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Scales Of Success Podcast

Marcus Arredondo

If you"ve ever encountered anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout, you"re not alone. Two years ago, becoming a dad flipped my world upside down.No matter how much I prepared, nothing could brace me for the chaos that followed, both at home and in my career. But in the struggle, I found a new obsession, leveraging every minute, every ounce of energy to achieve more with less. Who better to gain perspective and insight from than those who are doing it themselves? In the episodes to follow, I"ll share

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63:04

#42 - Music’s Beauty and Burden with Christopher Guzman

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2025/08/06

What does it mean to dedicate your life to music? In today’s thoughtful episode, Marcus jives with pianist and professor Christopher Guzman to talk about passion, pressure, and purpose. From childhood wonder to world stages, Chris shares the highs, lows, and lessons of a life in music, plus a few moving moments at the piano you won’t want to miss. Christopher Guzman, professor of piano at Northwestern's Bienen School of Music, is an international prize winner and classical concert pianist. H...

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#41 - Healing What We Can’t See with Ali Amirhooshmand

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2025/07/30

Where silence blooms, transformation begins. In this episode, Marcus welcomes Ali Amirhooshmand to explore how one psilocybin study sparked lasting change, from quieting anxious thoughts to shifting national conversations. This is a story of inner peace, policy reform, and what’s possible when science meets advocacy. Ali Amirhooshmand is a policy strategist and former congressional advisor with deep experience in tech, cannabis, and psychedelic reform. Now advising startups and shaping advoc...

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71:28

#40 - Leading with Heart, Building with Grit with...

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2025/07/23

In today’s heartfelt episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo connects with Manny Alvarez, who shares lessons from his time in government, his leadership at Affirm, and the emotional truths he uncovered through writing and fatherhood. From navigating political pressure and tech disruption to helping his son feel safe enough to love the color pink, Manny opens up about masculinity, resilience, and the courage to build something meaningful, both in business and at home. If you're lea...

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54:47

#39 - What Makes It Worth It with Ty Lifeset

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2025/07/16

What drives you to keep going when the outcome is unclear? In this powerful episode, Marcus chats with Ty Lifeset to talk about risk, reinvention, and why chasing what energizes you might be the smartest move of all. It’s a conversation about creative grit, letting go, and finding joy in the work itself. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or seasoned founder, this episode will remind you that the journey is the reward. Ty Lifeset is a seasoned creative, entrepreneur, and founder known for bu...

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53:15

#38 - The Hidden Heartbreak Behind Homelessness with...

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2025/07/09

In today’s moving episode of Scales of Success, host Marcus Arredondo speaks with Alan Graham, founder of Community First! Village. Alan shares how his faith, real estate background, and personal hardships led him to build a 51-acre community for over 500 formerly homeless residents. Discover the real causes of homelessness and how purpose and belonging can change lives. Alan Graham is the founder of Mobile Loaves & Fishes and a visionary behind Community First! Village. A former real e...

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73:51

#37 - Scars Over Stats with Robert Paylor

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2025/07/02

What if your greatest success came after your worst moment? In this unforgettable episode of Scales of Success, Marcus welcomes Robert Paylor, who was paralyzed during a rugby match, and chose to rise. From ICU to walking at graduation, Robert shares the mindset, faith, and purpose that redefined his life. Whether you’re facing a setback or searching for meaning, this episode is packed with the kind of clarity and courage that can reframe your life. Robert Paylor is a sought-after speaker an...

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59:06

#36 - The Dark Economy Behind Tween Influencers with...

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2025/06/25

What happens when algorithms shape how young girls see themselves and who’s watching? In today’s episode, Marcus Arredondo sits down with Jennifer Valentino-DeVries to share the story behind her powerful investigation into the world of child influencers. They explore the hidden economies of social media, the role of data in uncovering systemic issues, and why transparency in tech matters more than ever. With warmth and clarity, Jennifer also reflects on her path into journalism, the writing p...

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55:22

#35 - The Spiral, the Comeback, and the Truth About...

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2025/06/18

In this raw and revealing episode of Scales of Success, Marcus connects with Mark Kenney, who opens up about scaling fast, losing big, and the emotional toll that nearly broke him. He shares unfiltered insights on battling depression, rebuilding identity, and finding peace through faith, family, and fitness. From navigating failed deals to redefining success, Mark offers hard-won wisdom for anyone walking through a storm. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or simply human, this episode...

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63:08

#34 - Mothers, Memory, and the Myths We Carry with...

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2025/06/11

What stories are we told, and which ones do we choose to tell? In this powerful conversation, Marcus Arredondo chats with Nicole Graev Lipson to explore the evolving shape of womanhood, identity, and the courage to speak truth. From parenting a gender non-conforming child to reclaiming creativity after motherhood, Nicole shares what it means to live honestly in a world that often prefers silence. Whether you're a parent, a writer, or someone rethinking your place in the world, this episode wi...

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58:18

#33 - From PTSD to Purpose Through Psychedelics with...

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2025/06/04

What if the very thing you feared could be the path to healing? In this powerful conversation, Marcus Arredondo sits down with Army Ranger-turned-psychedelic advocate Jesse Gould, who shares his raw and personal journey from Wall Street and war zones to rock bottom, and eventually to profound healing through ayahuasca. Together, they explore how psychedelics are changing the mental health landscape for veterans with PTSD and why the stigma needs to be reexamined. This is not a quick-fix solut...

