051: Mario Armstrong on Winning an Emmy and Never Settling
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
Release Date: 03/12/2019
076: Chauncey Zalkin On Culture, Creativity, and Being a Gen X Woman in Today’s World
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I am chatting with writer, 2x creative entrepreneur, and former multi-agency brand strategist . As a podcaster, Chauncey is also the host of the groundbreaking podcast , which is an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change. During our conversation, Chauncey and I discuss her overall Gen X journey as storyteller, creator, brand strategist, and entrepreneur. And also Chauncey shares personal and professional insights on navigating today’s world as a Gen X woman, particularly...
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075: Ebony Flake on Writing for ESSENCE and Creating a Career Path of Purpose
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
For this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of being joined by Business Journalist for What makes this conversation extra amazing is that Ebony graciously featured me in a story she wrote last year as a full-page profile for their annual Men’s print Issue. The story was titled “Gen X Leaders Are Dominating the C-Suite” and it featured insights on how the middle generation is now holding the keys to the boardrooms and shaping the future of work for everyone. Well, this episode is all about EBONY FLAKE, and her inspirational and...
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074: Stephen Bailey On Connecting All Leaders to Their Future Potential Through ExecOnline
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Stephen is the CEO and co-founder of a corporate training company that partners with the world’s top business schools to offer leadership development on demand to enterprise organizations. ExecOnline is on a mission to connect all leaders to their future potential by disrupting and democratizing corporate learning. Some of ExecOnline’s Partner schools include Stanford, Wharton, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, UVA Darden School of Business, Columbia, Duke, MIT-Sloan, Yale, and others. In this episode, Stephen and I unpack: ...
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073: Daisy Auger-Domínguez On Going From Burnout to Lighting a Path for Leading with More Joy
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am speaking with global leader, speaker, workplace strategist who is the author of the book With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to build high-performing teams and shift culture to drive performance without burning out. In this episode, Daisy and I discuss: Daisy’s inspirational professional journey to becoming a seasoned executive in media Daisy’s own personal experience and motivation that sparked...
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072: Ian Schafer On Building Ensemble with Issa Rae and the Impact of AI for Creators
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am welcoming back serial entrepreneur repeat and friend of the podcast, for another round of “Gen Xceptional” wisdom and inspiration. Ian is the President and Co-Founder of , a next-generation branded entertainment studio that he co-founded with acclaimed producer, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Issa Rae. Ensemble collaborates with brands, platforms, and publishers to produce and distribute epic content and activations that shape culture, engage audiences, and move product. Ian, Issa, and the team at Ensemble is on a mission to...
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071: Denise Hamilton on Being Indivisible and Why Now is the Time for Gen X to Shine
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a very special episode featuring an amazing “Gen Xceptional” chat with Denise is a nationally recognized Diversity & Inclusion leader, and is the Founder and CEO of , a digital learning platform for professional women. She is also the author of the bestselling book During this episode, Denise and I spent time unpacking her professional story, the timeless gems from her book, and also her passionate call-to-arms for Gen Xers! About Denise Hamilton Denise Hamilton is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people...
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070: Cate Luzio On Pivoting from Executive to Entrepreneur and Launching Luminary
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are back for another edition, featuring my conversation with —who is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies. And Cate is also one of the shining stars I previously featured in the on LinkedIn. About Cate Luzio Cate is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies, which she launched and self-funded in 2018. Luminary’s mission is to address the systemic...
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069: Tara Jaye Frank On Becoming a Waymaker and Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have yes…another Fireside Chat edition. And it’s with my good friend, the fabulous and phenomenal And we are going to be unpacking her latest and greatest book Which in my opinion Is a MUST READ for all workplace leaders today. Without question. About Tara Tara is an equity strategist, speaker, C-Suite advisor, and the President and CEO of TJF Career Modeling LLC — where she partners with executives to create learning experiences that advance critical culture and leadership goals. She is also the author of Prior to...
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068: Zephrine Hanson On Farming and Managing Your Mental Health at Midlife
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have a great and important conversation with Zephrine is a veteran, farmer, story amplifier, and the founder of , a suburban farming project that offers small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients that are lovingly grown and sustainably sourced. And she also happens to be a fellow member of LinkedIn’s inaugural cohort of its During this episode, Zephrine and I discuss her personal story — which includes a beginning career in the military, how she got into lavender farming, and her insights and advice on managing...
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067: Kim Alexis Newton On Hallmark, Quilting, and Why It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams
Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter
On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by the wonderful and amazing . Kim is a former corporate executive, quilt artist, board member, and also my fellow Vanderbilt Business School alumni! She is also one of the featured phenoms in the on LinkedIn. During this episode, Kim and I chat about her 20-plus years experience working for Hallmark Cards – which was her dream job coming out of business school. And also why and how she decided to leave corporate after many years to pursue her dreams of creating magic and meaningful impact with her art. About...
info_outlineFor this exciting episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion is joined by the one and only, Mario Armstrong, who is 2X Emmy Award winner, entrepreneur, podcaster, and the creator and host and the Never Settle Show.
During this value-packed conversation, Mario takes us along his journey from launching his career, elevating his entrepreneurial ventures alongside his wife, and also launching the first ever Facebook Watch show that has won an Emmy Award.
We also discuss chat about the challenges of entrepreneurship and the recommended solutions needed to make our dreams become a reality.
Mario Armstrong is a two time Emmy Award–winning talk show host, Digital Lifestyle Expert®, and a regular contributor on NBC’s TODAY show, CNN, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey, and Rachael Ray.
Mario is also the host of the Emmy winning Never Settle Show, the world’s first crowd-produced, live-streamed talk show with live participation from the in-studio & online audience.
Mario focuses on positivity, motivation, and tactical advice to inspire people to take action pursuing their personal and professional goals, dreams and passions. He is also a brand influencer, and a public speaker listed with Daymond John’s Shark Group Speaking Division.
His new daily podcast, entitled Wake Up and Level Up, kickstarts your day in under 5 minutes with a jolt of inspiration, advice and personal growth formulas.
When he’s not playing host, contributor, and expert, Mario is living a balanced life, playing husband and father, devouring sushi, meditating, adding to his metal lunchbox collection, and taking his “sneaker head” status to borderline obsessive levels.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Mario asked his wife Nicole to leave her corporate job to join him on his entrepreneurial journey
- What were the core entrepreneurial tenets that Mario and his wife embraced to encouraged them to keep going, and never settling during those times of struggle and uncertainty
- Hear the initial motivation and transformational moment that led to Mario launching the Never Settle Show, which is the very first Facebook Watch to win an Emmy Award.
- Why it is so critical to START, and not wait until something is perfect before you launch
- How passion, tenacity, and resilience are essential to achieving success and your dreams
- Why you should find something about your passion that gets you fired up to help you move forward
- Hear both Mario and Adrion’s affinity for the Rocky movies, and why Sylvester Stallone's story is a great inspiration for entrepreneurs and/or leaders
- And so much more!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Mario Armstrong’s website
- Wake Up and Level Up
- Mario Armstrong's Never Settle Show
- Mario’s 2019 Reflection Action Plan
- Mario on Instagram
- Mario on Twitter