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Life is a journey filled with many amazing mountain highs and incredible valley lows. While beautiful, it can also be difficult to navigate the adversities we face on a daily basis.
Join Marcus Black, a former pastor and current urban missionary, weekly as he aims to flood the world with inspiration, motivation, affirmation, & application to give you all the tools necessary to take back control of your life and set you on your path to purpose and fulfillment!
If you’re tired of going through the motions or simply just need some encouragement along the way, The Vitalize Podcast is for you!
Join Marcus Black, a former pastor and current urban missionary, weekly as he aims to flood the world with inspiration, motivation, affirmation, & application to give you all the tools necessary to take back control of your life and set you on your path to purpose and fulfillment!
If you’re tired of going through the motions or simply just need some encouragement along the way, The Vitalize Podcast is for you!
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Welcome to the Vitalize Podcast! I’m your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, and in this episode, we’re diving into the heart of what it means to spread cheer, love, and positivity. We explore the incredible mission of Spread the Cheer USA, an organization making a real impact by bringing hope, joy, and tangible support to those in need.
Learn about their amazing initiatives, including the Cheer Choice Awards, which celebrate creators using their platforms to inspire and uplift. I share my personal journey with this organization, how it reignited my purpose, and how you can get involved—whether by voting, donating, or simply sharing their mission.
Let’s spread cheer together, because YOU CAN!
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!
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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! Because YOU CAN!
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Are you chasing success? Or, are you walking in significance? Is there a difference? Have you decided to walk unapologetically in your calling? Do you even know what that is? If these questions made you stop & ponder, this is precisely why you should join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black & his legendary guest, the hype man of hope, Mr. Les Thomas Sr. for a profoundly powerful conversation on all of the above. This is only the 2nd time in 5 seasons that we’ve had a guest on the show, so be sure to tap in to get the hype, hope, inspiration, motivation, & clarity you need to achieve success on your journey! Because YOU CAN!
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 give you the secret action to changing your entire life! Because YOU CAN!
As I kid, I ALWAYS used to chase birds! Everyday I chased those birds, & although I never caught one, I never stopped trying! Who knew all these years later I would still be chasing birds. You see, those birds represented the impossible dream! What is that impossible thing you’ve been wanting to achieve? Join me, Your friendly neighborhood host Mr. Marcus Black, & I encourage you to remember how to dream again, and Never STOP CHASING BIRDS! Because YOU CAN!
The more you Go, the more Know. & The more you Know, the more you GROW!! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses exactly how this simple formula can help you build a life you love living! Because YOU CAN!!
We all have massive seeds of greatness planted into us at birth, but we often settle for less than what we desire & deserve due to the adversities we face in life. That stops today though! You owe you to go for it and to prove to yourself that you can make your dreams a reality! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he challenges you to show up for yourself! Because YOU CAN!
There are a plethora of definitions of the word success. As a matter of fact, if you ask 100 people, you’ll likely get 100 different answers. Nevertheless, whatever your definition, once you experience success, you can never un-experience it! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he encourages you to go be your great & taste success! Because YOU CAN!
We’ve all said it! We’ve all played that incredible childhood game “hide & seek” and when our turn came to count and go on a scavenger hunt for our friends, we yelled the infamous line, “Ready or Not… Here I come”! Today, we’re going to make a subtle shift to that battle cry that will change your life forever if you fully listen and take heed to this powerful message! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks precisely how to make this shift in order to achieve your next level! Because YOU CAN!
Keith Lee. A name you may or may not know. But just know… that if you don’t know about this incredible vessel of a human, in the words of the great comedic philosopher, Mr. Kevin Hart, “YOU GONE LEARN TODAY!”
In this episode, join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unpacks the “Keith Lee Effect” & the power his example has to transform your life as well.
The last few years have been nothing short of a Stephen King Sci-fi thriller, and if we’re honest, it’s left us all searching for a new normal! That’s precisely why you should your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as we embark on an honest & authentic journey of personal growth and development, heart & soul healing, and the practical steps needed to help you level up in every area of your life in 2023 & beyond! Because YOU CAN!
This is it family! Your time is now! Join me, your friendly neighborhood host as I empower you to step into & fully own your greatness! Because YOU CAN!
