Beyond Stoicism: Hack your mind to get things done!
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
Release Date: 04/28/2025
Cultural Revival Mission: Tenacity, the Arts, and Rebirth
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this Voice of Growth episode, Manny Teran sits down with filmmaker, critic, and preservation leader Herb Stratford — the force behind the $14M restoration of Tucson’s Fox Theatre and the upcoming rebirth of the 1915 Teatro Carmen in Barrio Viejo. Herb explains why old theaters are more than pretty buildings: they’re where communities learned how to feel together. He talks about sneaking into the Fox as a young photographer, quitting his job to save it, and refusing to quit even when everyone told him it was taking too long. We dig into how you reopen a theater without erasing the...
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Beyond the Hype: Building Responsible AI
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
Manny sits down with Fire Mountain Labs CTO Josh Harguess to unpack what actually breaks in AI and how leaders can protect their teams, customers, and brand. From rogue chatbots to adversarial ML, from overreliance to shadow AI, Josh lays out a pragmatic plan: policy, council, RAG, red teaming, monitoring, and a real incident kill switch. They also explore why CAIO roles are emerging, what comes beyond agents, and how quantum might collide with AGI.
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Humanizing Your Job Hunt in the Age of AI
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores the evolving job market in the age of AI, where bots are increasingly dominating both sides of the hiring process. He discusses how automation is overwhelming hiring managers and job seekers alike, and why resumes alone are no longer enough. Instead, Manny offers a five-part strategy focused on human connection, proof-based portfolios, and intentional engagement to cut through the noise. With insights on mastering both message and medium, he empowers listeners to use AI as a tool—not a crutch—while leaning into authenticity.
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Heads Down, Eyes Up: Thriving Through Chaos with Stoic Clarity
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, Manny Teran explores how entrepreneurs and leaders can strike harmony between consistency and adaptability in a volatile world. Drawing on Stoic philosophy, he introduces the "dual lens" approach—balancing inner discipline with outer strategic awareness. Manny also highlights five iconic companies (GM, FedEx, Microsoft, Airbnb, and Tesla) that launched or thrived during global turmoil by embodying courage, clarity, and long-term vision. The episode closes with self-reflective questions to help listeners stay grounded, relevant, and resilient through...
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Break the Ice: Overcoming the Hidden Forces That Keep You from Starting
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran dives into the universal struggle of starting—why we hesitate even when we have big dreams and bold plans. Drawing from Stoic philosophy, personal anecdotes, and real-life examples from entrepreneurs like Sarah Blakely and Howard Schultz, Manny explores the internal barriers of excuses, fear, ego, and perfectionism. He shares practical tools like clarity, constraint-driven sprints, and committed follow-through to help listeners build unstoppable momentum. Whether you're launching a business, a project, or a personal transformation,...
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Field of Dreams: Gerhard de Beer on Reinvention, Risk & Resilience
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
From the NFL to Cutting-Edge Sports Tech | Gerhard de Beer on Innovation & Resilience Gerhard de Beer’s story is one of bold reinvention. In this episode, the former NFL lineman shares how he transitioned from elite athlete to real estate investor and founder of DigiWrist—a company changing the future of play-calling in sports. 🏈 How sports prepared him for business 📈 Real estate strategies that scale 📡 The revolutionary tech behind DigiWrist 💡 Lessons in leadership, faith, and growth
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Welcome Home: Stoicism, Stillness & the Power of Moving On
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this deeply personal episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran unpacks the hidden emotional layers of moving into a new home—a process that ranks among life’s most stressful experiences. Through the lens of Stoic wisdom and modern psychological research, he reveals how moving is not just a logistical task but a spiritual and identity-level shift. Drawing from the teachings of Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus, Manny offers a Stoic framework for approaching the emotional turbulence of change. He highlights how moving can surface identity loss, decision fatigue, and grief,...
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The Little Things That Built It All: A Conversation with Shawn Campbell
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, host Manny Teran welcomes acclaimed author and marketing expert Shawn Campbell to share his entrepreneurial journey. Shawn dives into the pivotal moments and lessons learned from years of building businesses and adapting to change. The conversation touches on the value of reinvention, the evolution of marketing, and how seemingly small decisions often shape the biggest outcomes. Listeners gain insight into how resilience and curiosity fuel long-term success.
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The Stillness Series- Part 4: Tools to Recharge and Refocus
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this final episode of The Stillness Series, Manny Teran shares how stillness helped him through one of the hardest seasons of his life. He offers four powerful tools—solitude, nature, digital breaks, and reflection—to help you reset and sharpen your focus. These practical strategies are designed for high achievers who need to recharge without losing momentum. Stillness isn't retreat—it's preparation for your next leap.
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The Stillness Series- Part 3: The Hidden Power Behind Free Flow Thinking
The Voice of Growth Podcast - Mastering the Mind and Market
In this third episode of the Stillness Series, we explore the power of free flow thinking and its connection to breakthrough insights in business and life. We explain the difference between focused and diffuse thinking, urging listeners to deliberately create space for mental stillness. Through personal stories, scientific research, and team-based applications, Manny shows how moments of rest can unlock strategic clarity and performance. Stillness isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about preparing the mind for the next powerful move.
info_outlineMost leaders think willpower is the key to achieving goals.
But what if the real power comes from alignment — aligning your habits, your environment, and even your subconscious mind?
In this episode of The Profectory Podcast, we explore:
- Why stoicism alone isn’t enough
- James Clear's 4 Laws of Behavior Change
- Chase Hughes' methods for subconscious alignment
- Why identity shapes action more than motivation ever could
- How to build habits that your subconscious mind actually wants to keep
This is goal-setting at the leadership level — the intersection of discipline, environment design, emotional clarity, and internal alignment. If you're a founder, executive, or entrepreneur trying to close the gap between who you are and who you're becoming — this episode is for you.
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