Evolved Entrepreneur Podcast

Marc Anthony Longwith

A space for ambitious minds ready to shatter limitations and navigate major life transitions—whether from corporate to entrepreneurship, retirement, or overcoming personal challenges. Each episode offers actionable insights, inspirational stories, and transformative strategies to help you unlock your potential, conquer self-doubt, and step into your true power. Tune in for real talk on building resilience, leadership, and success while staying true to your vision. If you're ready to evolve and create a life of purpose, this podcast is for you.

  1. 18: Why Most Leaders Fail Under Pressure: With: Former Navy Seal Commander Tom Chaby

    Jun 24

    18: Why Most Leaders Fail Under Pressure: With: Former Navy Seal Commander Tom Chaby

    Most people think leadership is about control. A Navy SEAL Commander says that's exactly why most leaders fail. In this powerful conversation, former Navy SEAL Commander Tom Chaby breaks down the real principles behind elite leadership, high performance, team culture, accountability, and success under pressure. From leading combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to advising elite sports teams and speaking with Bill Gates, Tom shares the lessons that transformed his understanding of leadership. You'll learn why talent alone is overrated, why most people focus on the wrong metrics, and how the world's highest-performing teams actually operate. Inside this interview: Navy SEAL leadership principles High-performance team culture The paradox of success Why process beats outcomes Confidence under pressure Accountability and ownership Building elite organizations Performance psychology Identity, mindset, and resilience One of the most powerful lessons from this conversation is that true leadership isn't about commanding people—it's about creating the conditions for others to thrive. Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, athlete, manager, coach, or someone trying to improve your life, these lessons can completely change how you approach success. If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe for more interviews on leadership, business, performance, mindset, and personal growth. Comment below: What's the biggest leadership lesson you've learned the hard way? https://marc-longwith-dffa.mykajabi.com/evolved-100-community-1

    1h 2m
  2. 16: The Dark Truth About Success Nobody Warns You About With: Robert Drysdale BJJ World Champion

    Jun 4

    16: The Dark Truth About Success Nobody Warns You About With: Robert Drysdale BJJ World Champion

    You climb the mountain… and realize nothing changed. This conversation will completely change how you see success, masculinity, competition, and purpose. In this powerful podcast episode, legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Robert Drysdale opens up about modern society, weak culture, masculinity, suffering, competition, parenting, entrepreneurship, and why achievement alone never fulfills you. From the decline of discipline and meaning in modern life to the psychology of champions, this episode dives deep into the ideas nobody wants to talk about anymore. Robert explains why struggle creates purpose, why competition is healthy, why comfort is dangerous, and why today’s world is producing emotionally fragile people. Inside this episode: The hidden emptiness behind success Why modern men feel lost Jiu-jitsu philosophy and mental toughness. The psychology of high performers. Why suffering builds stronger humans Masculinity, family, and modern culture Lessons from ADCC, MMA, and elite competition. Why the process matters more than the trophy.  It’s a deep discussion about meaning, ambition, discipline, and becoming dangerous in the right way. If you’re an entrepreneur, athlete, fighter, or someone searching for purpose, this episode will hit hard. Comment your biggest takeaway below and subscribe for more conversations on growth, mindset, discipline, and modern masculinity.

    1h 1m
  3. 13: Are Fighters Today Weak? : The Truth In MMA Nobody Wants To Admit With Brian "Goze" MMA Junkies Host Brian "Goze" Garcia

    Apr 14

    13: Are Fighters Today Weak? : The Truth In MMA Nobody Wants To Admit With Brian "Goze" MMA Junkies Host Brian "Goze" Garcia

