Beyond the Mat with your host Mark Cox

Interview with Marilyn Morales #72

Marilyn Morales is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field. Originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., Marilyn has been calling N.J. home since 2004. Marilyn is Board Certified in Holistic Nursing and is also a Reiki Master. Marilyn will be launching her book “When the Answer is No…Finding purpose through Pain” in January 2023. This journey takes you through her experience with PTSD after her experience in 9/11 in Ny and her grief after losing her daughter Isabella to a rare Leukemia. As a Holistic Wellness Coach, Marilyn’s passion is education, teaching others how to heal and move forward from the emotional traumas of grief and PTSD. Marilyn also strives to carry on Isabella’s legacy by shedding light on the need for diversity in the National Bone Marrow Registry
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Interview with Jay Perez #71

A Narrow Road Worth Achieving: The Experiences of A Business Owner By: Jay Perez The road to success is narrow. It's meant to test your limits. Yet, a lot of people seem to forget... Nothing worth achieving will come easy. With that said, I want to share what I’ve learned along my journey. ● Setbacks will happen ● Who you surround yourself with will determine your success ● Comparing yourself will destroy your momentum ● YOU MUST show up for yourself every day The Lessons Learned When I say “setbacks” I mean you’re likely to want to give up. In fact, no one would blame you if you did give up, but that isn’t the point. The point of any success story is consistency. Don’t let setbacks determine your outcome. To reach your goals you’ll need to purge your inner circle. Toxic, hateful people won't be able to aid you. If you want to be a success, surround yourself with people who you aspire to be. It’s equally important you never compare your journey with others. Gary Vee said it best “You’re not lost, you’re just early in the process”. Your experiences will give you all the tools you need. There is one sure way to succeed no matter what. Show up. Show up when you have good days, bad days, and ugly days. If you do this one thing you’ll achieve anything, and everything. The question is...do you have the mindset for that lifestyle? What I Have Achieved, and How You Can Too When I started Exuvus I quickly narrowed down my business core values... Commit. Execute. Conquer. These core values represent the mindset I had during my early years as an entrepreneur. I had to commit to a goal, and show up for it. I had to stick to a plan, and execute each day. I had to conquer whatever came my way, and not let hardships determine my success. The FastBar Pro is a fitness equipment I invented while building my coaching business. That piece of equipment is a perfect example of pushing through hard times, because at first I was laughed at. Yet, I didn’t let that stop me. I kept going, and as I got better, the FastBar Pro got even better, and now I have more orders then I can keep up with. Now I’m in a place where I can help others achieve their success story. All my experiences have led me to starting Genovix, a business consulting agency. With Genovix I want to give you, and your business a head start by providing you the tools and resources you need to grow, and expand. By joining Genovix your business is guaranteed to not only survive, but thrive. Overall, the road to success is meant to mold you to your purpose. Welcome the struggles, and enjoy the life you’re paving, because your success journey is best lived when you remember... Anything worth achieving is never easy.
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Interview with Jared Miller #70

Singer/Songwriter and now best-selling author Jared Miller has been passionately leading for over 25 years. Born in Houston, TX, Jared has been involved in music all of his life, singing at conferences since the age of 8 years old. He has written and co-produced 9 albums from rock bands to solo and church worship projects. Jared has played with the likes of Jars of Clay, DC Talk, Skillet, and Ricardo Sanchez. TRUTH is his newest song inspired by his book TRUTH: The Lies We've Been Told . Jared is proud of all his accomplishments both in and out of the studio, but he will tell you this project is his most inspired. Buy the book here https://truth.jaredmillerofficial.com
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Interview with Rev Art Washington #69

Arthur D. Washington Sr. hails from Gary, Indiana. Arthur Sr. is married to his wife of
Twenty-Six years Salintha and is a Father of two young adults, Andrea age 24 and Arthur II, age
23. Currently serving in the United States Army for the last twenty-four years at Fort Benning,
Ga. Served in Ministry 26 years, with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Currently
Member of the South-East Annual Conference of the Nineth Episcopal District of the A.M.E
Church. From 2016-2017 served as Pastor of St. Mark A.M.E Church, Troy Alabama. Served
on the Executive Board of Teach Them To Love (T3L) Outreach Ministries, Killeen Texas.
“Mending Broken Families One Heart at a Time. Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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Interview with Daniel Pierson #68

Hello, my name is Daniel Pierson and I am the Head Instructor and Owner of Richmond Hill Karate. I have studied martial arts since the age of 3 years old. I currently hold the rank of 5th Dan in American Tang Soo Do under Master Clay Pierson, as well as the rank of 5th Dan in Kyusho Jitsu under Grandmaster David Hogan. Martial Arts has always been a major passion of mine. I was fortunate to grow up with my parents running a martial arts school, I began learning at an early age and never stopped. I have been teaching Martial Arts for 12 years now, and get so much joy passing down the knowledge that was shared with me.
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Interview with Garrett Olgin #67

Garrett Olgin was born in 1977. • 40 years of martial arts training • At the age of 19, I opened my first martial arts studio (A & G Martial Arts) and owned and operated 7 locations. • I've been running my schools for almost 25 years, and hundreds of pupils have received life skills instruction. • I lived and trained in Korea for Taekwondo in 2000. • I have a financial background / I used to assist martial arts instructors/owners in developing an endgame (retirement) • I am an anti-bullying activist. "A Bully's Best Friend" is a children's book I wrote. • one of the founders of Athleticbodycare, a skin care product for athletes This protected athletes and prevented skin infections. • I am currently completing my Master's degree for myself as well as to inspire my children and students.
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Interview with Daniel Gomez #66