Time is an eternal constant & a fact of life! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he impacts a recent tragedy & how to show up & maximize your life in spite of your circumstances!
This is a story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down! I’d like to take a minute, just sit right there! I’ll tell you how I made the choice that led me to living my dreams & how you can live yours too! Because YOU CAN!
Ayyyyeeeee YOOOO!!!! What up family! It’s been a while since I’ve been with you all, but season 4 is back with all the energy, life, live, & wisdom come come to love this podcast for but this time, we’re going EVEN BIGGER! Join yours truly, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as I update you on ALL the incredible things that have been going on & what you have to look forward to this season!
I’M BACKKKKKKKK!!! What up family!!! Did you miss me??? If you did, screenshot you listening to this episode & tag me on ig @mblackspeaks. Join me, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as I unpack what I’ve been up too since our last episode & a POWERFUL message on gratitude as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving!!
“MAN!!! When it takes you two whole weeks to gather your thoughts from one of the most memorable & heartwarming experiences of a lifetime, & you STILL HAVE NO WORDS!! The Embrace Your Ambition conference was EVERYTHING I dreamed & more!! Sooo many amazing humans in one place!! All I know is, thanks to the diligence, hard work, vision, & loving heart of my friend & NOW partner Mrs. Ashlee Fay Branstetter, many lives were forever changed including mine! If you’d like to experience what can only be described as revolutionary breakthrough for yourself, join me, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as I unpack just why you should secure your spot in Dallas! Because YOU CAN!!! 💪🏽💯🙌🏽❤️
I struggled with crippling anxiety for most of my life, & it was a recurring nightmare that haunted me on a near daily basis. Just recently, I noticed I hadn’t had an attack in 6 months when I used to have them daily! Join me, your friendly neighborhood host, as I discuss the revelations received as to what has changed & how you can change too!
There isn’t one right path to success on your journey called life! You have to choose your path & go build the life you love! Join your friendly neighborhood host Mr. Marcus Black as he discusses the insights gained from navigating which path to choose!
Every hero’s journey has has a humble beginning & a heroic end, but the real magic happens in the middle along the way on your journey. Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses three vital lessons learned “in the middle”!
“You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream” - C.S. Lewis - And “If you can dream it, you can do it”! 2020 robbed us of a lot! It robbed us of our peace! Our joy! Our relationships! Our dreams! Well my friends, IT’S TIME TO DREAM AGAIN!! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses 3 Vital Steps to achieving your wildest dreams!
Season 3 is OFFICIALLY HERE!!! The nightmare that was 2020 has officially come & gone and has left many of us in its wake wondering how to pick up the pieces. If you’ve struggled with inspiration or motivation in any area of your life, DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses 4 ways to build the life you love to live in 2021 & beyond!
The best way to set yourself up for a successful 2021 is to thoroughly review your year! Where did you win? Where did you lose? What did you learn? & what’s next? Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he discusses 5 vital areas to evaluate from 2020!
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!
Hamilton fans assemble! It’s been 5 years since Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway masterpiece first hit the scene, captivated our hearts, and took the world by storm! It would be impossible for anyone to watch and not be inspired by this incredible story, but as an avid history buff, this really hit home for me! Join me, your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as I unpack my 7 biggest takeaways from this phenomenal work of art! Trust me, you don’t want to miss this! *I do not own the rights to this music.
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 that can go right in the second half! Join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black, as he unlocks the formula to dominate the second half of 2020!
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 & enjoy!
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 conversation on the way forward, please join your friendly neighborhood host, Mr. Marcus Black as he discusses the way to truly love your neighbor and live in unity!
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 black & brown bodies, what side will you stand on? What will your grand children read about you? Are you complicit? Do you just turn a blind eye and focus on business as usual? Do you act as if we’re making it all up & it’s not really that bad? Well it is that bad! These murderers must begin to be held accountable! That’s the only way real change will occur! I will not be silent! I will not put on a muzzle & make myself uncomfortable to soothe & appease people who don’t truly love or care! This has got to change! Our children’s future depends on it! R.I.P. #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor #AhmaudArbery
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!
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