Ferocious Ambition

About Ferocious Ambition

Welcome to "Ferocious Ambition: Chronicles of Success, Passion, & Fun," a captivating podcast that delves deep into the journeys of individuals who have carved their path to success. In this engaging podcast, we explore the intertwined realms of personal and professional triumphs, showcasing what drives individuals to achieve greatness and let their light shine. Hosted by a blend of interviews and solo reflections, "Ferocious Ambition" uncovers the stories behind successful individuals. Through candid conversations, we unravel the secrets behind how they turned their passions into reality whi

Publisher

Monica Dominic

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Jun 2024

Latest episode

9 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Faith + Fire + Hard Questions = Russ Moore

   Pastor Russ Moore came back to Ferocious Ambition to talk about his third book, Fire Breather: How Your Words Create Your World. And then we went somewhere neither of us planned. Yes, we talk about the extraordinary power of words...the difference between saying “I failed” and “I am a failure,” how we speak to ourselves, how we navigate conflict, and how our words can either connect us or divide us. But I also challenge Russ with some of the harder questions. If we believe God spoke through burning bushes and visions, what do we do with intuition, psychics, Eastern philosophy, and experiences we can't easily explain? Where do prayer and manifestation intersect...and where don't they? Can faith leave room for curiosity? Can we pursue truth without losing grace? And can two people challenge each other's beliefs without needing to make the other person wrong? We even wander into politics, religion, culture, fear, connection, and why we seem to have forgotten how to disagree without becoming enemies. This isn't a sermon. And it isn't a debate. It's two people sitting across from each other, asking bigger questions, occasionally pushing back, laughing, thinking out loud, and proving that curiosity and conviction don't have to be opposites. Russ says, “Your life comes from your lips.” So maybe the question for all of us is this: What kind of world are your words creating? Listen to this one with an open mind. You may not agree with everything either of us says—and that's exactly why I think it's worth the conversation. Fire breather book: https://a.co/d/0gRaHUxL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RussMoore7/ https://thex.church/our-team/

2. 

   19 Aug 2026

   109 Hours. 253 Miles. A Hell of a Lot of Demons. Brock Everhart.

   Brock Everhart came back to Ferocious Ambition because you asked for him. After his first episode, I kept hearing the same question from listeners: What happened at Cocodona? Well...he went back. 253 miles. More than 40,000 feet of climbing. Nearly 110 hours from start to finish. And this time, Brock didn't just meet the physical brutality of Cocodona—he met every demon we'd talked about the first time he sat across from me. He started the race already injured. By mile 15, he was questioning whether he should even be there. He later discovered he'd partially torn his calf. His back began giving out. His body was breaking down. And at mile 159, Brock decided he was done. He started counting down the miles until he could quit. Then, somewhere inside his own head, Brock remembered explaining that decision to quite to one of the young athletes he coaches—and she asked one question: “But coach, were you still moving when you quit?” And he kept going. This conversation became about so much more than running 253 miles through Arizona. We talk about grief and Brock's late father. Fear so intense it nearly paralyzed him before the final climb up Mount Elden. His wife Sarah, daughter Bailey, coaches, pacers, friends and complete strangers who carried pieces of this race with him. We talk about the strange place where your body says no, your mind says no...and somehow you find one more step anyway. And we revisit something Brock told me during our first conversation: The demons have realized they're not going to get me to quit. They're just going to drag me through the deepest, darkest hell they can. This time, they showed up. We also talk about gratitude, vulnerability, the people watching us when we don't even realize it, and something Brock's coach told him that may sum up this entire experience: It wasn't the race you wanted. It was the race you needed. This isn't an episode about becoming an ultrarunner. It's about what happens when life doesn't look anything like you planned, progress is painfully slow, fear gets loud—and you decide you're still moving. Because sometimes forward doesn't look impressive. Sometimes it's one step. One cup. One more lap. Just don't quit while you're still moving. Brock is the founder of Build Pursuits and works with athletes both locally and remotely in running, strength training and performance coaching. His current coaching profile also confirms that he works with athletes ranging from beginners through professional levels. https://www.buildpursuits.com/ https://www.instagram.com/buildpursuits/ (https://www.instagram.com/buildpursuits/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) His coaching email is brock@buildpursuits.com https://open.spotify.com/episode/20ihfidy928Ng6my75Ru3G?si=y1pSY2Y4TUm-kkp4uwnp8Q

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Mentorship + Risk + Bourbon = Mike McBride

   Some people change your career. Some people change your life. And then there are the people who saw who you could become long before you had any freaking idea yourself. That is Mike McBride for me. I met Mike when I was about 19 years old and became the nanny for his family. At the time, I was convinced I was going to have some fabulous career in marketing. Mike, however, had other plans. “You belong in sales.” No, I don't. “Yes, you do.” Nope. This went on for YEARS. Thankfully, his persistence eventually outlasted my stubbornness—which, if you know me, is quite an accomplishment. Nearly 30 years later, Mike has been my mentor, my friend, my older brother, my de facto father after losing my own, my career advisor, my occasional bourbon accomplice, and one of the people who has had the greatest impact on who I am today. And this episode? It's not really an interview. It's two people who have known each other for almost three decades sitting down with microphones and going wherever the conversation takes us. We talk about Mike growing up in a tiny Ohio farm town, entrepreneurship, building and losing businesses, getting fired, reinventing yourself, sales, rejection, leadership, risk, mentorship and what he calls the “valley of despair.” We also somehow get into bourbon, Christmas, my days as the family nanny, his children—who will forever be “my littles”—and the infamous Florida boating incident when Mike nearly killed his entire family AND me. Mike maintains that I exaggerate this story. I maintain that he is wrong. But underneath all the ridiculous stories is something that means more to me than I can explain: the power of having someone in your life who sees something in you before you can see it yourself—and loves you enough to keep pushing until you finally see it too. At the end, I asked Mike for one last piece of advice about finding your own Ferocious Ambition. His answer was perfect: Be curious. Take the risk. And maybe don't let Mike drive the boat. CONNECT WITH MIKE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcbride-11a81a/ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Bourbon Bible https://a.co/d/0flWDApu

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