Everybody talks about your WHY. Mick Hunt goes deeper.
Mick Unplugged is the leadership and personal growth podcast built on one idea: your BECAUSE is the purpose underneath your purpose, and it is the most powerful force you own. Hosted by Mick Hunt, USA Today bestselling author and the voice of Modern Leadership, every episode sits across from a high performer, founder, athlete, or culture-shaper and asks the one question they cannot fake an answer to. What is your BECAUSE?
Past guests include Shark Tank stars Daymond John and Kevin O'Leary, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk, motivational legend Les Brown, Chef Robert Irvine, comedians Rickey Smiley and Earthquake, NFL Hall of Famer Jared Allen, hospitality mogul David Grutman, and World Series champion Jeremy Guthrie. No scripts. No surface-level fluff. Just the real fire behind why they refused to quit.
If you are a leader, an entrepreneur, or someone who is done coasting on motivational quotes, this is your show. You will walk away every week with mindset shifts, leadership strategy, and the kind of straight talk that actually moves you forward.
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Raw, Unfiltered, Purpose: The Dad Edge Unleashed with Larry Hagner
Épisode 237
lundi 9 février 2026 • Durée 36:27
Larry Hagner is the voice behind The Dad Edge, a top-ranked podcast transforming the lives of millions of men into better husbands, fathers, and leaders. A man on a mission to create legendary legacies, Larry fearlessly turns vulnerability into strength, redefining what it means to lead at home and beyond with unwavering purpose and relentless empowerment.
Takeaways:
The "Because" - Your True North: Larry emphasizes that while "why" focuses on immediate motives, understanding your "but why" (your "because") reveals the deeper purpose driving your actions, like avoiding the "drift" or fulfilling a life of intentional impact.
Intentional Living Through the Brave Man Code: To escape feeling overwhelmed, Larry champions living by the Brave Man Code (Bond, Raise, Amplify, Vitality, Enjoy), setting three SMART goals in each category weekly to ensure deliberate progress and a balanced, joyful life.
The Power of Community and Shared Vulnerability: Building a community like The Dad Edge Alliance allows men to overcome the isolating tendency to "white-knuckle" life's challenges, fostering an environment where shared experiences, mutual support, and vulnerability lead to profound personal and familial growth.
Sound Bytes:
"The definition of hell is meeting the man that you could have been when you're laying on your deathbed."
"This will never happen when I have kids. I'm going to be a good dad."
"I truly believe we get one shot at this life, like just one. And why not make it amazing?"
Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers.
Define Your Value: Own Your Identity & Growth with Jason Feifer
Épisode 236
jeudi 5 février 2026 • Durée 41:39
Jason Feifer is the visionary Editor-in-Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, a master storyteller, and a future-proof mindset architect who empowers business leaders to own their identity and thrive amidst constant change. With a dynamic presence across media and a unique ability to simplify complex ideas, Jason transforms challenges into opportunities, guiding entrepreneurs to build resilient businesses and lives they love.
Takeaways:
The Value of Ownership in Your Identity: A title is rented, but your unique voice, perspective, and the value you bring are what you truly own, providing stability and growth regardless of your current role.
Redefining Your "Because": Your core purpose isn't just about what you do, but the "state of being" you wish to create and maintain, driving every decision and commitment you make.
The Power of a 5% Character: Instead of attempting to share everything, develop a focused, relatable version of yourself that serves as a consistent and understandable asset for your personal brand and audience.
Sound Bytes:
"The thing that I can own is my voice and my perspective and the value that I bring to others."
"It's the difference for me between I am a magazine editor, which is so deeply changeable... But how's this? I tell stories in my own voice."
"The magic formula for perfect media production... is it has to be the right balance of predictability and surprise."
How to Build a Life That Doesn't Quit: Shawn French Explains
Épisode 227
jeudi 8 janvier 2026 • Durée 31:53
Shawn French is a speaker, coach, and podcast host whose life and brand are built on resilience, discipline, and unyielding determination. Drawing from overcoming personal adversity and healing childhood wounds, he has transformed his journey into a mission to inspire and push others to stop negotiating with their greatness. Through his work, including the acclaimed "Determined Society" podcast and community, Shawn French empowers leaders and individuals to harness their pain, elevate their standards, and pursue their purpose with intention, discipline, and grit.