    In this episode Marc sits down with his longtime friend Brian "The Goze" Garcia, MMA media veteran and co-host of MMA Junkie Radio (now with USA Today), for a raw and wide-ranging conversation about building something from nothing, the evolution of MMA, generational accountability, and what it really means to stay true to your path when nobody believes in you. Key Topics Covered The Origin Story How Goze and his brother built a show before "podcasting" even had a name The loss of Sound Off Radio host Ryan Bennett and how grief became the spark for creation Covering Pride FC on MySpace and building an audience before social media was mainstream Frank Trigg, tequila shots, and how Goze accidentally became a co-host on episode one Building Without Permission Family pressure, skepticism, and being told MMA would never go anywhere The teacher who said "cracking jokes and watching sports will never get you anywhere" — and what happened when Goze returned to that school 15 years later to speak How doubt became fuel, not a stop sign The Mandalay Bay Studio Era How they walked in, asked a question, and landed a 10-year broadcast home The pandemic pivot to home studios and how the industry never went back Adapting the show when the world changed Old Guard vs. New Guard in MMA The accountability gap between fighters then and now Training in the early days: text threads between Frank Trigg, Frank Mir, Randy Couture, and Marvin Eastman just to find a gym Santiago "Border Boy" Luna — waking up at 3am in Mexico to drive to LA to train, then driving back Why wrestlers dominate: discipline built from day one, no days off Generational Shifts Social media, cyberbullying, and the pressure of maintaining a persona 24/7 Technology was supposed to free us — instead it gave our bosses more of our time The lost art of walking up to someone and starting a conversation Mumble rap, reggaeton, and the dilution of craft Relationships, Circles, and Boundaries Don't be somebody's Plan B Family is not defined by blood The Latin cultural dynamic of turning a blind eye to protect family Healthy conflict as the foundation of strong relationships Fighter Favorites Current favorite: Ilia Topuria — translating traditional boxing into MMA with intelligence and precision All-time GOAT: GSP — well-rounded, humble, cerebral, never pushed around by the organization Most mentally tough: Khabib Nurmagomedov — unshakeable under Connor McGregor's psychological warfare Scariest overall: Gilbert Yvel and Alexander Emelianenko Behind the Scenes of MMA Fighters don't realize how important they are — no fighters, no sport The UFC's Paramount deal and the long-overdue bonus raises The paradox of fighters: warriors in the cage, full of self-doubt outside it CTE, brain trauma, and the long-term cost of the old-school sparring culture Marc's personal story of a former NFL friend whose CTE-related breakdown ended in tragedy Closing Wisdom — The Goze Rules You didn't do it alone. Build and protect your support system. Your circle doesn't need to be big. It needs to be real. The most broken people give the most advice. Filter accordingly. Don't be afraid to go backwards — that's where the lessons live. The real enemy is standing still. Your time is the reward. Don't waste it.

    1h 4m
  4. 12: Write the Damn Book: Why Writing a Book Changes You Forever (Not Just Your Business) With Sierra Melcher Owner of Red Thread Publishing

    Apr 2

    12: Write the Damn Book: Why Writing a Book Changes You Forever (Not Just Your Business) With Sierra Melcher Owner of Red Thread Publishing

    In this conversation, Marc sits down with Sierra Melcher, founder of Red Thread Publishing, to explore what it really takes to write a book, build a mission driven company, and evolve into the person your work demands. This isn’t about tactics. This is about identity, creation, and the long game. They break down why books still matter in a world dominated by AI and social media, and why writing one might be the most transformational thing you ever do. They cover why books are still one of the most powerful forms of authority and connection, the difference between creating content and creating something that actually lasts, and why writing a book is a personal transformation not just a project. They talk about the myth of overnight success and what really builds long term results, how creativity actually works and why it doesn’t come from hustle, and the balance between execution and inspiration. They get into why most people never finish their book, how books function as a business asset not just something you sell, and the identity shift that happens when you become an author. They also go deep on building a mission driven company, navigating fear and growth, and why you cannot do any of this alone. A few key takeaways from this conversation. Your first draft is supposed to be bad. That’s part of the process. Writing a book forces you to become someone new. Creativity doesn’t come from grinding, it comes from space. Success is built through small daily actions over time. The hard seasons shape the depth of your work. A book isn’t just something you sell, it’s something that elevates you. Sierra Melcher is the founder of Red Thread Publishing, a company focused on helping people write and publish impactful nonfiction books that amplify voices and create real change. You can find her at redthreadbooks.com and on Instagram at redthreadbooks. You don’t become an author when you publish the book. You become an author through the process of writing it.

    47 min

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A space for ambitious minds ready to shatter limitations and navigate major life transitions—whether from corporate to entrepreneurship, retirement, or overcoming personal challenges. Each episode offers actionable insights, inspirational stories, and transformative strategies to help you unlock your potential, conquer self-doubt, and step into your true power. Tune in for real talk on building resilience, leadership, and success while staying true to your vision. If you're ready to evolve and create a life of purpose, this podcast is for you.