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The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner brings you insights from former Celebrity Trainer Manning Sumner, CEO and Founder of LEGACY and NO DAYS OFF. Each podcast episode features inspiring guests and dives into topics like health, wellness, fitness, entrepreneurship, wealth, discipline, self-improvement, life lessons, and actionable advice. Whether you are someone, or aspire to be someone, who NEVER takes a day off on themselves and is committed to becoming their BEST self, this podcast is for you. NO DAYS OFF.
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What if you could skip surgery and heal naturally? Meet the experts unlocking the power of stem cells, PRP, IVs, and peptides to transform your health and longevity.On this roundtable podcast episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, leading stem cell specialists, Dr. Sean Goddard, DO, founder of The Osteopathic Center, and Duncan Ross PhD, CEO and Founder of Kimera Labs Inc, The Original Exosome FDA IND approved manufacturer, join us to share cutting-edge research and firsthand experience with regenerative therapies, including IV treatments and injections that promote healing, injury recovery, and reverse aging.Hear real-life testimonials, uncover the truth about stem cell treatments, and discover how non-invasive options can replace surgery for lasting health benefits.If you’re committed to taking control of your health and longevity without going under the knife, this episode is for you!
Your struggles and mistakes aren’t setbacks. They’re the lessons and roadmap guiding you to become your strongest, most authentic best self.In this roundtable podcast episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Ana Capozzoli, Regine Santa Maria, and Dawn Bianca Feinberg come together to get vulnerable about their individual journeys of healing through adversity and turning personal pain into power.From addiction, health issues, depression, and perfectionism to building strong bodies, inner strength, acceptance, and purposeful lives, this episode features real stories of transformation.These powerful women open up about what it truly takes to become your best self from the inside out. They get honest about mental health, body image, finding your voice, and the raw truth of motherhood even when it’s messy.If you’re stuck in comparison, discomfort, or doubt, this conversation is your reminder that everything you go through is necessary. Your pain becomes your gift.
When it comes to building real success, it takes more than just dreaming.It requires hard work, vision, perseverance, clarity, strong partnerships—but most importantly, it starts with accepting who you are and where you are. Without that foundation, all you're doing is building for the sake of building. And one day, you'll look around and think, “Damn. Now what?”.On this episode of The Big Dawgs, Manning Sumner sits down with Lex Borrero—President & Co-Founder of NEON16 and Ntertain, executive producer, artist manager, host of the You VS You podcast, 2x Latin Grammy nominee, and a Billboard 40 Under 40 honoree.They dive into Lex’s journey of disrupting the status quo in hip-hop and Latin music, while simultaneously discovering his true self. This episode is a powerful look at what it really takes to build lasting success—from the inside out, without dimming your light.Lex also shares what it’s been like to manage Will Smith as a music artist, and the mutual lessons they’ve shared—like this reminder: “We’re all superheroes. We just forget we are.”All of it is rooted in rediscovering the childlike essence we all possess.
Are you stuck in the cycle of short-term gratification, external validation, and constant distractions? The answer might be in listening to your inner voice, living with purpose, and making better choices.On this episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, former Navy SEAL Taylor Cavanaugh shares how he went from a troubled past and repeated failures to transforming his life through extreme discipline. After falling into the same destructive patterns, Taylor made a radical decision to join the French Foreign Legion, where his identity was stripped away, forcing him to rebuild from the ground up.He learned the hard way that “an excellent life requires superior moral conduct, and a deliberate life requires a deliberate effort.”If you are not who you want to be or living the authentic life you deeply desire, this episode is for you.
What does it take to become the FIRST Miami chef to win Chopped, operate multiple successful kitchens, run full marathons, and lead and inspire others in the restaurant industry—one of the toughest industries in the world?In this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with, chef, Chopped winner, and multiple restaurant owner, Giorgio Rapicavoli, who transformed his life by discovering health and fitness in his later adult life. Now, he’s as jacked as he is skilled with a knife. They discuss how dedication to your business and your health go hand-in-hand, the truth about hard work, consistency, and choosing dedication over motivation, and they demonstrate how to overcome the “I Can’t” mindset through commitment—featuring an impromptu cold plunge segment.If you believe in becoming your best self and leveling up at ANY AGE, this episode is for you.
