The Relentless Project

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Jun 2026

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Exploring the art of relentless pursuit in every aspect of life. Uncovering the stories of those who refuse to settle for mediocrity, those who never give up, who strive for greatness and inspire us to push beyond our limits. Join us for motivational insights, personal development tips, and powerful conversations that will empower you to achieve your dreams. #TheRelentlessProject RSSVERIFY

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June 7, 20262 hr 49 min

#139 - The Lonely Side of Success: From Homelessness to the Top 100 | The Noki Story

EDM producer and label owner Mikey Shanley, better known as Noki, knows firsthand that the road to greatness is often paved with profound isolation. Before his hometown anthems were smashing into the Top 100 dubstep charts, he had to survive being homeless on a beach, his mother's battle with cancer, and the tragic loss of his father to addiction. We dive deep into the painful reality of "leveling up," exploring how the applause of old friends often turns into toxic envy the higher you climb. Noki breaks down his relentless dedication to higher vibrational thinking, the brutal necessity of leaving toxic circles behind, and why happiness is a daily discipline you must aggressively fight for. This is a raw look at the true cost of chasing your dream and refusing to let your environment dictate your future.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

May 31, 20262 hr 57 min

#138 - Eating the Frog: Heartbreak, High Stakes, & Failing Forward | The CJ Norman Story

VP of Sales at IceCap Group, real estate investor, and football coach CJ Norman knows exactly what it takes to survive in an industry where you eat what you kill. After transitioning from a college athlete with no roadmap to a general manager leading 30 people right out of school, CJ built a massive career spanning over 200 real estate transactions. But scaling his success came at a brutal cost, forcing him to navigate devastating personal breakups and a deeply dark year in 2025 right as his career demanded his absolute best. We dive deep into how he compartmentalized the heartbreak, why he believes in "eating the frog" to tackle the hardest tasks first, and how figuring out his why kept him from quitting. This is a raw masterclass in failing forward and keeping the train on the tracks when the wheels are shakingReal people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

May 24, 20261 hr 34 min

#137 - Full-Throttle Faith: From D1 Dropout to Fashion House | The Paolo DiCenzo Story

Growing up immersed in the gritty reality of the drug and alcohol recovery center his father founded, Paolo DiCenzo got an early, firsthand look at what it means to fight for your life and the power of true redemption. Refusing to play it safe, he walked away from a Division 1 athletic scholarship to lean completely into his DNA as a serial entrepreneur. Today, he runs three companies—including his newly launched fashion house, DiCenzo—all while serving as the Vice President of the very same recovery center that shaped his youth. We dive into how he scaled a side hustle at 13 years old into an empire and his unshakable philosophy of never wasting a single second of the time he has been given. This is a conversation about full-throttle faith, leaving nothing on the table, and maximizing your potential.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

May 17, 20262 hr 31 min

#136 - Medicine Meets Mindset: Unplugging the Screen Epidemic | Dual Coast Podcast

Russell Rogers and Dan Scoca, hosts of the Dual Coast Podcast, bring a powerful collision of holistic mindset and hard medical science to the table. Russell, a 20-year athletic trainer and author, is on a relentless mission to help families unplug from digital addiction and build generational leadership. Dan, an orthopedic surgery Physician Assistant, balances that drive with the undeniable medical reality of how our lazy daily habits literally break down our bodies. Together, they strip away the self-help BS to deliver a real-world blueprint for turning passive consumption into ruthless action. This is a wake-up call to put the phone down, take ownership of your physical health, and start living on purpose.Real people. Real stories. Real f*cking life.

