“Learn how grief sparked Margaux Alvarez’s path from elite athlete to purpose-driven entrepreneur, and how you can apply her mindset to your own journey.”
ALIGNMENT FIRST PODCAST
Mycal Anders has spent decades watching talented leaders optimize the wrong things. The hustle is there. The strategy looks good. But something’s off.
This podcast is about finding it. Each week Mycal sits down with leaders, founders, and guests who are figuring out what aligned work actually looks like — and talking about it honestly.
Alignment first. Progress always.
Zac Palmer: Upgrade Your Agreements to Master Growth & Communication
“Zac Palmer shares how updating your agreements and surrounding yourself with high-integrity people accelerates growth, communication, and leadership.”
When Life Feels Heavy, Just Take the Next Easiest Step
“Progress starts with one simple action. Learn how to build momentum through small wins, aligned mindset, and daily practice. Join the Alignment Village.”
Brent Perkins: Build Your Capacity
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MhSJCKAQyxAbuUsk5NW7C?si=38ff87acdf7b4f2e Welcome to another episode of Progress Always, where Mycal sits down with Brent Perkins, the founder of Three X Bold, a coaching practice that helps men expand their capacity as fathers,...
Dr Ryan Brown: Happiness is a Practice
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XkbZzkWTBlFyJLMih2wwK?si=612fe622fe3040dd In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders reconnects with his old roommate from the good old days training and slinging gym memberships at Gold's Gym in Dallas, TX. Dr. Ryan Brown. Ryan...
Aaron Velky: Living Your Vision
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AEw7q5wLypCtrMprqTVfS?si=edc56c36d5c2441a In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders is joined by Aaron Velky, founder of Get Out of Your Own Way and creator of the Living Vision Program to dive deep into personal growth,...
Niko Arapkiles: Build Your Vision Espresso
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2upB5rprR06qGsP7oQbwWl?si=beff58a240ef4dec In this episode, I sit down with Niko Arapkiles, the founder of Vision Espresso. We dive deep into how to tap into your highest self by turning your vision into an emotional, cinematic daily...
Michael R Hunter: The Two Most Spiritual Things You Can Do
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zjUhAUWnk5IuCAIB0yKxw?si=gXQLPNvmTUamJuLlNNw3lQ In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders sits down with Michael Hunter, the founder of PersonalBrand.com and SpiffyCheckouts.com, to discuss his journey through entrepreneurship,...
Joe Tepe: The Hospitality of Fitness
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JJOKAh1Btc600rg1IA96I?si=S6W9LSJkQu6emHuhlv8TOg In this episode of Progress Always, Mycal Anders sits down with Joe Tepe, the founder of The Strip CrossFit and several other fitness ventures in Las Vegas. He has created a unique gym...
Jonathan De Friess: Prioritizing Peace
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0x9FDul2GR6WakhkfVmsD3?si=JFY8ohGXS8m4qkGjUFomJQ In this episode of Progress Always, I sit down with Jonathan De Friess, a true example of transformation, from overcoming addiction to becoming a gym owner and now excelling in sales....
Joy Somers: Building Tribes Worldwide
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FrY0QYXpbc2oUw3ba5SeT?si=b9UXk0TiQwaJJ2j2DxLKRQ In this episode of Progress Always, I reconnect with holistic gut health expert and co-founder of Soul Sessions, Joy Somers. From her competitive CrossFit days to running a CrossFit gym...
Taylor Galadyk: From Wounded to Healing
https://open.spotify.com/episode/68UiUoaz3IGihlSVIJErKY?si=t0X7H63oRhOALLFFs8HAUw From Marine Corps Officer to trauma-informed coach, keynote speaker, and mother of two, Taylor Galadyk joins me on Progress Always to talk healing, identity, and feminine leadership. We...













