{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Seven Startups and a Standup with Mary McCorvey","description":"\u201cYou have a finite number of heartbeats. There are infinite possibilities.\u201d What happens when a seven-time founder who once built a company around landing on the moon steps into the arena as herself? In this episode, I talk with Mary McCorvey about moonshots, stand-up comedy, and living life on your own terms. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie speaks with Mary McCorvey, a seven-time founder, Army veteran, broadcaster, author, and stand-up comic based in Philadelphia. Mary has built companies around products, services, and even competitions to land on the moon. Now she\u2019s turning the spotlight on herself with her book Experience Over Expectation: Let Go of the Plan and Live on Your Terms . Mary shares the story of Moonmark, her most ambitious project yet: a global competition where high school students designed lunar landers, with two teams producing designs that NASA engineers agreed could actually work on the moon. Although the pandemic halted the mission, the experience changed lives, and the Lander Company eventually did reach the moon in 2024 . Her journey into entrepreneurship began after serving in the Army, where she went from digging trenches for cable to becoming a broadcaster thanks to a leader who recognized her potential. That chance moment shaped her lifelong commitment to leadership, integrity, and creating opportunities for others . Mary also talks about embracing AI in her writing process, blending platforms like GPT, Perplexity, and Grok to analyze her memoir and craft her latest book. She opens up about her love of stand-up comedy, her unexpected passion for high-performance driving at tracks like Watkins Glen, and her belief that peace is possible if we\u2019re willing to choose it . From growing up in Sarasota with limited opportunities, to enlisting in the Army at 18, to building seven companies and reinventing herself again and again, Mary embodies what it means to live without default. Her advice to rebels in waiting is unforgettable: \u201cYou have a finite number of heartbeats. There are infinite possibilities. Quoteable Quotes \u201cYou have a finite number of heartbeats. There are infinite possibilities.\u201d \u2014 Mary McCorvey \u201cEvery time I\u2019ve built a company, it\u2019s been about how to positively impact others.\u201d \u2014 Mary McCorvey \u201cI was digging trenches, holding a shovel, when I said, \u2018I\u2019d like to be a broadcaster.\u2019 And someone gave me that chance.\u201d \u2014 Mary McCorvey \u201cPeace is possible. It\u2019s complex, but possible.\u201d \u2014 Mary McCorvey \u201cExperiences are the most important part of this whole thing.\u201d \u2014 Michael Dargie Episode Highlights Seven-Time Founder | Building companies again and again with purpose. Moonmark | A global competition to design landers for the moon. Army to Broadcasting | How a shovel and a sergeant changed her life. AI in Writing | Using multiple platforms to analyze her memoir. Experience Over Expectation | Her new book about living on your terms. Stand-Up Comedy | Why the stage is her favourite place in Philly. High-Performance Driving | Racing at Watkins Glen and loving every second. Peace is Possible | Lessons from time spent in war zones. Dinner Guests | Why she\u2019d choose comedian Leanne Morgan and Barack Obama. Advice to Rebels | Finite heartbeats, infinite possibilities. Links From Episode Mary McCorvey Website (http:\/\/marymccorvey.com\/) Mary on LinkedIn (https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/marylmccorvey\/) Mary on Facebook (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McCorveyMary\/) Mary on Instagram (https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/McCorveyMary\/) Get Your Copy of Michael's Book: "BrandJitsu\u2122: Move Your Brand From 'Meh' To Memorable" Indigo | Barnes & Noble | MichaelDargie.com ","author_name":"The RebelRebel Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.therebelrebelpodcast.com","html":"