Off the Bench with Mark Wiggins

 Meet Monika Monk of Twisted Intimacy. Monika is a muli-prenuer and a model. She shares  her view on  how intimacy with oneself can help with self …

 Listen as we talk to Author, Mother and 3 time state champion and computer engineer Timetra White. She is the author of  Finding Liv. A story about a female athlete trying to find her way and her identity beyond …

Dr. Shellie Hypsky  graces the March 2022 cover of OTB Magazine as a Women of Power.  Listen in as she shares her heart and passion for emowering women around the world.  She has been on stages around the world speaking …

Meet Erica Rowe Confidence Amabassorador, MC and all around encourager for women.  Erica joins the podcast to share her journey and some insight to help Queens on their journey.  Erica is also a contributing writer with …

Listen in as we speak with Caz Harleaux.  Actor, motivator and Peace advocate.  We cover his journey to becoming a succesful actor and how he now …

There are two types of energy.  Potential and Kinetic.  One speaks to what you could do, and the other speaks to what you ARE doing.  But what does …

Meet Editor in Chief of the iShine Magazine,  Angela Lewis.  Listen in as she shares how she started her magazine and publishing business and how she works with people as their Visablity Coach to help you get your …

Listen to King Converstions as  I interview Rodney C. Burris and hear more about his speaking career and his words of encouragment.  Rodney was featured on the cover or the November Issue of OTB Magazine.   ( Click here …

Listen in to this special edition of off the bench with author Anthony McAllister.  His book Fathers Matter is a collection of men sharing their …

Listen in as a panel of business owners discuss their views on health, wellness and the stuggles of being a business owner.  We discuss issues and give insight on how to have a more productive and balanced life while …

Join the Kings as we discuss our relationships with our daughters.  What makes them unique and what is the toughtest part of being a girl dad.  

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Welcome to the special edition of King Conversations.  This is were Kings get together to help other Kings become better Kings.  This episode we talk about about men's mental health, family, careers, books and …

Tiffany Williams Parra is a certified fitness coach and certified life coach, entrepreneur motivational speaker and Editor in Chief of Phoenix Fitness Fanatics Magazine.  After receiving some of the worst news …

Listen as we chat with Multiprenuer, writer, coach and Editor in Chief Latricia Bailey from LCB Consutling and Designs.  She talks today about …

Chelese is a single mother with two beautiful teenage children. She navigated the end of an almost two-decade marriage while learning how to stand in …

Imagine you are a father, but yet you cannot spend as much time  as you want with your children.  Instead of just accepting things as they are, you decide to fight for your rights, the hearts and the legacy of your …

Listen as we talk about her London Learning Disability Basketball League and the organizations goals to  teach youth in the UK a healthier lifestyle using basketball and fitness to get them Off the Bench.  

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Affirmations are not effective unless combined with a mindset shift and a action plan.  Meet Nicole Decandas Author, Speaker educator who has written …

Imagine playing with your kids one day, to being told by a doctor's office that they can't see you about your pain the next. Then in a pivotal moment …

We all have had a nice hot cup of tea. But have you ever used tea as a main ingredient in your bath and body body products?  Me either, Until I met Tanishia Jones. She is the creator of Sweet Tea for your 7th Day.  The …

People often talk about change.  They want it, they see it, they know they need it.  But what is lacking most times is the power to execute and sustain said changes.  Listen in  as I discuss why you need both in order …

They say that one single moment can change your whole life and it purpose.  Natasha T. Brown had one of those moments when she was called to a …

During the early parts of the Pandemic, Off the Bench Live did a series with speakers on how to deal in this new normal.  Charley Holley, …

Listen in as we discuss the future of HBCU's as they pivot out of Covid 19. What does this mean for Black Colleges their students and their …

Learning a skill takes time and work. Often times you have to battle not just new hurdles but overcome old hurdles. Old hurdles often take the most …

Meet Eunice Elliot.  Stand up comedian, turns news anchor, changes up and goes back to her roots and expands.  With a children's book series about her two dogs, Bella and Sugar called "So much Love to give."  Hear how …

OTB Live home Edition speaks with Mialissa Tompkins. She is speaking about how to prepare to take advantage of the Real Estate market during and post COVID-19. Great information and insight and actionable steps to get …

Kara Sakina was a guest on Off the Bench Live Home Edition via Facebook.  She takes on the topic of Faith in Business.  What does it look like and …

During the OTB Live home Edition,  meet Mischelle O'neal  from  Master Your Monday coach, speaker and wife.  Listen in as she speak about 3 things you need to deal with uncertainty during challenging times.  Check her …

Everyone loves to skate. Some better than others, and other still take skating to lifestyle status.  Meet Denise Knowles,  wife, mother, life coach and professional men's basketball coach.  How did she end up there? …

What would you do if your childhood innocence was taken from you. Take from a person you knew to be your mother's husband, your step father.  That …

In social media an "influencer" is a person with a lot of followers and people want to hear/see what they have to say.  Carla has another way to …

Some would call it a dream to be able to take something from a culture, see a movie, turn it into a vehicle to help young girls change their lives, …

Listen in as I have a discussion with a young gun fitness trainer who already has started making is mark in the world of fitness and training athletes.  This is a great story about realizing that playing a sport is …

Here we are.. the #1 podcast of 2019  "Black Girl Magic" Vegas is fun already, but add to it  meeting some Dope young women who have something to say, and they are dead set on changing the game,  and BAM, best interview …

In at Number 2.  Meet Jordan Murphy, actor, and podcast host.  This was very in depth conversation about things like the law of attraction, mindset and being your best.  