“Rolling Loud is more than a festival—it’s a lifestyle brand. My core mission is to bring happiness to millions of people worldwide while promoting hip-hop culture.” – Tariq Cherif, Co-Founder of Rolling LoudOn this episode of The Big Dawgs with Manning Sumner, Tariq Cherif, co-founder of Rolling Loud, the world’s biggest hip-hop festival, shares how it all started: throwing house parties at his grandma’s house with his best friend and now business partner, Matt Zingler.They saw an opportunity in the live event space and decided to disrupt the industry by putting underground hip-hop artists all on one ticket.What followed was the creation of Rolling Loud, a global lifestyle brand that Tariq calls “The Hip Pop Disney World,” now spanning festivals, merch, music, Rolling Loud PIT Punch: a THC beverage in collaboration with Cheech & Chong, a movie written by the same writer as The Hangover starring Owen Wilson and Matt Rife, and a documentary in the making.This is a story of entrepreneurial grit, risk-taking, sticking to the vision, and never giving up- and they’re just getting started.
“It’s as if someone turns off the light. Like you’re no longer a light—you’re just dark. And you don’t understand why…” Has this ever happened to you, coming to realize you might actually be depressed?On this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, guest Diane Younes—CrossFit competitor and coach, nutritionist, Growth2Mindset founder, and host of The Di-scussions Podcast—shares her journey from a life of external success to internal struggle, facing depression during global lockdowns and finding empowerment through fitness, movement, and mindset.Get ready for a raw, empowering conversation about depression, healing, and finding strength through movement.
What if everything your family built was taken from you at gunpoint by the very country you called home? In this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, guest Manny Portuondo, the great-great-grandson of Federico Kohly whose family founded Cuba’s oldest brewery Cervecería La Tropical, shares his remarkable entrepreneurial story. This Cuban cultural icon was seized by the Castro regime in 1960.For the past 27 years Manny Portuondo has been on a mission to reclaim that lost legacy and revive La Tropical making history once again, this time in Miami. Now Cervecería La Tropical, Cuba’s oldest brewery, is Miami’s youngest.
Most people lose because they’re scared to suck.Tristan Dlabik made $1 million by 22, not from luck, but from doing the REPS. In this episode of The Big Dawgs podcast, host Manning Sumner and Tristan Dlabik break down the true mindset behind winning in business, relationships, and life. From starting his own insurance company with his dream girl to diving into podcasting and fighting, it’s all about going all in on your purpose, even when no one’s watching.This one’s for the 1% of the 1% who refuse to quit.
Ever wondered how the most successful entrepreneurs think differently and what really sets them apart?On this episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, entrepreneur and visionary Anne Mahlum joins Manning for a raw and honest conversation about what it really takes to build, lead, and scale a high-performance company like [solidcore].Anne founded the boutique Pilates studio [solidcore] in 2013 and grew it to 115 locations nationwide before exiting in a deal worth nearly $100 million. She’s also the founder of Back on My Feet, a nonprofit organization that uses running to help homeless individuals gain independence and rebuild their lives.From her CEO morning routine to lessons in leadership, discipline, lifestyle and fitness, hiring, self-belief, and the illusion of work-life balance, this episode reveals the truth behind entrepreneurial success. Anne and Manning also discuss women creating wealth, what drives elite performers, and the mindset required to never settle.If you want real insight into what separates the best in business and in life, this episode is for you.
STOP Wasting Time. START Following the Blueprint to Success.In this special LIVE audience recording of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner at NO DAYS OFF Con, host Manning Sumner sits down with Scott D. Clary, host of The Success Story Podcast, to uncover what it really takes to win in business and in life.From the truth behind hustle culture to staying in the game long-term, Scott shares the blueprint for building success brick by brick—through strategy, self-belief, discipline, and NO DAYS OFF. They dive into podcasting, entrepreneurship mindset, and the reality of doing the hard work behind the scenes to achieve success, happiness, and fulfillment in all areas of life.
Brandon Carter, also known as King Keto, shares his story on how he turned his PAIN into POWER on The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner. From a troubled past and the trauma of losing his father to working random jobs while stepping up as the man of the family, Brandon Carter—also known as King Keto—hustled his way to success as an online coach, fitness entrepreneur, and social media influencer.They dive into building confidence, channeling pain into hard work, being superheroes to their children, hitting your goals, and the importance of truly liking yourself.