Takeaways:
Standards Over Goals: Success is rooted in maintaining personal standards, not just chasing goals. Standards become your minimum expectation and shape who you are during the journey.
Discipline is Freedom: The daily commitment to mundane, consistent habits grants true freedom and peace of mind, allowing individuals to move forward with zero regrets.
Embrace the Mundane: Lasting impact and achievement come from relentlessly executing the unglamorous, everyday tasks—even when motivation is low.
Sound Bytes:
"If it feeds the mission, then eat it, then go for it. But if it moves you further away from your goal, retreat. Don't do it."
"You have to be able to drop the walls and take that ego... I have to be vulnerable in this moment and admit that I didn't perform because of me."
"Discipline is freedom. Because when you act on that, there's nothing anyone can say... You have earned that moment no matter what."
Dave Asprey: The Art of Biohacking, Sleep Mastery, and Lasting Leadership
Épisode 138
lundi 26 mai 2025 • Durée 46:32
Dave Asprey is widely known as “the OG of biohacking”—a visionary entrepreneur, best-selling author, and pioneer who sparked a global movement focused on upgrading human potential. From transforming coffee into a performance-enhancing tool to turning aging into a choice, Asprey has dedicated his life to uncovering the systems and protocols that optimize health, performance, and longevity. Once a successful Silicon Valley computer hacker with a personal health crisis, Dave used his relentless curiosity—and scientific rigor—to create a revolution now valued at $63 billion worldwide. His latest book, Heavily Meditated, delivers a blueprint for mastering mental and emotional resilience to unlock true human potential.
Takeaways:
You Cannot Hack What You Can't Track: Dave emphasizes the importance of measuring your recovery and performance—using tools like sleep trackers—so you can make meaningful improvements to your health and productivity.
Darkness is a Powerful Bio-hack: Simply sleeping in complete darkness—with blackout curtains and no light leaks—can significantly improve sleep quality, boost cognitive function, and reduce risk of depression and aging-related decline.
Energetic Peace is Key for Leaders: True leadership and personal growth come from “choosing peace, no matter what.” When you master your emotional state and triggers, you lead your team and yourself with more clarity, resilience, and authentic power.
Sound Bites:
“Now, you can hack it because you can track it. You cannot hack what you can't track.”
“One of the cheapest biohacks of all that improves leadership and performance and longevity in aging is darkness.”
“If anything on earth can trigger me, it’s in charge, not me—and that is a very high standard for living.”
Chef Andre Rush: Cooking, Combat, and Cause- A Passion for Helping Veterans and Youth
Épisode 137
jeudi 22 mai 2025 • Durée 46:42
Chef Andre Rush is an esteemed White House chef, U.S. Army combat veteran, and passionate mental health advocate. Known for his viral 22 push-ups a day campaign spotlighting veteran suicide awareness, Chef Rush combines military discipline with culinary artistry and a heart for service. Having turned adversity into purpose, he’s been recognized with countless accolades—from the Veterans Hall of Fame induction to national honors for suicide prevention. His life’s mission transcends the kitchen, inspiring millions to keep going, never give up, and support one another—whether in the military, through tragedy, or in everyday life.
Takeaways:
Purpose Through Service: Chef Rush emphasizes that his drive comes from having “no choice” but to serve—turning pain and loss into a relentless mission to uplift others and raise mental health awareness.
The Power of Checking In: Both the host and Chef Rush highlight the importance of simply reaching out, reminding listeners that small gestures—like a text or a call—can mean everything to someone struggling.
Redefining Strength: Chef Rush’s story proves that true strength isn’t just physical; it’s found in resilience, perseverance, and being vulnerable enough to seek help and lift others up.
Sound Bites:
“Keep going. Never give up. You can do anything.”
“Instead of saying survivor’s remorse, it’s survivor’s strive—it’s a remembrance to remind everyone that life is short.”
“You don’t have to be the person going through it to help. You can be the person that checks in.”
Mick’s Quote:
“If your heart is beating, you have more to give, you have more to do.”