Inspiring. Exhilarating. Authentic. Daniel Gomez is an Award-Winning Motivational Keynote Speaker, Business Coach, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, and Podcast of the Year Recipient. Daniel speaks and coaches at events all over the world! Daniel Gomez has over two decades of experience in the arena of Leadership Development & Team Building, Sales Training, Customer Service, and Coaching. He is the International Best-Selling Author of "You Were Born to Fly", a book written to inspire and give people the high-performance habits and confidence needed to be the leaders of their own destiny. Daniel’s high-energy and ability to unlock the untapped potential in people have made him a highly sought-out trainer for top organizations including the U.S. Air Force to develop their officers. He gives organization the success principles, leadership skills, and champion's mindset to develop and build a winning team. Daniel is a true professional and easy to work with! His enthusiasm captures the audience's attention from beginning to end. He engages the audience by challenging them think, feel, and believe that it's never too late to begin something amazing! Daniel takes great pride in cultivating leaders and champions. By providing them the tools necessary to succeed, he raises the level of expectation in people's lives and helps them transform their limiting beliefs. Daniel loves connecting with his audiences and making it personal. Having lost both of his parents to cancer and watching his wife battle breast cancer, he is no stranger to adversity, self-doubt and overcoming obstacles. His authenticity attracts admiration from others. He believes in being truthful and from the heart. His vulnerability and honesty inspire transformation in people's lives. Daniel’s unique way of connecting is what makes your event special and memorable. His presentations are customized for each event and exceed expectations. If you are an event planner looking for an inspiring, highly motivated and passionate speaker for your next event, then Daniel Gomez is the speaker for you!
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Interview with Jesse Cruz #65

Jesse Cruz is a Professional Speaker, Storytelling and Personal Development Coach, Best-Selling Author, Veteran and Youth Advocate. He is the founder and CEO Merge Worldwide. Jesse inspires others to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Jesse speaks and coaches at events all over the world! His passion is to empower people to share their story to heal from loss and grow into their goals. Jesse motivates people to achieve their true potential through his coaching programs. Jesse empowers his clients to overcome adversity and develop success in their personal and professional lives. He is the Author of "Live Your Dash" a book written to guide people to freedom by discovering their purpose. His latest book Losing Faith, Finding Hope is a guide to inspire hope and overcome loss through healing. Jesse’s passion and ability to connect with his audience is unmatched and have made him a highly sought-out speaker for top organizations including the Ronald Mcdonald House. He was honored with the “#1 Dad award from his daughters. He and his wife Desire, believe in spreading H.O.P.E. by Helping Other People Everyday. Jesse is a man of faith and a pleasure to work with. If you are an event planner looking for an inspiring, highly motivated and passionate speaker for your next event, then Jesse Cruz is the speaker for you!
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Interview with Melissa Morales #64

Melissa Morales is a NJ native. Former radio personality and media host. She has worked with Real 91.5 reporting news and traffic. She has also worked with various stations with focus on media news and music. Melissa has interned at Radio One Philly and MTV. She has spent 10 years in professional Radio from FM, AM and podcasting. She recently became an entrepreneur in 2020 while also becoming a new mom to her now 2 year old son. She is the CEO of Unplug The Script where real conversations meet people where they are at. She has created a slogan called " Winning Season" . Believing everyone desrves to withIN themselves. To always pour into them so they can always have a full cup. Winning Season merch includes tshirts (and soon to be journals and mugs) .
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Interview with Stan McQuay #63

Stan McQuay has been an icon in the fitness, bodybuilding and martial arts industries for over 22 years. Having earned two black belts in martial arts and being the first athlete in the United States to obtain professional status in two of the major world bodybuilding organizations (IFBB and Musclemania) and has appeared in the Olympia 4 times, his work ethic, self-discipline and determination to succeed are unquestioned. Having graced over 100 book and magazine covers worldwide and hosting his own TV workout shows on ESPN, FOX and The Discovery Channel, his name is synonymous with fitness. After winning the 2006 NPC National Bodybuilding Championships, McQuay used his notoriety and now 22 years of private training experience to establish Physique Incorporated, thereby becoming a major player in the “celebrity market.” In just the first year of business, McQuay’s client list had become a who’s who of entertainers and athletes, including the likes of rappers Dr. Dre and Xzibit, from the movie 300 – Gerard Butler, Fast & Furious Star – Vin Diesel and UFC world champion Georges St. Pierre, as well as several IFBB, NFL and Major League Baseball players. Stan McQuay has now raised the bar in the world of fitness even higher. Having been a proven champion throughout his life, both as an athlete and elite trainer, he took a step even further to dispense his knowledge and experience in maximizing physical performance by creating a competition team called PHYSIQUE INC.: a competitive bodybuilding and physique team. In doing so, he has capitalized on not only the ever- expanding fitness revolution, but also the increasing popularity of one of the country’s fastest growing sports, Men’s Physique and Classic Physique. McQuay has been a recognized authority in the bodybuilding and training world for decades, making him the ideal catalyst for making such an endeavor successful.
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