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#32 - Clear the Noise, Find Your Focus with Dr....

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2025/05/28

What if the chaos in your mind was actually a signal, not a sentence? In this episode, Marcus connects with Dr. Andrew Hill, founder of Peak Brain Institute, to explore how brain mapping and neurofeedback can unlock focus, heal trauma, and boost performance. From improving sleep to regulating emotions and accessing flow states, Dr. Hill explains how measurable brain activity translates into everyday breakthroughs. Learn how to move from helplessness to agency by training your brain like a mus...

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PSA: Surviving the October 7 Terror Attack in Israel...

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2025/05/23

What do you do when safety vanishes in an instant? In this raw and powerful conversation, Marcus sits down as a follow-on mini-episode with Assaf Glazer—tech founder, father, and eyewitness to the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel—for an emotional recounting of survival, uncertainty, and resilience. From sheltering without a door to parenting through trauma, this conversation reveals the quiet strength it takes to protect and persevere. Assaf Glazer was with his children, siblings, a...

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53:54

#31 - The Founder Who Followed His Fire with Assaf...

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2025/05/21

What if the nights that broke you open became the ones that built you? In today’s episode, Marcus connects with Dr. Assaf Glazer, father, founder, and maker of meaning, whose journey flows from sleepless cribs to soulful kitchens. From Nanit to Vinst, this is a story of reinvention, where AI meets instinct, and technology learns to care. Dr. Assaf Glazer is a seasoned AI expert and product innovator with a Ph.D. in computer vision from the Technion and postdoc work at Cornell Tech. He’s led ...

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#30 - Where Healing Meets Hustle with John Klein

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2025/05/14

What does it take to launch a wellness brand that sticks and scales? In this inspiring episode, Marcus welcomes John Klein to share the quiet courage behind building a wellness sanctuary in a world that rarely slows down. From sleepless nights to studios across the country, this is a story of risk, resilience, and reclaiming what it means to feel well. John Klein is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pause Studio, a pioneering wellness brand offering science-backed recovery experiences like float the...

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51:57

#29 - Criminal Past, Legendary Future with Keegan...

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2025/05/07

How do you rebuild a life when everything has fallen apart? In this powerful conversation, Marcus chats with Keegan Caldwell, whose journey reads like a testament to the human spirit rising from addiction, legal battles, and self-doubt to founding a global law firm without ever stepping foot in law school. Keegan shares the turning points that reshaped his soul, the quiet force of discipline, and how service to others anchored his new beginning. If you’ve ever wondered whether redemption is p...

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#28 - Losing the Race, Winning the Game with Ken Biberaj

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2025/04/30

What do you do when your biggest plans fall apart? In this inspiring episode, Marcus sits down with Ken Biberaj—real estate executive, civic leader, and host of Coffee with Ken—to talk about resilience, reinvention, and staying curious through setbacks. From politics to business and beyond, this episode is a reminder that showing up consistently opens unexpected doors. Ken Biberaj, a former NYC Council candidate and past chairman of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Ken blends public servic...

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#27 - Halfway Mark: Lessons From 26 Unfiltered...

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2025/04/23

What does it take to chase your dreams—and stick with them? In this special solo episode, Marcus reflects on the first 26 episodes of Scales of Success and shares the hard-earned lessons that have reshaped his mindset, work, and relationships. From defining true support to separating self-awareness from self-consciousness, he opens up with humor, honesty, and thoughtful takeaways that anyone striving for personal or professional growth will appreciate. Whether you're building something of you...

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#26 - The Raft with William Robertson

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2025/04/16

What if confronting fear is the best way to find peace, purpose, and growth? In this special episode, Marcus reconnects with his longtime friend William Robertson—a painter, architect, and entrepreneur known for designing his own fire-resistant home and embracing sustainability long before it was trendy. Their friendship, like a river ride, flows naturally between ideas, challenges, and laughs. William shares what led him to fight a 19-year-old in a Muay Thai match at age 48, and how facing ...

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59:58

#25 - From Defusing Bombs to Rebuilding Nations with...

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2025/04/09

What happens when your ability to focus is the only thing keeping you alive? In today’s gripping episode, Marcus Arredondo talks with Courtney Buck, a former Army bomb technician turned global health and policy expert, whose story moves from the battlefield to boardrooms. Courtney shares what it’s like to disarm explosives under extreme pressure, why development aid is more than just charity, and how raising kids to avoid labels is his most meaningful mission yet. You’ll hear jaw-dropping sto...

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#24 - How Extreme Flying Fuels Fearless Focus and...

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2025/04/02

What does it take to stay calm while flipping a plane at 14 Gs? In this high-octane episode, host Marcus Arredondo connects with AJ Wilder to explore how precision in the sky shaped his mindset on the ground—from building an architecture firm to launching a foundation for young pilots. Hear how he turned setbacks into strategy, fear into focus, and a bucket-and-squeegee startup into the launchpad for bigger dreams. Whether you're leading a team or chasing your version of flight, AJ’s story wi...

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