Mary McCorvey is a Gulf War veteran, entrepreneur, and storyteller whose life has been marked by resilience and reinvention. She has founded seven companies, produced for television, written books and plays, and hosted both radio and podcasts. Her journey includes surviving sarin gas exposure in Kuwait, rebuilding after betrayal, and outliving a terminal diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. Most recently, she launched Experience Over Expectation—a book and podcast where she brings humor, honesty, and depth to conversations about identity, forgiveness, and second chances. Living in Pennsylvania, Mary continues to thrive, using her voice to transform hardship into hope.

• (00:00:00) - Mary McCorvey on The Randomness of Nothing
• (00:00:31) - Rashad On Starting a Business
• (00:02:02) - The Importance of Being a Founder
• (00:07:54) - The Process of Capitalizing an Idea
• (00:12:58) - Tom Brokaw on Veterans and the Gulf War
• (00:14:51) - The Syrian veteran's story
• (00:17:49) - Experience Over Expectation in '
• (00:21:13) - Analysis of My Life: Experience Over Expectation
• (00:24:25) - Mary McCormick on Experience Over Expectation

Angela Blanco is the founder of Fluency Lab, an online Spanish language school designed for professionals worldwide. With over a decade of experience as a language tutor, she specializes in helping learners achieve fluency through personalized instruction, strategic practice, and practical conversation skills. Angela is passionate about the cognitive, cultural, and career benefits of bilingualism and is dedicated to making language learning accessible, efficient, and engaging for busy professionals. Through Fluency Lab, she empowers individuals to confidently communicate in Spanish and expand their personal and professional opportunities.

• (00:00:00) - Interview
• (00:00:24) - Fluency Lab
• (00:06:53) - Learning Spanish in the international workforce
• (00:12:15) - Subtitles in Movies
• (00:15:05) - Onboarding an English Language Student
• (00:20:27) - What's the Future of AI Learning a Second Language?
• (00:24:48) - How do people find Fluency Lab?
• (00:26:15) - What Differentiates Fluency Lab from Other Programs?

Holly Porter is an international speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and CEO of Holly Porter International LLC. With more than three decades of experience across industries—including real estate, beauty, holistic practice, and leadership—she has built multiple successful ventures and guided countless clients to greater growth and impact.

A 15-time #1 best-selling author and host of the All Things Retreat podcast, Holly is recognized for her warm, authentic style and her ability to create lasting transformation. Her own journey of resilience—overcoming a devastating house fire, a life-threatening horse accident, and other challenges—fuels her mission to help others turn adversity into opportunity. Through speaking, coaching, and community building, she empowers people and organizations to cultivate authentic connections, embrace possibility, and thrive.

• (00:00:00) - Holly Porter on The Tron Podcast
• (00:00:33) - How to Start a Business on a Disability
• (00:06:06) - Miracles From My Near Death Experience
• (00:10:13) - Mariah Carey on Her Battle With Crople
• (00:11:42) - Start a nonprofit for Long Covid patients in 2019
• (00:16:02) - Holly Porter International: How Do You Balance Your Business?
• (00:19:52) - How to Win at Life Coaching
• (00:24:50) - How to Manage a Busy Schedule
• (00:26:00) - Where Can People Find Holly Porter's Story?