be...

An ode to dreamers everywhere! A special episode live from EYA Denver 23! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he is joined by none other than Ashlee Fay Branstetter, his business partner & co-visionary of the Embrace Your Ambition traveling faith-based personal development conference! Because YOU CAN! ❤️ Social Media: @mblackspeaks Website: www. MBlackSpeaks.com Buy My Bo...

We all hit walls in our lives that hold us back from what we want to accomplish in this life! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he shares a geological lesson from the Grand Canyon on just how impactful persistence can be! Because YOU CAN! Social Media: @mblackspeaks Website: www. MBlackSpeaks.com Buy My Book: https://amzn.to/3XPebtC

We all have those parts of our lives that we just loathe and really don’t enjoy doing. Because of this, you could be tempted give less than your best effort in those areas. Maybe you’re not getting the results you desire so you minimize your effort because you’re not seeing the desired return in your investment. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he shares how a Chance enco...