May 10, 20261 hr 46 min

#135 - The Art of Being Seen: Surviving Repressed Trauma & Stepping Into the Light | The Talie Feola Story

For the first 30 years of her life, former Division 1 athlete Talie Feola carried the crushing, silent weight of repressed childhood trauma that made her feel completely unseen. When those terrifying memories finally surfaced, she refused to let the darkness win, taking a massive leap of faith to sit with plant medicine in the jungles of Guatemala to face her demons head-on. By doing the grueling inner work, she realized the shame she carried was never hers to hold, allowing her to cut toxic ties and finally step into the light. Today, she channels her survival into profound visual projects like "The Art of Being Seen" and "The Hot Seat," dedicating her life to helping others drop their masks and express their true, authentic selves. This is a raw conversation about confronting your darkest moments, healing your spirit, and taking relentless physical action toward peace.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

May 3, 20263 hr 8 min

#134 - Refusing to Break: Building a More Capable Human | The Steven Chin Story

Steven Chin has spent his entire life in the fire, evolving from a professional fighter and Private Military Contractor to an active Law Enforcement officer and SWAT operator. He lives by the gritty philosophy of "Stress Inoculation," believing that intentionally seeking out hard things and taking absolute ownership is the only way to become a truly capable human being. Steven’s relentless mindset is unbreakable. Today, as the President of Direct Action Training Inc., he is eliminating the BS in the tactical industry to provide legitimate preparation for individuals who bet their lives on their training. We discuss the brutal realities of combat, the mental edge required to survive the shadows, and why leaning into extreme stress is the ultimate life hack.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

April 26, 20261 hr 33 min

# 133 - Designing the Culture: From Sketchbook to Storefront | The Vindeezy Story

In an era where most clothing brands exist solely online, Pittsburgh fashion designer Vincent McConville, aka Vindeezy, decided to plant a physical flag in his city by launching 150 West Street. He didn't just fuse high-fashion luxury with authentic streetwear; he built a brick-and-mortar storefront that doubles as a vibrant hub for artists, hustlers, and entrepreneurs to collaborate. We dive into the brutal behind-the-scenes reality of his passion, his motivations and the motivation to connect the people of the City. Vindeezy breaks down the mental shift from being an artist to a scalable business owner, proving that true greatness means building a culture instead of just a product.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

April 19, 20261 hr 51 min

#132 - Jail, Faith, & Jiu-Jitsu | The Travis Scott Story

Pastor Travis Scott went from a fatherless youth with multiple arrests and a 0.09 GPA to a devoted counselor and husband of 26 years. Driven by his faith, he refused to become a tragic statistic and completely rewrote his life's trajectory through what he calls "gracious but brutal honesty." Proving that his relentless pursuit applies to both the spiritual and the physical, Travis stepped onto the Jiu-Jitsu mats at age 45 and earned his Brown Belt in an insanely fast four-and-a-half years. We explore his mindset and motivation, preparing for the IBJJF Nogi Worlds at 50, and how surviving on the mats perfectly mirrors weathering life's hardest storms. This episode proves that no matter how broken your starting line is, you can always take absolute ownership and change your future.Real people, Real stories, Real f*cking life.

April 12, 20262 hr 29 min

#131 - From Army Ranger to the New American Dream | The Alex Cabral Story

Alex Cabral didn't wait around when 9/11 happened; at just 17 years old, he signed an Army Ranger contract and eventually deployed six times as a highly-trained sniper. After walking away from a safe desk job at the NSA, he spent eight grueling years operating in the shadows as an intelligence contractor in Iraq and Syria. Today, he has traded the chaos of the sandbox for the "New American Dream," building a peaceful multi-family homestead and raising his kids. We discuss his jarring transition from life-or-death operations to becoming a youth baseball commissioner, and how he now uses his Spec Ops experience to build mental armor for first responders with Sharp Performance.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

April 5, 20261 hr 45 min

#130 - Roofing, Wrestling, & Wrecking | The Bryson Jones Story

At just 21 years old, undefeated amateur fighter Bryson Jones is redefining the blue-collar grind by balancing grueling days tearing off roofs with a calculated obsession to dominate the cage. We break down his insane strategy of using live boxing, kickboxing, and wrestling matches as his actual preparation for MMA, often competing in these other disciplines right in the middle of a fight camp. Bryson opens up about starting with a wrestling base and diving headfirst into every martial art available to forge himself into the ultimate mixed martial artist. This conversation proves that you don't need a full-time athlete's schedule to completely out-work the competition and build a flawless 4-0 record.Real people. Real stories. Real f**king life.

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