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In at Number 4.  Simply forgive yourself for wasted time. Just do it. 

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In at Number 3.  Give me a minute to ask you this question.   

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In at Number 5. Speaking is a great skill to have. However, when you add it to your marketing strategy, it will separate you from your competition.  …

In at Number 6, meet the Utility player Marti Reed. NCAA Softball Champion, author and motivational speaker.  She has a message to help you get the most of your journey to success. 

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In at Number 7 Meet the Dixon Brothers. Two Brothers take their childhood business and love for comedy and create a growing business in the men's grooming industry.  Hilarious discussion from the jump.  

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In at Number 8, Death to the To-Do List. Listen in as I discuss why you need to change the way you view how you attack your tasking.  

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In at Number 9, One Click Movement, meet Mike Dorsey. From our off the Bench Live, Mike talks about his movement and how to achieve your dreams.   Ep. 49

It was a great year for the podcast.  listen to the top 10 podcasts of 2019.  Number 10,  words have power.  This is my annual discussion of my word of the year and how it helped me get through 2019.  

Each year I have a discussion with my FaceBook family about choosing a word of the year.  Then at the end of the year we have a recap and a encouraging discussion to help you finish up the year strong.  So Get your word …

On a recent guys only trip to Miami, I experienced the unique convergence of a 4th and goal at the Washington Redskins and Miami Dolphins game, The …

Those two words still can get it done.  But be careful how you deliver them. When it comes to motivation staff or building relationships, its …

This episode is a rapid fire session I did at an event in Maryland.  It was a women's empowerment conference and the topic was business and life and being UNCUFFED.  Listen in as I drop 3.5 ways to uncuff your branding, …

Don't think that just because you do not speak for a living that you cannot use speaking as a revenue stream to help your business grow.  Listen to my 5.5 reasons why entrepreneurs and small business owners need to add …

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Meet Benjamin VandenWymelenbert, entrepreneur and conservationist extraordinaire.  His company Woodchuck is helping to change the environment one laser wooden product at a time.  Ben had the bright idea that planting …

People often say, what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas. Well this podcast happened in Las Vegas, but I am fixin' to share this.  I met 3 …

There is a movement going on right now. A movement to address men's mental health, mindfulness and restoration. When it comes to the topic of men, …

You ever order something that you always order, but then when you change it, it comes out the way it usually comes on the menu? Why is that? Drive-thru's are the worst, because you have to try to communicate your …

When a childhood "Hey let me try this" moment turns into a passion, a way to make money and is a part of the biggest growing segments in the beauty …

By a show of hands, how many of you feel like you when you show up, you show up small?  Like you have the answers, you've got the solution to the …

You ever post something, and people like it, then they start calling you to check on you to see if you are ok?  Well that just happened to me. It got me thinking about why i posted what I did.  The bottom line, I needed …

Give me 60 seconds and I'll explain 3 things you need to improve your focus and improve your performance. 

Be sure you get your free chapter Kryptonite from my book Success Does Not Need a Co-Signer .  Go to …

Darius A. Wise is a thought provoker. He believes that the mind and your control of thoughts can help you achieve anything. However we have to …

This special interview is with 2010 NCAA Softball champion Marti Reed. She shares here story about the work needed to become a champion and then how she took that journey and transferred that knowledge to develop her …

This is the last in the 3 part series talking about your significance. Listen to the last points and pay close attention to the .5 (point 5) of the 3.5 steps.  You will be sure to remember this action item. 

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The discussion continues as to how do unearth, embrace and empower your significance to you can be the best you can be.  Listen as I share my 3.5 ways to start this process. 

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This is a talk I did at Off the Bench Live Cleveland Edition.  This 3 part series is about understanding and embracing your own significance.  Its not as easy as it seems. We are very good at ignoring our own power and …

It's funny that we are told "don't question greatness." But you really should. How else can you learn how to be great unless you ask. In sporting …

There is nothing worse then trying to compare your product, your success you effort to someone else.  Doing that can do create moments of "merchandise envy."  what is that? That's is when you look at someone else and …

Sometimes you need forget what happened and move forward. But the biggest gift you can give yourself is to forgive yourself for wasted time. It will do no you good, it will do nothing but slow you down. Listen to this …

It's all about ME!  a common phrase that usually is said be those we deemed to be selfish.  However, if you look at what it takes to be  successful,  …

