Former NFL defensive end Cassius Marsh Sr. joins Mike “C-Roc” to share the mindset shift from professional sports to entrepreneurship, and how the same discipline that fueled his football career now drives his success in the collectibles world. From growing up with football in his bloodline to playing at UCLA and getting drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, Cassius opens up about the relentless focus, setbacks, and lessons that shaped him on and off the field.

The conversation dives deep into Cassius’ lifelong passion for trading cards and gaming, from discovering Magic: The Gathering as a kid to building Cash Cards Unlimited into a thriving collectibles business. He shares wild stories from his NFL days, including losing a $20,000 Magic collection in a car break-in that unexpectedly went viral, and explains how the trading card industry has evolved into a booming culture and investment space. Cassius also breaks down the reality behind NFTs, the psychology of collectors, and why community and authenticity matter more than hype.

Beyond sports and collectibles, this episode is a masterclass in reinvention, competitive mindset, and finding purpose after the game. Cassius talks candidly about identity, growth, discipline, and why elite performers never stop chasing improvement — they simply find new arenas to dominate.

Website-Cashcardsunlimited.com

Social Media Links/Handles:

https://www.instagram.com/cassiusmarsh/

https://www.tiktok.com/@cassiusmarsh7

Teresa Reile joins the What Are You Made Of? show for a powerful conversation about grit, innovation, leadership, and creating impact at scale. As the CEO and founder of Patriox, a company focused on revolutionary oxygen delivery and wellness technology, Teresa shares how her mission today is rooted in decades of entrepreneurial success and humanitarian work. From building and scaling businesses that generated over $250 million in annual revenue to becoming the first woman in America to own and operate a biomass company retrofitting coal plants to biomass, Teresa’s journey is anything but ordinary.

In this episode, Teresa opens up about growing up in a small town outside Buffalo, overcoming destructive influences as a teenager, and discovering early on that she was wired to think bigger than the people around her. She takes Mike “C-Roc” through the evolution of her entrepreneurial career—from launching a travel company at a young age to helping build recycling, trucking, railroad, waste management, and real estate businesses on a massive scale. But beyond the business success, Teresa reveals the work that truly fulfilled her soul: rehabilitating thousands of inmates in Mexican prisons, helping reduce crime and recidivism rates, and leading anti-gang violence initiatives that transformed entire communities.

The conversation also dives into Teresa’s latest passion project, the OxyNation event, where scientists from around the world gather to present breakthrough discoveries in oxygen delivery, bioelectric medicine, and cutting-edge wellness science. Teresa shares incredible stories of healing, innovation, and why she believes the future of health will challenge everything we think we know today. Along the way, Mike and Teresa discuss leadership, accountability, organizational systems, and the mindset required to build companies, lead people, and stay unstoppable through every challenge life throws your way.

Website-Patriox.us.us

Social Media Links/Handles:

https://www.facebook.com/teresa.reile

https://www.instagram.com/patrioxwater/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-reile-0539753/

Ryan Hawk joins Mike “C-Roc” for a powerful conversation about leadership, growth, risk-taking, and the pursuit of meaningful work. As the host of The Learning Leader Show and author of Welcome to Management, The Pursuit of Excellence, The Score That Matters, and The Price of Becoming, Ryan shares how interviewing nearly 700 world-class performers transformed his life and leadership philosophy. From athletes and coaches to CEOs and bestselling authors, Ryan explains what he’s learned from consistently putting himself in rooms with high achievers and why curiosity is one of the most valuable traits a leader can possess.

Ryan opens up about leaving a successful corporate career as a VP of Sales to pursue podcasting, speaking, and leadership development full time. Ryan and Mike "C-Roc" dive into the fear and uncertainty that come with walking away from financial security, the importance of surrounding yourself with growth-minded people, and why fulfillment matters more than comfort. Together, they reflect on how podcasting has become more than just content creation — it’s a vehicle for learning, building life-changing relationships, and impacting people around the world.

This episode is packed with insight for entrepreneurs, leaders, and anyone striving to create a more purpose-driven life while continually leveling up personally and professionally.

Website-https://learningleader.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ryanhawk12/

In this powerful conversation, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Jarrod Barakett for an eye-opening discussion on resilience, reinvention, and the intersection of technology, healing, and human potential.

Jarrod shares the deeply personal journey that shaped him—from devastating personal losses, divorce, business betrayal, and health challenges to rebuilding himself with grit, determination, and a radically new outlook on life. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in golf course management, agriculture, cannabis operations, and business development, Jarrod reveals how every chapter of adversity prepared him for his current role at the forefront of groundbreaking wellness innovation.

The episode dives into Jarrod’s work with advanced light-based affirmation technology designed to influence mindset, energy, and overall well-being on a cellular level. Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Jarrod unpack the science, spirituality, and philosophy behind coded affirmations, quantum energy, and the power of controlling one’s thoughts to shape future outcomes.

This is a compelling conversation about accountability, healing, entrepreneurship, and the limitless possibilities that emerge when pain is transformed into purpose.

Website-www.thelightsystems.com

Social Media Links/handles:

https://www.instagram.com/jarrod.barakett/

https://www.instagram.com/thelight.systems/ https://www.instagram.com/tls.marketplace/

In this deeply moving episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with entrepreneur, speaker, and transformational leader Israel David Duran for a raw conversation about brokenness, suffering, identity, and the hidden price behind true impact.

