Season 1

After decades of business success, coaching, and building companies, Mitch Russo found himself at an unexpected crossroads. Revenue declined. Motivation faded. And the path forward wasn’t clear. What followed was not a strategy pivot—but a spiritual awakening. From transformative experiences with pl...

Some conversations don’t entertain—they save lives. In this episode, Mr. Whiskey, Navy veteran, podcaster, speaker, and advocate for mental health, to face the conversations most people avoid. From suicide prevention and addiction to faith, science, leadership, and purpose, this dialogue explores wh...

Some decisions look risky on paper—but they’re the very moments that shape a life of impact. In this conversation, Laura Gisborne shares how faith, mentorship, and values-driven strategy have guided her through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, personal adversity, and legacy-building. From leaning in ...

This episode is a story about losing everything—and discovering what actually matters. Dr. Brent Ridge shares how a career collapse during the 2008 recession forced a complete reset, moving from New York City to a small goat farm in upstate New York. What followed was a lesson in humility, community...

True prosperity begins when belief, purpose, and action finally align. In this episode of Leading With Purpose , prosperity coach Joel Salomon joins Mark Porteous to unpack how subconscious money beliefs shape financial reality. From shifting fear-based thinking to creating an equitable exchange of ...

Whales and dolphins embody presence, transparency, and unity—qualities every true leader is called to develop. In this conversation, Anne Gordon shares how the wisdom and energy of whales and dolphins offer a profound blueprint for leadership, healing, and purpose. Through stories from her life and ...

Presence—not performance—has the power to transform how we lead. In this episode, Mark is with Vicki Dello Joio to explore what it truly means to lead with purpose from the inside out. Vicki shares why so many capable leaders—especially women—hold themselves back from being fully seen and heard, and...

A single tray of microgreens changed the trajectory of Connor Hiebel’s life. In this episode, Mark Porteous talks with the founder of Island Microgreens, whose childhood health challenges inspired him to grow nutrient-dense vegetables at home — and eventually build a mission-driven company helping f...

What does it take to tackle one of the world’s greatest needs—clean water access? In this episode, host Mark Porteous speaks with Paul Brown, founder of Walk for Water, who is currently walking across Africa to raise awareness and funds for sustainable water wells. A former U.S. military service mem...

Divorce doesn’t have to be a story of conflict and devastation. In this episode of Leading with Purpose , host Mark Porteous sits down with Ravit Rose, founder of Irooze and creator of the Irooze Method, to explore a new way forward for families navigating separation. Drawing from ...