Episodes

  • The Butterfly Effect: M. Teresa Lawrence on Trueness, Leadership, and Loving Yourself First

    The Butterfly Effect: M. Teresa Lawrence on Trueness, Leadership, and Loving Yourself First
    Jan 9 2026
    Recorded at the iconic SIR during Top Talent, Mark Madrid sits down with transformational leader, author, and nonprofit founder M. Teresa Lawrence for a soul-stirring episode of Self-Fueling Excellence. From her journey as a Cuban immigrant child separated from her family to becoming the founder of the international Trueness Project, Teresa shares why success isn’t a destination—it’s every step taken toward a noble goal. This episode is a reminder that you are entitled to love, wealth, and happiness—and that when you change your story, you transform the world. 🦋 Watch Self-Fueling Excellence on Roku & Amazon Fire, and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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    9 mins
  • At the Crossroads: Craig Bruce on Redefining Success, Pace, and Legacy

    At the Crossroads: Craig Bruce on Redefining Success, Pace, and Legacy
    Jan 8 2026
    Recorded at the iconic SIR on Sunset Boulevard during Top Talent, Mark Madrid welcomes award-winning leader, author, and executive coach Craig Bruce to Self-Fueling Excellence. Craig breaks down the four crossroads every high-performing leader eventually faces—identity, wake-up, sustainability, and legacy—and shares his own journey from global executive grind to purpose-driven impact. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without fulfillment isn’t success at all, and that your next chapter can be your most meaningful yet. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this pace sustainable?” or “What am I really leaving behind?”—this episode is for you.
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    8 mins
  • You Matter: Carol Register on Healing, Wealth, and Reclaiming Your Worth

    You Matter: Carol Register on Healing, Wealth, and Reclaiming Your Worth
    Jan 7 2026
    Recorded in Los Angeles at the iconic SIR during Top Talent, Mark Madrid sits down with neuroscience-based coach Carol Register for a deeply human conversation on loss, healing, and why you matter. Carol shares the life-shaping moments that led her to help women recalibrate their nervous systems, reclaim self-worth, and step confidently into seven-figure wealth and impact. From billion-view media platforms to transformational retreats in the Andes of Southern Chile, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing and abundance go hand in hand—and that collaboration, compassion, and truth are how we change the world. Watch Self-Fueling Excellence on Roku & Amazon Fire, and listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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    6 mins
  • A Conversation with The World's Leading Breakup, Divorce Coach, and Author Sara Davison

    A Conversation with The World's Leading Breakup, Divorce Coach, and Author Sara Davison
    Jan 5 2026
    Recorded at Top Talent Hollywood in Los Angeles in December 2025, host Mark L. Madrid shares the spotlight with The World's Leading Breakup & Divorce Coach and author Sara Davison.
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    13 mins
  • Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid - Episode 13: Banking on Community: Stephen Lee on Rural Growth and Financial Inclusion

    Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid - Episode 13: Banking on Community: Stephen Lee on Rural Growth and Financial Inclusion
    Dec 31 2025
    In this episode of Self Fueling Excellence, host Mark L. Madrid, sits down with Stephen Lee, President and CEO of First National Bank of Bastrop, to explore the vital role community banks play in strengthening rural America. Stephen shares how community banking fuels local economies by supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and families, often in ways larger institutions can’t replicate. They also discuss the bank’s innovative Contigo initiative, designed to expand financial literacy and access for underserved Hispanic communities, and discuss leadership lessons inspired by icons like Horst Schultze and Elon Musk. This conversation is a powerful look at purpose-driven banking, inclusive growth, and the kind of leadership that builds lasting impact.
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    27 mins
  • Small Business is Big Business with Mark L Madrid - Episode 12: Texas State University Bobcat Grit: HBSA First-Gen Leaders & Big Dreams

    Small Business is Big Business with Mark L Madrid - Episode 12: Texas State University Bobcat Grit: HBSA First-Gen Leaders & Big Dreams
    Dec 18 2025
    Texas State standouts Brianna Miranda and Matthew Duran (HBSA execs, McCoy College of Business) share how family, faith, and familia turn campus leadership into real-world edge—networking at scale (350+ members!), first-gen courage, tech and finance ambitions, and why taking the leap beats playing small. It’s optimism you can feel—and a nudge to invest in student leaders now. Watch on Roku & Amazon Fire and on all major podcast platforms.
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    19 mins
  • Small Business is Big Business with Mark L Madrid - Episode 11: Authentic Connections & Entrepreneurial Grit with Anthony Mendoza

    Small Business is Big Business with Mark L Madrid - Episode 11: Authentic Connections & Entrepreneurial Grit with Anthony Mendoza
    Nov 18 2025
    Anthony Mendoza is the CEO of Las Vegas-based LaunchPad Business Development and he joins host Mark L Madrid to share how he grew from selling fire pits out of a van to partnering with major brands. His journey highlights resilience, trusting the process, and building genuine relationships that drive business success.
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    25 mins
  • Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid - Episode 10: Interview with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Governement

    Small Business is Big Business with Mark L. Madrid - Episode 10: Interview with His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti Head of Cyber Security for the UAE Governement
    Nov 15 2025
    From the GITEX Global Conference in October 2025 in Dubai, host Mark L. Madrid and co-host Sam Khan welcomed His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, head of UAE cybersecurity, to discuss the nation's vision for digital resilience. He emphasized that cybersecurity is now a trust currency.
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    9 mins