Be careful what you try to manifest—what you want may not be what’s truly meant for you.Powerhouse women entrepreneurs Sarah Akiba, celebrity stylist and founder of The Spaces, and Brittany Berger, founder of Mindful Music Lab, join host Manning Sumner on The Big Dawgs podcast for a roundtable discussion on the truth behind manifesting, balancing relationships and work, creating freedom as an entrepreneur, the importance of building real connections in the age of AI, the power of words, and letting go of what no longer serves you—so you can align with what’s truly meant for you.
Near-death experience leads to total life transformation, from a path in psychology to law to now sexology, she became known as The Wow Woman.In this powerful episode of The Big Dawgs Podcast, host Manning Sumner sits down with clinical sexologist Katia Stern who shares her incredible journey after nearly dying in a fire.Katia reveals how this traumatic event made her realize she had been living for others rather than pursuing her own desires - a pattern many women fall into. Learn how to:• Shift from “I Have To” to “I Want To” mindset• Operate from love instead of fear• Discover what truly brings you pleasure (in and out of the bedroom)• Reinvent yourself at any age, especially after 40This conversation isn’t just about sex - it’s about reclaiming your authentic self and finding genuine joy in every aspect of life.
Do you feel like you’re meant for more?On this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with microdosing mentor and podcaster, Jeremy Awakens.They dive into how most people in society are wearing a mask, hiding their true selves due to fear, lack of authenticity, and negative programming caused by trauma, external expectations, and poor parenting. Jeremy explains how microdosing with Psilocybin Mushrooms can help individuals shed these masks, reconnect with their true selves, open new neural pathways, and unlearn harmful patterns—leading to a more fulfilling, authentic life. But it’s only possible if you're willing to put in the necessary internal work.
On this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, Manning Sumner did a special collaboration episode with The Happy Customer Channel hosted by Dan Arriola.They dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Manning Sumner, founder and CEO of LEGACY Gyms and No Days Off Premium Water, and host of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner podcast. After breaking his back twice playing football, Manning dedicated himself to understanding injury prevention—leading him to train elite professional athletes like the one and only Shaun Livingston. He shares how he built LEGACY Gyms, launched his premium water brand No Days Off Premium Water, and mastered meaningful branding, systemized business, and vision-centric leadership—all by embracing the mindset of never quitting to achieve true success.
On this episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner, sits down with Dr. Mike Israetel, co-founder of RP Strength.They dive into:→ How Dr. Mike got into strength & performance→ The similarities & differences between bodybuilding vs. jiu-jitsu training→ Fitness advice for beginners & the importance of consistency→ The truth about nutrition & cardio→ How gyms set you up to fail vs. real gym communities→ The role of social media in shaping today’s world→ The importance quality hydration for EVERYBODY: NO DAYS OFF Premium Water→ ChatGPT’s intelligence and if we should fear where AI is goingWatch now to learn from one of the key experts in strength and performance on the real truth behind fitness, training, and AI!
On this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with Monica Suleski and discusses how the choices we make and the thoughts we choose to believe shape the quality of our lives, both inside and out. The overall message: Will you choose to be high on life or fall to detrimental vices?Monica Suleski is the founder of Eclectic Elements and Sexy Bedding, brands inspired by the luxury and vibrancy of Miami’s high-end lifestyle.
OUTWORK EVERYONEOn this podcast episode of The Big Dawgs: with Manning Sumner, Manning sits down with Neno Torres—host of Mornings with Neno, mentor, entrepreneur, and investor.They dive into why our purpose on earth is to become the best version of ourselves through continuous learning, self-awareness, self-belief, application, and a growth mindset—the keys to real breakthroughs, personal growth, and lasting success. This episode explores how to stay disciplined, develop mental toughness, overcome challenges, and build the mindset needed to achieve your goals and create long-term success.
How To Go From Broke to a Successful Entrepreneur: The Founders Club | Season 3, Episode 4.On this episode of The Big Dawgs, host Manning Sumner sits down with The Founders Club—Aaron Spivak: co-founder of Hush Blankets, Mike Fata: co-founder of Manitoba Harvest, and Chris Meade: co-founder of Crossnet Game.They each share their inspiring backstories of becoming self-made entrepreneurs. They emphasize the importance of taking risks, putting in the reps, learning from “failure,” and having tough conversations to grow and achieve lasting success driven by passion and purpose.
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