Heather Mitts Feeley: Embracing the Gold Medal Mindset for Success in Life and Leadership
Épisode 131
lundi 19 mai 2025 • Durée 34:12
Heather Mitts Feeley is a three-time Olympic gold medalist and former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team defender, celebrated for her relentless grit, tenacity, and leadership both on and off the field. A University of Florida alum, Heather helped build their soccer program from the ground up and became a national champion. After retiring from soccer, she transformed her athlete’s mindset into motivational speaking and advocacy, inspiring business leaders and championing equity in sports. Today, Heather balances her passion for empowering others with her most cherished role: being a present and loving mom to her three children.
Takeaways:
Mindset Matters Everywhere: The ‘gold medal mindset’ isn’t just for athletes; Heather shares how the principles of resilience, goal setting, and controlling what you can translate seamlessly into business and life.
Surround Yourself with the Right People: Heather emphasizes the importance of curating your inner circle, noting that the company you keep can fuel—or hinder—your growth and dreams.
Adversity Builds Strength: From career-altering injuries to personal loss, Heather’s journey reveals that hardship can sharpen your toughness, shape your character, and lead to your greatest moments of triumph.
Sound Bites:
“You retire from the sport; you don’t retire from being an athlete. The dog mentality is still there.”
“We are the sum of the five people that we spend the most time with. That blows my mind, because at one point in my life, my five weren’t great, but now they are amazing.”
“Giving yourself permission to imagine a positive outcome—dreaming—doesn’t stop when you grow up, it’s something we need all our lives.”
Mick’s Quote:
“A great leader knows their team better than their team knows themselves. Meaning you know how they think, you know the right positions to put them in, and you set them up for success by knowing them better than they know themselves.”
Austin Hatch: From Tragedy to Triumph with Grit, Faith, and an Unstoppable Purpose
Épisode 135
jeudi 15 mai 2025 • Durée 38:43
Austin Hatch is the embodiment of resilience and relentless growth. Surviving not one, but two tragic plane crashes that claimed the lives of his immediate family members, Austin defied the odds and went on to earn a Division 1 basketball scholarship at the University of Michigan. Guided by unwavering faith, a steadfast commitment to his family, and a mindset forged in adversity, Austin now shares his journey and his "GRIT" framework as a sought-after motivational speaker. Honoring those he lost, Austin is dedicated to helping others thrive in the face of adversity and to leaving people and places better than he found them.
Takeaways:
Purpose is Everything: Austin emphasizes the importance of having a “because” that’s bigger than yourself—his family is his deeper purpose and what keeps him moving forward even during life’s toughest moments.
GRIT is a Daily Discipline: Success over the long term is built on daily decisions to show up with growth, resilience, integrity, and a team-first mentality. Austin’s GRIT framework turns adversity into opportunity.
Gratitude and Action Go Hand-in-Hand: Practicing gratitude is a conscious choice that can’t coexist with negativity. Pairing this mindset with urgent, intentional action creates real, lasting impact.
Sound Bites:
“If it’s just for us, we’ll probably throw in the towel, give up. But if we remember that greater purpose, that why...we’ll always be willing to do what it takes to overcome.”
“It’s impossible to be truly grateful and very negative at the same time. Those two emotions can’t coexist.”
“You may not be the best on the team, but you can be your best for the team.”
Quote by Mick:
“If you’re not getting better, you’re falling way behind, right?”
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Adora Crystal Evans: From Self-Development to Media Powerhouse and Visionary Leader
Épisode 134
lundi 12 mai 2025 • Durée 46:57
Adora Crystal Evans is a visionary media powerhouse, executive producer, and host who is redefining collaboration and empowerment for women in entrepreneurship. As the mastermind behind the Diva Network and host of Dining Divas Texas and Destination Divas TV, Adora champions financial, spiritual, emotional, and physical sovereignty for women—always in partnership with supportive men. With over 20 years in the self-development and media industries, including roles with Napoleon Hill Institute and key events alongside legends like Les Brown, Adora's story is all about strategic alliances, elevating women, and building authentic, joy-centered connections that lead to quantum leaps in personal and professional growth.
Takeaways:
Strategic alliances and authentic relationships collapse time: Adora reveals the power of forging just a handful of deep, meaningful connections to fast-track growth, both personally and professionally.
Empowering women through collaboration, not isolation: Her journey is rooted in elevating women—financially, spiritually, and personally—within supportive networks that also include men as key allies.
