The Vitalize Podcast

I can’t think of 2 words that better summarize the year that 2020 has been than mission impossible. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he discusses 5 vital ways we overcome adversity in our own lives so that we reach our fullest potential in this life!

There has been no escaping the sociopolitical firestorm that has been the year 2020. It’s left us all tired at the soul level and desperately wanting a break. The good news is, the story doesn’t end there! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he challenges us all to step up to the plate and band together to express real unity as we press forward for positive change!

We all take losses in life, but does losing make you a loser? If you’ve ever struggled in any area of your life, this episode is for you! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discuss the winning power of losing!

Many of us take better care of our material things than we do our hearts! Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life! Remember what goes in will always come out, so always remember to feed your soul food that encourages & uplifts the heart! ⁣⁣⁣Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he discusses how to do exactly that!

2020 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 2020 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 more things t...

Asleep at the Wheel audiobook is now available for your listening pleasure! Please enjoy this sample with Foreword recorded by my brother, mentor, & friend Trent Shelton as well as chapter 1, read by yours truly! If you enjoy the sample, & would like to purchase the audiobook, please email me @ mdblackspeaks@gmail.com or message me on Instagram @marcus_black for purchasing details. Thank you & enj...

Alright family! Enough is enough. We are divided on literally everything at the moment. Every major life event in the last 6 months has been politicized, & with it being an election year, it’s only going to get worse. Families are fighting with family, friends are hating friends, & neighbors are turning their backs on neighbors, it’s time we had a heart to heart! If you need a positive & uplifting...

Given the recent events, join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black for a real candid conversation on race in America! I haven’t spoken my heart on anything of this nature in years, BUT THAT MUST CHANGE NOW! When the history is told of how we replaced slavery and Jim Crow with mass incarceration unnecessary and unjustifiable use of force resulting in the disproportionate deaths of blac...

They are the best and the worst of creation, and we’ve all been hurt by people. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he seeks to bring insight on the complexity of people.

You asked and he delivered!!! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he journeys through the 2nd edition of the IG Chronicles to bring you hope & life!!

Hey you!! Yes you!! This is your Wakeup Call!! The greatest gift you have to offer is your presence in the present moment you find yourself in! ⁣Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses the best way to BE PRESENT in the moment & live & love life to your fullest ability!

These are unsettling times for us all. Navigating this pandemic will not be East, but together we can and will overcome! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses the best way to navigate this troublesome situation.

So often in life, we settle for what we feel we have to do rather than going after the things we truly love! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses the importance of doing what you love and loving what you do!

Life has a way of clouding our vision with chaos and confusion. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discuss 5 ways to remove the fog and attain clarity in your vision.

We all want to make the most of the lives we live. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses in a new creative way a few practical ways we can do exactly that.

We’ve all been guilty of settling for the familiarity of the comfort zone. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses practical ways to push yourself beyond the danger of the comfort zone! To listen to pt. 1, go to season 1, episode 6.

The world literally lost a legend and this tragedy has left a trail of grief in its wake. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses the best way to respond to this devastating news and the 10 Rules to having a mamba mentality.

We’ve all had problems that seem to stump us as we navigate this journey called life. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses the how thinking outside the box can lead you to success in 2020 and beyond!

We’ve all settled for less in one area or another in our life. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he challenges and inspires you to Dream bigger for your life in 2020 and beyond!

Happy New Year!! New year! New goals! Same mission! To build a life you love to live! If 2020 is going to be your best year yet, you need to join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks 7 vital choices you need to make in order to make this your best year yet!

If you haven’t been to church in a while, this episode is for you! Prepare to be encouraged! We’ve managed to make Christmas about everything other than what it should be; a celebration of the ultimate love story. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he gives a true Gospel message on the real reason we celebrate in this season. The birth of our Savior!

Sometimes, the best way to add to your life is by subtracting. In order to cleanse your life and grow to the next level, you must go through the difficult process of detoxing. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he’s gives you 3 vital areas of your life you must detox in order to build a life you love to live in 2020!

Many of us take better care of our material things than we do our hearts! Above all else, guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life! Remember what goes in will always come out, so join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses several ways to feed your soul food that encourages & uplifts the heart! ⁣

It’s here family! The countdown towards the new year has officially begun! In this week’s episode, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black discusses the importance of self-evaluation & goal setting as you prepare for the new year!

Unhappiness & unfulfillment are plaguing so many of us and robbing us of our loves. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks 5 vital C’s to taking back control of your life!