Israel opens up about losing his father to a tragic heart attack when he was only two months old, growing up with a void that led him to seek validation in all the wrong places, and how that pain ultimately shaped his mission to help leaders heal from the inside out.

Mike 'C-Roc" and Israel unpack why so many CEOs and high achievers become prisoners of their own success, how pride and ego quietly destroy organizations, and why humility is one of the most overlooked leadership superpowers in business today.

As the conversation deepens, both Mike "C-Roc" and Israel share personal stories of setbacks, adversity, and moments that forced them to redefine who they were beyond titles, careers, and external approval. Israel reveals how being released from baseball, launching a cybersecurity business, and surviving a life-altering car accident became catalytic moments that pushed him to finally release the message he had been carrying inside for years. Mike adds his own reflections on overcoming childhood chaos, business limitations, and identity attachment, creating a powerful dialogue around resilience, gratitude, and choosing purpose over validation.

This episode is a masterclass on transforming pain into fuel, learning to lead from healing instead of ego, and discovering that the very places where we break are often where we find the gold needed to move forward.

Website- https://israelduran.com/

https://www.instagram.com/israelduranassociates/

In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with renowned psychotherapist, bestselling author, and Deeper Dating creator Ken Page for a conversation that goes far beyond relationships. Ken opens up about the formative experiences that shaped him—from being raised by Holocaust survivors, to navigating shame, sensitivity, spirituality, and identity as a gay man in a world that often told him to hide the very qualities that would become his greatest strengths.

Together, Mike "C-Roc" and Ken unpack the powerful idea that our deepest insecurities often point directly to our deepest gifts, and that the parts of ourselves we try hardest to conceal may actually be the source of our love, mission, and purpose.

The conversation expands into faith, organized religion, personal spirituality, social justice, and the courage it takes to speak truth in a divided world. Ken shares how decades of failed relationships led him to study intimacy, attraction, and the unconscious patterns that keep people chasing the wrong love while avoiding the right one. Mike brings his own lens of authenticity, biblical study, and emotional responsibility, making this an honest dialogue about what it really means to know yourself, honor your values, and stop building a life around self-protection.

This is an episode about healing, awakening, and discovering that the road to deeper love always begins with deeper truth.

Website- Deeperdatingpodcast.com

Social Media Links/Handles

https://www.facebook.com/kenpagelcsw

https://www.instagram.com/deeper.dating/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenpagedeeperdating

In this thought-provoking and wide-ranging episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with media analyst, author, philosopher, and cultural commentator Jay Dyer for a conversation that goes far beyond headlines and controversy. What begins as a discussion about podcasting and relationship-building quickly unfolds into a deeper exploration of how Jay built an unconventional media empire from scratch—turning a simple desire to escape a dead-end job into a decade-long journey through philosophy, film analysis, theology, comedy, debate, and alternative media.

Jay opens up about the surprising way podcasting transformed not just his career, but his personal life—including how interviews led to lifelong friendships and even introduced him to his wife. He shares the snowball effect of networking, why authentic curiosity attracts powerful relationships, and how years of writing dense philosophy papers unexpectedly prepared him for bestselling books, viral debates, and appearances alongside some of the most recognizable names in independent media.

Throughout the episode, Jay reveals how combining left-brain analytical rigor with right-brain creativity became his superpower, allowing him to navigate serious geopolitical discussions one moment and comedic live-stream trolling the next. He and Mike dive into the importance of recognizing how far you’ve come, the discipline required to build influence over time, and why defining your voice in media often comes only after years of experimentation. Jay also reflects on the formative role his parents, faith, education, and fascination with Hollywood played in shaping the multidimensional person he is today.

This episode is a fascinating look at what happens when intellect, humor, relentless curiosity, and long-term consistency collide—and how building relationships with the right people can completely change the trajectory of your life.

https://www.instagram.com/jaysanalysis/

In this energizing episode, Mike “C-Roc” sits down with Dr. David Mahjoubi, a board-certified anesthesiologist, pioneering ketamine physician, and nationally recognized leader in mental wellness and biohacking.

Fresh off the Biohackers World Conference in Los Angeles, Dr. David shares how his journey from operating rooms in Beverly Hills to building one of the first ketamine clinics in the country led him to the frontlines of stress recovery, brain optimization, and human performance.

From the relentless mindset that fueled his entrepreneurial rise to the mission behind helping people reclaim control of their mental and physical health, this conversation opens the door to a whole new way of thinking about wellness.

Mike "C-Roc" and Dr. David dive deep into today’s most talked-about biohacks—from testosterone optimization, enclomiphene, and NAD therapy to longevity skincare, libido support, dopamine restoration, and the growing role of personalized telehealth medicine.

They also unpack the powerful connection between chronic stress, declining performance, and the hidden neurochemical imbalances affecting motivation, confidence, and relationships.

With honest conversations around ketamine therapy, anxiety, energy, and the modern pursuit of peak living, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone looking to sharpen their edge, feel younger, think clearer, and show up stronger in every area of life.

Website:

www.nutrabrainclinic.com

www.drdavidwellness.com