Leadership evolution comes from service and community: Adora’s leadership philosophy has evolved from individual achievement to amplifying the voices and visions of others, especially as the Diva Network expands to global impact, notably throughout Africa.
Sound Bites:
“You only need one to four major connections that can really collapse time.”
“Mentorship isn’t just what you’re told—it's what you catch from how your mentors show up in the world.”
“Being a connected person is about genuinely seeing people—whether you’re in the boardroom or at the grocery store.”
Quote by Mick:
“As leaders… we’re not teaching people the right thing. And so I personally believe as leaders and also I think for you too, with women, like really mentoring this next generation.”
Sabina Nawaz: Why Pressure, Not Power, Shapes Effective Leadership
Épisode 133
jeudi 8 mai 2025 • Durée 31:53
Sabina Nawaz is a powerhouse executive coach and leadership strategist who has helped leaders from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups transform their mindsets and unlock their leadership potential. With over 25 years of experience—including a pivotal management role at Microsoft—Sabina blends emotional intelligence with practical tools to help leaders manage pressure, communicate authentically, and embrace continuous growth. As an author and sought-after speaker, her candid insights encourage leaders to move beyond comfort zones, embrace vulnerability, and create a positive, lasting impact on their teams and organizations.
Takeaways:
Authenticity is Multifaceted: Sabina emphasizes that authenticity isn’t singular—leaders need to adapt to their circumstances and roles, using authenticity as a guide for growth rather than an excuse to avoid change.
Pressure and Power Dynamics Matter: She explains that it’s not just power, but pressure, that often corrupts behavior in leaders. Managing both is essential, and pressure can either define or refine leadership, depending on how it’s handled.
Communication and Vulnerability Win Trust: The most effective leaders are those who communicate clearly, align their words and body language, and aren’t afraid to express vulnerability. This builds stronger connections and lifelong loyalty among teams.
Sound Bites:
“Pressure doesn’t have to define you. It can refine you—just like pressure builds diamonds.”
“Authenticity, when used as an excuse for not changing, actually prevents growth. We have multiple authentic selves, depending on our roles.”
“If you’re a leader, arrange your face before you walk into that meeting. Your resting face carries more weight than you think.”
Quote by Mick:
"I tell leaders, if there’s one habit that you can have today, it’s presence. And presence for your team is going to mean something different for all the individuals that you lead or that you manage. And you got to understand how to be present for them."
Matt Britton: How AI's Breakneck Speed is Transforming the Future of Work and Life
Épisode 132
lundi 5 mai 2025 • Durée 27:48
Welcome to the electrifying world of “Mick Unplugged,” where the visionary grip on the pulse of future tech meets the influential vibes of a maverick rapper. This episode is a whirlwind journey with Mick Hunt and his guest, AI innovator Matt Britton, diving into the future of artificial intelligence and its society-shifting ripple effects. As they break down cutting-edge breakthroughs and personal insights, they shine a light on the daunting yet thrilling road humans and machines will trek together. Prepare to be blown away by visionary conversations that inspire and intrigue, all packed into this not-to-miss episode.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding AI's Layers: Matt Britton elaborates on the foundational layers of AI, including the essential role of large language models, data, and application in consumer technology like chatbots.
AI's Impact on Employment: AI is set to revolutionize human labor, with roles in customer service and other repetitive tasks increasingly being overtaken by efficient AI solutions.
Navigating Future Challenges: Britton highlights the importance of adapting skills for an AI-driven future, focusing on creativity and critical problem-solving as key abilities for staying relevant.
Sound Bites:
"AI is moving so fast, it’s hard for even the most technically forward professionals to keep their finger on the pulse of where things are at."
"If you aren’t using AI and really using your humans to connect with humans, you’re missing the boat."
"Education systems need to pivot because memorizing and regurgitating information is becoming meaningless in the age of AI."
Quote by Mick (Host):
"If you aren't using AI and if you aren’t allowing your humans to connect with humans, then you're missing the boat."
Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book, How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership, is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers.
“I feel like sometimes our soul needs to know that we are worthy of the praise that we're getting. And so I want you to know, man, like, you are worthy of all of this praise, brother.”
Mick's New Book: How to be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-be-a-good-leader-when-youve-never-had-one-mick-hunt/1146931848?ean=9781394357956
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