Meet Micheal Dorsey,  Speaker, educator, father, husband and former contestant on the Biggest Looser.  Mike was live at our Off the Bench Live Maryland Edition in April 2019.  Listen in as he talks about his One Click …

Speaker, author Coach and stay at home dad  Jonathan (J.O) Oliver. With his new book entitled  To the Little Boy in Me. Listen in as we discuss his journey to the point where he learned he had dyslexia and what life …

Parents, there are a few things you need to tell your athlete as they are getting ready to compete on the next level.  The biggest thing they need to know is, what ever it took to get to them where they are now, is not …

When we get sick and tired of things, we make a change. We make a change to what we think we want. But actually everything is how we choose it to be. If that were not the case why don't we change them sooner?  Give me 1 …

Meet Jordan Murphy. Podcast host from the show Break Through's you can find it where ever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode, we talk about …

Give me 60 seconds to motivate you.  When you want to quit, just remember these three phrases.  I Am, I Can, I Will let me explain why.

Be sure to get your free chapter called Kryptonite from my book "Success does not …

Effective communication is the key to not only sales success, but business growth.  Entrepreneurs usually are not the best speakers. But, who else can promote your small business better than YOU.  Meet JB, speaker …

Give me 60 secs to motivate you.  Letting go is about releasing yourself, and freeing yourself to do more.  Basically, its giving yourself permission to succeed. 

Get you free chapter from my book "Success does not …

Listen in to this session with the BOSS leadership Institute as we discuss the topic of social media and how this tool can help you grow your …

Join me in this 60 sec time out. These have been created to give you a quick shot of motivation and something to think about as you go through your day. Listen to them, and then get ready to get back in the game. 

Be …

Coaches drive the culture for every sports team.  If you want to make sure your culture is clearly defined and achieves success, you want to add …

Join me in this 60 sec time out. These have been created to give you a quick shot of motivation and something to think about as you go through your day. Listen to them, and then get ready to get back in the game.  

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This episode is from a Facebook live where the topic was about how BOSS Leaders need to deal with emotions and setbacks and finances.  My topic, funding the dream. What will you do to get the funding you need to get …

It finally hit me. I woke up one morning and said, I have to be achieving more than I think, I have to be making ground my to-do list has plenty of lines through it.  At that moment, I realized that the "To-Do List" was …

Sports is one of the greatest teachers in life.  It can show you how to be great in one second and how to recover from defeat in the other.  However, everyone does not have access to this classroom for what ever …

If you love Star Wars, there is a classic scene where Darth Vader reaches out to Luke and say" take my hand and together we can rule the universe …

Every year I have Facebook live discussion about my word of the year.  This discussion will help you find a word that you can focus on to get you back to center when you feel like you off course.  If you don't know how …

My first mistake was to call her Journalist, she quickly corrected me and stated she consider herself a writer or a contributor. OK, but what's difference?  Meet Kimberly Jarvis contributor to ESPN's digital property …

Meet Jonathan Oliver, father of 2 young girls, Husband speaker, author, coach and the most important job, a stay at home dad.  Listen in as we talk about his book,  "Joy in the Journey", which chronicles the early years …

People always talk about their personal brand. But rare is the discussion about what makes up this thing we call Personal Brand. Join me as I speak with Podcast host, Speaker and Trainer Eddie Francis. Eddie has a …

Listen to this interview with World Traveler, Speaker, life coach and greeting card designer Candance Doby.  Her passion to travel SOLO around the world has lead her on a journey that has build not only her confidence …

Have you ever been some place and someone comes up to you and says, "Sorry, you look like someone I know, my bad"  That is mistaken identity. But when it comes to growth and transformation of you the person, you need to …

When it comes to change, there is no need for any notifications. People seem to think that posting and telling everyone that you are going to change is the best way to go, no.  Just change.  Show up doing what you said …

It is too easy to let others define your success.  The NCAA does a masterful job of doing this every year at playoff time.  However, the criteria for …

What if I told you that Fear and Success cannot occupy the same space, would you believe me?  The best way to deal with the fear of success is to …

In order to get Better at what you do, you have to begin to ask questions about how you can get better. That question is the start of change.  You have to wake up and challenge everything around you. Challenge how you …

Everyone has an EGO, do not  be fooled.  The Ego is the mediator between your off the chain self, and you conservative self. What you feed your EGO …

As a Leader, how do you let others know what you see. Not just with your physical eyes, but your vision for the future. Having a vision is one thing, communicating it so others can support you and the efforts it's takes …

We all go through life and do lots of things.  Some intentional, some by accident. But when its all said and done, the bigger question to be asked is, did I have impact.  When you walk in the room do you infuse it with …

This is the last in the 3 part series discussing how to create your PSSP and how to use it to help you start on your journey to success. This session I take you deeper into how to apply the PSSP and which areas you need …

The second part of the session deals with actually walking through crafting your PSSP and what YOU need to understand about yourself is your clarity is a must for you to create your specific plan for your specific …

Before you start on any journey you need a plan. So it stands to reason that if you want success, then you should have a plan as well. Not just any …