Leading with Purpose is a dynamic and transformative podcast where host Mark Porteous dives deep into meaningful conversations with visionary leaders shaping the future. 

Each episode will explore the journeys, struggles, and triumphs of change-makers across industries, focusing on how they lead with purpose, elevate consciousness, and create lasting impact.

This show is a platform for purposeful leaders to share insights, offer wisdom, and inspire viewers and listeners to lead from the heart, make a difference, and elevate their leadership.

Real healing does not begin when you become aware of your patterns. It begins when you finally stop running from what you feel. Mark Porteous sits down with Anat Peri, founder of Training Camp for the Soul and creator of the TCS Method Certification, for a powerful conversation about emotional healing, subconscious transformation, and the...
Most business owners know affiliate marketing could work for them… but they never build it into something consistent. In this conversation, Mark Porteous sits down with Chuck Anderson to break down what actually makes affiliate partnerships perform. Chuck shares how to move beyond one-off promotions and into a structured ecosystem where partners are aligned, supported,...
After decades of business success, coaching, and building companies, Mitch Russo found himself at an unexpected crossroads. Revenue declined. Motivation faded. And the path forward wasn’t clear. What followed was not a strategy pivot—but a spiritual awakening. From transformative experiences with plant medicine to a profound heart-opening moment, Mitch shares how surrendering control led him...
Some conversations don’t entertain—they save lives. In this episode, Mr. Whiskey, Navy veteran, podcaster, speaker, and advocate for mental health, to face the conversations most people avoid. From suicide prevention and addiction to faith, science, leadership, and purpose, this dialogue explores why avoiding the dark doesn’t heal us—but meeting it with courage, curiosity, and compassion...
Some decisions look risky on paper—but they’re the very moments that shape a life of impact. In this conversation, Laura Gisborne shares how faith, mentorship, and values-driven strategy have guided her through entrepreneurship, philanthropy, personal adversity, and legacy-building. From leaning in when the odds feel stacked against you to creating businesses that fund meaningful change,...
This episode is a story about losing everything—and discovering what actually matters. Dr. Brent Ridge shares how a career collapse during the 2008 recession forced a complete reset, moving from New York City to a small goat farm in upstate New York. What followed was a lesson in humility, community, and purpose that reshaped how...